Past Events
11
Dec
2019
Did Admiral Zheng He explore America before Christopher Columbus?
Wednesday, 11 Dec 2019
Dr Sheng-Wei Wang
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
Pre-payment is required.
3
Dec
2019
Tour of the Exhibition "Along China's Coast: Dezso Bozoky's Travel Photography 1908 - 1909
Tuesday, 3 Dec 2019
toured by Dr Florian Knothe, Director of the University Museum and Art Gallery
Group 1: Meeting at 6.00 pm at East Wing Gate of HKU or Group 2: Meeting at 6.30 pm at East Wing Gate of HKU; Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.00 pm; Gallery Tour 7.00 pm
The Hong Kong University Museum
Pre-registration is necessary.
29
Nov
2019
Field Trip to the World Dream cruise ship
Friday, 29 Nov 2019
5.15pm to 8.45pm
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
26
Nov
2019
Reenacting the 1914 Giro d'Italia
Tuesday, 26 Nov 2019
Harold Ousby
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Harcourt Room, 1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
23
Nov
2019
Boat Field Trip to Sharp Island and the UNESCO Geopark: HK's Stunning Volcanic Islands
Saturday, 23 Nov 2019
Leader: Dr Chiu Hon Chim
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
22
Nov
2019
Annual Dinner: An Explorer’s Life on the Edge: Lost and Found in the Amazon and Papua New Guinea
Friday, 22 Nov 2019
Guest of Honour: Benedict Allen
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Four-course Banquet Dinner 7.30 pm; Talk thereafter
Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Causeway Bay
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
19
Nov
2019
Wildlife or Commodity? Exploring Humankind's Relationship with Nature
Tuesday, 19 Nov 2019
Britta Jaschinski
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
Pre-payment is required.
16
Nov
2019
Boat Field trip to Nine Pin Islands & Tung Lung Pirate Fort
Saturday, 16 Nov 2019
Leader: Dr Rod Sewell and Smriti Safaya
9.30am to 6.00pm
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
14
Nov
2019
A Savage Dreamland: Journeys in Burma
Thursday, 14 Nov 2019
David Eimer
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Jacada Travel, 29/F Wyndham Place, 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
Pre-payment is required.
12
Nov
2019
Xinjiang: China's Turkestan
Tuesday, 12 Nov 2019
Ryan Pyle
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
Pre-payment is required.
9
Nov
2019
Boat Field trip to Tung Ping Chau: HK's Stunning Remote Island
Saturday, 9 Nov 2019
Leader: Smriti Safaya
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
7
Nov
2019
The Anarchy: The Story of East India Company
Thursday, 7 Nov 2019
William Dalrymple
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.00 pm; Talk 7.00 pm (Please note the time)
Jardine Penthouse, 48/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
Pre-payment is required.
4
Nov
2019
Asian Divas: The Movement of Women, Art and Culture along the Silk Road
Monday, 4 Nov 2019
David Chaffetz
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
31
Oct
2019
Field Trip to visit the "Race for Water" Catamaran
Thursday, 31 Oct 2019
To reserve places please email the RGS HK on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please state the number of places to reserve.
29
Oct
2019
Tribal Masks: Global Symbols of Ritual & Culture
Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019
Chris Rainier
Jacada Travel, 29/F Wyndham Place, 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
Pre-payment is required.
28
Oct
2019
One Man's Climb: A Journey of Trauma, Tragedy and Triumph on K2
Monday, 28 Oct 2019
Adrian Hayes
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
Pre-payment is required.
25
Oct
2019
The Anarchy: The Story of East India Company (This event is full)
Friday, 25 Oct 2019
William Dalrymple
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Jardine Penthouse, 48/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
Pre-payment is required.
23
Oct
2019
Behind the Veil - A Tour of Iran Today
Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019
David Nissan
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
Pre-payment is required.
22
Oct
2019
Modern Slavery: Combatting Human Trafficking for Businesses
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019
Matt Friedman
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Bonhams, Suite 2001, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Pre-payment is required.
20
Oct
2019
Boat Field Trip to Tolo Channel and Double Haven North East New Territories including the famous natural arch of Ap Chau
Sunday, 20 Oct 2019
Dr Jason Ali
8.45 am to 6.00 pm
To reserve places, please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . You will then receive the RGS booking instructions, a booking form and detailed joining instructions.
18
Oct
2019
Communicating Climate Change: From Science to the People (This event is full)
Friday, 18 Oct 2019
Jonathan Lynn
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
Pre-payment is required.
17
Oct
2019
Queen's Road West: Hong Kong's Vanishing Neighborhood (This event is full)
Thursday, 17 Oct 2019
William Furniss with Howard Bilton
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Pre-payment is required. Please note no denim, T-shirts, flip-flops or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club, For further details, please go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9lZnFcbD4arPUGqIYtQxJBWybAwEGPAW-Wggesz2XY/edit
16
Oct
2019
Field Trip" Sunset Survivors Walking Tour and Lunch
Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019
Lindsay Varty
10.45am to 2.15pm
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
15
Oct
2019
Sunset Survivors: the People Keeping Hong Kong's Traditional Industries Alive
Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019
Lindsay Varty
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Jacada Travel, 29/F Wyndham Place, 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
Pre-payment is requested.
12
Oct
2019
Field Trip "Sunset Survivors Walking Tour and Lunch"
Saturday, 12 Oct 2019
Leader: Lindsay Varty
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please state how many places you would like to reserve.