Thanks to Greg Scott & fellow judges for this lovely award. It’s wonderful to be part of a global community making the world a better place…& thanks also to Sanjay Kumar & Geospatial World Forum for hosting a great event. @geoworldmedia #GWF2024

#GWF2024 | The Geospatial World Forum presented its annual Geospatial Leadership Awards today at GWF 2024 on May 14th. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Nigel Clifford, President, Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for his transformative leadership role as CEO of Ordnance Survey, elevating

Congratulations to the Geospatial Rising Stars 2024! What an inspiring bunch. And thank you to the alumni for adding their energy and motivation #GWF2024 ⁦@geoworldmedia⁩ ⁦Sanjay Kumar⁩

🌐 Hear from global leaders on the vital role of geospatial information in tackling climate challenges. Join us on 29 May at our #SIDS4 Leveraging geospatial information for climate resilience side event w/ Ordnance Survey gisbarbados 👉 bit.ly/UNGGIM-GICR #UNGGIM UN DESA Sustainable Development

Thank you Steve Jones for these kind words. It’s been a privilege and pleasure to serve the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) I also agree it was a brilliant talk by Stephen Venables last night.

Well, after three years as President of Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) I have handed my map and compass into the very capable hands of Professor Dame Jane Francis. Thanks to everyone at RGS and beyond for making this such an valuable, interesting and enjoyable period of my life.

Earlier this week, a new President and new Council and committee members were elected by our Fellowship during our Annual General Meeting. 👉 To read a full list of those newly elected, head here: rgs.org/about-us/our-w…

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we're reminded of the sacrifice of those that fought for our freedom. Including OS colleagues. 120 million maps were made for the Normandy Landings alone, and 342 million were produced for the entire war effort.

Been busy making maps this last year? Then we have the best place to show them off with the BCS Annual Awards 2024 - entry forms now live! (Until 23rd June) If you have used OS data in an innovate or exciting way then enter the Ordnance Survey award bit.ly/4aELKnH

Thinking of studying at University of Oxford? Visit Lincoln College during #OxOpenDays! Experience our stunning grounds & friendly community, get your questions answered, & enjoy free refreshments & lunch. 📅 26 & 27 June 🔗 ow.ly/a3Xa50Sk7YW 🔗 REGISTER ow.ly/pS3550Sk7YX

Congratulations to our 2024 graduates. All your hard work has paid off! We hope you've had a wonderful day! 🎓🥳🎉

We are currently hiring for two posts: Geospatial and Quantitative Skills Specialist. Applications close on 22 July jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47152/ Undergraduate Administrator [Temporary Cover]. Applications close on 21 July jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47051/

We hope everyone who visited Downing for today's Open Day had a great time looking around the College. We look forward to welcoming even more prospective applicants for our 2nd Open Day tomorrow! #DowningCollege #CambridgeOpenDay #CambridgeUniversity #CambridgeUni #Cambridge

Treat yourselves. It’s a great school. #geography #cambridgeuniversity Cambridge Geography

We are absolutely thrilled for former Mistress of #GirtonCollege, Cambridge University, Professor Susan J Smith Susan J Smith, who will become the thirty-second President of the The British Academy in July 2025. Read more here: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/professor…

Congratulations Susan J Smith !

🌟Attention Conservation Leaders!🌟The #WhitleyAwards are open for applications! If you're a #grassrootsconservationist working in the Global South, #applynow for a chance to receive £50,000 in funding & global recognition. Deadline: Oct 31st. Apply here: bit.ly/WhitleyAward

The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) was launched in Northern Ireland earlier this year. It includes data from gas, electric, water and telecommunications companies. This is a big step towards the platform being fully operational by the end of 2025.

What is the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) data model? How did the new data model support Open Geospatial: OGC in developing MUDDI (Model for Underground Data Definition and Integration) as an official standard? Neil Brammall explains all in our latest blog: 👇

The Installation of our 40th Rector, Nigel Clifford, took place last week with the Bishop of Lincoln. It's one of our oldest traditions, dating back to our founding in 1427.