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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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.
Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer introductory webinar – April
Join this webinar to learn more about the Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer. We will discuss the programme’s framework, highlight key professional development activities and guide you through the application process.
Doing political geography in authoritarian times
Hosted by the RGS Political Geography Research Group, this panel assembles a range of political geographers who are engaged in tackling topical questions in the field.
Map, chart, slide and artefacts evening
A chance to hear members' own stories, talking for ten minutes about their travels and experiences. Buffet Supper at half time.
A history of polar exploration in 50 objects - Bath
Anne Strathie will feature objects with connections to Bath’s own polar explorer and the BRSLI’s Franklin expedition artefacts.
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.
Expanding universe - Hormazd Narielwalla and Dr Katherine Parker
Discover the artworks and artefacts featured in the Society’s Map Room at this engaging talk with the artist, Hormazd Narielwalla, and the Society’s Cartographic Collections Manager.
A history of polar exploration in 50 objects - Oxford
Writer, biographer and researcher Anne Strathie shares stories of objects from key periods in polar exploration history from Cook’s circumnavigation in the 1770s, including reference to items held in Oxford’s museums.
Why biodiversity matters: Esmond Bradley Martin prize giving and lecture
This talk explores why biodiversity matters, who decides what we protect, and how global science and local conservation can work for nature and communities.
Monday night lecture supper - 13 April
Stay for supper at the Society on 13 April after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
Habitat mapping for 30by30
This presentation outlines data-driven analysis carried out by DEFRA’s Spatial Data Science (SDS) team to assess areas of land across England that meet the 30by30 criteria or have the potential to meet the criteria with further action.
From sustenance to complete nourishment in a changing and uncertain climate
Malnutrition is a crisis affecting both the developed and developing worlds. Come along to hear how you can advocate for dietary change.