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.
Everest through the lens
Another chance to see the Society's exhibition marking the centenary of the early Everest expeditions. Explore how Captain John Noel's films shaped the public's imagination of Everest, while obscuring the vital role of local intermediaries.
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A sailing voyage from Greece to Algarve
Hanneke as the co-designer, draughts person, builder and lifelong sailor of Wharram catamarans will talk about the unique construction and design features of Spirit of Gaia, and the voyage to Portugal.
New and aspiring Heads of geography
Join us for a day of leadership guidance, covering topics such as how to succeed as a leader, curriculum planning and development, departmental vision, fieldwork and how to support non specialist teachers.
National Lottery open week - guided tour 1.30pm
This National Lottery Open Week, we’re saying #ThanksToYou with another free in-person guided tour at 1.30pm that unravels the fascinating histories behind some of the items in our Collection.
Mentoring series: getting published in international geography journals
The Latin American Geographies Research Group is hosting a mentoring workshop aimed in particular at scholars coming from non-Anglophone and global south contexts. The workshop aims to provide an overview of the publishing landscape and process, considering the particular linguistic, epistemic and institutional structures that need to be navigated.
National Lottery open week - guided tour 2.30pm
This National Lottery Open Week, we’re saying #Thankstoyou with a free in-person guided tour at 2.30pm that unravels the fascinating histories behind some of the items in our Collection.
National Lottery open week - guided tour 3.30pm
This National Lottery Open Week, we’re saying #ThanksToYou with a second, free in-person guided tour at 3.30pm that unravels the fascinating histories behind some of the items in our Collection.
Our changing climate: why does 1°C matter?
Those who downplay the risks of climate change sometimes suggest that global warming is ‘just’ an increase of 1°C so the consequences cannot be large. This talk by Professor Ed Hawkins will highlight why 1°C matters.
Canal history and heritage
Roger Butler FRGS, a canal history specialist, provides a colourful introduction to the inland waterways of Great Britain.
Planning international trips for secondary schools
This event has been cancelled and is not available to book.
On parenting: Philippa Perry meets Becky Barnicoat live on stage in London
The nation’s favourite psychotherapist Philippa Perry meets cartoonist Becky Barnicoat for a frank, relatable and funny conversation about the chaos, wonder and delirium of parenting.
Jan Morris: stories of Mount Everest and Oxford
Morris’ biographer shares stories of her life with a focus on her role as the sole journalist on the historic 1953 Everest expedition and her time and work living in and around Oxford.
Chartered Geographer introductory webinar - March
Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Geographer.