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Panel session with global industry leaders: careers shaping the future of our world
Thursday April 9, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST
SG03/S103
While more students than ever before are choosing to study geography in UK secondary schools and then applying to geography, Earth science and environmental degree programmes, the industries that depend on geography and geoscience graduates are facing a critical recruitment crisis. One key reason is the absence, until now, of a high-profile, national careers intervention to rival those seen in STEM, which has left students unable to visualise how geography connects to real jobs and careers in the modern economy. This panel session is part of an ambitious national geography and geoscience careers intervention led by Time for Geography and convened in collaboration with higher education and industry partners. It brings together global industry leaders working at the forefront of fields including energy transition, environmental sustainability, climate resilience and resource security, who will share insights into the future of geo-related careers and the pivotal role of geography education in meeting national and global skills needs. Participants will leave with renewed confidence to act as careers champions, practical guidance to integrate careers into the curriculum, and direct insights from leaders shaping the future of our world.
Speakers
avatar for Dr Rob Parker

Dr Rob Parker

Director, Time for Geography
Dr Rob Parker is a geography and geoscience lecturer, educational film producer and director of Time for Geography.
Rob is passionate about the role of geographers and geoscientists in addressing the biggest challenges we face, through interdisciplinary research, discovery and innovation. Through Time for Geography, Rob facilitates a unique community of the world’s leading geographers and org... Read More →
Thursday April 9, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST
SG03/S103
  Leadership, Panel session

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