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RGS Grants in action: safer seas for fishing communities

To mark World Drowning Prevention Day, we’re sharing insights from the focus of a recent workshop at the Society which built on research from one of our grant recipients on supporting safer and more sustainable fishing in Kerala, India.

Saturday 25 Jul 2026
Fieldwork and expeditions
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Stories beneath Greenland’s ice

Friday 24 Jul 2026
Research and higher education
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Survey data shows high satisfaction with geography teaching

Thursday 23 Jul 2026
RGS news
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Teachers come together for symposium at the Society

Wednesday 22 Jul 2026
RGS news
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Our grants programme develops new knowledge and advances geographical science, supporting geographical research in the UK and overseas.

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