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Founded in 1830, we are a world centre for geography: supporting research, education, expeditions and fieldwork, and promoting public engagement and informed enjoyment of our world.Stay connected with the Society with regular news and events.

Work experience is one of the best ways for students interested in geographical careers to connect with real employers a...
24/06/2026

Work experience is one of the best ways for students interested in geographical careers to connect with real employers and explore where geography can take them 💼

That’s why, together with Springpod, we’ve developed a virtual work experience programme for students looking to get a taste of geographical careers in action - no commute, networking or placement advisors required.

Over 900 students have already taken part. Here’s what some of them had to say 👇

🔗 Ahead of Work Experience Month in July, explore our full range of resources, including opportunities, advice, and an employers’ directory:
https://ow.ly/I5V050ZgfaV

Next Thursday, come along to the Earth Photo 2026 award ceremony. This year, we’re delighted to be joined by renowned na...
24/06/2026

Next Thursday, come along to the Earth Photo 2026 award ceremony. This year, we’re delighted to be joined by renowned naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham who will be giving a talk and presenting the Earth Photo 2026 Award.

Tickets are free but places are limited so book now! As well as hearing from Chris, you’ll also be among the first to enjoy this year’s Earth Photo exhibition featuring shortlisted and winning works which tell stories about our planet, from the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss to powerful acts of restoration, resilience and hope.

We’d love you to join us. Earth Photo ceremony will take place on next Thursday 2 July, doors open from 6.00pm. Book tickets: https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/earth-photo-award-ceremony-2026

We're delighted to announce a new addition to our grant-giving programme! The Kensington Fieldwork Grant will offer sup...
23/06/2026

We're delighted to announce a new addition to our grant-giving programme!

The Kensington Fieldwork Grant will offer support to experienced field scientists, expeditioners and storytellers who are looking to undertake innovative geographical exploration and research projects with significant potential for impact, and that will help protect our shared planet at local and global levels. Four annual awards of £25,000 will be available and are now open for applications.

Made possible thanks to the generous support of Jeff Willner and Kensington, the grants represent a shared belief that geographical exploration and research has never been more vital than it is today.

Jeff says “Geography plays an increasingly critical role in our understanding of human-environment interactions, and the very global systems we collectively rely upon... It is an honour to support the next generation of explorers through this grant... By investing in diverse voices at the frontier of geographic inquiry, we believe the possibility for systemic, lasting change is real.”

Find out more: https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/new-kensington-fieldwork-grant-launched

Photo credit: Tom Chudley

Join us for a guided tour of Berry Head National Nature Reserve, part of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark, and ...
19/06/2026

Join us for a guided tour of Berry Head National Nature Reserve, part of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark, and discover evidence of both natural and military history.

📍 Devon, Saturday 4 July
⏰ Book by 26 June
👉https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/berry-head

🌿 What do you know about eucalyptus?Perhaps you know it for its distinctive smell or its use in an array of products. Bu...
16/06/2026

🌿 What do you know about eucalyptus?

Perhaps you know it for its distinctive smell or its use in an array of products. But some of the plant's other properties, such as being highly visible from satellite imagery, has made it hugely popular with Rwanda’s government - eucalyptus is now responsible for an estimated 80% of the country's tree cover!

While eucalyptus has important properties, the impacts of eucalyptus trees are not always positive for local communities. Through his work on sustainability and climate resilience in agri-food contexts, Dr Nathan Clay is exploring the impacts of Rwanda’s eucalyptus boom on both people and landscapes.

Find out more in our latest research spotlight: https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/rwanda-s-eucalyptus-boom-how-trees-transform-people-and-place

Join us for a summer film night at the Society! ✨🎬We’re excited to invite you to an evening of thought-provoking short f...
15/06/2026

Join us for a summer film night at the Society! ✨🎬

We’re excited to invite you to an evening of thought-provoking short films about the inspiring work of conservationists, from the rolling hills of Somerset to a remote island on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Hear from some of today’s finest outdoor filmmakers as they discuss their work, share stories and answer questions.

📅 8 July, 7.00pm-9:00pm
🎤 Hosted by conservationist, biologist and National Geographic Explorer Niall McCann

Enjoy an exciting programme of three short films and documentaries:
🔹Blaiklock: The Refuge in Need of Rescue – Sarah Blythe, Michael Duff
🔹 Trace of Salt – Helen Steiner, Jan Stöckel, Luca Ciriello, Lunia Film
🔹 Heal the Land – Tom Francome, Hayley Smith

Find out more and book tickets 👉https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/summer-film-night

One month to go until our gentrification and complexity teachers' workshop!In this one-day course, academics from the UC...
14/06/2026

One month to go until our gentrification and complexity teachers' workshop!

In this one-day course, academics from the UCL Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) will take teachers on a tour through the changes shaping the urban fabric of Stratford, East London 🏢

Designed for A Level teachers, this workshop explores neighbourhoods and cities as complex systems and introduces practical fieldwork strategies for examining past and present connections, looking at shifts in the flows of people, resources, money and investment.

🔗 Details and booking: bit.ly/3RHT7XM

☀️ While our Monday night lectures pause for the summer months, there's still lots going on at the Society!Between watch...
13/06/2026

☀️ While our Monday night lectures pause for the summer months, there's still lots going on at the Society!

Between watching the World Cup and enjoying BBQs in the park, why not join us for an inspiring evening this June or July?

🎙️ Our first live podcast recording takes place on Monday...

Plus, discover more must-see events coming up soon, from photography festivals to film nights 👉https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/five-must-see-events-this-summer

Join us this July for our Summer Social – an evening of drinks, conversation, music and dancing in an iconic London sett...
13/06/2026

Join us this July for our Summer Social – an evening of drinks, conversation, music and dancing in an iconic London setting.

📍 Royal Geographical Society, London
⏰ Friday 10 July, 7:30pm
🎟️ Book by 21 June and save 10% with code PARTY10

We’d love to see you there! 👉https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/summer-party

📸: George Whale and James Tye

How does the fate of the world’s rarest rhinos reflect environmental pressures across the globe?This London Climate Acti...
12/06/2026

How does the fate of the world’s rarest rhinos reflect environmental pressures across the globe?

This London Climate Action Week, join our panel of experts to discuss how Javan and Sumatran rhinos have become powerful indicators of ecosystem health and resilience, and how ensuring their survival is a key tool in the fight against runaway climate change in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth.

Tickets are free and open to all!

Join us online or in person to hear from Dr Jo Shaw (Save the Rhino International), Tom Owen Edmunds (World Resources Institute), Dr Barney Long (Re:wild) and Lydia Goedhuis (Edge Group Conservation).

Book your place 👉https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/rhinos-in-the-rainforest-and-climate-crisis

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