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Upcoming events
  • Field visitEarth Photo exhibition at Moors Valley.

    Earth Photo: Moors Valley Country Park and Forest guided walk

    Join us for a lunchtime guided walk to enjoy the Earth Photo 2024 exhibition followed by refreshments, outdoors in the iconic Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset.

    Open to all
    Saturday 18 January 2025
    Free
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  • ExhibitionHistoric black and white photograph of two explorers taking photographs in a snowy mountainous environment.

    Everest through the lens

    Another chance to see the Society's exhibition marking the centenary of the early Everest expeditions. Explore how Captain John Noel's films shaped the public's imagination of Everest, while obscuring the vital role of local intermediaries.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    20 Jan 2025 - 18 Mar 2025
    Free
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  • LectureAerial photo showing the contrast between volcanic stones and green grass right next to the sea.

    Magmatic memories: Eldfell 1973

    2023 saw the 50th anniversary of the Eldfell eruption on the island of Heimaey, Iceland. This talk will investigate the legacy of this eruption, both on the landscape itself, and the thriving community who took on a volcano and won!

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Members + one guest
    Monday 20 January 2025
    Free
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Latest news

Researcher undertaking a topographic survey of an arid landscape using differential GPS equipment

New support for student fieldwork through the Philby Award

The Society is delighted to have reached an agreement with the UAE National Library and Archives for the Library to host a range of the Society's Collections materials in digital form, relating to the history and geography of the UAE.

Friday 17 Jan 2025
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Society grants awarded to Research Groups

Monday 13 Jan 2025
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School Essay Competition 2024 winners announced

Friday 10 Jan 2025
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Nominate a geographer making an outstanding contribution in their field

Tuesday 7 Jan 2025
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What is geography?

Geography is unique in bridging the social and natural sciences. Find out what makes it essential in understanding the world in which we live.

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Membership unlocks inspiring conversations, vital resources, valuable expertise, and a network of people with a passion for our planet's places and environments.

Grants

Our grants programme develops new knowledge and advances geographical science, supporting geographical research in the UK and overseas.

Resources for schools

Browse our catalogue of award-winning resources to enhance geographical learning.

Research publications

Our publications provide a high-quality outlet for the dissemination of research, and sharing of skills across the breadth of the discipline.

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What we do

We work with a wide range of audiences with an interest in geography. Find out more about how we support geographers and geography.

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