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Upcoming events
  • ExhibitionHistoric black and white photograph of two explorers taking photographs in a snowy mountainous environment.

    Everest through the lens

    Another chance to see the Society's exhibition marking the centenary of the early Everest expeditions. Explore how Captain John Noel's films shaped the public's imagination of Everest, while obscuring the vital role of local intermediaries.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    20 Jan 2025 - 15 Apr 2025
    Free
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  • LectureArtwork of telescope in black and white by Kristina Chan.

    Integrating maps and instruments in art

    Kristina Chan will discuss her current art exhibition, Habitable Climes, which includes images of instruments in our Collections. Attendees will be able to see the instruments following the talk.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    Monday 7 April 2025
    Free
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  • LectureBlack and white photograph of a group of large and smaller elephants drinking water.

    Informing action: Esmond B. Martin lecture

    As one of this year’s Esmond B. Martin RGS Prize recipients, Dr Jake Wall will talk about his work mapping and visualising the GPS data from collared African elephants across the continent.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Members + one guest
    Monday 7 April 2025
    Free
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Latest news

Rufas Island, Saukabu, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua, Indonesia

Young Geographer of the Year and Rex Walford Award 2025 open for entries

This year's Young Geographer of the Year and Rex Walford Award are now open - find out how to enter.

Wednesday 2 Apr 2025
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Group of African elephants in the wild

Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Prize winners for 2025 announced

Tuesday 1 Apr 2025
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New Society and artist collaboration: integrating historical instruments in art

Monday 31 Mar 2025
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MapAction volunteer Chris Jarvis discussing maps at On Site Operations Coordination Centre for Haiti Earthquake, 2021

Careers in humanitarian aid: a geographers’ guide

Thursday 20 Mar 2025
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