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RGS Presents: The Future of Exploration Live with Bruce Parry
Join Matt Pycroft in conversation with explorer Bruce Parry for the opening episode of The Future of Exploration podcast. Known for his immersive work with indigenous communities, Bruce brings a deeply human perspective to how exploration is changing in today’s world.
Feminist perspectives from a research agenda for emotional geographies
A webinar on emotional geographies as part of the Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group seminar series.
The urban future
Join us on GeoNight, the European night of geography to discuss how urban design can bring nature back into cities boosting biodiversity, wellbeing, and climate resilience.
Nature, biodiversity and conservation in the 21st century
Delve into contemporary conservation issues, from habitat loss to species protection. Panelists discuss human impacts, policy responses, and strategies to safeguard biodiversity for the future.
Green journeys: rethinking travel and carbon
How can we travel responsibly in a warming world? Experts explore low-carbon transport options, sustainable tourism, and the role of geography in designing journeys that reduce environmental impact.
Mapping migration: people, policy and place
Our expert panelists will discuss human mobility, border dynamics, urban pressures, and how geography informs policies for population movement.
What do geographers actually do? - Spring 2026
This free event aims to support students, teachers and parents to understand what careers are available for those that choose to study geography.
Climate resilience in a changing world
Experts discuss strategies for resilience, sustainable planning, and innovative solutions to protect people and landscapes from environmental uncertainty.
Against the genocidal function of liberal feminism
This event with speaker Walaa Alqaisiya is part of the Society's Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group (GFGRG) online seminar series.
Beyond the summit: what COP30 means for the Global South
Hosted towards the end of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this discussion will reflect on the emerging agreements and especially their implications for the Global South.
Geographies of power and the new global security landscape
With global tensions shifting in Eastern Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and Africa, this panel will explore how geographic thinking helps understand and respond to evolving security threats, including hybrid warfare, migration pressures, and resource conflicts.
UK child poverty: the state we’re in
Join leading experts to explore the geography, causes, and consequences of child poverty in the UK today, and what urgent actions are needed to build a fairer future.