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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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An Irishman in Northern Mesopotamia
Join Nicholas Mackey on an extraordinary journey through south-east Türkiye, where the legendary Euphrates and Tigris rivers cradle ancient cities alongside the ground-breaking archaeological site of Göbeklitepe.
Geographical journeys: microlectures
An evening packed with tales of adventure and discovery to entertain and inspire. Discussion encouraged afterwards in the Map Room
The life of Captain James Fitzjames - Fabiënne Tetteroo
This talk explores the roles of Captain James Fitzjames and highlights primary sources that reveal a more accurate, underexplored portrait of this remarkable officer.
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.
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.
How can we manage the impact of mass tourism?
Join Dr Hugues Seraphin thought-provoking talk on overtourism, exploring its global impacts and sustainable solutions. Discover how mindful travel choices can protect cultures, communities, and fragile environments.
The oldest Briton to scale Mount Everest
Join the South West committee for their annual forum and lunch.
Darwin and the ascent of women
This talk will reflect on how Darwin’s theories related to and impacted on women. It will also highlight how both literally and metaphorically, Darwin contributed to the ascent of women as scientists, explorers and citizens.
Mountains and witches: the journal kept by Sybille Noel
Jan Faull explores Sybille Noel's journal which offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective of the 1924 Everest expedition.
Bare bones, band aids and staying alive
Join Dave Connell for an evening of stories of survival and adventure running a medical life support company, as a special forces medic and as a survival film and TV adviser.
School Member Lecture: the Slapton Sands gravel barrier system
Join our School Member lecture this autumn to explore the Slapton Sands barrier system in Start Bay, with Professor Gerd Masselink.