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SUMMARY:Join British Antarctic Survey at Climate Exp0 for COP26
DESCRIPTION:Online\, free and open to all\, Climate Exp0 is the first virtual conference from the COP26 Universities Network and the Italian University Network for Sustainable Development (RUS). \nWe are pleased to announce that British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is taking part in Climate Exp0 (17-21 May 2021) to showcase key polar science and the journey towards Net Zero. Registration for Climate Exp0 is open (HERE). \n \nDuring 20 May ‘Adaptation and Resilience’ day\, BAS director of science Prof. David Vaughan will deliver ‘on demand’ presentation ‘International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration – reducing uncertainty in global sea-level projections’ about the importance of ongoing collaborative research to determine how much and how fast the unstable Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica will contribute to sea-level rise. \nBAS marine benthic ecologist Dr Dave Barnes will deliver presentation ‘Climate mitigation through biological conservation; extensive blue carbon natural capital at Tristan da Cunha​’ during the ‘Nature-based Solutions research Showcase’ as part of the Nature-based Solutions theme day on 18 May. \nBAS is also presenting posters Climate Exp0\, including: \n\n‘Reaching Net Zero in Antarctica’ (Anna Jones et al.) in ‘Adaptation and Resilience’ on demand poster session on 20 May.\n‘International collaborative science to support adaptation and resilience in Southern Ocean ecosystems’ (Nadine Johnston et al. & ICED Scientific Steering Committee) in ‘Adaptation and Resilience’ on demand poster session on 20 May.\n‘Urgent assessment of Atlantic UKOTs blue carbon needed to protect low hanging fruit of climate mitigation’ (David Barnes et al.) in ‘Nature Based Solutions’ on demand poster session on 18 May\n‘Whole ecosystem science to support adaptation and resilience to climate change in the polar oceans’ (Susie Grant et al.) in ‘Adaptation and Resilience’ on demand poster session on 20 May.\n\nEcosystem graphic from ‘Whole ecosystem science to support adaptation and resilience to climate change in the polar oceans’ (Susie Grant et al.) poster! \nClimate Exp0 is the first virtual conference from the COP26 Universities Network and the Italian University Network for Sustainable Development (RUS)\, sponsored by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)\, Cambridge University Press and the 2021 UN Climate Change Summit (COP26). \nRunning from 17-21 May 2021\, it takes place at a critical juncture in the COP26 pre-meetings and negotiations\, and is part of the All4Climate Italy 2021 official pre-COP26 initiatives. \nThe programme\, now available online\, features the latest thinking and most relevant international climate change and policy research across five themes including Green Recovery; Nature-based Solutions; Mitigation Solutions; Adaptation and Resilience; and Finance and Regulation. \nAddressing one theme each day\, Climate Exp0 showcases an impressive range of over 200 international speakers and contributors confirmed so far\, joining together across a variety of sessions\, ranging from keynotes and panel discussions\, to roundtables\, poster presentations and on-demand content. \nThe event marks a unique occasion at which global policymakers\, academics\, practitioners\, students and members of the public will gather together to collaborate\, share and debate climate change policy\, ahead of the COP26 negotiations in November. \nRegister now (HERE) to join Climate Exp0\, and help advance a resilient\, zero-carbon world.​
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/join-british-antarctic-survey-at-climate-exp0-for-cop26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210524
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T084621Z
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SUMMARY:Global Biodiversity Festival
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to explore the world from your living room? British Antarctic Survey scientists are taking part in the online Global Biodiversity Festival 2021. The Global Biodiversity Festival is a virtual weekend for the general public\, with the goal of shining a spotlight on biodiversity loss. \nBritish Antarctic Survey events in the schedule include: \n\nSaturday 22 May\n\n12:30pm BST – BAS mapping expert Peter Fretwell joins Rod Downie to discuss researching walruses from space! Learn more about the Wildlife from Space project here. \n1:30pm BST – Rothera marine assistant Ryan Mathews explains water sampling at the bottom of the world! \n7:30pm BST – Professor Dame Jane Francis\, Director of BAS\, will present ‘From Forests to Icesheets: Antarctica’s Transition from Greenhouse to Icehouse.’ Ahead of the event\, you can enjoy a previous online talk from Jane here. \nPeter Fretwell \nRyan Mathews \nJane Francis \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSunday 23 May\n\nNadia Frontier \n3:00pm BST – Rothera marine biologist Nadia Frontier talks about diving into Antarctic habitats. Meet Nadia in her great Antarctic blog series here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFor more information and registration for the Global Biodiversity Festival\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/global-biodiversity-festival/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20210622T103043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T125839Z
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SUMMARY:Online work experience at British Antarctic Survey
DESCRIPTION:British Antarctic Survey (BAS) welcomes students aged 14-19 to explore Polar Science careers through our online work experience event! \nBAS is hosting a virtual work experience week from Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July\, for 30 students aged 14-19. \nEach day runs from around 9/9:30 to between 3:30 and 5pm. Throughout the week we will introduce participants to our organisation\, the types of job roles available and skills that can support their career aspirations. The entire week will take place online\, so attendees will need access to a computer and internet connection. \n \nStudents will e-meet a variety of staff\, learning from their experiences\, but also carry out problem solving exercises and other breakout work.  We hope that you will finish the week with new contacts and skills!  The week has been designed to be interactive and to appeal to students from all backgrounds and with different abilities\, please contact Geraldine Hough at gerhou@bas.ac.uk if you have any accessibility queries. \nBAS employs staff in all kinds of roles – science\, engineering\, environmental protection\, logistics\, finance\, human resources\, information services\, catering\, marine (on board our ship)\, diving and many more.  We are keen to have a diverse cohort for our work experience week and are happy to discuss supporting any particular additional needs. \nInterested? Please register via our Eventbrite page (password: antarctica2021).
