- 06.01.11 - Media statement regarding Dr Rex Walford OBE, Fellow of the Society, who died on 2 January, 2011
The Society wishes to send its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr Rex Walford OBE who died in a boating accident on 2nd January 2011. Dr Walford supported the Society in many ways for more than 25 years, including as Vice President and Chair of its Education Committee, as a member of Council, and as a current assessor for its Chartered Geographer professional accreditation.
- 24.01.11 - 'The Perfect Storm' - The Society's Environment and Society Forum asks how the world's resources will cope in the next 20 years
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is hosting a one-day policy seminar next month that will examine the issues of energy, water and food security by bringing together business, research, non-governmental and policy-making communities to discuss the role of climate change, the challenge to security, and how society might weather the storm.
- 04.02.11 - Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) statement: Ofsted report on geography in schools
Commenting on the publication of the Ofsted report Geography Learning to make a world of difference, Dr Rita Gardner, Director, Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), said: All young people should have the opportunity to experience a good quality geographyeducation so that they can understand the worlds places, people and environments. Ofsteds recommendations can help achieve this. This is a timely report for geography when many head teachers are responding positively to geographys inclusion in theEnglish Baccalaureate (More)...
- 07.02.11 - Hidden Journeys crosses the Channel with its new flightpath from Farnborough to Cannes
Did you know that over 200,000 years ago you could walk from Britain to France? Or that during the 19th Century Russian Czars would shoot pheasants in Midhurst, West Sussex? These and many more facts, stories and pictures appear on the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)s Hidden Journeys website which explores the people, places and environments underneath flight paths across the world.
- 17.02.11 - Environment and Society Forum 'The Perfect Storm'
The Societys one-day seminar taking place today (Thursday 17 February), The Perfect Storm, examined the geographical perspectives of world resource management. Attendees heard the views of business, research, non-governmental organisations and the policy community as they examined what role climate change might play, how society might cope with increasing population levels and what the pressure on water, food and energy resources might mean for future security.
- 22.02.11 - Unique stories and wondrous wildlife: Rwanda and Madagascar at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
From Rwanda's natural beauty and the warmth and resilience of its people to the geographical isolation and evolutionary diversity of Madagascar, two new 'Discovering Places' events are scheduled at the Society.
- 01.03.11 - Persistent poverty in Britain - the latest discussion in the Society's 21st Century Challenges series
Rt Hon Frank Field MP, chairman of the Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances, will join John Bird MBE, founder and editor-in-chief of The Big Issue, and Julia Unwin CBE, chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, to discuss the issue of persistent poverty in Britain.
- 25.02.11 - The Society announces a new partnership with Travel Photographer of the Year
Travel Photographer of the Year and the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) are delighted to announce a new five-year partnership that will see the Society host major annual exhibitions of the awards' stunning travel photography supported by an ongoing programme of workshops and events, starting this summer.
- 18.03.11 - Climate 4 Classrooms website brings national climate scenarios together for teachers for the first time
What is climate change? How is it caused? What could our future look like? These questions and more are explored on a new website designed for students and teachers to bring the latest science on climate change into the classroom.
- 21.03.11 - Rediscovering African Geographies - new exhibition opens at the Society to take visitors on a journey through Africa's geography and history from an African perspective
Rediscovering African Geographies (which runs to 28 April) travels from the great African Kings and Empires from 3000BC to the complex trade networks and migration patterns of Africans within the continent and across the world. London-based African community groups have delved into the Societys Collections and identified maps and images from more than 50,000 Africa-related items to tell new stories and offer insights into the complex history of the worlds second largest continent. It shows how culture, international relations, language and conflict have shaped the geography of Africa known today.
- 24.03.11 - Counting on geographers in the UK census
(RGS-IBG Media Release) While the UK is busy completing its census returns, geographers have been at the heart of developing ways to help government, businesses and communities make the most of the rich data that the ten-yearly survey produces.
