The award specifically recognises work by geographers at Newcastle University to raise awareness of career pathways stemming from degree programmes at Newcastle University, and reflects the educational value of a collaboration aimed at strengthening the future talent pipeline of critical UK industries.

It also acknowledges the contribution to geography education in secondary schools and to the continued professional development of geography teachers. 

Dr Matej Blazek, Head of Geography, Newcastle University, said: “I’m delighted that our work in supporting students towards a career in geography and geosciences has been recognised in this way.  Our collaboration is helping young people understand where geography can lead, how school and university pathways connect to careers, and the opportunities that exist for geographers and geoscientists.”

Resources developed between Newcastle University and Time for Geography specifically include the Careers Explorer, Jobs and Opportunities Portal and Options and Open Days Pack.

The partnership has already delivered Time For Geography’s largest ever Geography-Geoscience careers intervention across UK schools and universities through its national and international audience. Having already reached an audience of over 2.5 million this academic year, the initiative is not only delivering scale, but is now also receiving national recognition from the secondary education community for the quality and value of what it is producing for students, teachers and schools.

Dr Rob Parker, Platform Director at Time for Geography, said:
“This recognition is a testament to huge success of our long-term collaboration with Newcastle University. We have worked together to build an audience of millions of geography students and teachers through award-winning, expert-led curriculum videos broadcast into thousands of school classrooms every week.

“Through a shared vision with our partners at Newcastle University, we are now seizing this opportunity and audience to strengthen the connections between geography classrooms and the talent pipeline of critical UK industries. This award is a powerful endorsement from the educational community of both the quality of this work and the importance of the mission behind it.”

Geography at Newcastle was ranked 22^nd in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Read more about studying Geography at Newcastle. 

Press release adapted with thanks to Time for Geography