The Society has a long tradition of combining academic scholarship together with its commitment to the public understanding of science.
Education is aimed at the general public, and in particular teachers and schools.
Journals and Publications. The Publications List features books, a variety of teaching aids and the meterological calendar. Public discussion meetings for scientists are held monthly in London and are also arranged by the Society's nine Specialist Groups. The Society also organises, or is involved with, occasional international conferences. Schools are welcomed as Corporate Members of the Society by paying only one annual member's subscription.