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  • LectureErebus and Terror passing Gravesend in 1945 illustration.

    The life of Captain James Fitzjames - Fabiënne Tetteroo

    This talk explores the roles of Captain James Fitzjames and highlights primary sources that reveal a more accurate, underexplored portrait of this remarkable officer.

    London and online
    Open to all
    Monday 27 April 2026
    Free
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  • Monday night lectureOil painting of John Harrison.

    John Harrison: the man who created the board of longitude

    This talk by Dr Richard Dunn will reconsider the longer-term impact of John Harrison’s innovations on navigation and exploration.

    London and online
    Members + one guest
    Monday 27 April 2026
    Free
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  • LectureView of River Tyne taken from the A1 Bridge.

    Metal mining and the Tyne

    Join us to hear from Dr James Fielding, Tyne Rivers Trust, about the fascinating historical and geological context to the once booming metal mining industry in the Tyne catchment, together with an overview of the lasting environmental and ecological impacts of the industry.

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Open to all
    Wednesday 6 May 2026
    Free
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Latest news

Professor Jamie Woodward presenting to Dr Krithi Karanth and Professor Alexandre Antonelli.

Celebrating this year's Esmond B. Martin Prize recipients

On Monday 13 April, we held the prizegiving ceremony for our 2026 Esmond B. Martin Prize with talks presented by this year’s two awardees.

Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
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Dissertation prize winners 2024/2025 announced

Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
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Global systems and governance resources

Tuesday 7 Apr 2026
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Student food poverty: The role of universities in free food provision

Monday 30 Mar 2026
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