EXPLORE is the Society's annual expedition and field research planning weekend held each November. It is unmissable for inspiration, advice and contacts.
EXPLORE 2022
This year's EXPLORE weekend will take place on 5 November and 6 November 2022 at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), London SW7 2AR.
EXPLORE brings together a range of expedition professionals, scientists and independent travellers, with experience from all over the world, to help you get the most out of your project and learn from others recently returned from the field.
The emphasis is on small projects with a research component but anyone planning overseas expeditions or fieldwork is welcome. Whether you are planning your first or 21st expedition, EXPLORE is the event for you.
If you don’t yet have a firm idea in mind, don’t worry. EXPLORE will help you get the most out of your journey - wherever you're headed.
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Practical advice on planning geographical fieldwork, conservation and challenging journeys with purpose
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Specialist workshops on field research skills, working in remote environments, and communicating discoveries through writing, photography, video and sound
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Meet and share ideas with returning expeditions
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Talk to exhibitors and get one-to-one advice
Tickets
Early bird tickets are available now until 14 October. You can attend in person for the full experience or watch the main talks online by buying a streaming ticket.
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What is EXPLORE about?
Who is EXPLORE for?
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Students, researchers, teachers and independent travellers aspiring to undertake original geographical research projects both in UK and overseas.
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Undergraduates and postgraduate students, especially those studying geography and environmental science who are planning fieldwork in 2023 and beyond.
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Teachers and youth leaders leading fieldwork or expeditions
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Independent travellers wanting to put purpose into their journeys
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Providers of logistical or financial support for expeditions and fieldwork, including expedition medics
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Media professionals working in remote and challenging environments
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Expedition health care professionals
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Those with an interest in the history of exploration, and what it means to be an ‘explorer’ today
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Potential applicants for the Society grants
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EXPLORE workshops
Saturday 5 November - Expedition planning and logistics
Information and advice on training, the choice and use of equipment, food, communications, travel, risk and opportunities and other logistical considerations will be covered along with case studies and discussion.
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Mountain and trekking expeditions
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Polar and arctic environments
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Tropical forest expeditions
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Oceans and marine projects
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Challenging road trips
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Travels with purpose
Sunday 6 November (morning) - Ideas for field research and specialist fieldwork skills
For each research project or fieldwork techniques workshop there will be a general introductory talk on research priorities and opportunities, followed by short case studies from recent expeditions.
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Human and social sciences
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Biological and natural sciences
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Earth and environmental sciences
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Field mapping and GIS
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School and youth expeditions
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Expedition and wilderness medicine
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Route planning
Sunday 6 November (afternoon) - Communicating your discoveries
Choose one workshop to attend out of:
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Film and video: visual storytelling
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Getting published
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Social media and photography
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Sound recording for radio and podcasts
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Creative projects: art, exhibitions and participation
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