The GA's new Strategy 2026-2031

Every five years the Geographical Association releases a new Strategy.

I was involved in the creation of the previous strategy during my time as GA Vice President and President. It involves the Governing Body.

More than ever, young people need to be geographically literate in order to respond positively to a world of changing challenges and opportunities.

Geography helps young people better understand their world and how to successfully live within it.

The Geographical Association’s (GA) strategy for 2026–31 responds to these challenges. We will focus on three priorities:

• Advocating for the value of geography
• Supporting teachers
• Supporting the next generation of geographers

Read the full document from the link on this page.

There is a new Vision and Purpose.

GA Trustee Changes from 1st September 2023

As I move towards the final month and a bit of my GA Presidential journey, it's pleasing to finally see and be able to mention the changes that will take place from September the 1st this year.

Excited to see Professor Alastair Owens stepping up to be the next Chair of Trustees, replacing Olwen Lintern-Smyth (alongside his Past President role), and Bob Digby being replaced by Dr. John Hopkin, a former GA President in his Honorary Treasurer role.

There are also two people I've worked with previously taking over as elected trustees: Sophie Wilson and Rob Chambers.

Also looking forward to seeing where Denise Freeman's GA Presidency takes her, and the Association. Hina Robinson will also start her term as Vice President.

Thanks to all those members who were involved in voting. 

Keep an eye out for future vacancies - there is still work to do here in terms of broadening the diversity of representation, but this can only happen if members put themselves forward.