Conferences, workshops and events

[In-person] See a stunning selection of the shortlisted still and moving images from this year's Earth Photo competition. 
 

[In-person] An experienced planning and regeneration professional explores the challenges for local authorities in addressing the twin challenges of accelerating environmental and social change.

[In-person] Axminster is a small town with a Georgian town centre. We shall learn how it was shaped by water and fires and its early industries.

[In person] Join us for a screening of the new drama about Bristolian social reformer Hannah More.

[In person] Global gala for rhinos 2023 will take supporters and donors on a journey into the heart of ground-breaking rhino conservation in support of our key work to create Rhino Strongholds projects.
 

[In-person] Kensington Gardens is wonderful in autumn, a real destination for landscape photography at a time when the trees are changing colour.

[In-person and online] Floods, wildfires and heat are among various climate threats to homes. Professor Rob Wilby shares evidence of growing impacts and explores ethical concerns around researching the home fronts of climate change. 

[In-person] Recent joiners are warmly invited to join us at the Society in London to discover more about the history of the Society, who we are today and how to make the most of their membership.  

This session is ideal for people preparing geography candidates for high tariff universities who are likely to interview as part of their admissions process. 

[In-person] This CPD event is for teachers with little or no previous GIS experience.

[Online] Join us for this online workshop which will explore approaches teachers can use to raise the grade their students achieve in the Non Examined Assessment (NEA).

[Online] This webinar will bring together wellbeing specialists and people with first-hand experience of PhD studies.

[Online] A four-week accelerator for those eligible for Chartered Geographer to focus your efforts in preparing your application portfolio.

[In-person and online] An informal evening of short illustrated talks packed with tales of geographical adventure and discovery to entertain and inspire. 

[In person] Creating your timeless home. Join award-winning interior designer Alidad to discuss creating interiors of great comfort, elegance, richness and colour. 

[In-person] Stay for supper at the Society after Sally Davey's lecture and meet other members and their guests. 

[In-person and online] The CEO of Travalyst, Prince Harry’s sustainable travel initiative, depicts how some of the world’s biggest brands are working together to help travellers make better choices when they are booking trips. 

[In-person] Robert and Sara will talk about their experience of working in conservation including specific projects such as monitoring snow leopards in the Indian Himalaya and elephant protection in Democratic Republic of Congo.

[In-person] This lecture presents recent research on microplastic contamination in the rivers of Manchester and shows how it has influenced policy debates at Westminster.

[In-person] Inspired by a desire to learn about the ancient Bon religion, the 2022 Neville Shulman Award winners journeyed through the highly inaccessible region of Dolpo to absorb the local culture and understand the challenges facing these communities today.

[Online] Dealing with reviewers’ and readers’ comments is a key part of getting a journal article published. So what’s the best way to approach this task?

[Online] Drawing on examples of river potholes from across Wales and farther afield, this talk will combine science, art, history and culture with landscape and underwater photography to provide fresh perspectives on these fascinating elements of our planet’s riverine landscapes.
 

[In-person] This illustrated lecture will consider the steamship as an instrument of exploration, the nature of expeditionary failure and why, in this period, these and other rivers were so central to geographical and political concerns.
 

[In-person] Stay for supper at the Society after this year's E.G.R. Taylor lecture and meet other audience members.  

[In-person] Major John Morris’s contribution to martial and mountain race theory is explored in the context of colonial violence and sexuality.  

[In-person] See a stunning selection of the shortlisted still and moving images from this year's Earth Photo competition. 
 

[In-person and online] Two expeditions, 105 years apart. Explorer Mark Evans and Harry St John Philby’s granddaughter, Reem Philby, share the challenges of crossing the Arabian Desert in 28 days and reflect on Philby’s 1917 expedition.  

[In-person] This CPD event is for teachers with some previous GIS experience (previously attended a 'getting started' workshop or completed learn paths).  

[In-person] Extinction documents over 130 species of extinct and threatened animals and plants to generate an overview of the accelerating loss of biodiversity.

[In-person] Award-winning filmmaker, James Levelle, shares stories from his 9,000-mile emission-free odyssey from the UK to Chile to champion young voices in the climate crisis,.

[Online] Are you a postgraduate student teaching undergraduate students for the first time? This workshop will offer strategies for developing your pedagogical skills.

[Online] Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming Chartered.

[Postponed] Allan Smyth plots the travels of a man described as the Quentin Tarantino of the 1940s. From Belfast to Gallipoli, Paris to Hollywood and back, travelling with director John Ford, Hurst directed over 30 films, over four decades across three continents.

[Online] Join us for our online sessions for geography teachers who wish to build their confidence in teaching the mathematical content of A Level geography.

