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  • ExhibitionBlack and white image of Laos village, interior of Siam, Thailand.

    Siam through the lens of John Thomson

    An exhibition of large format photographic prints taken by John Thomson FRGS during his time in Thailand.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    28 Apr 2025 - 20 May 2025
    Free
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  • CancelledTwo people standing on a rocky area looking at a pine tree.

    Stories from the wild edges lecture

    Please note this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    Rheged Centre
    Open to all
    Saturday 10 May 2025
    £10.00 - £12.00
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  • LectureMoon against backdrop of night sky as seen through canopy of trees.

    Overnight adventures

    Our speaker, Dan Richards, focuses on nocturnal stories past and present, beginning with the time he got benighted in the Swiss Alps, on the trail of his great grand aunt Dorothy Pilley’s mountaineering legacy, before going on to discuss the various adventures and journeys after dark which feature in his new book, Overnight.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    Monday 12 May 2025
    Free
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Latest news

Colourful aerial view of Antarctica as seen from above.

Commemorating 40 years since discovery of ozone hole

The Society and British Antarctic Survey (BAS) hosted a special series of talks commemorating the extraordinary moment the ozone hole was discovered in Antarctica 40 years ago.

Wednesday 7 May 2025
RGS-IBG news
Rachel Owen holding the Geographical Association Publisher award for her resources, on the steps of the Society

Society and RHUL receive GA award for resources

Friday 2 May 2025
RGS-IBG news
Delegates at the postgraduate mid-term conference 2025, standing on the stairs at the Terrace

Postgraduates connect at 2025 mid-term conference

Friday 25 Apr 2025
RGS-IBG news
Researchers working together at a table, brainstorming and writing notes

Using place-based, community-led research to grow climate consciousness

Tuesday 22 Apr 2025
RGS-IBG news

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