Royal Geographical Society - Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Take part in our competitions

Enter now

There’s still time to enter this year’s competitions for students and teachers: Young Geographer of the Year, Rex Walford Award, and School Essay Competition (run in partnership with the FT).

39 ways to save the planet

Browse episodes

Follow the latest carbon-cutting ideas to fight climate change in this fascinating BBC Radio 4 series produced in partnership with the Society.

Watch geographical talks on demand

Browse our online catalogue

Catch up on a wide selection of our geographical talks from world-renowned speakers.

Become a Chartered Geographer

Develop your career

Chartered Geographer is the only international professional accreditation that recognises your use geographical knowledge in the workplace.

Attend our online events

Browse our full programme

Our events, including our Monday night lectures and teacher CPD sessions, are currently taking place online. Don’t forgot to download our events programme to your calendar.

If you have missed out on an event, you can catch up on a selection of these on our Geographical talks page.

Our plans for re-opening to visitors

As coronavirus restrictions are relaxed, we are planning for welcoming everyone back to the building over the coming months. Find out what is going to re-open and when.

With one month to go until our Annual International Conference, we caught up with this year’s Chair of conference, Professor Uma Kothari, to discuss this year’s theme, her advice for those attending and what she’s most looking forward to about this year’s event.

Resources for schools

Browse our catalogue of award-winning resources to enhance geographical learning.

What is geography?

Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences and natural sciences. Find out what makes it essential in understanding the world in which we live.