Conference of Irish Geographers
The Conference of Irish Geographers is the annual conference of the Geographical Society of Ireland (GSI), in association with the wider geographical community in Ireland. Over the years the Conference has played a key role in facilitating networking among the academic, policy and practice communities, and has welcomed international colleagues including Prof David Harvey, Prof Helga Leitner, Prof Mike Raco, Dr Harriet Hawkins, Prof Nigel Roulet and public figures, such as Robert Fisk, as keynote speakers.
Through a varied programme of paper, poster, workshop and fieldtrip sessions as well as social events, the Conference of Irish Geographers has become an important and enriching part of the annual activities of the GSI. It has become an especially important event at which early career researchers benefit from significant career development opportunities.
For more information on the next annual Conference of Irish Geographers, please click through to the dedicated conference website.
Through a varied programme of paper, poster, workshop and fieldtrip sessions as well as social events, the Conference of Irish Geographers has become an important and enriching part of the annual activities of the GSI. It has become an especially important event at which early career researchers benefit from significant career development opportunities.
For more information on the next annual Conference of Irish Geographers, please click through to the dedicated conference website.
Annual Awards
GSI Book Award 2022
This year there will be two book awards (1) Edited book; and (2) Monograph. Criteria for nominated titles:
The book must:
Key dates:
The book must:
- have been published for the first time (in Irish or English) between 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2021;
- be of clear relevance to a theme related to the geographies of Ireland and/or is authored by a geographer employed in Ireland at the time of publication; and
- be comprised substantially of previously unpublished work.
Key dates:
- May 21st 2021: Book Award Launch
- January 31st 2022: Final date for nominations
- May 2022: Winner announced at GSI awards night
- May 2022: Nominated books displayed at the Conference of Irish Geographers 2022
GSI Doctoral Research Award 2022
The Geographical Society of Ireland has again launced the call for its annual prize for a presentation based upon a recent PhD thesis in Geography. The competition is open to any graduate of a Higher Education Institute on the island of Ireland who has successfully defended their PhD degree since January 1st, 2019. The graduate must also be a current member of the GSI, and needs to register for the Conference of Irish Geographers (this year May 12th to 14th 2022). Papers will be short-listed for a special session as part of the CIG (presentation of approx. 10 minutes, plus 5 minutes Q&A). The plenary session will be adjudicated by a panel of senior academics. The prize includes an award of €250. Completed application forms will be accepted until 5pm January 31st 2022. If you have any queries please contact Dr. Karen Keaveney at secretary@geographicalsocietyireland.ie
Postgraduate Fieldtrip / Travel Awards
Applications were invited for Geographical Society of Ireland postgraduate travel awards to a maximum value of €250 per person/awardee. These bursaries are intended to offer financial support to postgraduate members of the GSI who wish to present papers or participate in workshops at national or international conferences. Due to COVID restrictions, this award may now also cover an award to attend a virtual conference. Awards are also available to postgraduate researchers requiring assistance to undertake fieldwork. Preference is given to applications in support of dissemination activities. Applicants must be a current member of the GSI.
Completed application forms should have been submitted online by 5pm on January 31st 2022. Successful applicants will be expected to acknowledge the support of the GSI in their research and at the relevant conference. A brief overview of how the award was utilised should be submitted to the Society after the event. For further information, or if you have any queries, please contact the awards coordinator Dr. Karen Keaveney at secretary@geographicalsocietyireland.ie
Completed application forms should have been submitted online by 5pm on January 31st 2022. Successful applicants will be expected to acknowledge the support of the GSI in their research and at the relevant conference. A brief overview of how the award was utilised should be submitted to the Society after the event. For further information, or if you have any queries, please contact the awards coordinator Dr. Karen Keaveney at secretary@geographicalsocietyireland.ie