Group photo of RGS Explore 2024 attendees on the stage of the Ondaatje Theatre.

Is the Explore weekend for me?

The Explore weekend brings together a diverse community united by a belief in geographical exploration as a force for good. Find out what to expect from being part of this unique gathering.

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Explore brings together a diverse community of individuals at all experience levels and in all areas of specialisation as practitioners of exploration in its many forms. Whether you fit one of the following descriptions, embody a combination of them, this unique gathering is where you'll find your people.

  1. Ambitious students and researchers: undergraduates and postgraduate students, particularly those studying geography and environmental sciences, who are formulating plans for future projects.
  2. Teachers and youth leaders: those who are leading young people on transformative expeditions and field projects in a variety of institutional and extra-curricular contexts.
  3. Curious and adventurous travellers: intrepid souls seeking to infuse challenging journeys with purpose and meaning to make a positive impact through travel.
  4. Enablers of exploration: those dedicated to providing logistical and financial support to expeditioners and fieldwork practitioners.
  5. Expedition and outdoor content creators: innovative storytellers immersing themselves in remote and challenging environments to capture and share gripping stories with the world.
  6. Expedition healthcare professionals: medics wanting to develop their expertise in expedition medicine and global health.
  7. Exploration history enthusiasts: those intrigued by exploration's history and fascinated by the evolving concept of what it means to be an 'explorer' in the 21st century.
  8. Grant applicants and recipients: aspiring individuals and teams eager to leverage the Society's grants programme to turn ambitious proposals into reality.

Meet Shane Winser, the Society's Expeditions Advisor and curator of the Explore weekend. In this video, Shane unpacks the annual Explore gathering, where new explorers and seasoned veterans come together to cultivate the seeds of ambitious future projects.

Hear how the transformative impact of the Explore weekend has empowered first time attendees to plan and execute their own expeditions and field projects, with a focus on travelling responsibly, minimising environmental impact, and co-creating with host communities.