PHD Research
There’s so much to be gained from pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, contributing to a worthwhile cause and experiencing a life different from your own – it’s what expeditions are all about.
But we don’t just leave it up to chance, we consciously build learning outcomes into every phase of the expedition – from the build-up programme and UK training, through to the expedition itself and post-expedition.
Since 2011, we’ve been working with and helping to fund PhD research projects, in partnership with Bangor University.
With a focus on the transformational leadership traits of leaders, and physical and psychological benefits to be gained in preparation of and during expeditions, these studies have provided us with invaluable scientific evidence and insights into how to influence learning outcomes and will continue to do so. We now use this to inform and shape the design and delivery of our programmes.
2017-2020 PHD Research
Our most recent project began at the end of 2017 and is looking at ways to improve both the physiological and psychological well-being of participants and how this can influence their overall expedition experience positively.
The two students, Joseph Pettit (psychology) and Daniel Hill (physiology) are well underway with their respective projects. They will be conducting part of their research with some of our 2018 expedition teams and will be concluding their research in the summer of 2020.
Click on the links below for more information on the objectives and current status of each project:
Previous Research Projects
You can also read about past studies and results here:
Samantha McElligot - 2011-2014 PHD Research
Transformational Leadership & Learning Outcomes
Transformational Leadership Behaviours
This research is funded by the Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarship through the European Social Fund and Outlook Expeditions.