Past Events
2020 Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
22
Nov
2020
Boat Field Trip around the HK UNESCO Geopark with an onboard lunch
Sunday, 22 Nov 2020
Leader: Terry Dhillon
10.00 am to 5.00 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. In view of the limited number of places, this trip is for Members only. Anyone wishing to join the Field Trip who is not yet a member is encouraged to join the RGS-HK.
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.
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.
2
Dec
2020
Taming the Four Horsemen
Wednesday, 2 Dec 2020
Robin Hanbury-Tenison, OBE, DL
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-robin-hanbury-tenison-s-talk-on-wed-2-dec. The webinar link is going to be sent to members, guests and non members at 12.30 pm on Wednesday, 2 December.