- 15.04.11 - 21st Century Challenges discussion series 'Digital technology in Africa' event 18th May
Can digital technology offer the countries of Africa realistic educational, econoic and development opportunities? Humanitarian Sir Bob Geldof chairs the discussion with an international panel of experts on 18 May at the Society's headquarters in London.
- 20.04.11 - Home of geography reveals its new north face, thanks to Society president Michael Palins appeal
The frontage of one of the most distinguished Victorian houses in London, the headquarters of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in Kensington Gore, has just been restored to its former glory, thanks to an appeal led by the Societys president, Michael Palin. Lowther Lodge, built in 1874, was originally the home of William Lowther MP. Designed by Norman Shaw, the celebrity architect of his day, it has been the headquarters of the Society for almost 100 years.
- 05.05.11 - Travel Photographer of the Year exhibition opens at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)'s Pavilion
The Society's Pavilion in the heart of London's cultural quarter is the new home for the international Travel Photographer of the Year exhibition. Opening today, the exhibition showcases the best of 2010's competition alongside iconic archive images from the Society's Collections.
- 16.05.11 - Digital technology and the future of Africa: the latest 21st Century Challenges event
Can digital technology offer the countries of Africa realistic educational, economic and development opportunities? Professor Nicholas Negroponte, Erik Hersman, Herman Chinery-Hesse and chair Rory Cellan-Jones will discuss the pivotal position of digital technology in shaping the future of Africa.
- 02.06.11 - Britain from the Air comes to Oxford Castle
Society Fellow, geographer and broadcaster Nick Crane will launch the Britain from the Air street gallery in Oxford on June 23. Including ten specially selected images from Oxfordshire, the exhibition will stay in the historic city until September 4.
- 07.06.11 - Society announces the winners of its annual medals and awards - Professor David Livingstone and Dr Sylvia Earle amongst those honoured
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has announced the recipients of its annual medals and awards for outstanding contributions to geography. President Michael Palin presented the awards during a ceremony at the Society headquarters in London yesterday.
- 10.06.11 - Teachers from Bromley and Birmingham step forward at the Society's medals and awards in recognition of their 'excellence in teaching'.
Ruth Ware from Bishop Justus C of E School in Bromley Kent and Bob Lang from King Edward VI Five Ways School in Birmingham were awarded the Ordnance Survey Award at the Society's annual medals and awards ceremony in London. The award was presented by Society President Michael Palin and Director General and Chief Executive of the Ordnace Survey Vanessa Lawrence.
- 15.06.11 - A tribute to Adrian Warren: producer, director and cinematographer
The Society wishes to send its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Adrian Warren, producer, director and cinematographer, who died on Sunday 5th June.
- 20.06.11 - New Society working group to raise the importance of energy issues
Chaired by geographer Dr Gavin Bridge from the University of Manchester, the Energy Geographies Working Group (EGWG) has been established in recognition of the growing strength of expertise and the increased importance a geographical perspective brings to energy challenges, and to promote and facilitate research and teaching on energy.
- 27.06.11 - Nick Crane FRGS launches Britain from the Air gallery in Oxford
Geographer, writer and broadcaster Nick Crane officially opened the street gallery of aerial photography, Britain from the Air, at Oxford Castle on Thursday on the first leg of its UK tour. Open until September 4th, the exhibition shows Britain as you've never seen it before.
- 04.08.11 - DIARY Notice: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) annual international conference
Geographers from across the world come together later this month, as the annual international conference of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) takes place at the Societys Exhibition Road London headquarters from Wednesday 31 August to Friday 02 September 2011.
- 01.08.11 - Glacier in a Greenhouse
A team of seven students from Durham University, led by Dr David Evans, will set out for Iceland on 15 August 2011, thanks to the Land Rover Go Beyond bursary.
- 31.08.11 - Geographers turn to their imagination for this years conference
All roads lead to London this week as 1,500 delegates come together for the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) annual International Conference.
