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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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Royal Photographic Society International Photography Exhibition 166
The International Photography Exhibition 166 (IPE), is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition, renowned for showcasing the diversity of contemporary photography from around the world.
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.
An evening with Patrick Radden Keefe and Emily Maitlis
Join 'Empire of Pain' author and investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe in conversation with Emily Maitlis.
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.
The importance of aligning transport and spatial planning - DfT approaches and priorities
Join us for an insightful session with Robert Singleton and colleagues from the Department for Transport as they describe the work they have been undertaking to better align the spatial and transport planning systems.
Geographic perspectives on disaster risk management: asset, infrastructure and exposure data
Join us for the first of a four-part webinar series covering the launch of a new book 'Geographical Perspectives on Disaster Risk Management' featuring members of the RGS Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group.
Are PFAS a forever problem? How hydrology can help
In this lecture, Professor Patrick Byrne explains why PFAS pose such a long-term challenge and how modern hydrology can help tackle it.
Lemurs to leopards: filming adventures from around the world
Toby Hough’s filming career has been an unplanned mix of excitement, responsibility, solitude and even terror. Now, he will also share insights into what it takes to get the shot, wildlife encounters and how to protect yourself from polar bears.
Can Europe rearm in time?
Join Times Radio’s Kate Gerbeau, Mark Galeotti, Mark Urban, and Oliver Moody as they confront a world on the brink.
Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris: on birds, wonder and loss
Join the creators of 'The Lost Words' for a dazzling celebration of the splendours of birdlife, and an impassioned call to halt the loss of birds from land, sea and sky.
From wasteland to wonderland
Field trip to Bolton Fell Moss National Nature Reserve.
Richard Coles meets Philippa Perry - Shrink Solves Murder
The nation's favourite agony aunt joins Richard Coles to reveal a new tale of crime, corruption and psychotherapy.