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Royal Geographical Society
We are a charity, learned society and professional body in the UK, dedicated to advancing geography and geographical learning.

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Lecture
A sailing voyage from Greece to the Algarve
In 2022 Spirit of Gaia, a Wharram 63ft sailing double canoe with Hanneke Wharram Boone as captain, started a voyage to Portugal. This talk recounts some exciting sailing as well as moments of danger when Gaia was caught in a storm at anchor and surrounded by breaking surf.
Plymouth
Open to all
Thursday 29 January 2026
Free
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Lecture
Driving the ancient sands: photography, archaeology and Libya’s desert routes
Toby Savage will share his stories from his adventures providing expedition support and photographing discoveries on 10 expeditions to Libya (1998–2011) for the Desert Migration Project.
Cambridge
Open to all
Thursday 29 January 2026
£0.00 - £5.00
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Monday Night Lecture
Three rivers: 10 stories - Robert Winder
'Three Rivers' author Robert Winder explores the ways in which the Rhone, the Rhine and the Po have shaped the entire history and civilisation of Europe.
London and online
Members + one guest
Monday 2 February 2026
Free
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Welcoming CDA students to the Society

Our Collaborative Doctoral Awards programme provides an opportunity for PhD students to have direct and unlimited access to our Collections, as well as receive training and supervision from staff. On Monday, we were delighted to welcome current students from the programme who came together for an induction day at the Society.

Wednesday 28 Jan 2026

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What's on

A sailing voyage from Greece to the Algarve

Driving the ancient sands: photography, archaeology and Libya’s desert routes

Three rivers: 10 stories - Robert Winder