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Upcoming events
  • ExhibitionElephants, birds and other animals converge within landscape of mass litter and waste.

    Earth Photo 2025 exhibition

    Earth Photo 2025 - visit the Society to see a stunning selection of the selected and winning images from this years competition.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    17 Jun 2025 - 20 Aug 2025
    Free
    More Info
  • Citizen scienceField sketch book with drawings of leaves and black spruce. Lying on the page are also sketching tools such as a knife and pen

    Global GeoARTBlitz 2025

    You are invited to observe nature in a specific geography and upload your species observations to iNaturalist. Go out in the field wherever you are and create a journal page, painting, poem, or music in response to your nature observations.

    Everywhere
    Open to all
    19 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
    Free
    More Info
  • WebinarClose-up shot of shoes of someone walking.

    Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer introductory webinar

    Join this webinar to learn more about the Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer. We will discuss the programme’s framework, highlight key professional development activities and guide you through the application process.

    Professionals
    Wednesday 16 July 2025
    Free
    More Info
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Latest news

A silver circle lapel pin, a symbol of Chartered Geographer status, next to a card that says 'Congratulations, you're a Chartered Geographer'.

New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council

Congratulations to the 22 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council. Also find out what’s changed since the last cycle of approvals.

Thursday 10 Jul 2025
RGS-IBG news
Full view of the RGS on Exhibition Road, Kensington, London

Summer building closure

Thursday 3 Jul 2025
RGS-IBG news
Teachers At A Festival Of Geography Event On The Terrace

Society and Geographical Association host a festival of geography

Thursday 26 Jun 2025
RGS-IBG news
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New structured development pathway for Chartered Geographer launched

Wednesday 25 Jun 2025
RGS-IBG news

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