What's on
Browse our in-person and online events, including our Monday night lectures, regional events and teacher CPD sessions. You can also watch a selection of our past talks.
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Everest 24
This exhibition will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition during which Man Bahadur and Lance-Naik Shamsherpun tragically died and George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared pushing for the summit.
Shackleton's ship beneath the ice: discovering the Endurance
In this talk Professor John Shears will share his first hand experience of the expedition which finally located Shackleton’s lost ship.
Use geography: careers in climate action
Please note, this event is now cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience. A careers webinar with insights and advice from geography professionals working in climate action.
Choosing the right university and geography course
This session aims to support students in making the right choices for them when choosing both a university and a geography course.
Everest 24 exhibition private view
Please note this event is now fully booked. Join us for the launch and private viewing of our new exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition. The event will also see the Society launch its newest book Everest 24.
Applying the lessons from international disaster response to domestic major incidents
An expert panel will discuss the links, similarities, and differences between local and international policies and guidelines for disaster risk management and disaster response.
Campi Flegrei: understanding the rhythms of a restless volcano
Join us to hear from Professor Christopher Kilburn about Campi Flegrei, an active volcano on the western edge of Naples in Southern Italy.
Fallen: an archival exhumation
Mick Conefrey, the author of Fallen, the new biography of George Mallory, talks about researching his Everest books and documentaries at the Society, and the crucial importance of archival research.
Chartered Geographer Assessor forum
Members of the Chartered Geographer Assessors Committees are invited to attend the forum.
What has been happening in Iceland?
Iceland has been in the news over the past few months because of another 'Icelandic eruption'. The one in 2010 caused travel chaos. What can we expect in the future?
Monday night lecture supper
Stay for supper at the Society after the Monday night lecture on 13 May and meet other members and their guests.
South West's annual forum, lecture and dinner
Join the South West committee for their annual lecture and dinner. The lecture will discuss four shipwrecks from the Erme Estuary.