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/online-work-experience-at-british-antarctic-survey/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210711
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
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SUMMARY:Be Curious Festival: LIVE from the Space Shed
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to BLAST OFF with University of Leeds at #BeCurious21 on Saturday 10 July! \n \nBroadcasting live all day with the Unlimited Space Agency\, the event includes an interview (10:20am) with Professor Dame Jane Francis\, Director of the British Antarctic Survey\, and Bryony Freer\, SENSE CDT PhD candidate at the British Antarctic Survey and University of Leeds\, who is studying Antarctic ice shelf grounding lines from space! \nTake a look at the full agenda and register for free at https://becuriousxunlimitedspaceagency.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/be-curious-festival-live-from-the-space-shed/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20211001T110001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T121730Z
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SUMMARY:Free 3-day public event\, Greenwich\, London: Ice Worlds Festival of Polar Science 28-30 October 2021
DESCRIPTION:Watch recording of live on board RRS Sir David Attenborough \n \nJoin us in London or online for a dazzling showcase of polar environmental science\, engineering and technology.  On the eve of the UN COP26 climate talks in Glasgow\, British Antarctic Survey is partnering with Royal Museums Greenwich to bring you a festival that is guaranteed to enthral and inspire.  Discover why Antarctica and the Arctic matter to you\, experience a live virtual tour of the RRS Sir David Attenborough\, enjoy a great day out for all the family. \nBook free tickets \n[UPDATE: We have reached our advance ticket capacity\, but don’t worry! You can still visit Greenwich for the Ice Worlds festival\, see the RRS Sir David Attenborough moored on the Thames and access the public big screen near the Cutty Sark without a ticket.  \nSome Ice Worlds activities are included with general admission tickets to the National Maritime Museum\, still currently available. \nA limited number of walk-up tickets for Ice Worlds will be released each day subject to availability. Please speak with a member of the museum visitor team when you arrive.] \n28 – 30 October   \n\nLive talks and virtual tours of the RRS Sir David Attenborough.\nIce Worlds – meet polar scientists and experts in the National Maritime Museum and learn what it’s like to work in the polar regions.\nExplore what it really means to do extreme polar science and engineering.\nDiscover how robots unravel the mystery of the oceans – catch a glimpse of the infamous Boaty McBoatface.\n\nNew polar research ship makes its London debut \nLove ships? The RRS Sir David Attenborough is making a special visit to London. COVID-19 precautions prevent us from opening the ship to the public – but a BIG MOMENT on Thursday 28 October is a special live virtual tour of this amazing state-of-the-art ship. Discover how its science missions will help us live with and adapt to climate change. A huge quayside video screen gives you a glimpse of life on board. If you can’t make it to London then enjoy the tour from a PC or smartphone anywhere in the world. \nNew polar ship RRS Sir David Attenborough during sea trials off the coast of Portrush\, Northern Ireland (2021). Credit: British Antarctic Survey. \nCommissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)\, built by Cammell Laird for operation by British Antarctic Survey the RRS Sir David Attenborough is keeping Britain at the forefront of world-leading research in Antarctica and the Arctic. \nMeet our science teams \nHead inside the world-famous National Maritime Museum for exciting hands-on exhibits\, including Antarctic fossils\, a polar field camp and science equipment from RRS Sir David Attenborough\, including the infamous yellow robotic submersible known as Boaty McBoatface. The event is a great chance for the whole family to meet leading polar scientists\, engineers and support staff from British Antarctic Survey and other leading organisations; including the National Oceanography Centre\, University of St Andrew\, University of Edinburgh\, BAM Nuttall\, Hugh Broughton Architects\, Ramboll and Sweco. \nThe first deployment of autonomous submersible ‘Boaty McBoatface’ in the Weddell Sea (2017). Credit: National Oceanography Centre. \nCome and see how polar science and engineering improves our understanding of the impacts of climate change\, learn why what happens in the polar regions affects us all\, and explore what can be done to make things better. \nPolar Exploration: Past\, present and future \nThe polar regions have been a focus for scientific enquiry and exploration for centuries. As we confront the consequences of climate change\, understanding that legacy is more important than ever. \nThe National Maritime Museum is home to some of the most significant records and artefacts in British polar exploration history. \nDuring your visit\, explore the National Maritime Museum’s Polar Worlds Gallery\, including