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Upcoming events
  • ExhibitionHistoric black and white photograph of two explorers taking photographs in a snowy mountainous environment.

    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.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    20 Jan 2025 - 15 Apr 2025
    Free
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  • MeetingA grass covered patio bordered by a rectangular stone path. This lays surrounded by the red bricked Society building.

    Annual General Meeting

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

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Members only
    Monday 2 June 2025
    Free
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  • ReceptionThree Society medals displayed in wooden boxes.

    Medals and awards celebration

    Our medals and awards recognise people or organisations for their outstanding contributions to geographical research, fieldwork and teaching, and public engagement. Join us as we celebrate the 2025 award recipients.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Members + one guest
    Monday 2 June 2025
    Free
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Latest news

New Society and artist collaboration: integrating historical instruments in art

Artist and printmaker Kristina Chan's new exhibition at Canada House explores the accuracy of recording territories through maps, measurements and visual records. Her work is also the latest in a series of artistic partnerships for the Society.

Monday 31 Mar 2025
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MapAction volunteer Chris Jarvis discussing maps at On Site Operations Coordination Centre for Haiti Earthquake, 2021

Careers in humanitarian aid: a geographers鈥� guide

Thursday 20 Mar 2025
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A person views Earth Photo exhibition in 2024

Book now for our summer 2025 events

Friday 14 Mar 2025
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Preet in the Antarctic on an expedition

Celebrating International Women鈥檚 Day 2025

Friday 7 Mar 2025
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