RGS Explore Resource Hub
Learn every aspect of expedition planning, funding, safety, field research and communication with our curated library of knowledge and advice for impactful exploration.
Getting started: the key elements of a robust expedition plan
Inspired to plan your own expedition? Ensure your project stays on track with expert planning advice from the RGS.
Getting started: how (and why) to join an organised expedition
Learn how to join an expedition with expert guidance on choosing opportunities, assessing providers, managing costs, and gaining valuable field experience worldwide.
Getting started: field safety principles for expeditioners
Learn essential safety principles for any expedition, covering risk assessments and emergency planning to ensure a safe and successful journey.
The anatomy of an expedition plan with Felicity Aston MBE
Learn the essentials to construct a robust expedition plan, with the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica, Felicity Aston.
How to design a successful field research project with Professor Mark Mulligan
Discover the insider secrets to constructing an efficient, impactful and fulfilling exploratory field research project.
Why fieldwork matters: protecting the planet with Dr Niall McCann
Discover the incredible impact expeditionary fieldwork can have on biodiversity conservation with biologist and explorer Dr Niall McCann.
Getting started: a beginner's guide to expedition funding
Looking to fund your expedition? Discover effective and efficient approaches to secure the funding you need to launch your next field project.
Staying safe: how to risk-assess your expedition
Learn why risk assessment is essential and how to do it effectively. This practical guide walks you through identifying hazards, managing risk, and creating safer, more successful field projects.
How to submit a successful expedition grant application
Dr Julian Martin shares his insights into how to construct a compelling and well-thought-out expedition grant proposal.
Explore what matters with Scotty Johnson
You never know who you might meet at the RGS Explore Weekend. Scotty discusses how forging meaningful connections can lead to unexpectedly valuable results.
Top tips for social media on expeditions with Nina Seale
Conservation communicator Nina Seale shares her insights into harnessing social media to further your expedition and fieldwork goals.
Medical fieldwork in Sikkim: the environmental impact with Professor Mark Edsell
Mark explores how to lessen your expedition footprint, sharing learnings from his research on sustainable practices and carbon output reduction during an expedition in India.
About the RGS Explore Resource Hub
This searchable, filterable collection of digital resources provides detailed information and guidance across key areas of expedition planning, implementation and management.
An online complement to the RGS Explore Weekend, these resources cover the foundational aspects of expedition planning, strategies for securing funding, established protocols for safety and risk management, practical insights into various field techniques, and a range of associated topics.
The library of content aims to serve as a comprehensive reference for individuals and teams involved in scientific, exploratory, educational, and media-focused expeditions, offering structured knowledge on logistics, operational considerations, and good practices in diverse environments, as well as anecdotal and personal perspectives from an array of experts and thought leaders from across the Society.
With thanks to our donors
The RGS Explore Resource Hub has been developed as a modern successor to the respected RGS Expedition Handbook with the generous support of the Transglobe Expedition Trust. Content associated with the RGS Explore Weekend has been made possible with the support of the event's official partner, Rolex Perpetual Planet.