relics from HMS Erebus and Terror and items belonging to Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton. \n‘Endurance’ in the ice\, photographed in spring 1915 by James Francis Hurley (P1 © National Maritime Museum) \nBook free tickets \nTaking part online \nWatch the live feed from the RRS Sir David Attenborough and talks in the National Maritime Museum here: https://www.bas.ac.uk/media/creative-services/live/ \nExplore the virtual RRS Sir David Attenborough here: https://www.bas.ac.uk/VirtualSDA \n \n  \nFor further information and to explore online resources\, visit the Royal Museums Greenwich Ice Worlds Event page. \nThe riverside video screen at Greenwich is open freely to all throughout the festival\, with no tickets required. \n \nEvent updates and virtual content will be shared on the British Antarctic Survey website and our social media channels. Follow us to keep up with the latest news\, and join the online conversation with #IceWorldsGreenwich! \nTwitter – @BAS_News \nFacebook – @BritishAntarcticSurvey \nInstagram @britishantarcticsurvey \nLinkedIn @british-antarctic-survey
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/iceworldsgreenwich/
LOCATION:River Thames and Royal Museums Greenwich\, London\, Romney Road\, London\, SE10 9NF
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
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SUMMARY:COP26 Polar Zero Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:If you are at COP26 Green Zone do pop into this new immersive exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre\, Polar Zero injects an artistic and cultural dimension to the climate negotiations at the Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in November this year. \n \n \nPolar Zero is a collaboration between British Antarctic Survey (BAS)\, global engineering and consulting firm Arup and the Royal College of Art (RCA)\, is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). \nThe exhibition features an original glass sculpture encasing Antarctic air from the year 1765 – the date that scientists say predates the Industrial Revolution – and an Antarctic ice core containing trapped air bubbles that reveal a unique record of our past climate. Locked deep in Antarctic ice is a unique archive of the Earth’s history reaching back 800\,000 years. Tiny bubbles of air that were trapped as snow fell reveal the astonishing rate of increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide since the start of the Industrial Revolution. \nAs you move around this exhibition you will become an integral part of the story. Polar Zero invites you to take a moment to reflect on what our past means for the present and future climate. \nThere are three elements to the Polar Zero exhibition: \n\n1765 ‘Air’\nIce Core\nIce Stories\n\n\n1765 ‘AIR’\nA cylindrical glass sculpture encases an ampule of genuine Antarctic air from the year 1765. Gases\, including carbon dioxide and methane from the pre-Industrial Revolution era\, capture a pivotal moment in Earth’s history. \nA close-up of the ampule of genuine Antarctic air from the year 1765 is encased in a cylindrical glass sculpture; a fusion of art\, science and engineering. Credit: BAS. \n\nICE CORE\nExperience the sound of ancient air bubbles popping as an Antarctic Peninsula ice core emerges from an insulated tube. As it melts and drips away it marks – in an artistic sense – the fragility of the polar ice. \nTrapped air bubbles in a segment of Antarctic ice core. Credit: BAS. \n\nICE STORIES\nIce Stories draws on personal anecdotes\, memories and oral testimonies from the national and international scientists and experts whose lived experiences of the Arctic and Antarctic facilitate and enable their narrative futures to be written. \nThe unique experiences and perspectives of people who have worked with Antarctic ice are captured in the Ice Stories series. Credit: BAS. \n\nFor further details and to plan your visit to Glasgow Science Centre: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/discover/our-experiences/polar-zero \nFor those unable to attend in person\, you can explore the science\, art and engineering of the Polar Zero exhibition here on the BAS website: https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/data-as-art/polar-aesthetics/polar-zero/ \nKeep an eye on BAS social media for further details\, and join the conversation with #PolarZero. \n\nTwitter (@BAS_News) – https://twitter.com/BAS_News\nFacebook (@BritishAntarcticSurvey) – https://www.facebook.com/BritishAntarcticSurvey\nInstagram (@britishantarcticsurvey) – https://www.instagram.com/britishantarcticsurvey/\nLinkedIn (@british-antarctic-survey) – https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-antarctic-survey/\n\n  \nEnjoy an online preview of the Polar Zero exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre’s digital science festival on climate change\, Curious About Our Planet: https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org/ourplanet/atmostheatre/polar-zero/
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/polar-zero/
LOCATION:Glasgow Science Centre\, 50 Pacific Quay\, Glasgow\, G51 1EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211105T110000
