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  • WorkshopAn aerial view of fragmented ice sheets floating on dark, cold waters.

    Sustainable polar science for a changing climate

    In this event, we will explore emerging sustainable technologies we can use to monitor and predict environmental change in polar regions.

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Open to all
    Thursday 30 October 2025
    Free
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  • LectureAnne Strathie posing for a photo in front of the natural harbour on Deception Island.

    A history of polar exploration in 50 objects - Stamford

    Writer, biographer and researcher Anne Strathie shares stories of objects from key periods in polar exploration history, from Cook’s circumnavigations in the 1770s to the aviation age of the early 1930s.

    Stamford
    Open to all
    Thursday 30 October 2025
    £10.00 - £14.00
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  • ConferenceRGS Director Joe Smith welcomes attendees in the Ondaatje Theatre during the Explore 2024 opening address.

    RGS Explore Weekend 2025

    Book your tickets for this year's RGS Explore Weekend. Connect with leading explorers and field practitioners, and learn everything you need to make your expedition a success.

    London
    Open to all
    31 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
    £95.00 - £125.00
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Latest news

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Society hosts first ever Summit Photo

In September, we held our first ever Summit Photo, a three-day event dedicated to photography and photojournalism. Here we reflect on its signifiance and share some highlights.

Monday 20 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Calling all geographical filmmakers!

Monday 13 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news
A silver circle lapel pin, a symbol of Chartered Geographer status, next to a card that says 'Congratulations, you're a Chartered Geographer'.

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Friday 10 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news
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CPD opportunities awarded ‘Assessed for CGeog’ logo

Thursday 2 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news

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