Resources for expeditions

Expedition planning podcast

Our podcast series introduces expedition planning and shares insights into how to get involved in the worlds of exploration and field research.

Global Polar and Altitude Metabolic Research Registry

Field centres database

GIS manual for expeditions

GISci can be an invaluable tool within field research. This manual provides details of fieldwork techniques, from compass surveying to GPS locating, helping you to make use of GISci within your research.

Health and safety survey of expeditions

RGS Expedition Medicine Manual

British Standard BS 8848

Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine

Past field research programmes

Logistics of extreme environments

Field research techniques booklets

Expedition Handbook

The Expedition Handbook is full of practical information and advice for anyone planning field research or expeditions.