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SUMMARY:COP26 Polar Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Watch recording\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V9XC3m74ro \nSchools event for COP26: Polar Net Zero\nJoin us online for this interactive event that challenges young people around the globe to think about the part they can play in creating a low carbon future. By questioning world-leading experts who are developing sustainable solutions to reduce energy use at British Antarctic Survey research stations school children will learn how human ingenuity\, creativity\, and technology can help people live with and adapt to climate change. Its key message to students is ‘you can help ensure a greener\, more resilient future for us all’. \nPolar Net Zero: programme and panellists\n\nChapter 1 – Why Antarctica matters.  Dr Peter Fretwell\, British Antarctic Survey\nChapter 2 – Living and building in Antarctica.  Martha McGowan\, BAM\nChapter 3 – Extreme Engineering.  Stewart Craigie\, Sweco\nChapter 4 – Designing net zero polar buildings for the future.  Hugh Broughton\, Hugh Broughton Architects\n\nCompere: Ms Lyndsey Capper\, Newton Farm Primary School\, Glasgow \nYou can join the events virtually by subscribing to the COP26 YouTube channel \nDesign your own Antarctic building!\nHow would you design a polar building? What features would it include? \nFor a chance to win a special prize\, children are invited to complete the Polar Net Zero worksheet by 30 November 2021 at 5pm. Please include the entrants name and age and send to cop26@bas.ac.uk. \nWatch here: \nhttps://youtu.be/5V9XC3m74ro
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/cop26-polar-net-zero/
LOCATION:Glasgow Science Centre\, 50 Pacific Quay\, Glasgow\, G51 1EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T170000
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SUMMARY:Climate Code showcase in collaboration with Cambridge Science Centre
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Code shirt will be showcased at the Grand Arcade on November 27th from 10am to 5pm as part of a Cambridge Science Centre event. We want to invite families to hear more about the science behind the design and our understanding of manmade climate change. Visit our stall at the Grand Arcade and bring your young ones to design their own climate change inspired shirt! \nYou will find us opposite Ed’s Diner on the First Floor of the Grand Arcade in Cambridge. The Cambridge Science Centre is running this pop-up science space throughout November and December. Each day they will be offering a range of exciting and interactive stem-based\, take-home activities suitable for children to do on their own or with a little adult help. Activities will be based on different areas of science\, technology\, engineering or mathematics\, or STEM. We’d love to see you there! \nThe Climate Code shirt features two main datasets – the warming stripes of the shirt fabric represent the last 70 years of temperature records from the Arctic\, with details providing the backdrop of 800\,000 years of Antarctic temperature and CO2-data. The innovative design brings together the dynamic story of the past and the worrying trends of the present in a novel visualisation that aims to inspire climate action. Read more about the Climate Code shirt. \nBAS Driector of Innovation and Impact Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley wearing the first sample of the Climate Code shirt
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/climate-code-showcase/
LOCATION:Grand Arcade\, St Andrew's St\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB2 3BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
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SUMMARY:Antarctica Month Festival 2021 - get involved!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teachers\, educators and students of all ages! The Antarctica Month Festival launches today (1 December)\, and will run throughout December\, to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty on 1 December 1959. \n \nHosted by the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC)\, a program of the US and UK\, the Antarctica Month Festival celebrates Antarctic science and invites students ages 5 and up to learn about the frozen continent of Antarctica and the mighty Thwaites Glacier through a series of online activities and presentations. \n\n‘Ask a scientist’ your burning questions about Antarctica. Learn what it’s like to work and live on the icy continent from the international team of ITGC scientists\, including scientists from British Antarctic Survey (BAS).\nBuild a model of Thwaites Glacier to see the glacier and ice shelf dynamics in action.\nView an amazing collection of educational talks from scientists\, engineers and support staff.\nExplore educational websites Thwaites-Explorer and Discovering Antarctica.\n\n \nKeep an eye on the Antarctica Month Festival 2021 web page and follow BAS and ITGC social media (details below) for updates throughout December. Join the conversation online with #AntarcticaMonth! \nBAS Twitter – @BAS_News \nBAS Facebook – @BritishAntarcticSurvey \nBAS Instagram – @britishantarcticsurvey \nBAS LinkedIn – @british-antarctic-survey \n– \nITGC Twitter – @GlacierThwaites \nITGC Facebook – @thwaitesglaciercollaboration \nITGC Instagram – @thwaitesglaciercollaboration
