This topical collection brings together papers presenting methodological issues and approaches in geographical research. Submissions can be of various lengths, including relatively short descriptive accounts. We particularly welcome papers addressing innovative approaches to geographical research or advances in geographical method in research or education, plus creative applications of new and traditional research methods. Many of these innovations and advances may be inspired by alternative quantitative and qualitative analytical approaches, big data integration, innovative use of coding, and AI, image processing and machine learning.