What's on
Browse our in-person and online events, including our Monday night lectures, regional events and teacher CPD sessions. You can also watch a selection of our past talks.
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The great tree story LIVE - presented by Levison Wood and Journeys With Purpose
Join explorer Levison Wood and his special guests at a one-off live panel discussion at The Royal Geographical Society celebrating the profound influence of trees on human history, adventure, and the environment.
Geographies of resistance and the re-existence: archives of female fugitivity
Please note this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The legacy of the Bakers in Victorian East Africa
In this lecture, David Baker MBE and Dr Jacki Hill-Murphy will explore the life of Lady Florence Baker, who was sold as a slave and became the wife of Sir Samuel Baker. Together, they helped to suppress the African slave trade.
West of England's lecture supper - 27 May
Stay for supper after the lecture at BRLSI and meet other members and their guests.
The future of UK agriculture: balancing food security and environmental stewardship
Join our panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities in UK agriculture amid climate change and policy shifts.
A life in green: looking back, looking forward
Jonathon Porritt’s talk will explore what we have learnt from the last 50 years of activism on climate and biodiversity issues, and what the current priorities are.
A day trip to Lundy on the MS Oldenburg
After arriving on the island, Lundy Ambassadors, will lead groups on guided walks showing the terrestrial, marine and avian wildlife on this special island.
Skelsmergh and the river Sprint
Guided walk to Skelsmergh and the River Sprint exploring the physical, social and cultural geography of this special Lake District hinterland.
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM is an opportunity to learn about the Society’s achievements over the past year and goals for the future, as well as to elect new Council members.
Medals and awards celebration
Our medals and awards recognise people or organisations for their outstanding contributions to geographical research, fieldwork and teaching, and public engagement. Join us as we celebrate the 2025 award recipients.
Annual reception
Join us as we celebrate another successful year for the Society.
Polar tribute lecture to late Professor David Vaughan OBE FRGS
The Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute invite you to a special commemoration event with Paul Rose and friends in tribute to the polar pioneer David Vaughan.