2015 Events
17
Nov
2015
Thai/Burmese Magic: Arts of the Supernatural
Tuesday, 17 Nov 2015
Lady Conway, PhD
Drinks Reception & Book Signing 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
The British Consulate General, 1 Supreme Court Road, Pacific Place
18
Nov
2015
Running the Sahara & to the Poles: Challenge, Distance, Discovery
Wednesday, 18 Nov 2015
Ray Zahab, The Greatest Long-distance Runner in History
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Pier 8, Central
21
Nov
2015
Boat Field trip to Tolo Channel and Double Haven North East New Territories
Saturday, 21 Nov 2015
Leader: Dr Jason Ali
Field Trip
23
Nov
2015
The Silk Road of the Sea: The First Globalisation
Monday, 23 Nov 2015
Professor David Abulafia, University of Cambridge
Session 1: Drinks Reception 5.30 pm; Lecture 6.00 pm Session 2: Drinks Reception 7.30 pm; Lecture 8.00 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Drinks Reception for both sessions is an hour
Members: Christine and Arun Nigam. Please note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club
26
Nov
2015
Mr China: The West-East Knowledge Gap
Thursday, 26 Nov 2015
Tim Clissold
Registration 7.00 pm; Event 7.30 pm
Ming Hua College, Glenealy, Central (this convenient location is situated opposite the Fringe Club)
Members who wish to have a drink prior to the lecture may wish to go to the Fringe Club or Wilbur’s Bar, both opposite the venue
28
Nov
2015
The Frontier Closed Border Area, Northern New Territories
Saturday, 28 Nov 2015
Senior Superintendent (Rtd) John Breen, HK Police
Field Trip
1
Dec
2015
The Great Voyages: How Animals got to the Galapagos & Madagascar
Tuesday, 1 Dec 2015
Dr Jason Ali
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Please note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club
9
Dec
2015
Climate Change Visions 2100: Stories from Your Future
Wednesday, 9 Dec 2015
John O’Brien
Registration & Signing 7.00pm; Event 7.30 pm
Ming Hua College, Glenealy, Central (this convenient location is situated opposite the Fringe Club)
Members who wish to have a drink prior to the lecture may wish to go to the Fringe Club or Wilbur’s Bar, both opposite the venue
10
Dec
2015
A Last Chance to Save Africa’s Wildlife
Thursday, 10 Dec 2015
David Banks and Matt Brown The Nature Conservancy The World’s Largest Conservation Organisation
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Pier 8, Central
14
Dec
2015
A Sponsored Evening for Members, hosted by Silversea Cruises, an international partner of the RGS: "Cruising for Adventure"
Monday, 14 Dec 2015
Conrad Combrink
6.30pm
The Function Room, LRC Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels
Complimentary Drinks Reception & with full Canape Buffet 6.30 pm