Established in 1831, The Geographical Journal publishes original research and scholarship in physical and human geography. Until 2000, it was the Royal Geographical Society’s journal of report.
Particular emphasis is placed on:
- all aspects of environment and development relating to geography
- publishing research findings undertaken using a wide range of approaches
- publishing substantial papers, accessible to a wide audience
- encouraging papers from all parts of the world
- ensuring rigorous standards of refereeing.
The Geographical Journal publishes regular special issues on the latest topics.
In addition to academic articles, the journal features a renowned book review section, the annual Society news and Presidential Address, and obituaries of eminent members of the geographical community.
Editor: Professor John Briggs, University of Glasgow
Managing Editor: Amy Swann, RGS-IBG
Submissions
Submissions to The Geographical Journal should be made via the new online submission–review system Manuscript Central
Geographical Journal: Society News
2008
AGM Presidential address, 2008: The Food Crisis, Sir Gordon Conway
Minutes of AGM, 2 June 2008
2007
AGM Presidential address, 2007:Building resilience, Sir Gordon Conway
Minutes of AGM, 4 June 2007
Obituaries
Professor John Barrie Thornes (1940-2008)
Sir Edmund Hillary (1919-2008)
Professor Mark Blacksell (-2008)
Professor Mike Barnsley (1960-2007)