Start the year by joining the GA

If you haven't already signed up personally (or as a department) for the Geographical Association, this would be a good way to kick off the new academic year.
There are different levels of membership, which provide discounts on orders from the shop, and reduced admission to the GA conference - the CPD event of the year.
There is a regular newsletter as well which you can sign up for.
The journals are essential, and different subscription rates are available for 'Primary Geography', 'Teaching Geography' and 'Geography'. Members will also receive GA Magazine three times a year.
Don't forget the CPD programme as well.

Oh, and join the RGS-IBG as a School member as well....

Disclaimer: I used to work for the GA...