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Upcoming events
  • LectureGroup looking at a map

    A very British success story: the unique history and evolution of the Ordnance Survey

    Clive Boocock will talk about the origins, evolution and publications of the OS, covering stories from more than 230 years since its founding.

    Oxford
    Open to all
    Tuesday 22 October 2024
    £0.00 - £2.00
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  • ConferenceCrew from the Transglobe Expedition standing in the Arctic and posing with the Benjamin Bowring ship.

    Ran's globe: a tribute to the Transglobe Expedition

    Join us for a day of special events, including the official launch of the Ran and Ginny Fiennes grant. These events will honour the extraordinary achievements of the Transglobe Expedition and help raise funds to ensure that future explorers can continue to make a meaningful impact through their work.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    Wednesday 23 October 2024
    £5.00 - £150.00
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  • Transglobe ExpeditionA group riding on skidoos carrying flags.

    Tribute evening to Ran and Ginny Fiennes and the Transglobe Expedition

    Join a panel of distinguished speakers and past grant beneficiaries together with members of the Transglobe Expedition alongside other leading figures from the world of expeditioning for an evening of entertaining conversation and reflection to celebrate the official launch of the Ran and Ginny Fiennes grant in support of emerging travellers.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    Wednesday 23 October 2024
    £5.00 - £12.00
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Latest news

Chartered Geographer silver circle pin, card reading "Congratulations, you're a Chartered Geographer" and 2023 membership card

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 22 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council.

Tuesday 22 Oct 2024
RGS-IBG news

Editorial roles available at Society journal

Monday 21 Oct 2024
RGS-IBG news
This year's Fi Wi Road interns at the Society

Creating opportunities and building communities with the Fi Wi Road Internship

Tuesday 15 Oct 2024
Research and higher education

Endurance documentary premieres this weekend

Friday 11 Oct 2024
Geography news
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What is geography?

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

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