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  • LectureAerial view of a winding blue river cutting through green forest and farmland with a town in the distance.

    Beyond geography: enabling place-based change for future generations

    Ian Richardson explores how stewardship of river catchments can contribute to environmental stability.

    York
    Open to all
    Thursday 6 November 2025
    £3.00
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  • LectureWinding road through steep, green mountains in a lush, forested valley.

    Traveller into unknown lands

    Hilary Bradt will cover her experiences travelling to remote and lesser-known locations, by hitchhiking and bus, before the days of mass travel. She will reflect on the experience of starting a guidebook series introducing travellers to places less visited and her thoughts on sustainable travel in today’s very different environment.

    Norwich
    Open to all
    Thursday 6 November 2025
    £0.00 - £5.00
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  • DiscussionFour empty swings in playground park.

    UK child poverty: the state we’re in

    Join leading experts to explore the geography, causes, and consequences of child poverty in the UK today, and what urgent actions are needed to build a fairer future.

    London and online
    Open to all
    Thursday 6 November 2025
    £5.00 - £12.00
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Latest news

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Three new grants launched this year

Hear about the three new grants we have launched this year! Plus, a reminder on upcoming deadlines.

Friday 31 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Society hosts first ever Summit Photo

Monday 20 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Calling all geographical filmmakers!

Monday 13 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news
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New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Friday 10 Oct 2025
RGS-IBG news

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