- 30.08.11 - Teenagers' sense of place
Teenagers who consider that they live in historic areas have a stronger sense of place than young people who do not, according to research presented today to the international EUGEO congress taking place at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London. How historic they think their area is, is more influential than how historic it is in reality.
- 26.08.11 - Geographers to address key issues of the world at International Conference in London next week
All roads lead to London next week (Wednesday 31st August Friday 2 September 2011) as 1,500 delegates come together for the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) annual International Conference.
- 01.09.11 - When eco-friendly means eco-bling
New housing estates are being built in Britain as eco-homes, but many of their features are eco-bling, installed on the basis that if they look green they must be good, according to new research presented today (Thursday) at the international conference of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London.
- 31.08.11 - Towns and cities need surfing lessons, according to geographer
Surfers are a model for global citizenship, according to geographer and sea-kayaker Dr Jon Anderson from the University of Cardiff who will be presenting his latest findings in London today at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)'s annual International Conference.
- 31.08.11 - Hackney cabbage grow your own in the city
Towns and cities must do much more to grow their own food, according to a series of papers being presented at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)s annual conference in London.
- 31.08.11 - Hackney cabbage grow your own in the city
Towns and cities must do much more to grow their own food, according to a series of papers being presented at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)s annual conference in London.
- 31.08.11 - Are student volunteers part of Camerons Big Society?
Though nearly two-thirds of students are involved in some form of volunteering activity, the way that it takes place reveals some fundamental limitations in Prime Minister David Camerons Big Society project, according to research presented today to the international conference of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) by Professor of Social Geography Clare Holdsworth of Keele University.
- 02.09.11 - Do smart meters really change energy use?
The Governments 11bn plans to have energy smart meters installed in every home by 2020 to reduce consumption may not have much effect, as people tend to ignore them after a while, according to new research presented today to the international conference in London of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
- 02.09.11 - The cost of breathing? about 65 a year each
The whole atmosphere is effectively worth more than 100 times the value of the world economy (Gross World Product GWP), according to research being presented to the annual International Conference of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) today by Professor John Thornes of the University of Birminghams School of Geography.
- 02.09.11 - Foreign students feel unwelcome in the UK
Changes to UK immigration policy have led students from outside the EU to believe that it is now much harder to get a visa to study and work in the UK and this might affect the number going to universities here, according to research presented to the annual International Conference in London of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
- 02.09.11 - Flower power changes lives in inner cities
The growing trend for community gardens in disadvantaged areas of British cities is bringing about significant social change, according to new research presented to the annual International Conference of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London.
- 02.09.11 - Welfare benefit cuts to hit hardest in old industrial areas of Britain and inner London
The Governments proposed cuts in welfare spending will have a disproportionate effect, hitting two areas particularly hard, according to research presented today to the annual International Conference of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London.
- 01.09.11 - Walk this way for geographical art
Artist Jeremy Wood will be in residence at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London this week as he turns Hyde Park into a blank canvas for almost 1,500 delegates at the Societys annual International Conference.
- 02.09.11 - The secret night-time life of the motorway cafe
Service stations on Britain's motorways take on an alternative role at night when people step out of their ordinary lives to do quite different things, according to design geographer and architectural historian Dr David Lawrence.
- 29.09.11 - Camera Captures Glacial Change
Retreating glacial ice is captured on camera by renowned climber, photographer and filmmaker David Breashears, FRGS, at a new exhibition opening next week (Monday 3rd October) in London at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). The exhibition Rivers of Ice: Vanishing Glaciers of the Great Himalaya presents historic images of Himalayan glaciers from the collections of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and archives across Europe alongside perfectly matched contemporary photographs.
- 17.10.11 - Media Notice: Discover Belize at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London
All are welcome to attend what will be an informative evening for travellers wishing to experience Belize for the first time. Find out about this fascinating and diverse countrys reefs, rainforests, history, archaeology and unique blend of culture. Speakers include award-winning writer and photographer Alex Robinson, author of the forthcoming Footprint Handbook for Belize, and Nick Davies representing the Belize Hotel Association.
