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 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.
John Harrison: the man who created the board of longitude
This talk by Dr Richard Dunn will reconsider the longer-term impact of John Harrison’s innovations on navigation and exploration.
Monday night lecture supper - 27 April
Stay for supper at the Society on 27 April after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
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.
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.
Gertrude Bell: an enduring legacy
This lecture celebrates the joint project between Newcastle University and the RGS to digitise original negatives taken by Gertrude Bell during her journey to Ha’il.
Jan Morris & Venice: "The dream of it"
Kirker's annual spring lecture in aid of Venice in Peril will be given by Jan Morris's official biographer biographer, Sara Wheeler.
5x15: Art experts on the art that changed them
In this art-focused 5x15, five leading cultural figures will each deliver a 15-minute talk on an artwork that holds particular significance for them.
The oldest Briton to scale Mount Everest
Join the South West committee for their annual forum and lunch.