Membership
Society Membership is for anyone who wishes to be inspired by and stay informed about our planet, its peoples and environments.
Yearly membership
£176
As a Member you can enjoy:
Connect with the community of geographers
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Attend a wide range of talks, exhibitions and events taking place across the UK, meeting local Fellows, members and geography enthusiasts
Stay informed about geography and the Society
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Attend our Monday night lectures or watch recordings of them online
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Receive a monthly copy of Geographical magazine
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Receive our seasonal autumn, spring and summer Bulletins and a monthly e-update with Society news and events
Access to expertise and resources
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Access to the Members' Room for meetings, remote working or relaxing
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Use the Foyle Reading Room, our library of maps, books, guides, and access our historic Collections
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Get expert advice on informed travel with our workshops, events and courses
Discounts
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Receive discounts at Cotswold Outdoor (including Runners Need and Snow+Rock) and Stanfords
One year's membership is just £176.
- Stay informed about our work and the wider discipline through our Monday night lectures, our Geographical magazine, newsletters and Bulletin.
- Join a thriving community.
- Access to our building and unique resources. Meet in the Members' Room and enjoy Tea Room..
- Unlock unique member discounts.
- Receive discounts at Cotswold Outdoor (including Runners Need and Snow+Rock) and Stanfords.
- Support the Society advance the discipline, empower geographers and reach new audiences.
Am I eligible?
Membership is open to everyone who wishes to discover more about the world around them through fascinating lectures, inspiring articles and our remarkable Collections.
Alternatively, Fellowship may be right for you if you have a geography degree, undertake geographical research, use geography in a professional capacity, teach geography or have a well-developed enthusiasm for geography, for example through journalism, expeditions or travel writing. Find out more or get in touch with the Membership Office.
Join today
One year's membership is just £176.
How to apply
By email: download and complete the application form, attach your CV and email to membership@rgs.org
By post: If you prefer to apply by post, simply download and complete the application form, and post it to us with your payment and CV to the Membership Office.
Please address to: Membership Office, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Give as a gift
You can give Membership as a gift and inspire someone with a year of geographical events and opportunities
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One year's membership is just £176.
- Stay informed about our work and the wider discipline through our Monday night lectures, our Geographical magazine, newsletters and Bulletin.
- Join a thriving community.
- Access to our building and unique resources. Meet in the Members' Room and enjoy Tea Room..
- Unlock unique member discounts.
- Receive discounts at Cotswold Outdoor (including Runners Need and Snow+Rock) and Stanfords.
- Support the Society advance the discipline, empower geographers and reach new audiences.
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One year's membership is just £176.
- Stay informed about our work and the wider discipline through our Monday night lectures, our Geographical magazine, newsletters and Bulletin.
- Join a thriving community.
- Access to our building and unique resources. Meet in the Members' Room and enjoy Tea Room..
- Unlock unique member discounts.
- Receive discounts at Cotswold Outdoor (including Runners Need and Snow+Rock) and Stanfords.
- Support the Society advance the discipline, empower geographers and reach new audiences.