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  • ExhibitionHistoric black and white photograph of two explorers taking photographs in a snowy mountainous environment.

    Everest through the lens

    Another chance to see the Society's exhibition marking the centenary of the early Everest expeditions. Explore how Captain John Noel's films shaped the public's imagination of Everest, while obscuring the vital role of local intermediaries.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    20 Jan 2025 - 15 Apr 2025
    Free
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  • LecturePorcelain globe on top of a dark bog oak.

    Mapping the manuscript archives

    Drawn to the objects that reveal the human hand charting interpretations of place, Loraine is fascinated by the liminal traces of geographical experience in the overlap of explorer, surveyor, cartographer and viewer. Join Loraine as she talks about her work and the inspiration she has drawn from the Collections of the Society.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    Monday 24 March 2025
    Free
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  • LectureElephants and their families in muddy terrain against forest backdrop.

    Is ecology contributing to environmental destruction?

    Guillaume Bonn will discuss, with Matthew Stadlen, his 20-year journey documenting the last days of East Africa’s natural landscapes and why we need to steer away from idealised portrayals and overused stereotypes.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Members + one guest
    Monday 24 March 2025
    Free
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MapAction volunteer Chris Jarvis discussing maps at On Site Operations Coordination Centre for Haiti Earthquake, 2021

Careers in humanitarian aid: a geographers’ guide

Our Use geography webinars explore the possibilities that studying geography opens up for a career. In a recent edition, humanitarian aid professionals shared their advice and why they think geographers are so well-equipped for roles in this sector.

Thursday 20 Mar 2025
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Friday 7 Mar 2025
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Monday 3 Mar 2025
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