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/antarctica-month-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T100000
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SUMMARY:Ice Worlds Open Day at British Antarctic Survey
DESCRIPTION:10:00am – 4:00pm\, Saturday 2 April | British Antarctic Survey\, High Cross\, Madingley Rd\, CB3 0ET \nBook your tickets on Eventbrite. \nIntroducing ‘Ice Worlds’\, a rare and dazzling showcase of environmental science\, engineering and technology at the British Antarctic Survey’s offices in Cambridge. \nBritish Antarctic Survey is delighted to be opening its doors for the Cambridge Festival 2022. There is something for all the family to enjoy! \nWhy are the Polar Regions so important to study? And what makes them so unique? Use this rare opportunity to find out what BAS scientists are investigating in the Polar Regions. \nTo give you a taste of what it’s like to live and work on the frozen continents\, meet polar scientists and engineers who live there\, discover the methods they use to study the ice\, rocks\, ocean and animals\, and how these icy landscapes are being affected by climate change. See some of the amazing biodiversity that inhabits the freezing seas and experience what it’s like to live and work under canvas in a tent or on our new polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough. Expect cool kit\, lots of samples\, Antarctic clothing\, films\, historical archives and lots more. \nVisitors will hear what it’s like to live and work in Antarctica \nVisitors will have the chance to see a model of the new polar ship RRS Sir David Attenborough and robotic gliders used to collect data from the Southern Ocean \nTickets provide 90 minutes in Ice Worlds. There is limited capacity at BAS Cambridge\, so booking is strongly advised. Some walk-ins may be available on the day. \nCovid-19 \nTo protect our staff\, some of whom have lowered immunity after being in Antarctica\, we ask that you do not enter the building if you\, or anyone in your household\, have Covid-19 or are showing symptoms. \nWe ask all those visiting BAS Cambridge to take frequent LFD tests where possible. \nFace coverings are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the building unless an individual is medically exempt. \nAccessibility \nIce Worlds at British Antarctic Survey is accessible for those with reduced mobility – we have step-free access and a lift.  Limited parking for blue badge holders is available on site and assistance dogs are welcome.  Please be aware that corridors and display areas can get very busy especially at peak times.  If you require further advice or assistance to accommodate a disability please contact gerhou@bas.ac.uk. \nPhotographs \nPhotographs will be taken throughout the day at the event\, and may be put on social media and our website. If you or your child do not wish to be photographed\, please inform a steward or member of staff upon arrival to the event. \n\nDeception Island\n\n\n10:00am-3:00pm daily from Thursday 31 March until Sunday 10 April | McDonald Lawn\, Downing Street\, CB2 3ER\n\n\nBook Deception Island tickets here.\n\n\n\n\nPrepare to embark on an immersive expedition like nothing you have been on before. \nStep inside an exact replica of an Antarctic hut and be transported to Deception Island\, a tiny caldera in the Antarctic Ocean\, battered by the fiercest seas in the world and shaken by volcanic activity. This project has been created in partnership with BAS Archives. \nHere the rusting remains of industrial whaling and a seabed littered with whale bones testify to mankind’s greed and brutality. But the island is also an outpost of scientific exploration\, a witness to human attentiveness and fortitude. \nThis is an immersive poetry film that will delight and enthral. \n\n\n\n\n\nTake a look at the full Cambridge Festival event programme here. \n \n\nAccessibility statement \nIf you experience any accessibility issues for the British Antarctic Survey Cambridge Festival Event\, please contact information@bas.ac.uk. \nFurther information: https://www.bas.ac.uk/accessibility/ \nThe following accessibility information applies to www.bas.ac.uk. \nThis website is run by British Antarctic Survey. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example\, that means you should be able to: \n\nzoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen\nnavigate most of the website using just a keyboard\nnavigate most of the website using speech recognition software\nlisten to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS\, NVDA and VoiceOver)\n\nAbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/ice-worlds-british-antarctic-survey/
LOCATION:British Antarctic Survey\, Cambridge\, High Cross\, Madingley Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220728
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
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SUMMARY:Create your own environmental shirt design at the Blue Dot Festival!
