Earth Photo: Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

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

Responding to the global climate and national housing crisis at a local level - Michael Jones

[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.

Axminster field day

[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.

Hannah More: a film showing

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

Global gala for rhinos 2023

[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.
 

Photo walk: Kensington Gardens

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

Home fronts of climate change - Professor Rob Wilby

[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. 

New members' welcome tour

[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.  

Supporting geography candidates for interviews and Oxbridge

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

Teach with GIS – getting started with ArcGIS Online at York St John University

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

NEA grade booster workshop for teachers

[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).

Wellbeing during your PhD studies

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

Chartered Geographer application accelerator

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

Geographical journeys: microlectures

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

Timeless home

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

Monday night lecture supper

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

 

World-friendly travel: what does it mean to travel sustainably in 2023?

[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. 

Working in conservation: reports from the frontline - Robert Ferguson and Sara White

[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.

Manchester's rivers, microplastics and the sewage scandal - Professor Jamie Woodward

[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.

On the roof of the world: Bon in Dolpo, Nepal - Eileen McDougall and Rejina Tamang

[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.

Responding to feedback on your work

[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?

Rivers over rock: potholes and their significance for natural and cultural heritage

[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.
 

Instruments of exploration? British steamships on the Niger, Euphrates, and Indus Rivers, 1832-1838 - Professor Charles W. J. Withers

[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.
 

EGR Taylor lecture 2023 supper

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

Encountering the indigenous body in the Himalayan borderlands - Dr Jonathan Westaway

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

Earth Photo: Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

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

Heart of Arabia: 1,300km journey across Arabia in the footsteps of explorer Harry St John Philby

[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.  

GIS makerspace

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

Extinction: our fragile relationship with life on Earth - Marc Schlossman

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

Race for the future – James Levelle

[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,.

New to teaching

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

 

Making an application for Chartered Geographer - introductory webinar

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

In the footsteps of one of Ireland’s greatest film maker, Brian Desmond Hurst - Allan Smyth

[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.

Maths for teachers of A Level geography: Teaching averages and variation

[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.

An evening with Wainwright - Chris Butterfield

[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.

Touring Britain in the 1950s: the adventures of postcolonial Indian travellers

[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.

Poverty in Britain

[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. 

Apply for grants to support your research

[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. 
 

Teach with GIS – getting started with ArcGIS Online at Newcastle University

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

In the footsteps of one of Ireland’s greatest film maker, Brian Desmond Hurst - Allan Smyth

[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.

New to teaching geography at university (TeaS)

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

Wounded Tigris: a river journey through the cradle of civilisation - Leon McCarron

[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.

Earth Photo: Haldon Forest Park

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

A wild future: how do we secure genuinely exciting wilderness expeditions for young people?

[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.  

High risk: climbing to extinction

[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.

China: a harmonious society? - Sarah Maude

[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.

Field journals and sketching in nature workshop

(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.

The United Nations High Seas Treaty - Dr Simon Walmsley

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

The art of exploration

[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. 

Wounded Tigris: a river journey through the cradle of civilisation - Leon McCarron

[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.

Overcoming adversity through adventure

[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.  

Wounded Tigris: a river journey through the cradle of civilisation - Leon McCarron

[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.

Welcome home: postcards from the field

[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.

Explore 2023: the expedition and fieldwork symposium

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.

Monday night lecture supper

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

Colonial entanglements in Jordan’s nature reserves - Dr Olivia Mason

[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.

Navigating the Great Spine of Africa - Dr Steve Boyes

[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. 

Chartered Geographer virtual coffee morning

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

Beaulieu Estate: the hidden gems - Rachel Pearson

[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.

Facing the difficult truths of the climate emergency - Dr Caroline Hickman

[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.

Careers outside of academia

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



 

Thailand cave rescue 2018 - Dr Rob Harper

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

Between hostile environments and hospitable homes: Britain's contentious geographies of refuge

[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.

Facing the future: regenerative farming in Cumbria

[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.

Wounded Tigris: a river journey through the cradle of civilisation

[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. 

New members' welcome tour

[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.  

Lakes: sentinels of climate change - Dr Iestyn Woolway

[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.

School member lecture: Shackleton's ship beneath the ice - discovering the Endurance

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

Work-based learning and employability in geography and related programmes (TeaS)

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

Wounded Tigris: A river journey through the cradle of civilization - Leon McCarron

[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.

Maths for teachers of A Level geography: The chi-squared test

[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.

Making an application for Chartered Geographer - introductory webinar

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

Youth microlectures: people, prosperity, planet, partnership and peace

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

Teach with GIS - getting started with ArcGIS online

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

Chartered Geographer assessor forum

[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.

SILA: exploring Inuit culture and sustainability

[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.

Jihadi exploitation of the Arabic poetic tradition

[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.  

Educational Visits Coordinator training - 21 November 2023

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

EVC update workshop - 22 November 2023

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

Why should you join a research group?

[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.

Monday night lecture watch party: Skipton

[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?

Monday night lecture watch party: Sheffield

[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?

 

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. 

Teaching geography internationally

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

Youth microlectures: people, planet, partnership

[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.

A Level study day – morning session

[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.

Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group: 2023 Annual General Meeting

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

A Level study day – afternoon session

[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.

Music and environmental activism - Sarah Smout

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

Tipping points in lakes

[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?  

Monday night lecture supper

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

 

Evaluating like a geographer

[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. 

Fellows and Members Christmas quiz

[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!

Maths for teachers of A Level geography: Maths and the NEA

[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.

Earth Photo: Grizedale Forest

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

Studying the landscape - Mike Blackburn

[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.

Maths for teachers of A Level geography: Using technology

[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.

Subject knowledge update: globalisation

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

Maths for teachers of A Level geography: Spearman's rank and correlation

[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.

Maths for teachers of A Level geography: Exploring large data sets

[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.