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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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Putting the news on the map
Leading journalists and media watchers will place the stories of the week within the wider geographical landscape, making connections across environmental, political and social forces.
Choose geography: careers in global governance
This event is appropriate to all secondary school students who study global governance units in geography, as well as students who are interested in this topic generally.
An evening with Michael Portillo: A life of two halves
Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny and poignant stories from his rich and varied life.
The hidden seasons - Tristan Gooley
The changing seasons take on new meaning when seen through the lens of nature’s clues and signs. Exploring changes in the land, sky, plants, animals and water.
Rethinking the future of our seas and what you can do to help
Stephen Akester will describe the state of the world’s fisheries and also cover how the push for marine conservation areas has fared, with practical advice on the fish you can eat in support of a sustainable industry.
Nature, biodiversity and conservation in the 21st century
Delve into contemporary conservation issues, from habitat loss to species protection. Panelists discuss human impacts, policy responses, and strategies to safeguard biodiversity for the future.
The Big Oardeal: crossing the Atlantic Ocean by rowing boat
Richard Janes and James Bracey will recount the story of their 41-day-long Big Oardeal, illustrated with pictures and video clips, taken along the route from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean.
When the Andes rose: unlocking the mountain range's uplift story
Laura Evenstar examines how integrating multiple geological and climatic datasets can reconcile these contrasting views in shaping the modern Andes.
Threads of Empire: a history of the world in twelve carpets
Please note that this event has been cancelled.
Chasing shadows: Tuva, a hidden country
Bill Thompson will talk about leading two expeditions to Tuva, Southern Siberia, which provided scientific studies of unknown caves and karst features.
The whispers of rock: stories from the Earth
Join Dr Anjana Khatwa in conversation with Mary-Ann Ochota as they discuss her new book which explores how rock has shaped our world and our lives.
Monday night supper - 23 March
Stay for supper at the Society on 23 March after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.