This is the story of Willie Read and his 1912 unknown expedition from Srinagar, over the Pamirs and across Central Asia to Siberia.
Hear Nick’s tale from when he bought a set of 87 magic lantern slides with little idea of who was in them and where they were taken.
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Stories from the wild edges
Award winning environmental filmmaker Ted Simpson talks about his filmmaking journey exploring the wild edges of Britain. The event will feature a screening of Ted’s latest short film, The Pine Hunters, followed by a Q&A.
Exeter PhoenixOpen to allTuesday 1 July 2025 - Lecture
Gossip and geography: new pathways to knowledge
Gossip is emerging as a topic worthy of serious scholarship in the social sciences. Dr Kathryn Waddington illustrate its role in promoting psychologically safe ‘speak up’ cultures in the workplace, and creating new pathways to knowledge.
BathOpen to allTuesday 22 July 2025 - Lecture
School Member lecture: Inequality - the next crisis and children – Danny Dorling
School and Student Members are invited to come along to this lecture to hear from leading academic, Danny Dorling, on the topic of inequality. This event is being held exclusively for the Society's School and Student Members only.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allWednesday 1 October 2025