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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

The rebirth of Cornish mining: a white-gold rush for Britain's green future

An exploration of the relationship between lithium and Cornwall through ethnography, intersection of literatures concerning place-making, marginality, and critical geopolitics.

£0.00 - £5.00
Non-Society event

The Innerview: an evening of ocean exploration

Join us for an extraordinary evening of ocean exploration, storytelling and discovery.

Lecture

The path more travelled

How old are our footpaths? Where do they lead? What are their stories? Why do they matter more than ever before? Join author Nicholas Crane for a coast-to-coast hike, from the Cairngorms to Cornwall, in search of the internet of feet.

Non-Society event

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

Join our neighbours to celebrate science and the arts! Expect a weekend packed with free exciting events for all ages: from hands-on workshops and inspiring talks to immersive performances and art installations.

Non-Society event

The London map fair 2026

The world's oldest and largest specialist antique map fair: 35 leading international map dealers selling original antique maps and atlases.

Field visit

Tour of Drake's Island

This event has been cancelled.

£25.00 - £25.00
Meeting

Annual General Meeting 2026

Our AGM is an opportunity to learn about the Society’s achievements over the past year and goals for the future, as well as to elect new Council members.

Reception

Medals and awards celebration 2026

Join us as we celebrate the 2026 award recipients of our prestigious medals and awards.

Social

Annual reception

Join us to celebrate another successful year for the Society with drinks and canapés, the chance to meet other members, and time to explore our beautiful building and gardens.

Workshop

Off-Site Safety Management (OSSM) course

A must for those involved in planned visits in the UK or overseas, this course looks at the safety management issues involved in planning, managing and evaluating local visits, fieldtrips, residentials and exchanges.

£300.00 - £360.00
Webinar

Geography in practice: Digital exclusion risk atlas (DERA)

Learn more about the Digital Exclusion Risk Atlas, a new geospatial interactive analytical tool designed to help identify, understand, and address patterns of digital exclusion across England.

Webinar

Applying for RGS-IBG grants

This webinar is designed to help postgraduate geography students understand the Society's academic grants process and put together a strong, competitive application.