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Magmatic memories: Eldfell 1973
2023 saw the 50th anniversary of the Eldfell eruption on the island of Heimaey, Iceland. This talk will investigate the legacy of this eruption, both on the landscape itself, and the thriving community who took on a volcano and won!
Eileen Hendriks: Geology in Devon and Cornwall
Eileen Mary Lind Hendriks played a pivotal role in resolving the stratigraphy and structure of Devon and Cornwall.
Haenyeo voices: merging tradition and science to monitor reef changes
This project explores the effects of environmental change on Jeju Island’s reefs by combining Haenyeo divers’ traditional ecological knowledge with scientific monitoring.
How we all became navigators
What is the story behind the development of the maps applications we use every day and how have they changed the way we think about the world around us?
The future of geography: how power and politics in space will change our world
Geopolitical expert Tim Marshall explores how politics and geography are as important in the skies as on the ground, covering great-power rivalry, technology, commerce, combat in space, and what it all means for us down on Earth.
Using GIS to survey habitats and measure improvements for Biodiversity Net Gain
Over the past year, data management firm EcoSpatial Solutions has been working with the Canal & River Trust to gather baseline data and measure improvements in biodiversity net gain (BNG) accurately in England and Wales.
A short history of flowers
From stories of exploration and unrequited love to excessive hybridisation and botanical piracy, Advolly will bring the histories of our most-loved flowers to life.
COP 29: what just happened? An expert panel discussion
This expert panel discussion, hosted by the RGS-IBG Climate Change Research Group, looks back at the ins and outs of COP 29 in Baku.
Impact of tourism on the Canadian Arctic
Canadian Arctic tourism has developed exponentially over the last decade. Much tourism focuses on its pristine wilderness - a vast, empty landscape of ice and snow containing charismatic wildlife. This lecture gives an overview on Arctic tourism, past, present, and future, and a look on its impact.
The art of globemaking: inside the hidden world of an ancient craft
A rare glimpse inside the London studio of Bellerby and Co, Globemakers with founder Peter and a cast of traditional makers, fine artists and craftspeople.
Machu Picchu: changes and challenges
The iconic Inca ruin Machu Picchu is crucial to the economic geography of Peru. John Hemming will show thrilling changes over the last 65 years and current challenges faced by mass tourism.
It shouldn't happen to a conservationist
Andy Lester will be dicussing the need to change the way we do conservation for a more resilient future.