The Society is proud to have a vibrant and active membership community of 16,000 geographers. With Fellows and members from some 100 countries, membership is the lifeblood of the Society. 

As a current Fellow or member, we hope you are enjoying your connection to the Society and making the most of your membership. We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Monday night lectures, which are also available online in the members only area of our website. Recent Monday night speakers include David Willetts, examining fairness between the generations, and Dr Mark Spalding, exploring conservation in the UK’s Overseas Territories.
  • Regional events programme: Nine regional branches across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, offer a range of lectures, debates and field trips outside of London. Visit our What’s On pages to see upcoming events taking place near you.
  • Third party discounts, including at Cotswold Outdoor and Stanfords. Simply show your membership card to receive discounts in store, or see the members only webpages for online discount codes and the full lists of discounts offered. 

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The RGS-IBG education department is at the heart of the Society’s work as a learning community for geography. We are committed to promoting and reinforcing the relevance and benefits of geography

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