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Department of Geography, University of Cambridge

Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, Geography department in Cambridge, England.

The Department of Geography at the University of Cambridge operates from a multi-floor facility within the Downing Site, featuring laboratories and research spaces.

Established in 1888 with support from the Royal Geographical Society, the department introduced its first geography degree program in 1919.

The department integrates field research, laboratory work, and theoretical studies to examine relationships between societies and their environments across different global regions.

Students gain access to specialized laboratories, computing facilities, and extensive research resources while working alongside leading experts in geographical sciences.

The department houses the Cambridge Group for Population and Social Structure, which maintains historical records of British population patterns since 1538.

Location: Cambridge

Website: http://geog.cam.ac.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.20180,0.12360

Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:39

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