ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (WITH IBG)
SELECTION OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER
31 August – 3 September from 7.00am – 9.00pm RGS-IBG Annual International Conference (Conference, online and in person, London) The four-day conference attracts over 2,000 geographers from around the world. This year, the conference is taking place online with some inperson elements, with the theme Borders, borderlands and bordering. Venue: RGS-IBG in London and online Tickets: from £57.50 geog.gr/AnnualConference
9 September from 7.30pm – 9.00pm Phenology: climate change and the country diary (Lecture, online and in person, Bath) How is nature being affected by climate change? For example, why, in the South West, do daffodils now bloom in December and January rather than February and March? Joint event with the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. Organised by the West of England regional committee. Venue: Online and BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA2 2HN Tickets: £4, RGS-IBG members and students £2 geog.gr/Phenology
22 September from 6.30pm – 7.45pm (Lecture, online) West with the light: my life in nature Brian Jackman’s autobiography sheds light on his lifelong love of nature, instilled by childhood holidays and the stories that led to his passion for Africa and the big cats that still enthral him. Joint event with Bradt Travel Guides. Organised by the Cheshire and North Wales regional committee. Venue: Online Tickets: Free geog.gr/BrianJackman
22 September from 7.30pm – 9.00pm Antarctica’s most extreme rescue mission (Lecture, online) Malcolm Roberts was overwintering at the remote Halley Research Station in Antarctica when he suffered severe internal bleeding. Tim Nutbeam explains the extreme logistical and psychological challenges he and his team overcame to rescue him. Venue: Online Tickets: Free geog.gr/Rescuemission
28 September from 7.00pm – 8.30pm Atlantification of the Arctic Ocean (Lecture, online) A lecture by Professor Tom Rippeth on the increasing role of heat from the Atlantic Ocean in melting Arctic Ocean sea-ice and the potential impacts on the UK. Organised by the South regional committee. Venue: Online Tickets: Free geog.gr/Arcticocean
30 September from 7.30pm – 9.00pm The power of geography (Lecture, online) Writer and journalist Tim Marshall will talk about the influence of geography on history and politics. Organised by the Northern Ireland regional committee. Venue: Online Tickets: Free geog.gr/Powerofgeography
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is the home of geography. Founded in 1830, we are the UK’s learned society for geography and professional body for geographers. Our core purpose is to advance geographical science. We achieve this in many ways, through our charitable work in education, research and fieldwork, and more widely as a membership organisation. The Society welcomes anyone fascinated by the world’s people, places and environments. Membership is open to all and tailored to you. Whether you’re a Fellow, Young Geographer or Ordinary Member, we make your adventures in geography richer and more meaningful.
Geographical is the Society’s magazine, and available with all types of membership – but there are so many other benefits. Our Fellows and members gain access to topical events and activities, where you can meet others who share a passion for geography. So whether you’re a geography professional or student, or simply have a thirst for geographical knowledge, membership of the Society will satisfy your curiosity. For more on what membership has to offer you, visit our website at: www.rgs.org/join-us