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🌦️💻 This month's research spotlight article explores an experience familiar to many of us, that of being a hybrid worker in an era of climate change.
Read the full post👉https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/research-spotlight-hybrid-work
We're excited to welcome back Professor James Cheshire to the Society to discuss his new book, The Library of Lost Maps at our next Monday night lecture.
🗓️Monday 6 October, 6.30pm
🔗Book now https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/lost-maps-library
Thank you @dannydorling.bsky.social and @rgsibg.bsky.social for the brilliant lecture on Wednesday. Lots of very interesting points raised that I’ve since discussed with our sixth form geographers
03.10.2025 08:16 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0We're so glad you found it helpful! 👏
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It’s been a fantastic second day at #RGSSummitPhoto 📸
Join us tomorrow for the final day of Summit Photo. You can buy tickets on the door, or book online and get 20% off with code SPFLASH20.
Take a look at tomorrow’s lineup and book now www.rgs.org/events/s...
We've just enjoyed a brilliant talk by Esther Horvath and we've lots more to come. We'll be hearing from Oxfam CEO Halima Begum and our evening talk will be by world-renowned photographer Frans Lanting! Why not come along? See the full weekend programme: www.rgs.org/events/s...
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That's a wrap on day one of Summit Photo! It's been insightful and rewarding and we can't wait to do it again tomorrow 📸
Fancy joining us? There are still tickets available, you can book online to get 20% off using code SPFLASH20. Check out who will be speaking: www.rgs.org/events/s...
We’re so pleased you’ve enjoyed the livestream Alice ☺️
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It’s day one of Summit Photo and we’re being treated to lots of brilliant and insightful talks! As well as enjoying the two photography exhibitions and new art installations that are on display… fancy joining us? Get weekend tickets here, use code SPFLASH20 for 20% off: www.rgs.org/events/summi...
26.09.2025 13:22 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1For our latest geovisualisation, we spoke to leading climate scientist Professor Ed Hawkins about his climate spiral, which shows global temperature change over the past 170 years. It notably featured in the 2016 Olympics opening ceremony!
Read here👉 ow.ly/W7fX50WZmTf
Maps can inspire discovery – or fuel division.
Prof James Cheshire’s Library of Lost Maps explores both sides. Hear his talk at the @rgsibg.bsky.social Monday Night Lecture, 6 Oct.
Book now: tinyurl.com/ucl-llm
#UCLGeography #MapsMatter #LibraryOfLostMaps
How are post-Brexit tensions shaping the future of UK-EU youth mobility schemes?
Micheal O'Regan (@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social) discusses in a new Geography Directions blog. Check it out here 👇
Be inspired this weekend at Summit Photo 2025
If you're passionate about photography, the environment and today’s global challenges, join the @rgsibg.bsky.social for a day of inspiring talks, powerful exhibitions, and lively panel discussions exploring how photography can help drive real change
📣 Join our SMME Professional Practice Group's upcoming webinar
🌐 Featuring a presentation, panel discussion and Q&A, this webinar will offer real-world case studies that highlight both the disruptive potential and emerging opportunities of AI.
👉 ow.ly/G4JT50WWFEu
There's still time to enter our 2025 School Essay Competition, in partnership with @financialtimes.com!📝
🏭We're looking for essays from KS5 students on the global implications of nations' international trade policy.
The deadline is 31 October at 5pm. Details: http://bit.ly/4mH2wJA 🧠
On Saturday 27 September, hear @oxfamgb.bsky.social CEO @halimabegum.bsky.social at Summit Photo, as she explores humanitarian issues and the power of photojournalism in her presentation ‘Framing Crises, Focusing Humanity’.
📍Join in person or online
🎟️ Book your place: www.rgs.org/events/s...
What should the UK be doing to build on progress in addressing malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia?
Sunit Bagree (@sussex.ac.uk) discusses effective solutions to tackle this issue in a new Geography Directions post. Check it out here:
Looking ahead to the RGS Explore Weekend? Get ready with past speaker and attendee Dwayne Fields 🎥👏
The UK Chief Scout shares his advice for first-time explorers, reminding us that you don’t need every skill or qualification to begin your expedition journey.
Book tickets 🎟️🔗 www.rgs.org/explore
Participants’ names will be taken aboard the research plane, with weekly reports including talks with the pilots, conducting science from the sky, and a look into life in the world’s most unforgiving environments. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
10.09.2025 12:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Follow @BAS.ac.uk on an extraordinary journey to Antarctica next month with #TicketToAntarctica! 🐧
Register for free for weekly messages from the expedition and access curriculum-linked lesson plans (KS2-KS4) and resources provided by the Society➡️
Featuring leading voices from the worlds of art, fashion, and academia, join us tonight for a panel discussion which asks: How can textiles reconnect us to people and the planet?
📍London and online
📅 Tonight, 7.00pm–8.30pm
🔗Book now www.rgs.org/events/upcom...
Frans Lanting: Live at the Royal Geographical Society!
Join us on Saturday 27 September for an insightful evening lecture with world-renowned photographer Frans Lanting.
📍In London or online
🎟️ Tickets: £25
Book your place today 🔗 www.rgs.org/events/u...
Our Annual International Conference wrapped a week ago! 💡
To see what happened when 2,100 geographers from around the world gathered together, have a look at our latest news: http://bit.ly/3I3WIuB. We’re already getting excited for next year! #RGSIBG25
📷: Neill Bell-Shaw
It's an extraordinary sight to a 13 m sculpture of a great Ape on the Terrace @rgsibg.bsky.social but he comes bearing an important message about climate action, conservation & deforestation.
There is an also a photography exhibition til 14 Sep
You can't miss him as you walk up Exhibition Road!
How is spatial injustice in plantation regions such as the Dooars deliberately produced and maintained?
Suranjan Majumder discusses in a new Geography Directions blog post. Check it out here:
📣Geography teachers - this school year, take advantage of our up-to-date case studies, info on geographical careers, CPD for teachers, and events for students - and more. 👉 http://bit.ly/4mIwzkn.
We wish you a rewarding year of geographical learning! 🍎
Chris Packham: Live at the Royal Geographical Society!
Join us on Friday 26 September for an inspiring evening lecture with acclaimed TV presenter and environmental activist @chrisgpackham.bsky.social.
📍In London or online
🎟️ Tickets: £25
Book your place today 🔗 www.rgs.org/events/u...
⏳ The deadline for our Young Geographer of the Year competition is fast approaching!
We’re excited to see the posters you've been working on for this year’s theme: ‘Understanding Islands’ 🏝️
📝 Ready to submit your poster? Head to our website 👉www.rgs.org/schools/...
We hope you all had a splendid time celebrating our field and the accomplishments of our colleagues around the world. See you all (and hopefully some new faces!) at next year’s Conference! #RGSIBG25
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We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who attended, discussed their research, shared their progress, and engaged with our theme of Creative geographies, and to our co-organisers and hosts at
@unibirmingham.bsky.social.
