British Antarctic Survey has deep expertise and experience of conducting long-term scientific work in the polar and high mountainous regions of the Earth.
That makes us an ideal partner for research and logistics collaborations in these inhospitable locations. Read about the science services and facilities we offer.
We offer other specific services at our Cambridge headquarters:
Archives service
The British Antarctic Survey Archives Service holds scientific, logistic and administrative records created by BAS and its predecessor organisations.
Aurora Innovation Centre
The Aurora Innovation Centre at British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge is a hub for collaboration. Aurora’s mission brings together individuals, academics, and businesses whose expertise complements BAS’ to address global issues and help society adapt to a changing world.
Herbarium
The plant collections held in the British Antarctic Survey’s herbarium consist of over 40,000 plant specimens from Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic Islands and surrounding continents.
Library service
British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) library holds a collection of scientific books, journals, and offprints – all with a polar emphasis. The library also keeps a collection of material on the history of the polar regions, including expedition reports and personal memoirs.
Mapping Antarctica and the Arctic
If you're working in the polar regions, you need reliable maps. From navigating sea ice to planning field camps to understanding ice sheet changes – geospatial data makes polar science possible.
