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