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About the Society

The Scientific Exploration Society is a UK-based charity founded in 1969 by Colonel John Blashford-Snell OBE and his colleagues. As a non-profit making organisation we initiate a worldwide programme of scientific expeditions focusing on scientific, conservation, education and community aid projects. More about the SES

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As a member you can become involved in supporting fascinating projects around the world, and even join us on one of our worthwhile expeditions to the most remote corners of the globe. You will also receive regular updates and invitations to our inspirational talks. Click here for more information.


Latest News

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08/06/2009
Hope for Raja Gaj
New sightings of the the largest Asian elephant ever seen.
Desert
23/04/2009
New Lecture Series Launched
Read about the details of our inspirational lectures
School Meghalaya 1
18/05/2009
Details of SES Expedition to India 2010
The first details of the continuation of the SES project in Maghalaya has just been announced.


Recent Expeditions

A fantastic close up view of elephants crossing the river
Sabah, Borneo 2008
15 days
September 2008
The team joined forces to characterise a newly-discovered Borneo subspecies of elephant.
Beth and Olivia recce the water pipe route
Ecuador 2008
22 days
July 2008
Wildlife surveys and community aid in the Amazon.



Expedition Galleries

Anna Nicholas on a 35 metre tree ladder in the rainforest
Sabah 2008 - Gallery 1
12/09/08 (24 related images.)

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The magnificent Graham and the wonderful De Roy
Ecuador 2008 - Gallery 2
13/08/08 (23 related images.)

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Beth and Olivia recce the water pipe route
Ecuador 2008 - Gallery 1
07/08/08 (15 related images.)

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Furgons - Monogolian transport in front of Mother Mountain
Mongolia 2007 - Gallery 1
20/06/07 (12 related images.)

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Paramotors were used to survey the area
Bolivia 2007 - Gallery 1
12/06/07 (21 related images.)

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Latest Blog

High in the canopy
Sabah, Borneo
Fiona Place
19th Sep 2008
The Elusive Orangutan>


Future Expeditions

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Kota Mama VII, Bolivia - 2009
45 days
July 2009

THIS EXPEDITION IS NOW FULL
India 1 2010
India’s North East Frontier - 2010
TBC days
March 2010

Meghalaya and Assam - various projects from improving access to water supplies, malaria studies as well as dentistry and medical assistance

2009 Lectures

Sky Car
14/09/2009
Skycar Expedition 2009

Neil Laughton will be regaling us with tales of the team's epic adventure in a 'sky car' from the UK to Timbouctou in Mali
Lop Nur
26/10/2009
The Mysteries of Lop Nur

John Hare will be talking about his expedition to re-discover mummified figures dating from 1500BC near the ancient Asian city of Lou Lan
Mt. Everest South Face
30/11/2009
Everest

Dr Malcolm Russell will be reflecting on his experiences as Senior Medical Officer on an expedition to climb the notorious West Ridge
Schools

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