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An informal evening of short illustrated talks packed with tales of adventure to entertain and inspire.

Doors will open at 6.00pm. The Map Room will be open before and after the event for drinks and a chance to socialise with other guests. The talks will begin promptly at 7.00pm. 

Booking information

  • Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
  • You can attend this event in-person or online. In-person tickets are £12, and £10 for RGS-IBG members. Online tickets are £6, and £5 for RGS-IBG members.
  • We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy an inspiring evening at the Society, so for this event we are offering free in-person student tickets with the code MLSTUDENT, and half price in-person tickets for those who (for whatever reason) are unable to afford full price tickets, with the code ML50 at checkout.
  • We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

This event has been organised by the London committee.

Venue information

This event will be held in the Ondaatje Theatre at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

Doors will open at 6.00pm. The Map Room will be open before and after the event for drinks and a chance to socialise with other guests. The talks will begin promptly at 7.00pm.

If you are attending online, a joining link will be included in your confirmation email.

 

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Key Information

Open to all
3 April 2025, 7.00pm-9.30pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
In-person
Member £10.00, Non-member £12.00
Online
Member £5.00, Non-member £6.00
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What are microlectures?

The microlectures is an inspiring evening of short talks, which brings together a selection of less experienced speakers chosen via an application process that is open to all.

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