Our new exhibition produced in collaboration with the Royal Geographical Society @rgs.org, hosted at their London venue is now open! Routes, Ruins and Reconnaissance explores the archaeological and geographical work of Gertrude Bell and her relationship with the RGS, and is open until 24th August.

Routes, ruins and reconnaissance | Exhibition

Exhibition at the Society in London created in conjunction with Newcastle University on the life and career of Gertrude Bell FRGS. Open to all.

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Why is communicating scientific research so important? We asked Dr Heïdi Sevestre, renowned glaciologist and climate change advocate, why scientists need to engage not only with their peers, but also with policymakers, businesses and the public 👇

I have a book review in the current issue of Amateur Photographer, about the excellent new edition of Frank Hurley's "Endurance" photos - published by the Royal Geographical Society @rgs.org and Riverside Press. I highly recommend the book...

Join the FGRG committee! Our 2026 AGM will take place in person and online during the @rgs.org Annual Conference on 2 September at 14:25 (BST). We have several committee roles due for election (see ⬇️) and would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining our friendly committee.

NEW: How the language of climate change obscures responsibility and limits action @wafarasheeq.bsky.social reviews Climate Hegemony: Confronting the Politics of the Environmental Impasse by @laurieparsons.bsky.social @lsepress.bsky.social @rgs.org @devgeogsrg.bsky.social

How the language of climate change obscures responsibility and limits action - LSE Review of Books

Climate Hegemony by Laurie Parsons explains why governments and corporations have failed to take meaningful action on the climate crisis, & how to drive change

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Looking to make the most of Digimap for Schools with your students? 🗺️ In partnership with Ordnance Survey, this short session on 22 September will explore the thematic overlays and historical data functionality within Digimap for Schools. 🧠 🔗Book now: https://ow.ly/Ivj250Zu6HV

Nations and private companies are racing to expand their presence in space. What does exploration mean in this new age? Tonight, join us in person or online to hear Tim Marshall speak on the emerging geopolitics of space: https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/future-of-exploration-tim-marshall

We are deeply saddened to hear of Sir Christopher Ondaatje's passing. Esteemed for his work as a financier, explorer, writer and philanthropist, today we remember his dedicated support and contributions to the Society: https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/latest-news/christopher-ondaatje-obituary

How effective are routing engines, such as Google Maps, at estimating children's walking routes compared with actual GPS data? Hyesop Shin (University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau) discusses this in a new Geography Directions blog post. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/xHnz50ZqF8B

New date for a tour of #skinmaps, Steph Morris' beautiful collage exhibition inspired by #maps in the @rgs.org collections! 11 August, 2pm, FREE for all! #art #exhibition #freeevent www.rgs.org/events/upcom...

Skin maps: semi-permeable cartography, guided exhibition tour - 11 August | RGS

See the maps which inspired the art of Steph Morris, and join the artist for a guided walk through the exhibition on 11 August.

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🌕 @rgs.org Presents: The Future of Exploration Live with Tim Marshall, 29 July In this live podcast recording with host Matt Pycroft, Tim turns his attention beyond Earth, exploring the emerging geopolitics of the new space race. Get tickets here: www.rgs.org/events/upcom...

The Future of Exploration Live with Tim Marshall

Hosted by Matt Pycroft, journalist and author Tim Marshall explores the future of exploration, drawing from his latest book: The Future of Geography.

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Lovely afternoon sharing a new set of table-top displays (the Pacific and the @rgs.org , inner-Australian expeditions (1830-80)) with the @captcooksociety.bsky.social . #maps #skystorians 🗃️

'There's probably never been a more important time than now to engage young people in the natural world.' Steve Backshall - naturalist, explorer and recipient of our 2026 Ness Award - explains why connecting young people with nature matters more than ever 🌿

This month, we joined The PTI and Geographical Association to host the first Geography Symposium! This event welcomed around 50 teachers for two days of knowledge-sharing on teaching today's most critical geographical topics.🧠 🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/6oX850ZrQOB 📷Toby Smith/The PTI

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Summit Photo 2026 🙌📷 An inspiring weekend of talks, exhibitions and conversation. Across three days, we explored how photography can be a powerful tool for addressing the challenges of our changing world – from climate issues to humanitarian crises.

