2017 Events
22
May
2017
The Silver Way: China, Spain & South America, and the Beginning of Globalisation
Monday, 22 May 2017
Peter Gordon and Juan José Morales
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Macquarie Securities, Level 22, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
23
May
2017
Modern Slavery in the Illicit Seafood Industry: The Labour Safe Screen
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Dr Katrina Nakamura
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
8/F Prince's Building, Central
2
Jun
2017
The 20th Annual RGS Quiz Dinner
Friday, 2 Jun 2017
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Dinner & Quiz start from 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.
5
Jun
2017
On the Frontline against Poachers: Fighting to Protect the Elephants of Africa
Monday, 5 Jun 2017
Erik Mararv, Manager of Garamba National Park, Congo, Josias Mungabwa, Officer of the Zambian Wildlife Authority, Cheryl Lo, the Senior Wildlife Crime Officer at WWF Hong Kong
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Ming Hua College, Glenealy, Central
14
Jun
2017
Routes of Change: Five-Years Around the Planet Without a Motor
Wednesday, 14 Jun 2017
Markus Pukonen
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Conference Centre, 23/F, Euro Trade Centre, 21- 23 Des Voeux Road Central (this venue is 10 seconds walk from MTR Central Station Exit A)
15
Jun
2017
From Veil to Peak: One Woman’s Journey from Islamic Iran to Scaling Everest
Thursday, 15 Jun 2017
Parvaneh Kazemi
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 Hong Kong Club. In view of the likely popularity of this lecture, please reply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., stating the names of attendees who wish to book; there is no need to pay for your tickets in advance.
19
Jun
2017
Patagonia: A Journey to the End of the World
Monday, 19 Jun 2017
Andrea Oschetti
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
11/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
22
Jun
2017
Making Sense of Modern Chinese History: What Everyone Needs to Know
Thursday, 22 Jun 2017
Dr Jeff Wasserstrom
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Function Room, Ladies’ Recreation Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels
23
Jun
2017
Thriving in 2017’s Accelerating World (Fully booked)
Friday, 23 Jun 2017
Thomas Friedman
Reception at 5.30 pm; Talk at 6.00 pm
Suite 511, 5/F Hutchison House, Central
Please note the earlier time and venue. This talk requires pre-booking.
28
Jun
2017
Adventures on the Great Wall
Wednesday, 28 Jun 2017
Nathan Gray
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
8/F Prince's Building, Central