Our prestigious medals and awards recognise excellence in geographical research, fieldwork, teaching, policy, and public engagement. They are presented annually in recognition of those who have made outstanding contributions.
Today, the Society's Gold Medals are among the highest international accolades and are awarded for the encouragement and promotion of geography, science and discovery.
Join us as we celebrate the 2024 award recipients.
- Monday Night Lecture
40 years of polar expeditions - what I have learnt
Norwegian polar explorer Børge Ousland, will be speaking about his polar expeditions over the last 40 years, including his IceLegacy project, and the crossing of the North pole in the dark.
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 9 November 2026 - Monday night supper
Monday night lecture supper - 9 November
Stay for supper at the Society on 9 November after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
LondonMembers + one guestMonday 9 November 2026 - Monday Night Lecture
Following in the footsteps of Frank Hurley - Frans Lanting
Fascinated by Hurley’s work, Frans will discuss retracing his footsteps with a Kodak VPK camera, from South Georgia to Elephant Island and into the Wendell Sea, pitching a camp less than 50 miles from where Endurance was trapped in pack ice.
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 16 November 2026