Join us
Orange welcome sign that reads Royal Geographical Society with IBG.

Become a member and discover where geography can take you.

Join us
1 of 1

What's on

Browse our in-person and online events.

Upcoming events
  • ExhibitionAn image by Filippo Ferraro - wooden diamonds showing forest fires in Italy

    Earth Photo 2024

    Visit the Society this summer to see a stunning selection of the shortlisted images which stimulate conversations about our world.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    18 Jun 2024 - 21 Aug 2024
    Free
    More Info
  • Guided walkView over Northern Fells

    Natural history and Wainwright in the Northern Fells

    A joint walk with the Wainwright Society in the Northern Fells to explore the natural history and landscape

    Keswick
    Open to all
    Saturday 20 July 2024
    £0.00 - £5.00
    More Info
  • LectureMountain range covered in snow

    Everest: East side story

    One hundred years after George Mallory and Sandy Irvine disappeared near the top of Everest, Stephen Venables, the first British climber to reach the world’s highest summit without supplementary oxygen, will recount his own ascent in the light of the first pioneering attempts.

    King’s Lynn
    Open to all
    Monday 22 July 2024
    £14.00
    More Info
    Book Now

Latest news

Society and RICS sign historic memorandum of understanding

The Society is pleased to have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the benefit of the geospatial profession.

Wednesday 10 Jul 2024
RGS-IBG news
Books in a university library

New geography programmes accredited

Monday 8 Jul 2024
RGS-IBG news
Chartered Geographer silver circle pin, card reading "Congratulations, you're a Chartered Geographer" and 2023 membership card

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Thursday 27 Jun 2024
RGS-IBG news

Meet our new President, Professor Dame Jane Francis

Tuesday 25 Jun 2024
RGS-IBG news
Skyline of Tokyo on a bright sunny day with in the background the snow capped top of Mount Fuji.

What is geography?

Geography is unique in bridging the social and natural sciences. Find out what makes it essential in understanding the world in which we live.

Outside view of the RGS' building.

Join us

Membership unlocks inspiring conversations, vital resources, valuable expertise, and a network of people with a passion for our planet's places and environments.

Grants

Our grants programme develops new knowledge and advances geographical science, supporting geographical research in the UK and overseas.

Resources for schools

Browse our catalogue of award-winning resources to enhance geographical learning.

Research publications

Our publications provide a high-quality outlet for the dissemination of research, and sharing of skills across the breadth of the discipline.

Sign on the outside of the Society's building close to the entrance, with three people walking in.

What we do

We work with a wide range of audiences with an interest in geography. Find out more about how we support geographers and geography.

Join our mailing list

Would you like to stay up to date about our upcoming events and news? Log in, or create an account, and sign up for our newsletter.

Sign me up