An Evening With Jeremy Bowen
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Wednesday 16th December, 7.30pm
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BBC Middle East Editor, Jeremy Bowen, will share riveting anecdotes from a life reporting on the front line, with insight from dictators, fanatics and fundamentalists, as well as ordinary people caught up in their dangerous exploits. Expect Jeremy to cast a welcome light onto some of the most complex areas of the world.
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An Evening with Michael Palin
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Monday 18th January, 7.30pm
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A special online event with Michael Palin, including live Q&A
Michael is a proud supporter of all things geographical, and throughout his childhood dreamed of travel and adventure – a dream which was realised through eight TV series and books to accompany, including 'Around the World in 80 Days', 'Pole to Pole', 'Sahara' and 'Himalaya'.
Recently, Michael also presented a two-part series on North Korea, with an accompanying journal published in 2019. For this online event, the RSGS Livingstone Medallist will focus on his work in North Korea, shedding light on one of the most intriguing and secretive countries in the world.
Tickets only £5 for RSGS Members, Students/U18s; £8 for Visitors. Everyone welcome.
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Climate Solutions Accelerator
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In just 90 minutes, managers will learn direct from world leading experts the practical solutions they can implement to help tackle climate change. This course is imbued with the optimism that comes from tackling an issue, and focuses on solutions. On completion of the online modules, participants will receive a certificate evidencing their personal and organisational commitment to climate change.
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Hamish MacInnes: ‘the Fox of Glen Coe’
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"MacInnes will be fondly remembered for his independent spirit, altruism, courage, modesty, and not least for his sense of humour. Thousands of people owe their lives to him, either directly via rescue missions, or through safety equipment and training. While he loved all mountains, his heart was in Scotland". READ
By Jo Woolf, RSGS Writer-in-Residence
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Mollie Hughes Online Talk
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Wednesday 9th December, 7.30pm
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At 26, adventurer Mollie Hughes became the youngest woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest from both the north and south sides. Just two years later, in January 2020, she became the youngest woman in the world to ski solo from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole. This is her record-breaking story...
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A festive instalment of our geography quiz, with eight rounds of eight questions, and prizes on offer. Run via Zoom.
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