DESCRIPTION:DressCode Shirts and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) will be at the Blue Dot Festival\, 21st – 24th July 2022. The Climate Code shirt is the result of a collaborative design process between Cambridge-based DressCode Shirts and BAS. In 2021 we started designing a shirt that would bring to life the huge amounts of Climate data that our researchers work with.\nAt this years Blue Dot festival we want to bring the design challenge to YOU! Visit the BAS stand\, get inspired by the science and design your own shirt!\nBAS Director of Innovation and Impact Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley wearing the first sample of the Climate Code shirt \nCompetition: Enter our competition and win a Climate Code shirt! \nYou have a chance to win a limited edition ‘Climate Code Shirt’ that was created in partnership by DressCode Shirts x the British Antarctic Survey. \nThink about these questions: \nWhat have you learnt about at the BAS expo at the Blue Dot festival?\nWhat inspiration can you take from the natural world around you?\nWhat would your environmental shirt look like?\n \nNext\, go wild and try your hand at designing your own shirt- you can use pen\, paper\, drawing apps… get creative! \nHow to enter: \n\nUpload a photo of your creation onto Instagram or Twitter\nTag both @dresscodeshirts and @britishantarcticsurvey\nUse the hashtag #ClimateDesign\nClosing date 27th July 2022: We will aim to inform the winner within 10 days of the closing date.\nOne lucky winner will be chosen and sent a cool Climate Code Shirt!\n\nWelcome to our Blue Dot design team and good luck!\nWatch the below YouTube video with our director of Innovation & Impact explaining the science behind the design
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/climate_code_at_bluedot/
LOCATION:Blue Dot Festival\, Cheshire\, SK11 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220721T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20220627T155221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T094601Z
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SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival
DESCRIPTION:British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s Bluedot Festival from 21-24 July 2022. \nBluedot is four days of music\, science and cosmic culture set in the shadow of the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire. \n \nPolar science and engineering comes to life in the Mission Control marquee. You’ll get a chance to see a model of our new polar ship RRS Sir David Attenborough alongside an underwater Slocum glider\, which is used by oceanographers to collect data from the ocean and under the edge of glaciers. For the first time\, BAS is bringing an ancient ice core collected from Antarctica. This will allow visitors to see and listen to ancient air from thousands of years ago escaping from the ice. These cores provide the gold standard for scientists to understand past climate change. \nA Slocum glider will be on display for visitors to see. Photo credit: Ryan Scott. \nVisitors can also learn what Antarctica looks like if you lift off the ice\, and you can pretend to sleep under canvas in our field camp complete with pyramid tent\, sheepskin rug\, sleeping bag and primus stove with some of the food researchers in the ‘deep field’ eat when on fieldwork. We’ll also be talking about the Southern Ocean food chain\, explaining how we’re reducing our stations carbon footprint and presenting innovative projects such as our Climate Code shirt\, made in collaboration with DressCode Shirts. You’ll meet a pilot\, glaciologist\, oceanographer\, biologist\, engineer and many more from our friendly and approachable team! \nMarine biologist Dr Huw Griffiths will give an online talk and there’ll even be a live link up to the all-women wintering team at Bird Island Research Station and our ship on the RRS Sir David Attenborough. Details to follow. \nVisitors will be able to see what the land beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheets looks like. \nFor the first time festival-goers will be able to see an ice core\, extracted from Antarctica\, containing ancient air from thousands of years ago. \nYou can find out more about the Bluedot Festival here
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-bluedot-festival-21-24-july/
LOCATION:Jodrell Bank\, Jodrell Bank Observatory\, Bomish Lane\, Cheshire\, SK11 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
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SUMMARY:Polar Fest at The Deep\, Hull
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be partnering with The Deep and the Scott Polar Research Institute to bring you ‘Polar Fest’ – the perfect family friendly event this winter! \nThis event is a celebration of science and adventure among the most extreme elements in the world – the Polar Regions! \nExplore the world of polar science including research into topics like the effects of climate change on the Antarctic\, plastic in Antarctic oceans\, Antarctic food webs\, Alien invaders and the history of Antarctic exploration.  Find out how researchers live and work in such challenging climates and why the work they are doing is so important\, for the planet and all who live on it. \nAdelie Penguin at Rothera Research Station. Credit Billy Thursfield \nMake sure you pick up a trail sheet from reception\, follow the clues to answer the questions to be in with a chance of winning some polar goodies! Visitors will be able to get hands on and learn real research methods applied by polar scientists and the science of snowflakes. \nEver wanted to see  real stomach content from an Albatross? Or find out how tall you are compared to different species of penguins including an extinct species which was 1.75m tall? \nContinue your journey with a stop by the researcher’s field camp and find out what life is like for a researcher in the frozen Antarctic. Learn about the specialist equipment they take with them from sleeping bags and cooking equipment to different types of clothing to ensure they can survive in one of the most hostile and environments on the planet. \nA pyramid tent in Antarctica \nYou can also find out more about the vast array of careers available through the British Antarctic Survey and the diversity of skills required to operate research stations in the Antarctic\, from researchers and scientists to plumbers\, chefs\, cleaners and electricians. \nTickets start at £14.
