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Become a member and discover where geography can take you.

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Membership

Society Membership is for anyone who wishes to be inspired by and stay informed about our planet, its peoples and environments.

One year's membership is just 拢176.

Why become a Member?

  • Stay informed about our work and the wider discipline.
  • Join a thriving community.
  • Access our unique resources.
  • Unlock member discounts.
  • Support the Society advance the discipline, empower geographers and reach new audiences.
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Am I eligible?

Membership is open to everyone who wishes to discover more about the world around them through fascinating lectures, inspiring articles and our remarkable Collections.

Alternatively, Fellowship may be right for you if you have a geography degree, undertake geographical research, use geography in a professional capacity, teach geography or have a well-developed enthusiasm for geography, for example through journalism, expeditions or travel writing.

Find out more about our Fellowship or get in touch with the Membership Office at membership@rgs.org

Benefits

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Monday night lectures

Hear from world-renowned speakers at Monday night lectures in person or via livestream.

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Geographical magazine

Read monthly issues of Geographical magazine in print or digitally.

Bulletin

Receive Society news in a monthly e-newsletter and termly Bulletin.

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On-demand recordings

Enjoy watching past lectures and talks at a time that suits you.

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Members' room

Meet and work in the Members' Room and enjoy catering in the Tea Room.

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Access Foyle Reading Room

Visit the Foyle Reading Room and consult our archive free of charge.

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Event discounts

Access free or reduced rate tickets for talks, seminars and events across the UK and online.

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Exclusive discounts

Receive discounts at Stanfords and Wiley.

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Support our charitable work

Help the Society advance the discipline, empower geographers and reach new audiences.

Join via email or post

  • By email: download and complete the application form below, and email to membership@rgs.org
  • By post: download and complete the application form below, and post it with your payment to: Membership Office, 91茄子, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

Gift Membership

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