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Three rivers: 10 stories - Robert Winder
'Three Rivers' author Robert Winder explores the ways in which the Rhone, the Rhine and the Po have shaped the entire history and civilisation of Europe.
Climate resilience in a changing world
Experts discuss strategies for resilience, sustainable planning, and innovative solutions to protect people and landscapes from environmental uncertainty.
The spirit of the rainforest: a journey with Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
Scientist and National Geographic Explorer Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza shares a personal Amazon journey, melding indigenous wisdom with modern science to illuminate biodiversity, resilience and urgent conservation challenges.
The Raleigh Club - Deborah Ireland
This Be Inspired talk looks at the history of the Raleigh Club and its remarkable members.
Asgard legacy
In an expedition led by Founder’s Medal recipient Colonel Patrick Baird, Mount Asgard was first climbed in 1953. Seven decades later, Niall and Finn McCann attempted to follow in their grandfather’s footsteps.
Conservation in action - Susanna Handslip, Aldo Kane, Declan Burley and Vianet Djenguet
Join the team from Apple TV’s 'The Wild Ones' for a behind the scenes look at the challenges of raising awareness about the world’s most critically endangered animals and the role of television in achieving positive change.
Anthony Jenkinson and the mystery of Aru Sultan
This Be Inspired talk by Nick Fielding explores the mystery of the Aru Sultan, a young woman brought to England by merchant adventurer Anthony Jenkinson in the 16th century.
Against the genocidal function of liberal feminism
This event with speaker Walaa Alqaisiya is part of the Society's Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group (GFGRG) online seminar series.
Monday night lecture with the Rt Hon the Baroness May of Maidenhead
Former Prime Minister and geography graduate, Baroness May, gave the closing lecture of the autumn series.
Children's lecture: secrets of the Unknown Adventurer
Follow in the footsteps of the renowned Unknown Adventurer on a thrilling journey into jungles, oceans, mountains and hidden worlds! Discover wild stories and sketchbook secrets and after the talk, enjoy squash, biscuits and fun activities, including exploring our giant floor map!
Helping nature to become resilient to climate change
As conditions get rapidly warmer, Andy Lester explores how we can create a climate-resilient landscape.
Debt trap nation: family homelessness in a failing state
Across England, one of the wealthiest yet most unequal nations in the world, families are being trapped in debt and homelessness. The lecture by Professor Katherine Brickell and Professor Melanie Nowicki will take audience members inside these issues.