Past Events
12
Aug
2021
The Missing Buddhas: The mystery of the Chinese Buddhist statues that stunned the Western art world
Thursday, 12 Aug 2021
Tony Miller
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
2/F, Duke of Windsor Social Services Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai
31
Jul
2021
Field Trip: Making art from HK's fallen trees and recycled paper tour, with lunch
Saturday, 31 Jul 2021
Leader: Stanley Shea
8.30 am to 5.30 pm
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28
Jul
2021
People's Choice Award of the Hong Kong Young Geographer of the Year Awards 2021
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021
20
Jul
2021
Vultures on the Brink: Proactive Vulture Conservation in South Africa
Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021
Chris Kelly & Peter Jean (PJ) Roberts
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 https://www.rgshk.org.hk/payment-for-vultures-webtalk-on-tue-20-jul. The webinar link is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Tuesday, 20 July.
17
Jul
2021
Boat Field Trip along the Tolo Channel and the North East New Territories with an onboard lunch
Saturday, 17 Jul 2021
Leader: Prof Jed Kaplan
9.15 am to 5.45 pm
Boat trip
15
Jul
2021
Preparing to Row the Northwest Passage: Lessons in Resilience
Thursday, 15 Jul 2021
Mark Agnew
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 https://www.rgshk.org.hk/payment-for-mark-agnew-s-webtalk-on-thu-15-jul . This link for this webtalk is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Thursday, 15 July.
14
Jul
2021
Battle for Hong Kong - December 1941
Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021
Philip Cracknell
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
1/F, Duke of Windsor Building, 15 Hennessy Road
Please note the venue is now at Duke of Windsor Building, 15 Hennessy Road (please note that this building is 5 minutes from Admiralty MTR or Pacific Place, just beyond the HK Police HQ)
9
Jul
2021
Field Trip: Walled Hakka Village
Friday, 9 Jul 2021
Led by Stanley Shea
9.00 am to 6.30 pm
30
Jun
2021
Hong Kong Young Geographer of the Year 2021: People's Choice Award
Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021
29
Jun
2021
Burma's Future, Pagan's Past: How the History of Myanmar's First Capital can help Guide the Country out of Crisis
Tuesday, 29 Jun 2021
Jame DiBiasio
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 https://www.rgshk.org.hk/payment-for-jame-dibiasio-s-webtalk-on-tue-29-jun . This link for this webtalk is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Tuesday, 29 June.
24
Jun
2021
Ships of the Silk Road: The Bactrian Camel in Chinese Jade
Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
Angus Forsyth
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
The Hong Kong Club, 1/F, 1 Jackson Road, Central
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
21
Jun
2021
African Painted Dogs: Conserving Southern Africa's most Endangered Carnivore
Monday, 21 Jun 2021
Chris Kelly & Mike Staegemann
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
This talk is particularly suitable for our teenage members as well as for all adults. 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-wild-dogs-webtalk-on-mon-21-jun. The webinar link is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Monday, 21 June.
20
Jun
2021
Field Trip: Conservation and Heritage tour of the Hong Kong Golf Club followed by tea at the Club House
Sunday, 20 Jun 2021
Led by Timothy Peirson-Smith
1.30 pm to 6.30 pm
17
Jun
2021
The 'Other' Shangri-La
Thursday, 17 Jun 2021
Shivaji Das
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 https://www.rgshk.org.hk/payment-for-shivaji-das-webtalk-on-thu-17-jun . This link for this webtalk is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Thursday, 17 June.
11
Jun
2021
Field Trip: Walled Hakka Village
Friday, 11 Jun 2021
Led by Stanley Shea
9.00 am to 6.30 pm
4
Jun
2021
Field Trip: Walled Hakka Village
Friday, 4 Jun 2021
Led by Stanley Shea
9.00 am to 6.30 pm
3
Jun
2021
Ocean Optimism: However, is there Really Hope for the Oceans?
Thursday, 3 Jun 2021
Dr Bryce Stewart
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 https://www.rgshk.org.hk/payment-for-dr-bryce-stewart-s-webtalk-on-thu-3-jun . This link for this webtalk is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Thursday, 3 June.
25
May
2021
A Cheetah, a Journey and a Team: Securing a Future for Lions in Northern Kenya
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Dr Shivani Bhalla
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
This talk is particularly suitable for our teenage members as well as for all adults. 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-shivani-bhalla-s-webtalk-on-tue-25-may . The webinar link is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Tuesday, 25 May.
20
May
2021
A 45,000km Motorbike Odyssey across the Americas in search of the Mennonites
Thursday, 20 May 2021
Cameron Dueck
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-cameron-dueck-s-webtalk-on-thu-20-may . The webinar link is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Thursday, 20 May.
20
May
2021
Field Trip: Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park Tour plus Glass Bottomed Boat Excursion
Thursday, 20 May 2021
9.45 am to 3.45 pm
12
May
2021
Travel in a Time of Covid
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Ryan Pyle
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-ryan-pyle-s-talk-on-wed-12-may. The webinar link is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Wednesday, 12 May.
10
May
2021
Beyond the Clouds: A Journey through Northwestern Yunnan
Monday, 10 May 2021
Bruce Connolly
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Webtalk
This talk is particularly suitable for our teenage members as well as for all adults. 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-bruce-connolly-s-webtalk-on-mon-10-may . The webinar link is going to be sent at 12.30 pm on Monday, 10 May.