Ordinary Membership

Society membership is for anyone who wishes to be inspired by and stay informed about our planet, its peoples and environments.

Benefits

Stay informed about geography and the Society

• Attend our Monday night lectures or watch recordings of them online

• Receive a monthly copy of Geographical magazine, either in hard copy or digitally

• Receive our seasonal autumn, spring and summer Bulletins and a monthly e-update with Society news and events

Access to resources and expertise 

• Access to the Members' Room for meetings, remote working or relaxing

• Use the Foyle Reading Room, our library of maps, books, guides, and access our historic Collections

• Get expert advice on informed travel with our workshops, events and courses

Connect with the community of geographers

• Attend a wide range of talks, exhibitions and events taking place across the UK, meeting local Fellows, members and geography enthusiasts

Third party discounts

• Receive discounts on kit and equipment at Cotswold Outdoor and Stanfords stores and online

Support the Society

• Your membership is vital to support and sustain the work of the Society in advancing geography and geographical learning

Am I eligible?

Ordinary Membership is open to everyone.

Are you be eligible for Fellowship? If you have a geography degree, undertake geographical research, use geography in a professional capacity, teach geography or have a well-developed enthusiasm for geography, for example through journalism, expeditions or travel writing, then you may be eligible. Find out more or get in touch with the Membership Office.