Audience sat in the Ondaatje Theatre at the Society.

What's on

Browse our in-person and online events, including our Monday night lectures, regional events and teacher CPD sessions. You can also watch a selection of our past talks.

 

 

 

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Lecture

Epic achievement: 11 traits of history’s boldest achievers

For the past decade, author Brad Borkan explored the lives of extraordinary individuals who shaped the last two centuries in some way. In this entertaining talk, Brad reveals the 11 common traits that propelled these figures to greatness.

Guided walk

New members' welcome tour - 17 November

Recent joiners are warmly invited to join us at the Society in London in November to discover more about the history of the Society, who we are today and how to make the most of their membership.

Social

Monday night lecture watch party: Southampton

Are you interested in historical artifacts? This networking event will get you up close to OS historical equipment and you'll be able to watch a live stream on the Monday night lecture direct from London.

Monday night lecture

These are a few of our favourite things

Nicholas Crane and experts on the Society's team take us through their hidden highlights of the Collections, showcasing how these can help tell new histories of travel, geography and exploration.

Monday night supper

Monday night lecture supper - 17 November

Stay for supper at the Society on 17 November after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.

£45.00 - £45.00
Workshop

Educational visits coordinator training

Essential training for new EVCs responsible for the policies and practice around risk management for out-of-school visits.

£252.00 - £280.00
Webinar

Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - November

Join this webinar to learn more about the Professional Pathway to Chartered Geographer. We will discuss the programme’s framework, highlight key professional development activities and guide you through the application process.

Lecture

Microlectures: Norwich

An evening of microlectures from senior pupils from the Norwich Schools Partnership, showcasing a broad range of subjects in human, physical and environmental geography.

Discussion

Beyond the summit: what COP30 means for the Global South

Hosted at the end of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this discussion will reflect on the emerging agreements and especially their implications for the Global South.

£5.00 - £12.00
Workshop

EVC update workshop

This course gives trained EVCs the opportunity to revalidate while looking at current issues and sharing good practice. Join the workshop on 19 November.

£252.00 - £280.00
Webinar

Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - November

Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.

Lecture

School Member lecture: The element of surprise - why hazards become disasters, despite our experience

School and Student Members are invited to come along to this lecture, by Dr Martin Parham, who will discuss why hazards can become disasters, even in locations where they are common. This event is being held exclusively for the Society's School and Student Members only.