International Geographical Union Commission on Geographical Education

26/04/2026

IGU CGE Bangkok conference 2026 is taking shape
From keynote voices to emerging conversations, the draft programme is now live

26/04/2026

📢 Exciting updates from Bangkok!
The IGU-CGE Bangkok Conference 2026 has just released:
✨ Updated keynote speakers
🗓 Draft conference programme

https://www.igu-cge.org/2026/04/keynotes-and-draft-programme-released-for-igu-cge-bangkok-2026/

From climate change education to innovative teaching approaches, the programme reflects the diversity and energy of our global community.
👀 Take a look, start planning your sessions, and get ready to connect, share, and co-create!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok this June 🌏

08/03/2026

27/02/2026

🌏 IGU-CGE 2026 Bangkok

Call for Abstracts – Deadline Extended!

⏳ New deadline: 5 March 2026

Still polishing your abstract?
Coordinating with co-authors?
This is your extra time.

🌿 Theme: Educating for Sustainability: Integrating Geographical and Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Practice and Innovation
📍 Bangkok, Thailand
📅 10–12 June 2026

Join geography educators and researchers worldwide and be part of the conversation shaping the future of geography education.

🔗 Submit via link: https://conference.igu-cge.org
Don’t miss this final window.

24/02/2026

👌Good news update!
🌏 IGU-CGE 2026 Bangkok – Call for Abstracts Extended!
📣 Submission Deadline Extended to 5 March 2026

Due to continued interest from our community, the deadline for abstract submissions to the IGU-CGE 2026 Bangkok Conference has been extended to 5 March 2026.
If you were still polishing your idea, coordinating with co-authors, or simply needed a little more time — this is your moment.

🌿 Theme: Educating for Sustainability
📍 Host: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
📅 Conference Dates: 10–12 June 2026
Join geographers and geography educators from around the world to share research, practice, and visions for the future of geography education.
🔗 Submit your abstract here: https://conference.igu-cge.org
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Join us for the International Geographical Union – Commission on Geographical Education Conference, bringing together educators and researchers from around the world.

20/02/2026

Welcome to Shanghai! 欢迎来上海！

Join us at the IGU-CGE Shanghai Special Symposium 2026 — a free, SIG-led event designed for deep collaboration and practical exchange.

📅 Application deadline: 28 February 2026
✨ Limited spaces still available in each SIG

Apply now and be part of shaping the future of geography education together!

🔗 Details:
https://www.igu-cge.org/igu-cge-shanghai-special-symposium-2026/

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20/02/2026

Delighted to see our IGU-CGE 2026 conference heading to Bangkok!

📣 ขอเชิญเข้าร่วมการประชุมวิชาการระดับนานาชาติ The 2026 Conference of the International Geographical Union’s Commission Geographical Education ภายใต้หัวข้อ “Educating for Sustainability: Integrating Geographical and Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Practice and Innovation” ระหว่างวันที่ 10-12 มิถุนายน 2569 ณ คณะครุศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย
✅ เหมาะสำหรับนิสิตนักศึกษา ครู อาจารย์ นักการศึกษา และผู้สนใจเกี่ยวกับการศึกษาเพื่อการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน
🚩 กิจกรรมประกอบด้วย
1. การบรรยายพิเศษ โดย วิทยากรจากในและต่างประเทศ
2. การนำเสนอผลงานในรูปแบบ Oral Presentation ในหัวข้อ
• Comparative Perspectives.
• Innovative Pedagogies
• Sustainable Education Practices
• Diverse Contexts
• Geographical & Environmental Education
📣 พิเศษ อัตราค่าลงทะเบียนสำหรับคนไทย 3,100 บาท สำหรับ 3 วัน
🚩 ส่ง Abstract ได้ถึงวันที่ 23 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569
✍️ ลงทะเบียนเข้าร่วมงาน ได้ตั้งแต่วันนี้ถึง 30 มีนาคม 2569 (Early-bird) ทางเว็บไซต์ https://conference.igu-cge.org/

11/02/2026

🗺️ IGU-CGE Opportunities Map

🌐 A global hub for mapping opportunities, connecting scholars, and strengthening geography education worldwide.

🌍 1️⃣ Call for Papers

Special Issue: Beyond the Tool – Redefining Geographical Learning and Literacy in the Generative AI Era

Hosted by the Journal of Geography

Guest Editors:
• Jongwon Lee
• Injeong Jo

📌 Abstract deadline: March 31, 2026
📌 Full manuscript: August 31, 2026

🔗 Details: https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issues/61581/

🎓 2️⃣ Free Online Event

Writing & Reviewing for the Journal of Geography in Higher Education

Organised via the Journal of Geography in Higher Education
With

📅 25 March 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM (UK time)
💻 Free online event

Perfect for ECRs, doctoral students, and anyone curious about academic publishing.

🔗 Booking: https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/writing-reviewing-for-journal-of-geography

Let’s continue shaping geography education —
as research, as practice, and as a global community. 🌎

EarlyCareerResearchers

11/02/2026

IGU-CGE Opportunities Map

Free Online Event for people interested in Writing and Reviewing for the Journal of Geography in Higher Education

Interested in publishing in geography education?
Curious about how peer review works?

This free online event offers insight into writing and reviewing for the Journal of Geography in Higher Education.

📅 Date: 25 March 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (UK time)
💻 Format: Online
🎟️ Free to attend

🔗 Booking details:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/writing-reviewing-for-journal-of-geography

Whether you are an early career scholar, doctoral student, or simply curious about academic publishing — you are very welcome to attend.

Let’s continue strengthening geographical scholarship together

This workshop encourages new academics/postgraduates who have undertaken pedagogic research to publish and disseminate their work.

11/02/2026

Welcome to the IGU-CGE Opportunities Map

Here we share opportunities to connect geographical education scholarship across the world.

Today we share Call for Papers for a Special Issue: Beyond the Tool – Redefining Geographical Learning and Literacy in the Generative AI Era

The Journal of Geography invites submissions for a special issue exploring how generative AI is reshaping geographical learning and literacy.

Guest Editors:
• Jongwon Lee
• Injeong Jo

This issue welcomes classroom-grounded research (K–12 to higher education), including:

– Empirical studies
– Design-based research
– Reflective practice
– Conceptual work closely linked to teaching practice

📌 Abstract deadline: March 31, 2026 (300–500 words)
📌 Full manuscript deadline: August 31, 2026

🔗 Full details:
https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issues/61581/

The Journal of Geography, published by the National Council for Geographic Education, is calling for papers about generative AI's impact on geographical learning and literacy.