[In person] Join us at the Blencathra Centre on the southern slope of one of Wainright's favourite mountains for an evening of discussion, books and memorabilia with dedicated archivist Chris Butterfield.

[In-person and online] This story of the adventures of two Indian travellers on a road trip round Britain in 1955 reveals how their touristic desires and itineraries were influenced by, and challenged, colonialism.

[Online and in-person] By unraveling spatial and socio-economic disparities in Britain, our panel will provide both an in-depth analysis of poverty in the 21st century as well as a discussion as to how it may be solved sustainably. 

[Online] How do you secure funding to support your postgraduate research? This webinar will examine how to find and secure grants to support your research. 
 

[In-person]  This CPD event is for teachers with little or no previous GIS experience.

[In-person] Allan Smyth plots the travels of a man described as the Quentin Tarantino of the 1940s. From Belfast to Gallipoli, Paris to Hollywood and back, travelling with director John Ford, Hurst directed over 30 films, over four decades across three continents.

[Cancelled] Join us for this one-day workshop for early career geography lecturers.

[In-person] A source-to-sea journey along the Tigris, through the birthplace of civilisation in Turkey, Syria and Iraq, investigating the environmental and geopolitical challenges that threaten the future of this once-great river.

[In-person] See a stunning selection of the shortlisted still and moving images from this year's Earth Photo competition. 
 

[In-person and online] How do we responsibly ensure that young people have fairer access to the transformative impact of expeditions with purpose? Part of the Explore festival.  

[In-person] In this Mount Everest Foundation lecture, Brian Hall tells the story of climbing through the 1970s and 1980s, looking particularly at his memories of 11 friends with whom he climbed.

[In-person] Sarah's presentation looks at the concept of social harmony in China, which dates back to Confucius and which is a priority for Xi Jinping.

(In-person) Keeping a field notebook can both deepen our connections to the natural world and help us learn more about it. This workshop will introduce the tools and processes of keeping a nature journal.

[Online] Dr Simon Walmsley, Marine Chief Adviser at WWF-UK, will discuss the United Nations High Seas Treaty.
 

[Online and in-person] Join our panel as they discuss how exploring, studying and drawing what they observe deepens their connections to, and inspires conservation of, the natural world. Part of the Explore festival. 

[In-person] A source-to-sea journey along the Tigris, through the birthplace of civilisation in Turkey, Syria and Iraq, investigating the environmental and geopolitical challenges that threaten the future of this once-great river.

[In-person] Three men attempted to become the first unsupported, all disabled team to cross Europe’s biggest ice cap to demonstrate how people can overcome the challenges of a catastrophic injury through adventure. Part of the Explore festival.  

[In-person] A source-to-sea journey along the Tigris, through the birthplace of civilisation in Turkey, Syria and Iraq, investigating the environmental and geopolitical challenges that threaten the future of this once-great river.

[In-person and online] Short presentations from recently returned expeditions and field research projects. Hear what they did, and lessons they learned. Part of the Explore festival.

With over 90 leading field scientists and explorers, our expedition and fieldwork planning weekend is unmissable for anyone wanting inspiration, advice or contacts for their own project.

[In-person] Stay for supper at the Society after Dr Rutledge Stephen Boyes lecture and meet other members and their guests.

[In-person] An insight into expeditions to Jordan during the 1960s by UK-based ornithologists, conservationists and biologists, to set up nature reserves there. Part of the Explore festival.

[In-person and online] The Great Spine of Africa expeditions work with community members and multidisciplinary teams to traverse thousands of kilometres of rivers never scientifically documented. Part of the Explore festival. 

[Online] Join our Chartered Geographer coffee morning to meet and network with other Chartered Geographers.

[In-person] A talk about life on the Estate and the work carried out by the Estate team including building maintenance and management of the nature reserve and woodland.

[In-person and online] Apocalyptic disaster or transformational moment in history? Conversations about climate change bring us face to face with feelings of vulnerability and uncertainty but are also essential if we are to develop the emotional resilience that humanity needs to face this uncertain future.

[Online] This webinar will look at how to transition from postgraduate research to working in a variety of different sectors.



 

[In-person] A British team member talks about the rescue of 13 children from a flooded cave.

[In-person] A lecture which explores the spatial politics of asylum as expressed in the UK’s system of housing and support for asylum seekers and refugees.

[In-person] How is a regenerative approach to farming gaining ground in Cumbria? What are ‘regenerative’ practices? Does regenerative farming offer a sustainable future for farmers and for the land? This panel and discussion event is an opportunity to hear from experts and practitioners in the field.

