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Browse our in-person and online events, including our Monday night lectures, regional events and teacher CPD sessions. You can also watch a selection of our past talks.
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Royal Photographic Society International Photography Exhibition 166
The International Photography Exhibition 166 (IPE), is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition, renowned for showcasing the diversity of contemporary photography from around the world.
Rural Geography Research Group morning coffee - April
MRes or PhD students researching anything related to rural geographies are invited to join the Rural Geography Research Group for its monthly relaxed, friendly early morning coffee meeting, this April.
Getting started with ArcGIS - April 2026
This CPD event is for teachers with little or no previous GIS experience.
Going further with ArcGIS - April 2026
This event is for school teachers who have previously attended ‘Getting started with ArcGIS’ or acquired equivalent experience in another way.
A sense of place: Nicholson and Millom
Poet and writer Norman Nicholson’s writing is rooted in Cumbria’s geology and life in Millom on Cumbria’s coast. This tour explores his connection with some striking natural and recovering post-industrial landscapes.
The life of Captain James Fitzjames - Fabiënne Tetteroo
This talk explores the roles of Captain James Fitzjames and highlights primary sources that reveal a more accurate, underexplored portrait of this remarkable officer.
John Harrison: the man who created the board of longitude
This talk by Dr Richard Dunn will reconsider the longer-term impact of John Harrison’s innovations on navigation and exploration.
Monday night lecture supper - 27 April
Stay for supper at the Society on 27 April after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
Effective expedition filmmaking
Move beyond YouTube and learn how those in the industry plan and capture expedition narratives that make for compelling viewing.
Postgraduate insights webinar: responding to feedback on your work
This one-hour webinar will bring together the RGS-IBG’s Managing Editor and experienced academics to offer advice on the best way to approach the review process.
Use geography: careers in humanitarian aid
In this lunchtime webinar learn from geography professionals with careers in humanitarian aid.
Choosing the right university and geography course
An opportunity for students to engage with a university admissions tutor and current geography undergraduates.