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  • LectureA globe on top of a wooden desk in classroom.

    Microlectures: Peterborough

    The King’s School will host microlectures on the theme of People, prosperity, planet, partnership and peace from the UN Resolution 2030, agenda for sustainable development. Students will present a series of short lectures on a super-curricular geography subject that they are passionate about.

    Peterborough
    Open to all
    Thursday 20 November 2025
    Free
    More Info
  • LectureColourful spice stall at a market in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

    Silk Roads: ancient and modern

    Drawing from his experience of travelling sections of the Silk Road, Eric Woods reflects on this famous network of trade routes and what it will become as the belt and road initiative.

    Belfast
    Open to all
    Thursday 20 November 2025
    Free
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  • Monday night lectureAerial view of the Menai bridge above large blue strait.

    Predicting the ocean: a view from the Menai Strait

    Britain is surrounded by ocean. But how does it function? Here Professor Tom Rippeth will examine how, over the past 2 millennia, we have pieced together nature's clues to better understand it.

    London and online
    Members + one guest
    Monday 24 November 2025
    Free
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The geographers’ gift guide

With the festive season well underway, you may be wondering what to gift the geography lover in your life? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of geographical gifts to inspire your loved ones. 

Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Editor role available at Society journal

Friday 14 Nov 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Professor Joanna Bullard (1969-2025)

Tuesday 11 Nov 2025
Obituaries
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Simulating COP30 at the Society

Monday 10 Nov 2025
Schools and education

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