Past Events
28
Nov
2020
Boat Field Trip along the Tolo Channel and the North East New Territories with an onboard lunch
Saturday, 28 Nov 2020
Leader: Prof Jed Kaplan
10.15 am to 5.00 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.
24
Nov
2020
Climbing the Seven Volcanic Summits: A Hongkonger's 6-month Odyssey
Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020
Sophie Cairns
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-sophie-cairns-talk-on-tue-24-nov. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, guests and non members at 12.30 pm on Tuesday, 24 November.
22
Nov
2020
Picture of His Life (A Film Screening of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival Supported by RGS-HK)
Sunday, 22 Nov 2020
12 pm, 22 Nov to 12 am, 30 Nov
Online
21
Nov
2020
RGS-HK Gala Dinner 2020: An Event of the RGS-HK Silver Jubilee Celebrations
Saturday, 21 Nov 2020
Stephen Venables OBE, Dr Robin Hanbury-Tenison OBE FLS and Rebecca Lowe
6.30 pm to 11.00 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central (Member: Mr T Peirson-Smith)
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
17
Nov
2020
A Modern Viking's Adventure: One planet | One journey | Every country | No flights
Tuesday, 17 Nov 2020
Thor Pedersen
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-thor-pedersen-s-talk-on-tue-17-nov. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, guests and non members at 12.30 pm on Tuesday, 17 November.
11
Nov
2020
The Amazing Animals of the Galapagos: How Did they Get There?
Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020
Dr Jason Ali
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-dr-jason-ali-s-talk-on-wed-11-nov. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, guests and non members at 12.30 pm on Wednesday, 11 November.
3
Nov
2020
Securing the Future of Africa's Wildlife by Transforming Attitudes in Africa
Tuesday, 3 Nov 2020
Dr Paula Kahumbu
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-dr-paula-kahumbu-s-talk-on-tue-3-nov for registration. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, guests and non members at 12.30 pm on Tuesday, 3 November.
29
Oct
2020
Jakarta: History of a Misunderstood City
Thursday, 29 Oct 2020
Herald van der Linde
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-herald-van-der-linde-s-talk-on-thu-29-oct for registration. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, guests and non members at 12.30 pm on Thursday, 29 October.
13
Oct
2020
Crossing the Empty Quarter of Arabia by Camel
Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020
Mark Evans
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-mark-evans-talk-on-tue-13-oct for registration. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, guests and non members at 12.30 pm on Tuesday, 13 October.
7
Oct
2020
How to Quit your Day Job and Cycle across Asia
Wednesday, 7 Oct 2020
Tony Brooks
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-tony-brooks-talk-on-wed-7-oct for registration. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, guests and non members at 12.30 pm on Wednesday, 7 October.
29
Sep
2020
Walking the Lines of Beijing: An Artist's 1,350 km Walk around Beijing
Tuesday, 29 Sep 2020
Gareth Fuller
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-gareth-fuller-s-talk-on-tue-29-sep for registration. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, members' guests and non members at 12.30 pm on 29 September.
22
Sep
2020
Unfair Game
Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020
Lord Michael Ashcroft, KCMG
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-lord-ashcroft-s-talk-on-tue-22-sep for registration. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, members' guests and non members at 12.30 pm on 22 September.
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.