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Society’s grants programme supports 70 projects going into the field in 2024
This year, with the generous support of our donors, the Society has allocated £166,000 in funding to support 70 fieldwork projects in 34 countries across six continents.
Society's 2024 medal and award recipients announced
This year, the Society’s medals and awards recognise 26 outstanding people and organisations for their notable contributions to geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, and public engagement.
Pocket globes and porcelain maps
A new exhibition by artist and Society Fellow Loraine Rutt, Mapping Earth, will be on display in the Director’s Gallery from Tuesday 30 April.
New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council
Congratulations to the 17 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.
Dr Lola Fatoyinbo awarded Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize
The second annual Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize will be presented this evening to Dr Lola Fatoyinbo.
2024 competitions for schools open for entries
This year’s competitions for pupils and teachers are now open - find out how to enter.
Editorial appointments at the Society’s publications
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the new editors and editorial board members at two of our scholarly journals and our book series.
Join our expert university accreditation programme review panel
The Society is looking for new members to join our expert university programme accreditation review panel.
Sharing our thanks this National Lottery Open Week
We are proud to once again be taking part in National Lottery Open Week, an annual celebration of the contribution National Lottery players make every week in support of good causes.
New Society membership card image revealed
The photograph selected to feature on our 2024 membership card is Herbert Ponting's Beautiful broken ice, reflections and Terra Nova.
New exhibition of sustainable, thought-provoking fashion on display at the Society
A new exhibition by sustainable, couture fashion label Tammam in collaboration with the European Space Agency will be on display in the Director’s Gallery from Wednesday 14 February.
Sharing the stories that make our gardens
During February and March, garden historian and presenter Advolly Richmond will be touring the UK as part of the Society’s Regional Theatres Programme sharing some of the intriguing and surprising tales behind our garden flowers.