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/polar-fest-at-the-deep-hull/
LOCATION:The Deep\, Hull\, Tower Street\, Hull\, HU1 4DP
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20230509T144719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T105225Z
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SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s Bluedot Festival from 20-23 July 2023. \nJoin us at Bluedot Festival – an award winning line up of music\, science and cosmic culture set in the shadow of the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire. \n \nPolar science and engineering comes to life in the Mission Control marquee where you will discover some of the incredible scientific research equipment used by our polar researchers in Antarctica: \n\nExplore the model of our new polar ship\, the RRS Sir David Attenborough\nDiscover underwater robots like our Slocum glider\, used by oceanographers to collect data about the dynamics and chemistry from the ocean and under the edge of the ice.\nGet a feel for life as a polar researcher by bedding down in our field camp complete with pyramid tent\, sheepskin rug\, sleeping bag and primus stove…and take a look at what’s on their menu.\nMeet our friendly team of experts including our station lead\, glaciologists\, oceanographers\, biologists\, engineers and many more.\nFind out about the Southern Ocean food chain and how we are reducing the carbon footprint of our stations.\nOn Saturday 22nd July take a seat and enjoy our line up of informative talks:\n\n11:00am: Antarctica’s Meltdown\, what it means for the world’s oceans. Dr Kelly Hogan\, Marine Geophysicist\, British Antarctic Survey. \n2:00pm: Wintering in Antarctica – Living and Working in Splendid Isolation. Mike Brian\, Research Station Leader\, British Antarctic Survey. \nTake a seat and learn more about life and work in the coldest place on Earth. \n  \nDiscover more about Bluedot Festival and book your tickets
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-bluedot-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Jodrell Bank\, Jodrell Bank Observatory\, Bomish Lane\, Cheshire\, SK11 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20231003T141110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T141110Z
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SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at Big Biology Day\, Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 14th October British Antarctic Survey are delighted to be exhibiting at the 10th Big Biology Day held at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. \nHosted by Cambridge Biologists\, Big Biology Day has evolved into one the largest free-to-attend festivals in the UK exclusively dedicated to the biological sciences. \n \nThis is a chance to get an up-close and personal experience with biology and to meet and interact with scientists. \nCome along and talk to our experts as they share insights about life and research in Antarctica\, shedding light on how animals and plants survive in extreme conditions and the challenges that lie ahead in the future. \nHave you ever wondered what it might be like to embark on a career as a polar researcher or to work in Antarctica? This is your opportunity to talk to our team about careers in science\, polar operations and polar exploration. \nPlease be aware that parking is unavailable at the college\, but you don’t need to buy a ticket or pre-book this event—simply show up and enjoy the day! \nTo find out more visit Big Biology Day
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-big-biology-day-cambridge/
LOCATION:Hills Road Sixth Form\, Hills Road\, Cambridge\, CB2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20231129T095315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T100014Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting our planet day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Protecting Our Planet Day (POP23)\, an engaging live-streamed event tailored for schools. The full-day program features live link-up sessions with inspiring experts dedicated to addressing climate change and is brought to you by STEM Learning in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency. \n  \n \n  \nBritish Antarctic Survey are thrilled to be taking part in the ‘Protecting Our Ice’ session\, scheduled from 9:45 to 10:25 am. This captivating live link-up for secondary school children\, will connect you with our scientists aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough and stationed at the Rothera Research station in Antarctica. Discover the state-of-the-art facilities on the research vessel\, enabling scientists to explore the oceans\, seafloor\, ice\, and atmosphere. Gain insights into the daily lives and work of researchers at Rothera and understand the vital role polar regions play in advancing our knowledge of the oceans\, marine life\, and the climate system. \nOur scientists on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough in Antarctica will also be taking part in a live link-up for primary schools. The ‘Protecting our ice and ocean’ session will take place from 11.15-12.00. \nFor more details and to register for these sessions\, visit the POP23 website. Choose to sign up for the entire day or simply drop in for the sessions with your class or the whole school!
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/protecting-our-planet-day-2023/
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20240115T121627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T121627Z
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SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at the National Museum of the Royal Navy
DESCRIPTION:Find out what it takes to carry out vital climate research in some of the toughest conditions in the world. British Antarctic Survey scientists will be bringing both our expertise and our equipment to the National Museum of the Royal Navy\, Portsmouth this February\, giving explorers of all ages a taste of what it’s like to be a polar scientist. \n\nBed down in our field camp complete with pyramid tent\, sheepskin rug\, sleeping bag\, and primus stove…and take a look at what’s on the menu.\nMeet our friendly team of experts and ask them challenging questions.\nFind out about Antarctic wildlife\, geography\, science\, operations and engineering on a day of ice-cool polar adventure!\nLearn all about the capabilities of the polar research ship the RRS Sir David Attenborough\n\nStep into the boots of a polar researcher at the National Museum of the Royal Navy\, Portsmouth \nThis event is taking place on Tuesday 13 February\, visit us any time between 11am to 3pm. The event is included with a valid ticket to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth. \nBook your tickets to the National Museum of the Royal Navy on February 13th in Portsmouth.
