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While our Monday night lectures pause for the summer months, there is still lots going on at the Society.

In between watching the World Cup and enjoying BBQs in the park, why not join us for an invigorating evening this June or July? Don’t miss out on these summer events coming up soon...

RGS Presents: The Future of Exploration Live

A live podcast recording, Monday 15 June and Monday 29 July

To launch our brand-new podcast series, The Future of Exploration, we’ll be hosting two live episodes at the Society.

First up, renowned explorer and Indigenous rights advocate Bruce Parry. Host Matt Pycroft will be chatting to Bruce about his extensive career and documentary work. Together they’ll discuss how exploration is evolving in a time of environmental crisis and cultural change and why it matters now more than ever.

Later in July, Matt will be talking to Tim Marshall, one of the UK’s most respected geopolitical commentators and the author of Prisoners of Geography.

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Bruce Parry in snow gear within ice structure.
© Bruce Parry

Earth Photo

Exhibition and awards evening with Chris Packham, Thursday 2 July

Now more than ever, photography and film shape how we see the world around us. Our world-leading visual media competition, Earth Photo, engages with still and moving image makers working across multiple genres to share the prescient issues affecting the climate and life on our planet.

Join us on 2 July for a special view of the exhibition and the announcement of the winners – Chris Packham will be presenting this year’s Earth Photo award and giving a talk!

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If you can’t make the awards evening, please do pop by on another weekday to see the stunning images in our exhibition, open from Friday 26 June until Friday 24 July. The exhibition can be viewed on the weekend on 18 and 19 July as part of Summit Photo - tickets are £15 for members, £25 non-member.

Turtle with fish around them swimming in the ocean
© David Fleetham

Summit Photo

Photography festival, Friday 17 July – Sunday 19 July

Summit Photo is a photography event like no other. Bringing together world-leading photographers, filmmakers, policy advisers and NGOS – all working in the field of environmental and humanitarian issues – this is an exceptional opportunity to ponder, alongside experts, the role of art and photography in the climate crisis.

Alongside talks, explore our Collections and enjoy exhibitions of astonishing geographic photography, past and present. Plus, your tickets includes refreshments throughout the day, including barista-made hot drinks, as well as woodfired pizza and salad for lunch.

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Tiger sitting on a luxurious sofa
© Aaron Gekosk

Summer film night: conservation in action

Film screenings, Wednesday 8 July

Following the success of two previous film nights held at the Society, we’re back with another night of important and inspiring short films for you to enjoy!

This time, you’ll catch a glimpse into a season of conservation with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, follow an international expedition into the otherworldly waters of Tenerife, and venture behind-the-scenes of an ambitious rewilding mission in Somerset.

We’ll hear from the filmmakers about what influences their work, and how its shaped by personal and geographical stories. The evening will be hosted by National Geographic Explorer, conservationist, biologist and broadcaster, Niall McCann.

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Audience members clapping during winter film night in the Ondaatje Theatre
© Digby Oldridge

And what’s more, all of our in-person events offer the chance to spend time on our beautiful Terrace in South Kensington with your tipple of choice (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available in our pay bar).

This is just a selection of what’s on this summer – discover all of our events here.

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