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  • Monday Night Lecture'The whispers of rock' book cover against red geological background.

    The whispers of rock: stories from the Earth

    Join Dr Anjana Khatwa for a lecture and an extended Q&A with Mary-Ann Ochota. Together they discuss Anjana's new book exploring how rock has shaped the Earth and our lives.

    London and online
    Members + one guest
    Monday 23 March 2026
    Free
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  • LectureCloseup of a historic globe.

    A history of the world in 47 borders

    Jonn Elledge shares the stories of borders that explore how political identities are shaped, why the world looks the way it does.

    Portsmouth
    Open to all
    Tuesday 24 March 2026
    Free
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  • LectureGlobe with blue sky and the sun in the background.

    Microlectures: Ely

    King’s Ely will host an evening of microlectures on fieldwork and personal explorations of geographical thinking. Students will present a series of short lectures, chaired by the Society’s Vice President (Education), Alan Parkinson.

    Ely
    Open to all
    Wednesday 25 March 2026
    Free
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Latest news

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Society hosts Climate Adapted Pathways for Education (CAPE) event

The Society hosted the launch of new curriculum guides for primary Science, Geography, and Art by Climate Adapted Pathways for Education.

Monday 16 Mar 2026
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Explore China and South Africa with our new interactive StoryMaps

Thursday 12 Mar 2026
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Geography for All – one year on

Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
RGS news
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Society collaborates with Springpod on new virtual work experience

Monday 9 Mar 2026
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