One of the most important roles that the IGU plays is through its membership of the International Council for Science (ICSU). ICSU’s mission is to strengthen international science for the benefit of society and it is vital that geographers are represented here so that we can make a contribution to the global science research agenda. [...]
At the recent IGU Executive Committee meeting held prior to the Krakow conference, the decision was confirmed to invite the University of Laval/Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, to host the Regional Conference of the International Geographical Union in August 2018. This will bring the IGU back to North America for the first time in more [...]
The close of the Krakow conference last week saw three IGU Vice-Presidents step down after six years of loyal service. Professors Giuliano Bellezza and Aharon Kellerman and Academician Qin Dahe said farewell to the IGU Executive Committee. Professor Yukio Himiyama was re-elected for the period 2014-18, as was incumbent Secretary-General and Treasure, Mike Meadows. The [...]
While the number, variety and quality of academic papers at the Krakow Regional Conference is impressive, the hospitality of the local hosts has got the delegates really talking! Delicious canapes and dishes at the ice-breaker party, fine pastries at coffee-time and a wonderful range of options at lunch (all included in the registration fee) - [...]
More than 1400 Geographers arrived today to register at the IGU Regional Conference. The venue for the Opening Ceremony was the Auditorium Maximum of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. The University is the oldest in Poland (and one of the oldest in Europe) and this year celebrates its 650th anniversary. There were a number [...]
During the late 1970s and into the 80s, Anne Buttimer (former IGU President), in consultation with the University of Lund, Sweden established a 'Dialogue Project' and produced a series of video interviews with well known Geographers of the day. The interviews, most of which are up to one hour long, provide fascinating insights into the [...]
Colloque Gabon. L'Université Omar Bongo et l'UGI prévoient actuellement d'organiser un atelier international commun qui aura lieu à Libreville du 11 au 13 novembre 2014 et intitulé « L'insertion mondiale de l'Afrique. Une mise en perspective par les géographes africains » (le colloque sera suivi d'une excursion à Lambaréné et à Port-Gentil). L'intention est double [...]
At the recent American Association of Geographers annual meeting in Tampa, Florida, former IGU President Anne Buttimer was presented with the AAG Lifetime Achievement Honors award in recognition of her five decades of distinguished and prolific scholarship as well as extraordinary dedication, service, and perseverance in the name of the geographic profession around the world. [...]
MEDCHANGe focuses specifically upon the analysis of the spatial relationships between global networks (Internet), and flows (virtual and spatial mobilities of individuals, information and goods) and will shed light on changing relationships at the spatial scales of selected Mediterranean countries including several EU member states. Our network of scholars will work in synergy and complementarities [...]
The deadline for submission of abstracts for the upcoming IGU Regional Conference in Krakow, Poland, has now passed and the excellent news is that more than 1000 papers have been submitted for consideration. Visit the conference website for further information www.igu2014.org The following dates are still important to note: 25 February 2014 Notification of results of [...]
