Student Voice
At UCL Geography, students play an active role in shaping our community. Explore how your voice helps make a difference through representation, events, and committees.
Get Involved
At UCL Geography, there are many ways to make your voice heard and shape the student experience. From leading events through the Geographical Society to representing your peers on key committees, our students play an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative and dynamic department community.
The Geographical Society (GeogSoc) is run by a committee of students from the Department and organises a range of academic and social events throughout the year. It’s a great way to connect with fellow students and staff beyond the classroom.
SPCs provide a forum for open discussion between staff and student representatives. They’re a key way for students to share feedback, raise ideas, and work with staff to enhance the learning experience.
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee works to ensure best practice across the department for the benefit of all staff and students—regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion or belief.
The committee grew out of the Athena SWAN Working Group, which led the Department to achieve its Bronze Award (2016) and Silver Award (2022). Students from undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses are represented on the committee.
Follow GeogSoc on Instagram
See the latest student events, photos and updates from UCL Geography’s student society.
Visit InstagramFollow GeogSoc on Facebook
Join the GeogSoc community and stay connected with UCL Geography news and activities.
Visit FacebookBecome a Student Representative
Student Partnership Committees (SPCs) provide a valuable way for you to share feedback and shape the learning experience at UCL Geography. If you’re interested in representing your peers, get in touch with your Programme Administrator.
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Athena SWAN Awards
The UCL Department of Geography has been recognised for its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, achieving the Bronze Award in 2016 and the Silver Award in 2022. These awards highlight our ongoing work to create an inclusive environment for all staff and students.
Athena SWAN, 2016 and 2022EDI Committee
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee brings together staff and student representatives from across UCL Geography to ensure every voice is heard. Members work collaboratively to promote an inclusive, supportive and equitable environment for our whole community.
- Professor Caroline Bressey (Chair)
- Claire Betts (Professional Services)
- Professor Jason Dittmer (Head of Department)
- Dr Amy Horton (Academic)
- Professor Tariq Jazeel (Academic)
- Sahara Sultana (Professional Services)
- Dr Tatiana Thieme (Academic)
- Dr Simon Turner (Postgraduate Research Fellow Rep)
- Dr Tom Western (Academic)
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