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Giant great ape installed on Society’s Terrace
Internationally renowned Australian artist Lisa Roet has installed a 13 metre (43 ft) sculpture of a great ape on the Terrace at the Society.
Over 2,100 geographers gather at Annual International Conference
With more than 2,100 geographers from around the world joining us at the University of Birmingham and online last week, the 2025 Annual International Conference was the Society’s biggest-ever to be held outside of London.
Book now for our autumn 2025 events
Autumn is a busy time at the Society, and a great opportunity to discover geographical talks, discussions and exhibitions at venues across the UK.
Can you help us accredit university programmes?
We are looking for one to two new members to join our expert university programme accreditation review panel. We are keen to hear from geographers working in industry or employers who hire geography graduates.
Interview with the speaker: a history of polar exploration through objects
Drawing on her latest book, acclaimed writer and researcher, Anne Strathie, will explore the complex history of polar exploration this September. Anne spoke with us ahead of her talks.
The power of maps - Dr Katie Parker chats to Wiley
Our resident map expert, Dr Katie Parker, recently spoke with the team at publishing company Wiley to discuss the power of maps and what we can learn from them. Thanks to Wiley for allowing us to reproduce this interview.
New artworks on display at Summit Photo
Intrducing a new exhibition as part of our inaugural Summit Photo photography event from 26-28 September 2025. ‘From Below So Above’ is an immersive exhibition, which includes art installations inspired by the Society’s Collections and geographical themes.
Summer building closure
The Society's building in South Kensington will be closed from 6 August to 7 September for maintenance works.
Paul Rose to chair RGS Explore Weekend
We are delighted to announce that renowned explorer, environmentalist and broadcaster Paul Rose will reprise his role as Chair for this year’s Explore weekend.
Supporting geographical work experience opportunities
We are pleased to announce that we have relaunched our work experience directory and are asking individuals and companies to register their opportunities.
New geography programmes accredited
The Society has recently approved the accreditation or reaccreditation of 11 geography programmes at five higher education institutions across the UK.
New Chartered Geographers approved by the Society’s Council
Congratulations to the 22 Society Fellows who were recently awarded Chartered Geographer status by Council. Also find out what’s changed since the last cycle of approvals.