- 25.10.11 - Guide book founder Hilary Bradt tells the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) about her world
Unorthodox business methods, a love of adventure and natural history, and an endless curiosity about the world and its inhabitants: Hilary Bradt MBE, co-founder of the Bradt Travel guides joins BBC broadcaster Martine Croxall on the stage of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) on Wednesday 30 November 2011, the latest of the Societys Discovering People series, to share the adventures and inspirations that have shaped her life, and inspired her series of guide books which have opened up unusual destinations to other travellers.
- 31.10.11 - Nick Crane launches Walk the World: The race is on to find UK connections to all 206 Olympic and Paralympic nations by July 2012
Explorer and broadcaster Nick Crane is launching a major call to action today (Monday Oct 31) as part of Walk the World - a London 2012 Cultural Olympiad project that asks everyone in the UK to explore their neighbourhoods to find connections to all 206 nations taking part in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Walk the World, delivered in partnership by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and 'Discovering Places', offers everyone an easy and exciting way to get involved in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, no matter where they live [NB: Non-Society release]
- 15.11.11 - 'Explore 2011' - the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) fieldwork & expedition-planning weekend
An expedition across Iceland to study remote glaciers, environmental fieldwork in Mozambique studying giant elephant shrews, and journeying the length of the Amazon River, these are just some of the stories behind the speakers at this years Explore 2011 the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)s annual field research and expedition-planning weekend, running from 18-20 November 2011. Explorer and broadcaster Paul Rose, Vice President of the Society, will chair the weekend and be on hand to provide advice. An Antarctic veteran and presenter of the acclaimed BBC series Oceans, Paul has recently become Chair of the Societys Expeditions and Fieldwork Committee.
- 18.11.11 - Young Geographers of the Year announced by The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Young geographers proved they know what every good geographer should understand, as the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Geographical magazines Young Geographer of the Year winners were announced. The awards were presented by Society President, Michael Palin, in a special ceremony at the Societys headquarters in Kensington, London today (Friday 18 November 2011).
- 21.11.11 - Land Rover's 'Go Beyond' Bursary 2012 Launch at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The 'Go Beyond' Bursary 2012 was officially launched at the annual Explore weekend of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), one of Land Rover's six Global Humanitarian and Conservation Partners, on Friday 18 Nov 2011. The Land Rover Go Beyond Bursary is run by the Society, on behalf of Land Rover, offering funding and the use of a Defender 110 vehicle (NB: Release from Land Rover Global Humanitarian & Conservation Partnerships)
- 05.12.11 - Nick Danziger photo exhibition running at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
A new exhibition from photographer Nick Danziger documenting the lives of people living in some of the worlds poorest countries is taking place at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London.Free to enter, Revisted is on show at the Pavilion of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, until 11 January 2012 (closed 24 December 2 January).
- 30.11.11 - Adapting to an urban age: what vision for tomorrows cities
Humans are rapidly becoming an urban species: over half of the worlds seven billion people now live in urban areas and over one billion live in slums and favelas and millions of people migrate to cities each year. Chaired by BBC Broadcaster Samira Ahmed, Adapting to an Urban Future, is the latest discussion in the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)s 21st Century Challenge public engagement series.
- 05.12.11 - Christmas comes early for fourteen young geographers named Gap Year Scholarship recipients for 2012
Cycling along the North Sea coastline and travelling to Singapore to investigate renewable energy are just two of the geographical destinations that fourteen A-Level students are now planning to visit with help from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) through scholarships to support exciting geography-themed gap years for 2012-13
- 22.12.11 - Saluting Scott's legacy: Polar expedition centenary commemorated at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Events listing: In January 2012, to commemorate the centenary of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) launches a diverse programme of exhibitions, talks, Collections showcases and other events linked to Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition aboard the Terra Nova.