[In-person and online] A source-to-sea journey along the Tigris, through the birthplace of civilisation in Turkey, Syria and Iraq, investigating the environmental and geopolitical challenges that threaten the future of this once-great river. 

[In-person] Recent joiners are warmly invited to join us at the Society in London to discover more about the history of the Society, who we are today and how to make the most of their membership.  

[In-person] Using historical and modelled lake temperature data, Dr Woolway looks at when typical sprint spring or autumn conditions occur in lakes worldwide, to show exactly how much seasons have shifted around the world.

[In-person] An opportunity for A Level students to attend one of the Society's prestigious lectures.

[Online] This session is focused on helping colleagues develop and deliver work-based learning and employability initiatives for students on geography and related programmes. 

[In-person] Writer and broadcaster Leon McCarron shares stories from his incredible, beautiful and occasionally dangerous journey by boat along the full length of the river, recounted in his book, Wounded Tigris: A River Journey.

[Online] Join us for a series of online sessions for geography teachers who wish to build their confidence in teaching the mathematical content of A Level geography.

[Online] Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming Chartered.

[In-person] An evening of dynamic, diverse and dramatic geographical presentations from the Senior School pupils at Kings, Peterborough.

[In-person] This CPD event is for teachers with little or no previous GIS experience.

[In-person and online] Members of the Chartered Geographer Assessors Committees are invited to attend the forum to discuss best practice, feedback and their perspectives regarding professional accreditation and assessing.

[In-person] The artists Susie, Naja and Eleanor discuss their exhibition which explores Inuit culture, environmental concerns, and the Arctic expeditions undertaken by their forefathers in Greenland.

[In-person and online] What drives militant jihadis to compose poetry? This talk seeks to reveal why and how Arabic poetry is deployed as a weapon by groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS.  

[In-person] Essential training for new EVCs responsible for the policies and practice around risk management for out-of-school visits.
 

[In-person] This course gives trained EVCs the opportunity to revalidate while looking at current issues and sharing good practice.
 

[Online] The Society has 31 research groups. This webinar will explain what they are, the opportunities they offer to postgraduate geographers, and ways to get involved in them.

[In-person] Join the Yorkshire and North East committee and other Society members to watch and discuss tonight's Monday night lecture: Are countries meeting their climate promises?

[In-person] Join the Yorkshire and North East committee and other Society members to watch and discuss tonight's Monday night lecture: Are countries meeting their climate promises?

[In-person and online] The first global stocktake of the UN’s critical Paris deal concludes at COP28 in December. Join our expert panel to mark the international community’s climate homework. 

 [Online] In this session Chris Hoare will discuss what teaching geography internationally is really like. 

[In-person] A fun evening of microlectures from senior pupils from the Norwich Schools Partnership showcasing a broad range of subjects in human, physical and environmental geography.

[In-person] Join us for a study day, where A Level students will benefit from a series of sessions led by experts that focus on areas of the KS5 curriculum.

[Online] Members of the Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group can register to attend the Group's online Annual General Meeting.

[In-person] Join us for a study day, where A Level students will benefit from a series of sessions led by experts that focus on areas of the KS5 curriculum.

[In-person] An evening of music and conversation with cellist Sarah Smout: poetry, travel and environmental activism. 
 

[In-person and online] Lake pollution has profound impacts on ecological structure, function, and overall biodiversity. How and why do lakes tip into polluted states, and how easily can they recover?  

[In-person] Stay for supper at the Society after Professor Pete Langdon's lecture and meet other members and their guests.

[Online] A session for teachers focused on the evaluative demands posed by geography assessment objectives, and strategies for developing students' evaluative and decision-making capabilities. 

[Online] As the year draws to an end, join the South regional committee for a festive online get-together and test your geography knowledge in our Christmas quiz!

[Online] Join us for our online sessions for geography teachers who wish to build their confidence in teaching the mathematical content of A Level geography.

[In-person] See a stunning selection of the shortlisted still and moving images from this year's Earth Photo competition. 
 

[In-person] Mike demonstrates the changing geographical face of the landscape through many centuries of human occupation in Cheshire, on The Wirral and along the River Dee - transport systems, industrialisation and urban growth.

[Online] Join us for our online sessions for geography teachers who wish to build their confidence in teaching the mathematical content of A Level geography.

[Online] This session will provide experienced and newer geography teachers with an opportunity to update their globalisation and global systems knowledge. 

[Online] Join us for our online sessions for geography teachers who wish to build their confidence in teaching the mathematical content of A Level geography.

[Online] Join us for our online sessions for geography teachers who wish to build their confidence in teaching the mathematical content of A Level geography.