S6F Geography

04/09/2026

UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.

21/08/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c3ekg93vjz9o

Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.

13/08/2026

Well done to all the 2026 Geography Students on a fantastic set of results. Very proud of you all. Good luck for the future and stay in touch.

11/08/2026

20/07/2026

https://www.tutor2u.net/geography/blog/a-level-changing-places-hull-is-a-lot-nicer-than-you-would-expect-how-the-uk-city-of-culture-can-lead-to-transformation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly%20tutor2u%20Geography%20blog&utm_content=Weekly%20tutor2u%20Geography%20blog+CID_1977d463709987e885fdcd3b72039e66&utm_source=CampMonitor&utm_term=A-Level%20Changing%20Places%20-%20Hull%20is%20a%20lot%20nicer%20than%20you%20would%20expect%20How%20UK%20City%20of%20Culture%20status%20can%20lead%20to%20transformation

Over the weekend I found myself in Hull - a city I had always assumed wasn't especially worth visiting due to its reputation as being quite a deprived area. However, I found myself pleasantly surprised by how nice the city centre and the waterfront area were - regeneration has preserved the maritime...

07/07/2026

Are you a teacher or parent of a Year 11-12 student? You've probably heard that now is the time to get work experience, but it can be difficult to know what geography careers are out there to explore. That's why we've made a selection of our past Choose Geography careers talks available to watch for free online!

Students can hear from real geography professionals working across a range of sectors, from global governance to the built environment, about the geographical skills they use day-to-day, helping them identify the areas that interest them most when seeking work experience.

Access the talks here, and make sure to check out the RGS Work Experience Directory afterwards to find an opportunity that's right for them: https://ow.ly/B3gb50Zk4ge.

08/06/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c20y4xp43ywt

The 7.8 magnitude quake hits offshore in the southern island of Mindanao early on Monday, with multiple aftershocks recorded since.

05/06/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4pk07npvvo

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.