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Upcoming events
  • ExhibitionPeople at photography exhibition at the royal geographical society.

    Earth Photo exhibition

    The Society is pleased to showcase the winners and best in class from our international competition dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers sharing the prescient issues affecting the climate and life on our planet.

    London
    Open to all
    26 Jun 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
    Free
    More Info
  • DiscussionOld photograph of The Spectre Ship by Frank Hurley in sepia.

    The Endurance Photographs – book launch

    Join the Society for the launch of its new book ‘The Endurance Photographs’, with a presentation by book contributor and polar photography expert, Jean de Pomereu.

    London
    Open to all
    Tuesday 30 June 2026
    Free
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  • LectureEarth Photo exhibition of photography.

    Earth Photo 2026 award ceremony

    Join us for a special evening at the Society celebrating the power of photography to tell the story of our planet at the Earth Photo awards ceremony 2026.

    London and online
    Open to all
    Thursday 2 July 2026
    Free
    More Info
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Latest news

Photo showing Nathan with eucalyptus growing in Rwanda

Rwanda’s eucalyptus boom: how trees transform people and place

This month's research spotlight features an article from The Geographical Journal, telling the story behind Rwanda’s eucalyptus boom.

Monday 15 Jun 2026
RGS news
A shot inside the Earth Photo exhibition with guests viewing the photographs.

Five must-see events at the Society this summer

Friday 12 Jun 2026
RGS news

Society update on Department for Education curriculum review

Wednesday 10 Jun 2026
RGS news
Black and white photograph showing a barren space and three distinct structures

Albanian-Italian artist Erdiola Kanda Mustafaj selected for Hidden Narratives Residency

Monday 8 Jun 2026
RGS news
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