It’s been a fantastic second day at Summit Photo! We’ve heard from an inspiring line-up of speakers exploring a whole range of subjects, from the stark realities of illegal wildlife trade to the impact of marine plastic debris on our oceans.

That’s a wrap on Summit Photo day one! We’ve had a brilliant first day hearing talks, panel discussions and roundtables from such talented speakers . We’ll be back tomorrow, and there’s still time to be part of the weekend. Tickets are available on the door or can be booked online.

It’s the first day of Summit Photo! There’s lots happening today, including eight talks and panel discussions exploring the power of photography to inspire action on humanitarian issues. Still looking for weekend plans? Book your £25 day pass on our website to join us in London or online.

'From fierce flooding to birds that can’t fly due to the weight of plastic in their stomachs, mankind’s biggest challenges are on stark display at Summit Photo 2026' See today's feature in The Guardian, showcasing photographers speaking at Summit Photo this weekend 👉https://ow.ly/Gz7M50Zobhp

Why has climate action stalled? Laurie Parsons explains how the fossil fuel industry has shaped global politics and influenced responses to the climate crisis. Read more in his book 'Climate Hegemony', free to read and download in the RGS-IBG Book Series with LSE Press 📚

Best of luck to the England team tonight! ⚽️ Football has long brought people together - even on the Antarctic ice. 📷 Crew members of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition playing football in Antarctica, 1914. Photograph by Frank Hurley.

Did you know we may have discovered less than 10% of ocean life? In the latest Future of Exploration podcast episode, Oliver Steeds (Ocean Census) explores why understanding our oceans could be critical to securing the future of our planet. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

We are excited to launch a new postgraduate community group on LinkedIn, for those studying geography or a related discipline 🌎 Please share with anyone you think might be interested in joining! Join the group 👉https://www.linkedin.com/groups/26140040/

Today marks 100 years since the death of writer, explorer and archaeologist Gertrude Bell in Baghdad. In this video, Dr Sana Al-Naimi discusses Bell's influence in Iraq during and after WWI. Learn more at our free upcoming exhibition, 'Routes, Ruins and Reconnaissance': https://ow.ly/Em6i50ZiKRP

For our 2026/27 Choose Geography supplement, we spoke with geography undergraduates about what they gained from doing work experience 💼 🔗 Keep an eye out for its release this September and find tips on geography university courses, careers and more in our 2025/26 edition: https://ow.ly/xz6c50ZlFC2

Were early human societies egalitarian? Renowned explorer, documentarian and Indigenous rights advocate Bruce Parry joined us as the first guest of RGS Presents: The Future of Exploration, our brand-new podcast. The full episode is available wherever you get your podcasts, or to watch on YouTube.

Just one week left to book tickets for Summit Photo 📸✨ Your £25 day pass includes inspiring talks and exhibitions, as well as barista hot drinks and pizza lunch. Book now to join the conversation and discover how photography can drive real change. 🔗 17-19 July 🎟️ www.rgs.org/summit-photo

Tickets for Explore Weekend 2026 are now on sale! Embark on your next purposeful journey at our expedition and fieldwork planning event returning 6-8 November for its 50th year 🎉 Book by 31 July to get 20% off tickets - see you there: https://www.rgs.org/exploration/rgs-explore-weekend

This #WorkExperienceMonth, discover the wide range of geographical careers out there for Year 11-12 students to explore by watching our free Choose Geography careers talks! 💼 🔗 Learn more about the skills that real geography professionals use in their roles: https://ow.ly/Mct150Zl2EF

Acquired by the Society in 1919 for just £75, this unique 1608 map uses the Mercator projection. In this video, Katie Parker explains how maps like this one helped the Mercator projection gain popularity beyond navigation, shaping the way we have visualised the world for centuries.