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Society News

Nominations for Council Members

Published: 9th February 2026

Anyone interested in being considered for becoming a council member should collect a form from reception at our next lecture […]

Lecture Reviews
Mark Williams

Professor Mark Williams – The Fossils Being Formed Today Will Show how Humankind Disrupted Life on Earth

Published: 26th January 2026

A review of the talk by member Croy Thomson – 14.01.26 When future fossileers dig into our era, what will […]

Lecture Reviews
Martin Sixsmith

Putin, Trump and the New Cold War – Martin Sixsmith

Published: 11th December 2025

A review of the talk by member Croy Thomson – 28.11.25 So, comrades, MAGA fans and everyone opposite and in […]

Our History

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow was founded in 1802 “to aid the study, diffusion, and advancement of the arts and sciences with their applications”.

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Membership brings free access to all talks as well as other benefits. After each talk you can meet the lecturer and other society members over a glass of wine.

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE FOR STUDENTS AND UNDER 25'S