Trekking across Antarctica (in the field next to my house)
As some of you might have read, I’m lucky enough to be in with a chance of joining the International Scott Centenary Expedition, that will head to Antarctica next year..
Read More →ISCE Press Release: Following in the footsteps of Captain Scott
A budding explorer from Essex who has been inspired by Captain Robert Scott of the Antarctic, will have the chance to prove that they have got what it takes to follow in the legendary Royal Navy Officer’s footsteps..
Read More →The Amazon
Amazon… a single word can encompass so much that it’s difficult to know where to begin. The greatest river, the largest rainforest, home to 10% of all known species; but statistics and facts probably don’t do it justice..
Read More →Fieldwork: The Golden cat of Gabon
Living deep in equatorial Africa, the Golden cat is rarely seen and regarded with superstition by local tribespeople. Laila writes from the rainforests of Gabon, where she is working to increase our understanding of this enigmatic species.
Read More →Speaking to Schools
I consider myself pretty fortunate really, because from time to time I get to speak to young people from schools, youth groups and universities on behalf of BSES, a youth development charity..
Read More →A Dartmoor adventure (with a purpose)
It’s unusual to see students out and about at 8am, especially on a Sunday. Most would be tucked up in bed after a heavy Saturday night..
Read More →Is there really anything interesting about Pollen?
I’m pretty keen on pollen, and it’s surprising that so little is known about something that is all around us every day. Last year I got the chance to begin a research project..
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