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The Journal of Geography in Higher Education (JGHE) is a leading journal published by Taylor & Francis committed to the advancement of geography L&T in HE

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Journal of Geography in Higher Education
The Journal of Geography in Higher Education is committed to promote, enhance and share ways to learn and teach geography at institutions around the world.
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September 7, 2026 at 10:47 AM
A busy day today for the JGHE Team at the RGS-IBG Conference.

First up is the emerging and innovative pedagogies session. Followed by our successful annual writing workshop.

Then finally the JGHE Annual Lecture by Derek Alderman.
September 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Lots going on today at the RGS-IBG Conference.

Sessions on the geographies of GenAI in HE, inclusive fieldwork and the final session of the day on pedagogies and practices in unequal contexts.
September 2, 2026 at 8:01 AM
It is almost time for the RGS-IBG Annual Conference!

Make sure to come along to all of the sessions involving the Geography & Education Group and JGHE through the week as we explore interesting topics around GenAI, fieldwork, context and innovative pedagogies.
August 31, 2026 at 1:39 PM
We are delighted that Prof Derek Alderman will be giving this years JGHE annual lecture exploring "Teaching Place Name Justice Under Pressure: Curriculum Hacking and Infrastructures of Care Between Critical Geography and K–12 Classrooms"

16:35 3rd September in the Council Room (RGS-IBG)
August 28, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Only one week to go until the RGS-IBG Annual Conference! If you are attending make sure to check out sessions sponsored by the Geography & Education Group and JGHE!

Special sessions include our annual writing for JGHE workshop, the annual lecture from Derek Alderman and the JGHE@50 events!
August 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
📚 New study examines climate change knowledge among pre-service geography teachers in Germany. While knowledge was strong, gaps emerged around climate action—highlighting how self-efficacy, political orientation & activism relate to climate understanding.

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August 20, 2026 at 11:39 AM
🚨 New study asks which methods work for disaster education in geography. Academics, teachers & pre-service teachers rank fieldwork highest, followed by GIS and AR/VR—while highlighting a gap between priorities and constraints like time, cost & infrastructure.

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August 19, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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August 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
🥾 New paper explores how hiking guidebooks can become powerful tools for geography education. Creating a topoguide helped students develop geographical thinking, work across disciplines & produce knowledge that informed local policy and community development.

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August 10, 2026 at 10:46 AM
🌍 New paper explores how AI and GeoAI can support learning in Economic and Political Geography. It shows how AI can strengthen spatial reasoning, critical thinking & digital literacy—when embedded within a critical pedagogy framework.

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August 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Make sure to have a read of the latest JGHE Editorial written by Peter Hopkins, Renzo Szkwarok & Jen Bagelman asking how do we enable our students and colleagues to do their very best thinking, for themselves?

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August 6, 2026 at 10:14 AM
📚 New paper asks whether research on physical geography education is keeping pace with innovation. A review finds a strong practice-led tradition but limited theoretical grounding, proposing a framework to better connect evidence, theory & disciplinary learning.

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August 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM
📖 New paper explores how zines can enrich geography fieldwork. The findings show that collaborative digital booklets encourage peer learning, critical reflection & values-based discussion—making fieldwork more inclusive, creative and deeply reflective.

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August 4, 2026 at 10:11 AM
✍️ New paper reflects on the journey from a PhD by publication to a scholarly monograph. It shows that transforming papers into a book requires far more than compilation—demanding rewriting, ethical reflection & the development of a distinct scholarly voice.

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August 3, 2026 at 10:10 AM
♻️ New study finds that a 3R based EarthComm learning model can significantly boost environmental awareness, pro-environmental behaviours & problem-solving. The results highlight the value of place-based, community-engaged learning for sustainability education.

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July 31, 2026 at 10:09 AM
🕊️🌍 New paper explores how fieldwork can teach hope. Drawing on an field course in the divided city of Nicosia, it shows how engaging with reconciliation in practice helps move beyond “dark tourism” to see the possibilities of peace, dialogue & positive change.

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July 30, 2026 at 10:08 AM
🌍 New study traces 120 years of geography HE in China, revealing how social change, policy & the discipline’s transdisciplinary nature have shaped its growth. It also highlights emerging challenges that could affect geography’s future resilience and influence.

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July 29, 2026 at 10:07 AM
💻 New paper explores how minimal computing can guide web mapping education. Reflecting on open-source teaching tools, it shows how prioritising simplicity, maintainability & instructor workload can help build web mapping curricula that stand the test of time.

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July 28, 2026 at 10:07 AM
🤖🗺️ Can LLMs help assess GIS coursework? New study compares AI and instructor-led grading. Findings suggest LLMs can support rubric-based assessment, but only with transparency, instructor oversight & careful evaluation.

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July 27, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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July 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
🌿🌎 New paper explores how Indigenous methodologies can reshape study abroad fieldwork. It shows how embodied, place-based learning deepened engagement with Indigenous knowledges, while reflecting on adopting Indigenous praxis in geography education.

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July 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM
🌍 New study examines gender inequality in geography education in Chile. While women show strong academic success and growing participation in geology, persistent gaps in pay, leadership and representation highlight need for reforms.

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July 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
🎨 New paper introduces the Critical Arts-Science-Advocacy Framework. Blending experiential learning, community science & zine-making, it prepares educators to move beyond "green business as usual" toward Earth justice and environmental action.

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July 1, 2026 at 12:43 PM
📚 New paper applies the Fibonacci sequence as a novel way to examine geography teacher education. Interviews with educators in Czechia reveal a gap between current programmes and the ideal - calling for a balance of disciplinary knowledge, pedagogy & practice.

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June 30, 2026 at 12:41 PM