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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Guided walk

Guided tour of Lowther Lodge - 2.00pm

Join us as we delve into the stories, contexts, and interpretations of the objects on display throughout Lowther Lodge, the home of geography.

Guided walk

Guided tour of Lowther Lodge - 4pm

Join us at 4.00pm as we delve into the stories, contexts, and interpretations of the objects on display throughout Lowther Lodge, the home of geography.

Lecture

Historical artefacts taken north by Western explorers

Please note that this event has been cancelled.

£0.00 - £10.00
Lecture

Taiwan: past, present and future

Dr Gerry Cleary will discuss the history and geography of the Pacific island of Taiwan and how its relationship with China and the rest of the World has changed over the last two decades

Field visit

A walk for World Car Free Day: Kendal to Sizergh Castle

Join us to celebrate World Car Free Day with a guided walk from Kendal town centre along the river Kent to Sizergh Castle.

Non-Society event

Harsh Gujral: Live in London

Harsh Gujral is a renowned Indian stand-up comedian and content creator, celebrated for his acclaimed show Jo Bolta Hai Wohi Hota Hai.

Monday Night Lecture

The growth story of the 21st Century

Challenging the idea that we must choose between climate action and development, Lord Stern will explore why this transformation is essential, what it entails and delivers, and how we can achieve it.

Webinar

Professional insights: using mentoring to elevate your career

Join our interactive lunchtime webinar to gain valuable insights from experienced professionals as they share their knowledge, experiences and practical advice.

Lecture

Shackleton and West Somerset: uncovering the explorer's ties to the South West

Jeff Cox’s talk shares his research about the two men from West Somerset who played a crucial role in Shackleton’s Antarctic explorations.

Webinar

Digimap for schools: using overlays and historical data at KS3

Find out more about how the online GIS Digimap for Schools can be used in the classroom.

Non-Society event

Max Hastings: The end of WWII

Join one of our preeminent historians as he reveals the heroism, horror, melodrama and pathos of the final weeks of the Second World War.

Webinar

TeachMeet: embedding careers education into the curriculum

In this online session, we will be asking geography teachers to share their ideas for implementing careers education into the geography curriculum.