The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers’ (RGS-IBG) History and Philosophy of Geography Research Group (HPGRG) initiates and fosters the development of research:
- on the history and philosophy of knowledge in associated fields
- on contemporary philosophies, theories and methods related to geography
The HPGRG Committee promotes the aims and objectives of the group by:
- organising and sponsoring academic conferences
- convening sessions at the Annual Conference of the RGS-IBG
- subsidising the costs of attendance of postgraduates at its conferences
- disseminating information about relevant research activities via this website
- supporting the publication of research monographs, collections and related materials (including a research register)
- liaising with cognate organisations and disciplines
- co-ordinating bids to RGS-IBG and other bodies for grants
