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Call of the Loon
A series of a solo sea kayaking expeditions, focused on finding and recording the calls of all of Scotland's breeding seabird species. This presentation was part of the RGS Explore Weekend 2025.
Katoka in the lost world 2024
Olivia McGregor, recipient of the 2024 Neville Shulman Challenge Award, travelled to one of the last biodiverse wildernesses on earth, commonly referred to as ‘The Lost World’ in Guyana. This presentation was part of the RGS Explore Weekend 2025.
Echoes of the Okavango 2025
Jay Frain will discuss Echoes of the Okavango, a 2025 expedition combining exploration and storytelling. This presentation was part of the Society's Explore weekend 2025.
Farming Futures Cycle Tour
This spring, Veronica White embarked on the Farming Futures Cycle Tour – a low-carbon, human-powered PhD fieldwork adventure, supported by one of our Postgraduate Research Awards. This presentation was part of the RGS Explore Weekend 2025.
Exercise Bear Escape
India Chambers shares insights from a remote two-week bikepacking expedition around Vancouver Island, Canada. This presentation was part of the RGS Explore Weekend 2025.
2025 Global GeoARTBlitz
Hear from Roseann Hanson about the outcomes of this year’s GeoARTBlitz, a global fusion of geography, nature and art coordinated by the RGS Art of Exploration Collective. This presentation was part of the Society's Explore weekend 2025.
A sentimental African journey and an incorruptible gift
With work and travel roots in Central and Southeast Africa, Peter Newsham returns half a century later, inspired by nostalgia and aiding the advancement of literacy in Zambia.
Lessons from the trail: a mother’s solo trek with kids
Hiking hut to hut through the Italian Dolomites, Nuran Honakhande and her two children embrace adventure, challenges, and the unexpected, while deepening their bond and creating unforgettable memories.
The lost art of the land: under sail around the Small Isles and Skye
Following in the footsteps of early scientists, Phoebe Sleath documents the rocks and landscape in her watercolour sketchbook, and considers our connection with science by observing nature through art.
Navigating blockades: life as a UN intern during Panama's mining crisis
As Tilly Corcoran works on preparations for a summit of environment ministers in the region, nationwide protests reveal what is really at stake.
Krakatoa and me: the fire that cannot be extinguished
Finally realising a lifelong quest to travel to the world's most turbulent volcano, Steven Marjoram explores how its resilience and determination reflect his own story.
Mongolia: nomadism in the blood
Exploring rich nomadic traditions, Mike Ashby and his daughter Izzy experience the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, before traveling together through vast landscapes, deepening their understanding and connection.