The Peterborough microlectures will be hosted by Dr Peter Brotherton, Director of Science and Climate Change at Natural England. Dr Brotherton is a highly influential ecologist who helps shape the UK government environmental policy and species recovery.

Enter your talk for this year's event

We are looking for 8-10 talks on any topic under the brief of ‘People, planet and partnership’ from the UN Resolution 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

  • The talk must be super-curricular to the geography curriculum.
  • A talk title is required + a synopsis of the talk content of no more that 75 words.
  • The talk must last no longer than 5 minutes.
  • There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience after each talk (max. 5 mins).
  • The talk can be given in pairs or by one person.
  • A maximum of 10 PowerPoint slides can be used.
  • Any videos must be embedded into the PowerPoint.
  • All sources must be referenced.
  • Please ensure that you include your first and last name, year group, school, synopsis and use your school email address (not personal address).

Please email a synopsis of your presentation to the Head of Geography, Mrs Gray, at the King’s School, Peterborough (gray.s@kings.peterborough.sch.uk) by Monday 2 November.

Booking information

  • Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
  • We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

This event has been organised by the East regional committee.

Venue information

This event will be held at The King’s (The Cathedral) School, Park Road, PE1 2UE.

Parking is available at the rear of the school off Granville Street.

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org

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Key Information

Open to all
Thursday 19 November 2026
5.00pm-7.30pm
Peterborough

Free
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