Geographies of Children, Youth and Families Research Group.
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Geographies of Children, Youth and Families Research Group.
@gcyfrg.bsky.social
We are an RGS-sponsored group that serves as a forum for new directions in research on the geographies of children, youth and families.
Fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate your colleagues! Nominations are now open for the @rgsibg.bsky.social #2026Medals&Awards

Interested in a nomination supported by #GCYFRG? Get in touch with @sophiemilnes.bsky.social by January 19th.

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November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Are you an early career researcher from any discipline within the #GCYFRG? Give your December a pitch-perfect start at the #EarlyCareerResearcherMeetup-ElevatorPitch!
📆Monday 1 December, 09:30 (UK, GMT) · 10:30 (CET).
📍Online, on Teams
No pressure to present, drop-ins are welcome!
#GCYFRG #ECR
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
#ICYMI the Acknowledge Place and More-than-Human: Conceptualisation of Children & Youth’s Living Spaces in the Anthropocene online symposium brought together ECRs from across the world to explore how #place, #care, & #more-than-human relations shape #everyday lives of #children and #youngPeople.
November 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The GCYFRG are delighted to announce this year’s second prize winner of our 2025 RGS/IBG Undergraduate Dissertation Prize: Emily Buckley, University of Lancaster
Visit our website to see the interview with Emily about her experience and read her dissertation. gcyfrg.wixsite.com/gcyfrg/prize...
November 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The GCYFRG are delighted to announce the winner of our 2025 RGS/IBG Undergraduate Dissertation Prize: Jenna Parkhill, from the University of Dundee.
Visit our website to see the interview with Jenna about her dissertation experience and read her dissertation. gcyfrg.wixsite.com/gcyfrg/prize...
October 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Welcome to our vibrant and supportive community!
We invite you to follow us to find updates on our latest activities, prizes, and much more.
We also encourage you to visit our webpage to find more information about the research group, our aims, and how to become a member. gcyfrg.wixsite.com/gcyfrg
September 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM