
Explore speakers and facilitators
Meet the world-leading experts at the Explore weekend who have generously shared tales, insights and advice from their deep involvement in expeditions and fieldwork.
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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.

Erin Linwood
Erin is a final year medical student, outdoor instructor 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.

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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