Society membership is for anyone who wishes to be inspired by and stay informed about our planet, its peoples and environments.
Benefits
Stay informed about geography and the Society
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Receive a monthly copy of Geographical magazine, either in hard copy or digitally
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Receive our seasonal autumn, spring and summer Bulletins and a monthly e-update with Society news and events
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Attend our Monday night lectures or watch recordings of them online
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
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Access to resources and expertise
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Unlimited use of the Foyle Reading Room, our library of maps, books, guides, and unrivalled access to our historic Collections
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Access to the Members' Room – a members only space which can be used for meetings, remote working or relaxing
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Get expert advice on informed travel with our workshops, events and courses
Third party discounts
Support the Society
Eligibility
Ordinary Membership is open to everyone.
Are you be eligible for Fellowship? 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, then you may be eligible. Find out more or get in touch with the Membership Office.
One year's membership is £139.
How to apply
By email: download and complete the application form, and send via 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.
Download application form (pdf)
Download application form (word)
Give as a gift
You can also give Ordinary Membership to someone as a gift.
Email: download and complete the gift application form, and send via email to membership@rgs.org
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.
Download application form (pdf)
Download application form (word)