The Political Geography Research Group (PolGRG) is the research group of the RGS-IBG that brings together geographers and others interested in a wide variety of issues connected with relationships between space and power.
Research by group members reflects the diversity of the field, addressing topics such as: territoriality, states and the state system, nationalism, geopolitics, sovereignty, social movements, citizenship, political economy, political ecology, diaspora, elections, boundaries, globalization, imperialism, governance, peace, conflict and security. The mutual geographical construction of these phenomena with gender, race, class, sexuality and religion is a particular focus of interest.
PolGRG aims to promote research, to provide a forum, to create opportunities for early career scholars in the field and to support the teaching of political geography at universities in the UK. Its activities include organizing sessions at conferences of the RGS-IBG and arranging workshops. The Group also seeks international collaborations to broaden its links.
A full list and further information on RGS research groups can be found here.
Joining Us
Members of the RGS-IBG can nominate PolGRG as one of their affiliations by completing this form and returning it to the RGS-IBG by email at rhed@rgs.org.
You are also welcome to join the research group if you are not formally an RGS-IBG member by signing up to the PolGRG mailing list here. You are welcome to attend PolGRG events regardless of membership.
If you have any further questions about membership or need help with registration, please contact the research group Secretary Shawn Bodden.
Keeping in touch
If you would like to join the PolGRG email listserv, you can do so here.
Follow us on X: @RGS_PolGRG.
Privacy Policy
Further details on our privacy policy, which covers everything you need to know about how we collect, use and look after your personal data if you decide to become a member, can be found via this link.