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Upcoming events
  • ExhibitionPeople at photography exhibition at the royal geographical society.

    Earth Photo exhibition

    The Society is pleased to showcase the winners and best in class from our international competition dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers sharing the prescient issues affecting the climate and life on our planet.

    London
    Open to all
    30 Jun 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
    Free
    More Info
  • WorkshopEsther Horvath presenting in Ondaatje Theatre.

    Summit Photo 2026

    Join the Society over three fascinating days to hear presentations by world leading photographers, filmmakers, policy advisors, and NGOs on the power of visual media to inspire, inform and effect change.

    London
    Open to all
    17 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
    £15.00 - £25.00
    More Info
    Book Now
  • Citizen scienceField sketch book with drawings of leaves and black spruce. Lying on the page are also sketching tools such as a knife and pen

    Global GeoARTBlitz 2026

    You are invited to observe nature in a specific geography and upload your species observations to iNaturalist, wherever you are.

    Global
    Open to all
    18 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
    Free
    More Info

Latest news

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A new way for postgraduates to connect

We are excited to launch a new postgraduate community group on LinkedIn, a space for students to connect and access advice at the Society.

Friday 10 Jul 2026
RGS news
A turtle with luminous green on it's shell and background. Photograph title 'EVERY CRIME LEAVES A TRACE'.

Earth Photo 2026 winners announced

Friday 3 Jul 2026
RGS news

New Chair of the Chartered Geographer Assessors Forum

Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
RGS news
A person sitting in a lawn chair working on a laptop.

What researchers can get out of a writing retreat

Thursday 25 Jun 2026
Research and higher education
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About us

We’re dedicated to the promotion of geographical knowledge and its application to societal and environmental challenges and opportunities.

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Please consider supporting the Society today. Your generosity will help to sustain our independent and inspirational work.

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Join us

Unlock the benefits that our network of people passionate about the planet's places and environments offers.

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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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Grants

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

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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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