Past Events
16
Sep
2020
China's Good War
Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020
Professor Rana Mitter
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The event is free of charge for members. For guests or non members, the registration fee is $50. Please click into https://www.rgshk.org.hk/payment-for-rana-mitter-talk-on-wed-16-sep for registration. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, members' guests and non members at 12.30 pm on 16 September.
8
Sep
2020
Rediscovering a Coastal Trail for HK Island
Tuesday, 8 Sep 2020
Paul Zimmerman
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The event is free of charge for members. For members' guests or non members, the registration fee is $50. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, members' guests and non members at 12.30 pm on 8 September.
3
Sep
2020
The first Kayak Circumnavigation of New Zealand: 3 million paddle strokes over 180 days
Thursday, 3 Sep 2020
Lynn Paterson
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members and their guests at 12.30 pm on 3 September. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests and is free of charge.
25
Aug
2020
A Glimpse of 1900s Canton and Hong Kong: Dezso Bozoky's Photography of South China
Tuesday, 25 Aug 2020
Dr Florian Knothe
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members at 12.30 pm on 25 August. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests only and is free of charge.
19
Aug
2020
Crossing the Land of the Nomads: A Journey through Mongolia
Wednesday, 19 Aug 2020
Faraz Shibli
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members and guests at 12.30 pm on 19 Aug. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests only and is free of charge.
30
Jul
2020
Sitopia: How Food Can Save the World
Thursday, 30 Jul 2020
Carolyn Steel
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members at 12.30 pm on 30 July. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests only and is free of charge.
18
Jul
2020
Boat Field Trip to Sharp Island and the UNESCO Geopark (Postponed)
Saturday, 18 Jul 2020
Professor Jed Kaplan
11
Jul
2020
Field Trip: Walking tour of Aberdeen including Seafood Lunch
Saturday, 11 Jul 2020
9.45 am to 2.15 pm
To reserve places, please email the RGS - HK on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You'll then receive booking instructions and a booking form. Detailed joining instruction will follow shortly before the event.
11
Jul
2020
Silver Jubilee Banquet Quiz Dinner 2020
Saturday, 11 Jul 2020
Drinks Reception 6.15 pm; Banquet Dinner & Quiz start from 7.30 pm
The Hong Kong Club, 1/F, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Pre-booking is required. Please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .Please note that no blue denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club. For details, please go to www.thehongkongclub.hk/public/dress-code-policies.html
8
Jul
2020
Field Trip: Additional Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park Tour plus Glass Bottomed Boat Excursion
Wednesday, 8 Jul 2020
9.45 am to 3.45 pm
Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park
To reserve places, please email the RGS - HK on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You'll then receive booking instructions and a booking form. Detailed joining instruction will follow shortly before the event.
4
Jul
2020
Field Trip: Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park Tour plus Glass Bottomed Boat Excursion
Saturday, 4 Jul 2020
9.45 am to 3.45 pm
Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park
To reserve places, please email the RGS - HK on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You'll then receive booking instructions and a booking form. Detailed joining instruction will follow shortly before the event.
29
Jun
2020
World Heritage Japan: The Glories of an Archipelago
Monday, 29 Jun 2020
John Lander
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members and guests at 2.30 pm on 29 June. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests only and is free of charge.
27
Jun
2020
Boat Field trip to Tung Ping Chau: HK's Stunning Remote Island
Saturday, 27 Jun 2020
Leader: Smriti Safaya
8.45 am to 6.30 pm
To reserve places please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and state how many places you would like to reserve. You'll then receive from the booking instructions and a booking form. Detailed joining instructions will follow prior to the event.
23
Jun
2020
A Voice for the Wild
Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020
Dr Liu Ying Ying
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members at 12.30 pm on Tue, 23 Jun. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests only and is free of charge.
20
Jun
2020
Speed Boat Trip and Geological Hike on Nine Pin Islands
Saturday, 20 Jun 2020
Professor Peter Clift
10.15 am to 6.15 pm
To reserve places, please email the RGS - HK on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You'll then receive booking instructions and a booking form. Detailed joining instruction will follow shortly before the event.
8
Jun
2020
Batak Jungle Tribe of Palawan
Monday, 8 Jun 2020
Wong How Man and Astor Wong
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members at 2.00 pm on 8 June. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests only and is free of charge.
3
Jun
2020
Strangers on the Praia: Macau in World War II
Wednesday, 3 Jun 2020
Paul French
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members at 12.30 pm on 3 Jun. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests only and is free of charge.
26
May
2020
No Place like Home: Our Best Century yet?
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Professor Joe Smith
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members and guests at 12.30 pm on 26 May. Please note this webinar is for members and their guests only and is free of charge.
20
May
2020
23,000 km from Canada to Chile: Defining adventure from behind a mask
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Emma Cary
6.30pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members at 12.30 pm on 20 May. Please note this webinar is for members only and is free of charge.
7
May
2020
Great Rivers and the History of Society in Asia
Thursday, 7 May 2020
Professor Peter Clift
6.30pm
Webtalk
The webinar link is going to be sent to members at 12.30 pm on 7 May. Please note This webinar is for members only and is free of charge.
28
Mar
2020
Field Trip Guided Hike From Ma On Shan to Sai Kung
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020
Leader: Rory Mackay
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
21
Jan
2020
The Bits in Pink - Britain's Overseas Territories
Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020
Andrew Wells
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
The Executive Centre, 43/F, Champion Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central
Pre-payment is required.