RGS Explore Weekend speakers and facilitators
Meet the world-leading experts who generously share insights and advice from their deep involvement in geographical exploration.
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Conor Diffin
Conor is a doctor splitting his time between general practice, emergency medicine, remote medicine, and the great outdoors, pursuing expeditions in the Himalayas, Mongolia, and the High Atlas.
Dr Sophie Redlin
Sophie Redlin is a GP, Expedition Doctor, Researcher in Medical Anthropology and Documentary Filmmaker.
Erin Linwood
Erin is a resident doctor and expedition leader. She regularly leads groups in the hills and mountains of the UK and has led youth expeditions overseas in Africa, North America and Central Asia.
Jake Hankinson
Jake is a junior doctor working and living in Cornwall, with a particular interest in Expedition Medicine.
Kathryn Green
Kat is a junior doctor based in Glasgow, currently working in emergency medicine. She is interested in global health due to the impacts of climate change on communities around the world, and the adventure of expedition medicine.
Lucy Penny
Lucy is a child and adult student nurse passionate about expedition medicine and connecting young people to nature for both personal and environmental health.
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