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Penan delegation donates maps to the Society

Last month, we were honoured to receive a gift and donation from the Penan delegation of Sarawak.

Friday 16 May 2025
RGS-IBG news

A new home for the Gino Watkins Fund Awards

Tuesday 13 May 2025
RGS-IBG news
The Society's gold medals

Society's 2025 medal and award recipients announced

Monday 12 May 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Meet our Professional team at conferences

Friday 9 May 2025
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