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Polar Medals awarded to BAS Staff

Two British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff have been awarded the Polar Medal, and one member of staff has been awarded a prestigious Second Clasp. The announcement was published in the …

RRS Sir David Attenborough latest milestones

BIRKENHEAD. The RRS Sir David Attenborough achieved two important milestones at Cammell Laird’s shipyard this month with the commissioning and testing of lifeboats and power systems. The ship is in …

Arctic under spotlight at World Economic Forum

A team of Arctic scientists – including British Antarctic Survey (BAS) climate scientist Dr Jeremy Wilkinson – are hosting their fourth Arctic Basecamp in Davos this week (20-24 January) at …

Cloud study aids climate predictions

British Antarctic Survey’s Twin Otter aircraft takes to the skies over Barbados as part of a major international research campaign to enhance understanding of the behaviour of clouds and their …

Predicting non-native ‘invasions’ in Antarctica

A new study identifies the non-native species most likely to ‘invade’ the Antarctic Peninsula region over the next decade. It provides a baseline for all operators in the region to …

Ramboll re-awarded Technical Advisor role

Engineering, design and consultancy company Ramboll has been re-appointed as Technical Advisors for British Antarctic Survey (BAS), successfully winning the next phase of work in a series of projects to …

Professor Alan Rodger

It is with great sadness that we report the death of previous staff member, Professor Alan Rodger. Alan was a scientist in BAS for over 40 years since 1972. He …

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Polar science for planet earth

Polar Medals awarded to BAS Staff

RRS Sir David Attenborough latest milestones

Arctic under spotlight at World Economic Forum

Cloud study aids climate predictions

Predicting non-native ‘invasions’ in Antarctica

Ramboll re-awarded Technical Advisor role

Professor Alan Rodger

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