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British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has been honoured at this year’s British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA), receiving recognition for its modernisation programme in Antarctica.
This summer, the UK’s polar icebreaker the RRS Sir David Attenborough carried a team to Greenland for one of the most ambitious polar science expeditions ever attempted, deploying a fleet […]
In the harsh and ever-changing landscapes of the polar regions, autonomous robots are quickly becoming a scientist’s best friend as our tools catch up with our questions.
An international team is collecting observations to understand how a melting Greenland is affecting ocean currents, which could cause weather change in UK and Europe
British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Modernisation Project at Rothera Research Station has been shortlisted in four categories at the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA) 2026.
As the 2025/26 Antarctic construction season comes to an end, we look back at our collaborative efforts and achievements.
As the 2025/26 Antarctic science season comes to an end, we look back at our highlights and achievements.
Enhancing resilience, reducing environmental impact through shared logistics, and ensuring our teams can continue their vital scientific and operational work safely and efficiently.
Welcome to the latest postcard from Rothera Research Station. Work is continuing at pace as the season heads towards its close.
A team of researchers from the UK and Korea has reached the most inaccessible and least-understood part of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica where they will drill through the glacier to directly observe how warm ocean water is melting it from below.
Scientists working in Antarctica will benefit from a major new British Antarctic Survey (BAS) facility that demonstrates the UK’s position as a world leader in polar research.
Specialist divers will be entering the icy waters of the Weddell Sea, Antarctica this festive season (22-29 December) as part of a groundbreaking mission to test RRS Sir David Attenborough’s (SDA) ability to navigate through challenging sea ice conditions.
