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  • LectureBlack and white photo of Wright brothers' airplane in army trial flights in 1909.

    Epic achievement: 11 traits of history’s boldest achievers

    For the past decade, author Brad Borkan explored the lives of extraordinary individuals who shaped the last two centuries in some way. In this entertaining talk, Brad reveals the 11 common traits that propelled these figures to greatness.

    London and online
    Open to all
    Monday 17 November 2025
    Free
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  • Monday night lectureWall in historic room featuring a fireplace and oil paintings hanging on the walls.

    These are a few of our favourite things

    Nicholas Crane and experts on the Society's team take us through their hidden highlights of the Collections, showcasing how these can help tell new histories of travel, geography and exploration.

    London and online
    Members + one guest
    Monday 17 November 2025
    Free
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  • LectureGlobe showing the northern part of South America and the North Atlantic and South Atlantic ocean.

    Microlectures: Norwich

    An evening of microlectures from senior pupils from the Norwich Schools Partnership, showcasing a broad range of subjects in human, physical and environmental geography.

    Norwich
    Open to all
    Tuesday 18 November 2025
    Free
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Latest news

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Editor role available at Society journal

The Society's Geographical Journal wishes to appoint a new Physical Geography Editor.

Friday 14 Nov 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Simulating COP30 at the Society

Monday 10 Nov 2025
Schools and education
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49th annual RGS Explore Weekend

Saturday 8 Nov 2025
RGS-IBG news

Society welcomes recommendations for changes to the geography curriculum

Friday 7 Nov 2025
RGS-IBG news

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