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Student Membership

Student Membership is ideal for students who want to support their studies and personal interests, or demonstrate their enthusiasm for geography in university or job applications.

Student Member benefits:

Stay informed about the Society's work and the wider discipline

Hear from world-renowned speakers at Monday night lectures in person or via livestream
Receive Society news, opportunities and resources in monthly e-newsletters and termly Bulletin
Read monthly issues of Geographical magazine digitally
Keep up with new research in academic journals online

Access our building and resources

Study members' only learning resources
Catch up on past lectures and webinars in Talks on demand
Meet and work in the Members' Room
Enjoy catering in the Tea Room

Join a thriving community

Attend member events with a guest and member-only gatherings.

Discounts

Access free or reduced rate tickets for talks, seminars and events across the UK and online
Save with discounts at Cotswold Outdoor (including Runners Need and Snow+Rock), Stanfords and Wiley
Visit the Foyle Reading Room archive free of charge

Join today

Become a Student Member for £62 for a one year subscription, £106 for two years, or £147 for three years.

How to join

You are eligible to join us as a Student Member if you are studying geography (or an allied subject) at GCSE, A Level or as an undergraduate (or at equivalent levels).

Join by email: Download the application form below, complete and email to membership@rgs.org

Join by post: Download and complete the application form below, and send to: Membership Office, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.