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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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.
A history of the world in 47 borders
Jonn Elledge shares the stories of borders that explore how political identities are shaped, why the world looks the way it does.
Microlectures: Ely
King’s Ely will host an evening of microlectures on fieldwork and personal explorations of geographical thinking. Students will present a series of short lectures, chaired by the Society’s Vice President (Education), Alan Parkinson.
The Mount Everest Foundation: summits, science, and survival
This year's Mount Everest Foundation lecture asks what the future holds for mountaineers and mountain communities, drawing on the experiences of young alpinists and pioneering mountain scientists.
The United Nations Global Statistical Geospatial Framework - Olive Powell
Discover, with Olive Powell, Office for National Statistics, how this framework helps unlocking smarter, place-based decisions worldwide.
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.