- Conference
Explore Weekend 2026
Inspiration, expertise and new connections for anyone planning an expedition.
LondonOpen to all6 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026 - Non-Society event
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: On freedom
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s six-year imprisonment in Iran made her an icon of the fight against tyranny across the globe. She joins us to share her story.
LondonOpen to allSaturday 26 September 2026 - Monday Night Lecture
Exploring volcanoes - Professor Sir Steve Sparks
Volcanoes are spectacular evidence that we live on a dynamic planet. There are many ways to explore volcanoes to reveal how they work from sophisticated technology to expeditions to remote places to observe their activity.
London and onlineMembers + one guestMonday 28 September 2026
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