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  • Monday Night LecturePile of newspapers cut up.

    Putting the news on the map

    Leading journalists and media watchers will place the stories of the week within the wider geographical landscape, making connections across environmental, political and social forces.

    London and online
    Members + one guest
    Monday 9 March 2026
    Free
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  • Monday Night LectureYellow daffodils against blue sky.

    The hidden seasons - Tristan Gooley

    The changing seasons take on new meaning when seen through the lens of nature’s clues and signs. Exploring changes in the land, sky, plants, animals and water.

    London and online
    Members + one guest
    Monday 16 March 2026
    Free
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  • LectureSchool of grey fish in the sea seen from below.

    Rethinking the future of our seas and what you can do to help

    Stephen Akester will describe the state of the world’s fisheries and also cover how the push for marine conservation areas has fared, with practical advice on the fish you can eat in support of a sustainable industry.

    Norwich
    Open to all
    Monday 16 March 2026
    £0.00 - £8.00
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Latest news

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Joint winners of Society Esmond B. Martin 2026 Prize announced

The 2026 Esmond B. Martin RGS Prize has been awarded to Dr Krithi Karanth, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) in Bengaluru, India, and Professor Alexandre Antonelli, Executive Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Thursday 5 Mar 2026
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Society collaborates with Culture& on provenance workshop

Thursday 5 Mar 2026
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Research Groups supporting colleagues through peer-mentoring

Monday 2 Mar 2026
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Society awards 14 grants to Research Groups

Friday 27 Feb 2026
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