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British Antarctic Survey takes delivery of RRS Sir David Attenborough

Britain’s new polar ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, has been handed over from Cammell Laird shipyard to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Operated by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), …

Celebrating Antarctica Day 2020

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) celebrates Antarctica Day in 2020 with a series of activities to highlight the importance of Antarctic research and operations during a year that marked the 200th …

Krill provide a highway for ocean carbon storage

Large krill swarms in the Southern Ocean could help remove additional carbon from the atmosphere, in a way that is currently ‘hidden’ in global models. Scientists knew that the carbon-rich …

Do your PhD with British Antarctic Survey in 2021

Applications for PhD projects with British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are now open for October 2021 admission. There are currently over 100 PhD students associated with BAS, working on a huge variety …

Antarctica Week Festival 2020

Calling all schools, home-schoolers and anyone interested in polar science! We are delighted to bring you the Antarctica Week Festival 2020 giving you an opportunity to hear the stories of …

Blue whales return to South Georgia after near extinction

An international research team led by UK scientists has revealed the return of critically endangered Antarctic blue whales to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, 50 years after whaling all …

Spotlight on equality, diversity and inclusion

New blogs, refreshed web content and a social media campaign aim to highlight a two-year programme of work aimed at boosting diversity in UK polar science.

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17 January
2021
Polar Climate Scientist
Cambridge
10 January
2021
Health and Safety Manager
Cambridge although overseas travel may be necessary.
10 January
2021
Polar Operations Support Team Assistant
Cambridge
10 January
2021
Station Support Administrator
Cambridge

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Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago

UK Arctic Research Station
Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago
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King Edward Point Research Station webcam
King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia

King Edward Point Research Station
King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia
Bird Island Research Station webcam
Bird Island, South Georgia

Bird Island Research Station
Bird Island, South Georgia
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Rothera Research Station webcam
Rothera Point, Adelaide Island

Rothera Research Station
Rothera Point, Adelaide Island
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Halley VI Research Station webcam
Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast

Halley VI Research Station
Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast
RRS James Clark Ross webcam

RRS James Clark Ross

UK Arctic Research Station, Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago

King Edward Point Research Station, King Edward Point, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia

Bird Island Research Station, Bird Island, South Georgia

Rothera Research Station, Rothera Point, Adelaide Island

Halley VI Research Station, Halley VI, Brunt Ice Shelf, Caird Coast

RRS James Clark Ross,

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Robots in #Antarctica - Learn how the MELT team @HotWaterOnIce drilled through #ThwaitesGlacier using hot water & c… https://t.co/slpNL0Oshf

by BAS_News

Britain’s new polar ship, the #RRSSirDavidAttenborough, has been handed over from Cammell Laird shipyard to the… https://t.co/uvFZB25y7K

by BAS_News

#AntarcticaWeek Festival 2020 - Grab your cameras & binoculars with Margie Turrin!Learn about the wildlife of… https://t.co/Cq1gVaPywn

by BAS_News

Safe arrival at #KingEdwardPoint!#RRSJamesClarkRoss has arrived at King Edward Point #SouthGeorgia after seven w… https://t.co/sD95FiNmlb

by BAS_News

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British Antarctic Survey takes delivery of RRS Sir David Attenborough

Celebrating Antarctica Day 2020

Krill provide a highway for ocean carbon storage

Do your PhD with British Antarctic Survey in 2021

Antarctica Week Festival 2020

Blue whales return to South Georgia after near extinction

Spotlight on equality, diversity and inclusion

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British Antarctic Survey takes delivery of RRS Sir David Attenborough

Celebrating Antarctica Day 2020

Krill provide a highway for ocean carbon storage

Do your PhD with British Antarctic Survey in 2021

Antarctica Week Festival 2020

Blue whales return to South Georgia after near extinction

Spotlight on equality, diversity and inclusion

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