Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

On 9-10 July, we’re joining @PTIeducation and @The_GA for the PTI Geography Symposium! Teachers: join us for workshops and strategy sessions on capturing the zeitgeist and helping every student connect with our field’s versatility. Book your place: bit.ly/4bbRHfo

Dr Anjana Khatwa joins us for our next Monday Night Lecture 👏 She’ll share insights from her new book, taking us on a journey through deep time, landscapes and natural history. 📍 London and online, 23 March 👉 Book now rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Join us at King's Ely School for an evening of microlectures on fieldwork and personal explorations of geographical thinking. 📍 Cambridgeshire, 25 March 🎤 Chaired by the Society’s Vice President (Education), Alan Parkinson. Book your free ticket 👉rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Earth scientist Anjana Khatwa joins us for our next Monday night lecture ✨ She will discuss her new book, 'The Whispers of Rock: Stories from the Earth,' which blends modern science and ancient wisdom. 📍 London and online, 23 March 👉 Book now rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Meet our next Monday Night lecture speaker! Tristan Gooley joins us for a lecture exploring the changing seasons, inspired by his new book 'The Hidden Seasons'. 📍 London and online, 16 March 👉 Book now rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Interested in caves and karsts? Join us to hear from Bill Thompsom about the scientific studies carried out in two expeditions to Southern Siberia. 📍 @qubnbe, Belfast ⏰ 19 March, 7.00pm Book your free ticket 👉rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Join us to hear from Associate Professor Laura Evenstar about the dynamic interplay between tectonics, surface processes, and climate in shaping the modern Andes. 📍 Penryn, University of Exeter ⏰ 18 March, 7.00pm Book your free ticket 👉rgs.org/events/upcomin…

It was great to welcome so many people to the Society building yesterday for two free tours as part of this year's @LottoGoodCauses Open Week! Katie, Chrissie and Eugene helped us delve into the stories, contexts and interpretations behind Lowther Lodge and our Collections 🗺️

For our next Monday night lecture, we'll hear from writer and natural navigator Tristan Gooley, author of 'The Hidden Seasons'. He'll explore how we can read the signs that nature gives us throughout the year 🌿 📍 London and online, 16 March 👉 Book now rgs.org/events/upcomin…

We often hear that young people don’t realise the range of careers geography can lead to, yet we know geographers and their skills are in demand across sectors. We’re excited to be launching new virtual work experience with @springpod to help tackle this: rgs.springpod.com

Join us to hear Richard and James recount the story of their 41-day-long row across the Atlantic Ocean, illustrated with pictures and video clips taken along the route from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean. 📍 Cambridge, 17 March 👉 rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Looking for practical advice on the fish you can eat in support of a sustainable industry? Join us to hear from Stephen Akester about the push for marine conservation areas and the future of fisheries. 📍 Norwich (@norwichschool), 16 March 👉 rgs.org/events/upcomin…

We're delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Esmond B. Martin Prize! Dr Krithi Karanth and Dr Alexandre Antonelli have made crucial contributions to our understanding of biodiversity and its links to society and the environment. Find out more 👉rgs.org/about-us/our-w…

Meet our panelists for next week’s Monday Night Lecture! @adamvaughan_uk, @LukwesaBurak @isabelhilton and @klausdodds bring a wealth of expertise from the world of journalism 🗞️💡 🗣️ Putting the news on the map 📍 London and online, 9 March 🔗 Book now: rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Join Nicholas Mackey on an extraordinary journey through south-east Türkiye, blending travel writing, memoir, history, poetry and the exploration of ideas. 📍Belfast, Thursday 16 April 👉 rgs.org/events/upcomin…

How do we protect nature in a rapidly changing world? 🌏 Join us on Tuesday 17 March to hear leading conservation scientists and researchers discuss how we can safeguard biodiversity for the future. Learn more about our panellists and book now 👉 rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Geography in Practice webinar 💻 Updating deprivation insights: the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. This session explores how the English Indices of Deprivation have been reviewed and updated in 2025 for more robust small area deprivation insights 👉rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Exploring the news through a geographical lens 🔍🌏 Our next Monday night lecture welcomes a panel of leading journalists and academics to discuss the latest stories in the media 🗞️ 📍 London and online, 9 March 👉 Book now rgs.org/events/upcomin…

It’s #NationalCareersWeek 💼🎉 🌳 We’ve launched a new resource to help KS3 and GCSE students explore geographical careers in conservation, with activities, career profiles of real geographers, and teacher support packs. 🔗 Check it out: bit.ly/402JAeN

Ever wondered why the world looks the way it does? For example, why does landlocked Bolivia have a navy? Join us to hear the stories of borders from @JonnElledge @portsmouthuni 📍 Portsmouth, 24 March 👉 rgs.org/events/upcomin…