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Scientific Exploration Society
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Scientific Exploration Society (SES) is a grant-giving charity and portal to the world of scientific expeditions that focus on climate change, environmental protection, and conservation.

Episodes

  1. JAN 23

    Episode 5: Mark Beaumont

    Over the past two decades Mark Beaumont has pushed the limits of endurance, spoken at thousands of events, and worked in over 100 countries. Amongst other Guinness World Records, he remains the fastest person to have cycled around the planet. Mark's passion for entrepreneurship takes him into a range of businesses, backing innovation and advising on growth. He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland with his wife Nicci and two daughters. Mark received our Lifetime Achievement honorary award in 2018 and is a member of our Advisory Board.   In this episode, Mark speaks with SES Chair Peter Felix.

    45 min

  2. 10/21/2025

    Episode 4: Levison Wood

    Levison Wood is a renowned explorer, writer, and photographer who has travelled to over 100 countries and authored 11 bestsellers. His major expeditions include walking the Nile, the Himalayas, Central America, and the Arabian Peninsula. He serves as Chancellor of Staffordshire University, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, and is an ambassador for Leica and UNICEF. We're proud to have him on our Advisory Board. In this episode, Lev speaks with SES Chair Peter Felix.

    29 min

  3. 05/30/2025

    Episode 3: Lucy Shepherd

    Lucy Shepherd pioneers women in exploration and explores the uncharted places on our planet. She films and writes about her expeditions, creating uplifting and thought-provoking content that inspires the next generation of scientific explorers and adventurers. Lucy is in conversation with SES Chair, Peter Felix.

    49 min

  4. 03/21/2025

    Episode 2: Preet Chandi

    Preet Chandi MBE is a British physiotherapist and recently retired British Army officer. She broke two Guinness World Records in January 2023; the longest solo unsupported one-way polar ski journey for a woman, and the longest solo unsupported one-way polar ski journey overall. In this episode, SES Honorary Award winner and Advisory Board member Preet, also known as Polar Preet, is in conversation with SES Chair, Peter Felix.

    33 min

  5. 12/19/2024

    Episode 1: Rosie Stancer

    Rosie Stancer is a British explorer and polar adventurer who has achieved many ‘firsts’ and world-breaking records.  Rosie's past achievements include; The All-Women North Pole Relay, The Millennium Women’s South Pole Expedition, The South Pole Solo speed record, The North Pole Solo record, Broughton Island Sea ice exploration, remote regions of the Wahiba Sands, Crossing of Lake Baikal, and Aral Kum.

    55 min

  6. 12/17/2024

    Meet our Explorers Introduction

    We are Scientific Exploration Society (SES), a British grant-giving charity dedicated to environmental discovery, protection and conservation.

    2 min

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Scientific Exploration Society (SES) is a grant-giving charity and portal to the world of scientific expeditions that focus on climate change, environmental protection, and conservation.

Information

  • Creator
    Scientific Exploration Society
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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