The notorious "Spiderman" comes to Hong Kong.

Local academic Yvonne Sadovy talks on coral reefs with particular reference to the fish that live in this environment and are highly sought after by seafood lovers around the world.

For our annual dinner we welcome back to the RGS HK author, artist and photographer Nick Danziger.

In addition to our dinner we are pleased to offer an additional lecture by Nick Danziger.

British journalist and author Jonathon Watts talks on his research for his various writing which most recently involved an environmental travelogue from the Tibetan Plateau to Inner Mongolia via tiger farms, melting glaciers, cancer villages, science parks, coal mines , eco-cities, and a Barbie Emporium. Held in conjunction with the Literary Festival.

American Journalist Peter Hessler talks on his writings and shows stunning photography of contemporary China

Continuing our week of lectures on a contemporary Chinese theme Leslie Chang speaks on her acclaimed book Factory Girls which gives a fascinating and very personal insight into the life of China's migrant workers in the city of Dong Guan in China's manufacturing heartland. Held jointly with the HK Literary Festival

Yemen resident Tim Mackintosh-Smith talks on his book retracing the journeys of the fourteenth-century Moroccan traveler Ibn Battutah in the old Islamic world

Tim Mackintosh-Smith speaks this time on The Yemen, his current place of residence.

Bernie Owen leads us on a trip around Lantau Island's SW ridges.

Robin Hanbury Tenison returns to Hong Kong to entertain and enlighten, this time on South America

Andy Donnelly, Director of Earthwatch Institute Australia talks on Australia's unique ecosystems .

To accompany the publication of his book Islamic Frontiers of China Wong How Ma talk on Islam and China, illustrated with beautiful photographs and a short film.

A guided tour of Lamma Power station

A joint event with the British Consulate in Hong Kong to celebrate the marriage of Prince William to Katherine Middleton.

A talk by one of the worlds leading experts on the Middle East on the current and future situation in this complex region.

Professor Bickers talks on Sino Foreign relations during one of the most dynamic periods of China's history

Victoria Vorreiter talks about her quest to record the tribal music and ceremonies of the peoples of the Golden Triangle in South-East Asia, including numerous sound clips, photos and a short video

Famous international adventurer and speaker Adrian Hayes speaks on his two World Records, the first for reaching the Earth's "3 Poles" (North Pole, South Pole and Mt Everest) in the shortest period of time in history and the second, his epic longest unsupported snow-kiting expedition crossing Greenland

Rob Lilwall tells the extraordinary tale of his traveling back from Siberia to the UK on a bicycle, already the stuff of RGS lore

Barney Loehnis tells the story of his nine, month 9,000 kilometre walk, retracing of the route of China's revolutionary army's epic 1936 Long March

Professor Rollet recounts the results of his research into China's earliest seafaring achievements, principally from Fujian and Guangdong provinces from 5,000 years ago.

Our annual quiz to test your geographical knowledge and beyond.............

Sarah Fayed’s seminar on her solo scientific research climbing high into the canopy of tropical rainforests in Papua New Guinea

A period of history which changed China and the world forever.

As part of the HK book fair Sir David Tang brings together some renowned literary figures to discuss writing and literature.

A second discussion forum featuring several well known authors. Moderated by David Tang

David Starkey brings the intrigue and complexities of Tudor politics and in particularly Henry VIII and his life in this special lecture for the RGS HK

Harriet Bulkeley talks on cities' relationships with climate change.

Herta von Stiegel talks about the failures and triumphs she and her team faced as they led a group of mentally and physically challenged individuals up to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. She speaks of how the candidates were chosen, the specific challenges they faced and the hard work needed to prepare for the journey. Herta von Stiegel also highlights some of the unexpected disappointments, the difficult decisions she had to make en route to the summit and the exhilaration experienced when reaching to top.

Shanghai based British author and business consultant Paul French talks on Peking in the 1930's.

One of our most popular and engaging lecturers returns to talk on "The Great Climbs", an exhilarating evening of high altitude memories.

We welcome Professor Ronald Knapp , geographer and China specialist whose expertise in cultural and architectural geography is shared with us in this lecture.

Hong Kong has a rich collection of ancient rock art. William Meacham from University of Hong Kong's Asian Studies Department enlightens us on their origins and meanings.

Australian born photographer and writer Edward Stokes grew up in Hong Kong, and came to love its natural setting. since 1993 he has been based in the territory. This time however he will talk to us about his exploration of his native Australia.

We are delighted to welcome again Tang Chin Cheung together with 3 biologists to lead another field trip to the beautiful Sharp Island in Hong Kong’s new Geopark.

HK celebrated the International year of Biodiversity in 2010. Though a small territory there is a wide range of fauna and flora occupying the many different habits on our door step.l

Sir Ranulph has most generously agreed to speak and sign books at this second dinner

The RGS HK has great pleasure in hosting Sir Ranulph Fiennes, a living legend whose expeditions and personal challenges know no bounds.

A vast topic, which John Liu's expertise helps us to understand the importance and nature of .

Bruce Wannell Middle East specialist speaks on Iran. Having lived there in the late 1970's and traveled extensively in the region he brings his huge personal and academic knowledge and experience to life in this talk. He articlarly focuses on the strong links between Persian and Chinese culture demonstrating their shared similarities and asks the question did Persia give rise to some of the culture and art we associate with China today?

Marshall Ulrich came late to the ultra running scene and talks on his experiences, motivation, events and plans for the future . Not only a lecture for the sports enthusiast Marshall's story will inspire and captivate.

Nominations are invited for the 2011/12 RGS HK Committee. The AGM will be held prior to the lecture

Penelope Worsley's illustrated talk on the extraordinary culture, together with her personal voyage to assist, the Karen hill tribes is an inspiring and fascinating lecture.

A 12km guided walk around the scenic Plover Cove area of the North Eastern New Territories. The route is rich in fauna, flora , history and affords views of the coast and across the border into the Chinese mainland.

Boat field trip to the Nine Pins, part of the Geopark in HK with superb examples of hexagonal columnlar formations.

Academic and Chairman of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Roger Cashmore talks on the need for nuclear energy to satisfy the demands of an increasingly energy hungry world.

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