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Is the Explore symposium for me?

Each year, we welcome a diverse range of people. Discover what you can expect from participating in the Explore symposium. 

Meet Shane Winser, the Expeditions Advisor at the Society, as she shares her expertise in helping people plan scientific expeditions and fieldwork. In this video, Shane delves into the annual Explore gathering, where enthusiasts come together to share ideas, learn from experts, and find inspiration for their own adventures.

Discover how the transformative impact of the Explore Symposium has empowered attendees to plan and execute their own expeditions, with a focus on responsible travel, minimising environmental impact, and co-creating with host communities.

Whether you fall into one of the following categories, or embody a combination of them, this extraordinary gathering is for you.

  1. Ambitious students, curious researchers, and inspirational teachers:
    Undergraduates and postgraduate students, particularly those studying geography and environmental science, gearing up for fieldwork in 2024 and beyond.
    Teachers and youth leaders who are leading young people on empowering fieldwork expeditions.
  2. Independent travellers with a purpose:
    Adventurous souls seeking to infuse meaning into their journeys and make a positive impact through their independent travels.
  3. Supporters of exploration:
    Logistical and financial supporters dedicated to enabling expeditions and fieldwork.
  4. Media professionals:
    Storytellers who thrive on a challenge, immersing themselves in the most extreme environments to capture and share gripping stories with the world.
  5. Expedition healthcare professionals:
    Medics wanting to develop their expertise in expedition medicine and global health.
  6. History enthusiasts:
    Those intrigued by exploration's history and fascinated by the evolution of what it means to be an 'explorer' in today's world.
  7. Grant applicants:
    Aspiring individuals eager to leverage the Society's grants to turn their ambitious projects into reality.
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What do others say about Explore?

In this collection of video testimonials, speakers, participants, and exhibitors share what makes Explore an invaluable experience.

Speaker Tim Jacobs stood on stage in the Ondaatje Theatre at Explore 2022.

Explore 2024

Attend our Explore symposium on 1–3 November and get ready to embark on your own expedition, fieldwork project or purposeful journey.