Afghanistan and the rest of the world by Dawood Azami
Monday 24 November at 18.30
  Society Members + one guest

Dawood explains the current political and security issues in Afghanistan in a historical context. He assesses whether Afghanistan is heading towards stability or anarchy and the implications for the rest of the world.

  360 degrees by motorbike and a bit more.. by Simon and Suzi Harby
Monday 1 December at 18.30
  Society Members + one guest

Simon and Suzi tell of their trials and tribulations during their two years of travelling through Africa, Asia, Australia and America by motorbike. After a few ups and downs, they achieved their goal!

  An absorbing approach to floods and water shortages by Chris Baines and Karen Padmore
Monday 8 December at 18.30
  Society Members + one guest

With more frequent flooding, as well as periods of water shortage, Chris and Karen illustrate the benefits that good land management in river catchments can bring to people and to wildlife, and innovative ways of communicating the message

  Travel and exploration: a new direction? by Tristan Gooley
Monday 15 December at 18.30
  Society Members + one guest

Tristan Gooley, the first European to have both flown solo and sailed singlehanded across the Atlantic, tells of his exploits and how they helped him to re-define his understanding of travel and exploration.

This lecture is a repeat of the 6 November lecture held at The Clothworkers’ Hall as part of our RGS-IBG London City Lectures.

The Society's popular lecture series is held on Monday evenings, for Members and their guests. 

The lectures regularly attract between 500 and 750 people every week, with renowned speakers discussing informative, educational and enlightening subjects.

  To propose a lecture, please email lectures@rgs.org including a one page proposal and short CV of the speaker.