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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.
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.
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.
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.
Capturing nature’s wild edges
Ahead of screenings of his latest short film this summer, we caught up with documentary filmmaker Ted Simpson to hear about the power of cinema for societal and environmental advocacy.
Book now for our summer 2025 events
The Society’s summer programme of events is now live, offering a wide range of talks, discussions and exhibitions at venues across the UK, with many also livestreamed.
Hire our venue for your wedding
Are you planning a wedding? Why not hire the Society’s iconic building for your special day and support our vital work to advance geography at the same time?
Book now for our spring 2025 events
The Society’s spring programme of events is now live, offering a wide range of talks and discussions at venues across the UK, with many also livestreamed.
Singing the sea’s stories
This November, environmental activist and musician, Sarah Smout, invites us to an evening of music, poetry and mesmerising vocals, Waterbaby. We caught up with her to discuss what it’s been like to voyage to waters near and far, carrying the stories of people, places and beings whose voices need to be heard.
Voices from the Global South: Open access learning resources launched as part of new collaborative initiative
The Society has partnered with The Open University and the International Geographical Union on a new initiative, Voices from the Global South, which seeks to amplify voices often overlooked in global discussions, foster understanding and inspire action to combat climate change.
Sharing our thanks this National Lottery Open Week
We are proud to once again be taking part in National Lottery Open Week, an annual celebration of the contribution National Lottery players make every week in support of good causes.
Sharing the stories that make our gardens
During February and March, garden historian and presenter Advolly Richmond will be touring the UK as part of the Society’s Regional Theatres Programme sharing some of the intriguing and surprising tales behind our garden flowers.