Cambridge Geography

Join our team at the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge. We're currently recruiting a Communications Coordinator (0.6 FTE) and a Postgraduate Administrator (Temporary Cover / Secondment). Apply via: www.geog.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/

📢 Call for contributions: Submit to our Special Issue "Simulating plant-plant interactions and community dynamics," organized by Andrew Friend (@camunigeography.bsky.social). 📝 Full details: buff.ly/quEsNrC

Article: Forecasts of future Arctic Ocean sea ice loss can be substantially improved using Holocene proxy records. www.nature.com/articles/s41... @camunigeography.bsky.social @scottpolar.bsky.social

Excited to share this very collaborative paper: rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... This emerged from a workshop on the Geographies of Education at Cambridge last year - with teachers, postgraduates, academics and practitioners!

Very good post on the history of "problem tenants" in early public housing in the Netherlands and the UK. If interested in urban history, @municipaldreams.bsky.social really worth following.

Looking for resources to share with your students as the new academic year begins? Our Geography Directions blog features posts on the latest geographical research, written in an accessible way, and can provide inspiration for dissertation topics. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/Ib9050ZQUFz

Interested in a PhD in historical demography/population studies at @camunicampop.bsky.social, @camunigeography.bsky.social, Cambridge University? We have 3 suggested topics (see thread): contact me to discuss, or to suggest your own idea. Apply by early December for funded places.

Looking to discover something new this autumn? Our event programme is jam-packed with insights from geographical experts, as well as storytelling, film, music and art 🌏✨ Find out more and get booking 👉 https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/discover-something-new-this-autumn

Come and join us! Sept the 16th, 2026

'Austerity, Brexit, devolution - all manner of economic changes are never lived in the moment. They always have afterlives.' During Annual Conference last week, we asked economic geographer Sarah Marie Hall what one policy priority should be for Andy Burnham’s government. 💬

Huge congratulations to our colleague @amrcampop.bsky.social on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Alice joins 74 exceptional social scientists recognised this autumn for their outstanding contributions to research and society.

Today is the first full day of our Annual Conference. We’ve got 195 live sessions planned and they're already underway! If you're joining us be sure to check out ExOrdo to catch what you’re interested in: https://event.ac2026.exordo.com/at-a-glance #RGSIBG26

New PDRA opportunity at Cambridge for those interested in forest ecology, biodiversity and 3D remote sensing. Apply by 6 September 2026.

📢 Open call for contributions to our Special Issue "Simulating plant-plant interactions and community dynamics" organized by Andrew Friend (@camunigeography.bsky.social) 📝 Find out more: buff.ly/quEsNrC

Find out how @jinheum.bsky.social, @chslane.bsky.social & colleagues carried out a forensic study of varve sediments from Lake Chala to constrain the season and climatic impact of the 74,000 yr Toba super-eruption 🌋🔬🌏 doi.org/10.1126/scia... [spoiler: it was within background climate variability]

As local regions and cities globally take essential services back into public control, now is the time to assess remunicipalisation (nationalisation at a local level). Free full article @cjres.bsky.social: academic.oup.com/cjres/articl...

We are hiring a University Assistant Professor in Polar Studies! Join the Department of Geography and the Scott Polar Research Institute @scottpolar.bsky.social to shape the future of polar research and teaching. Apply by 21 September 2026 More details here www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55635/

Want to overcome your fear of public speaking? Dr James Mannion from Oracy Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social shares three simple tips to help you become a more confident speaker. Oracy Cambridge, based at Hughes Hall, works to promote effective spoken communication in schools and wider society.

Just to be clear: replacing council tax with a fair property tax would not ruin landlords. It would, though, stop millions paying an order of magnitude more (as a proportion of the value of their homes) than others just because of where they live. www.thetimes.com/article/3393...

Why choose geography? 🌍 Professor Emma Mawdsley, Head of Department at University of Cambridge, explains why geography is like no other subject. She spoke at our school member lecture this month, sharing insights for teachers and students 🎤 Explore more events and resources at www.rgs.org/schools

Hot off the press - Viral Debt: The Production and Reproduction of Economic Vulnerability This book shows how debt – like a contagion – works systematically across economic and social structures and geographies This is a free, Open Access, book: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...

💬 “We talk about the Westminster bubble. These figures suggest it’s not just a political bubble, but a geographical one too.” @nickharrison73.bsky.social Read our full analysis ⤵️ buff.ly/c0b3JfK

Proof that a Geography degree can take you anywhere! From a Geography degree to the pinnacle of the UK arts and media landscape! Huge congratulations to alumna (1985) Dawn Airey CBE on being appointed Chair of Arts Council England, following a stellar career as CEO of Channel 5 and Getty Images.

