The artists Susie Hamilton, Naja Abelsen and Eleanor Havsteen-Franklin discuss their exhibition which explores Inuit culture, environmental concerns, and the Arctic expeditions undertaken by their forefathers in Greenland, inspired by the Society’s archives, NIRS residency and workshops in Greenland.

  • LectureErebus and Terror passing Gravesend in 1945 illustration.

    The life of Captain James Fitzjames - Fabiënne Tetteroo

    This talk explores the roles of Captain James Fitzjames and highlights primary sources that reveal a more accurate, underexplored portrait of this remarkable officer.

  • LectureA blue suitcase with stickers all over.

    The years of travelling anxiously

    Over the last 20 years, writer and academic Tom Sykes has been lucky enough to travel all over the world. But his trips have often been marred - if not ruined - by anxiety. This talk, based on Tom's latest book, hopes to solve a lifelong conundrum and in so doing help other anxious travellers.

  • LectureView of River Tyne taken from the A1 Bridge.

    Metal mining and the Tyne

    Join us to hear from Dr James Fielding, Tyne Rivers Trust, about the fascinating historical and geological context to the once booming metal mining industry in the Tyne catchment, together with an overview of the lasting environmental and ecological impacts of the industry.