Do you have questions about postgraduate study at Cambridge? 🙋 Our postgraduate international Q&A webinar series explores the ins and outs of applying for a postgraduate degree at Cambridge, with dedicated time to answer your burning questions. Register today: https://bit.ly/439Honp

Final speaker spotlight before the Showcase: ⚙️ Prof Sir John Aston 🌍 Prof Emily Shuckburgh 🌱 Prof Bhaskar Vira Research. Leadership. Impact. Still time to register! https://bit.ly/4nrW1vx #CambridgeZero

What does “planetary health” mean to you? 🌍 Climate 🧑‍⚕️ Health 🌱 Nature It’s all connected. Explore the bigger picture at this free public lecture: https://bit.ly/4epHI6q #CambridgeZero

With the likely change in leadership to Andy Burnham and eyes on "Manchesterism" and the way municipal govt can contest privatisation, this is a good time to read our new paper on: How places are contesting the privatisation of local public services academic.oup.com/cjres/articl...

Proud to see Geography recognised among these outstanding subjects! Huge congratulations to our colleagues across the University - what an incredible achievement for the 4th year running

📊New data shows benefits of choosing geography at university. This includes high graduate employment rates, with geography graduates having a higher rate than average. Find out more: https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/new-data-shows-the-benefits-of-choosing-geography-at-university

The Times ran the news this week that alumnus, explorer & film-maker Tim Slessor (1952, Geography) has sadly died, 70 yrs after completing the 1955–56 Oxford & Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition: thetimes.com/uk/obit.... Also: overland-europe.com/... 📸: The Last Overland Cambridge Geography

Thinking about postgraduate study at Cambridge as an international student? 🤔 Our international postgraduate funding webinar series uncovers our scholarships and awards available to international students. Join the session in your time zone! ⏰ Register today 👉 https://bit.ly/4eNxrTz

🌍 Geography for All: supporting underrepresented students Check out this brilliant RGS initiative helping break down barriers to studying and progressing in geography at every stage

The ocean plays a central role in the global carbon cycle. Ocean water can absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and store it at depth for centuries. Growing macroalgae and kelp forests at surface might help increase the amount of carbon stored in the deep ocean. ieef.cam.ac.uk/fluid-mechan...

How can you get the most out of a Cambridge Open Day? 🤔 This year's Open Days take place on 9 and 10 July 📆 To guarantee your place, book now: https://bit.ly/4wswdmT #CambridgeUniversity #OpenDays

Support local people to protect world’s nature, new report urges, as deadline for global conservation target looms www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

Today at 5pm Alex Jeffrey in conversation with Maksym Demydenko (founder of the Ukraine War Archive) at Emmanuel College, Queen's Building Lecture Theatre. Exploring the archive’s origins, preserving testimony, and the search for justice. All welcome.

Exciting new census-linking project about to start at @camunicampop.bsky.social !

The Revolution in Nonfiction Writing Ben Weissenbach (PhD Polar Studies) @scottpolar.bsky.social in conversation with @noelrubinton.bsky.social on Alaska, McPhee, and the evolution of literary nonfiction. All welcome. 14 May, 3pm Castlereagh Room, Fisher Building, St John’s College

The final talk in the Urban Multiplicities Seminar Series will be delivered by @profgillian.bsky.social (@oxfordgeography.bsky.social) Tuesday 19th May, 16:30–18:00, Small Lecture Theatre. All welcome!

Communicating Carnivore Coexistence in the UK @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social screens 'Snow Leopard Trail' and discusses his book 'Living with Lynx' with Dr Tom Fry. A deep dive into reintroduction debates and storytelling. Wed 13 May, 1-2pm, David Attenborough Building Register: lnkd.in/da28Br-d

Political Ecology & Vital Geographies seminar What can we hear in naturalised birdsong? Listening to the relations of planetary crisis With @aurorafredriksen.bsky.social. Attuning the ear to ambiguities of shifting ecological relations in place. 12 May, 1–2 PM, Small Lecture Theatre, Geography

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🍃 A centurion of hope and the world’s greatest advocate for the natural world. We thank Sir David for a lifetime of inspiration and dedication to protecting life on Earth.

Research at IEEF is enabling cleaner fuels, more efficient machines and smarter use of waste heat. Learn more about our work @cambridge-earthsci.bsky.social @cambridgezero.bsky.social @ceb.cam.ac.uk @camunigeography.bsky.social @yourscambridge.bsky.social ieef.cam.ac.uk/powering-the...

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Snow cover on Greek mountains has more than halved in four decades, study finds www.cam.ac.uk/research/new... Led by our PhD student Konstantis Alexopoulos, supervised by Prof Ian Willis, the study highlights stark climate-driven change in the eastern Mediterranean.

Political Ecology Seminar From participation to partnerships: co-exploring nature based solutions to reduce climate risk in informal settlements Join Prof Gina Ziervogel to discuss moving beyond NGO collaboration toward justice‑oriented engagements. 5 May, 1–2 PM, Small Lecture Theatre, Geography

🚨 We've launched a brand-new free hub of resources to help schools change their admissions policies! The Fair School Admissions Hub is a one-stop shop for school leaders looking to improve their admissions and increase social diversity in their school ⬇️ www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...

A very warm welcome back to all our students for Easter term! ☀️ What are you most looking forward to?