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-the-national-museum-of-the-royal-navy/
LOCATION:national museum of the royal navy Portsmouth\, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard\, HM Naval Base (PP66)\, HM Naval Base\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20231208T153822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T152846Z
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Festival: Expedition Ice
DESCRIPTION:Journey into the future of polar research and operations! As part of 2024’s Cambridge Festival\, we’re inviting you to step inside British Antarctic Survey as we open our office doors in Cambridge on 16 March 2024. Come and discover the fascinating polar research\, technology\, engineering and operations that will guide our next 10 years of scientific research in the polar regions. \nTickets are now available to book here \nWhy is Antarctic ice the key to understanding climate change? What do researchers in Antarctica do? How are they conducting their research and what are they trying to find out? Discover the answers and get a taste of what life and work is like in the extreme conditions of Antarctica and why research there is so vital. \nMeet polar scientists and engineers\, pose the difficult questions and sample life as a polar researcher! Whether you’re interested in scientific research\, cutting-edge technology\, the impact on climate change\, our research stations\, vehicles and equipment\, the remarkable RSS Sir David Attenborough or our operations in extreme conditions… this ice-cool experience is open to everyone. \n \n\nHear stories from those who have experienced life and work in the freezing winds and icy wilderness of Antarctica.\nBed down in a polar researcher’s field tent\, try on the essential kit necessary to endure such intrepid conditions.\nLiterally\, step into the boots of a polar explorer and discover the methods they use to study the ice\, rocks\, ocean and animals.\nDon’t miss the chance to capture a photo with the penguins aboard our snowmobile!\nJoin us and learn that what happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica.\n\n \nEntrance to our open day is by pre-booked ticket with a limited number of walk-ins available on the day. \nBook your tickets here. \nOpen between 10am and 4pm. This is a FREE event. \nIf you are travelling by car please park at the Madingley Park and Ride. \nStep-free access available.
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/cambridge-festival-expedition-ice/
LOCATION:British Antarctic Survey\, Cambridge\, High Cross\, Madingley Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240503T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
CREATED:20240429T090043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T090055Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to the Antarctic: a virtual visit to Rothera Research Station
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Ice Cool Cyber-School Live Lesson \nOur live lesson will take us from our Headquarters in Cambridge on a virtual visit to Rothera Research Station in Antarctica\, where children will have the opportunity to find out about the unique environment there\, how it is changing and why it is important that we study this biome. We will also learn about the facilities at the research station and the challenges that are faced in trying to modernise it without impacting upon this special environment. See below for the registration and joining link for the live lesson. \n \nWho is this for? \nAimed at KS2\, children have the opportunity to find out about the facilities at Rothera research station and the challenges faced in trying to modernise it without impacting upon this special environment. They can ask questions to a scientist\, pilot and engineers on station. \nWhat themes are covered? \n\nClimate change\nSustainability\nEngineering and construction\nScientific research\nGeography and the polar regions\nLiving things\nAspirations and careers\n\nExplore and learn \nThis allows students to explore and learn more about our largest research station in Antarctica and the challenges in modernising it! \nHow to register and join the live lesson:  https://stemlive.co.uk/lessons/journey-to-the-antarctic/ \nSocial media \nDon’t forget to share your photos with us on social media using the hashtag #STEMLive and remember to tag @STEMLiveLessons @BAS_News so we can share them!
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/journey-to-the-antarctic-a-virtual-visit-to-rothera-research-station/
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260427T210614
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SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists at this year’s world-famous Lyme Regis Fossil Festival\, taking place from Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June. Come and marvel at remarkable fossils from Antarctica\, offering insights into the continent’s past as a tropical rainforest teeming with dinosaurs. \nVisit the BAS team stationed on the seafront and discover if you have what it takes to conduct scientific research in one of the world’s most extreme environments. Get an up-close look at our exceptional collection of ancient fossils and the creatures inhabiting modern-day polar seas. Experience life in an Antarctic field camp\, donning polar gear and perusing the menu. Meet our team of friendly scientists and ask them your most challenging questions! \nCome and chat to BAS scientists at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival this summer \nThe festival features an array of captivating exhibits\, expert presentations\, thrilling shows\, guided nature walks\, and family-friendly entertainment\, all celebrating the rich geological heritage of the Jurassic Coast. \nSearching for fossil evidence of how life on the Antarctic sea floor evolved over the last 100 million years. Credit: Sam Hunt \nBAS scientists will also be offering two expert talks in the Hub across the weekend: \n\nSaturday 8 June 13:00 – 14:00: Dr Rowan Whittle and Dr Huw Griffiths:\nSeafloor life in Antarctica\nSunday 9 June 13:20 – 14.20: Dr Mark Evans:\nEarly Jurassic plesiosaur diversity: more than meets the eye\n\nFind out more at www.fossilfestival.com. \nListen to our latest Iceworld podcast\, Fossil hunting and managing Antarctic mud \n 
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-lyme-regis-fossil-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Lyme Regis Fossil Festival\, The Pavilion on Marine Parade\, Seafront\, Lyme Regis\, DT7 3JF
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240719T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210615
CREATED:20240503T144340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T144340Z
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SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at The Royal International Air Tattoo
DESCRIPTION:Join the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) as we soar into this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and get an up-close encounter with one of our Twin Otter aircraft\, essential for our pioneering scientific endeavours in Antarctica and beyond! \nMore than just an air show\, this three-day extravaganza at Fairford in the picturesque Cotswolds promises to be a sensory delight. A lively and family-friendly affair\, you’ll be treated to the thunderous spectacle of aircraft overhead and the jubilant cheers of spectators\, with an impressive 18 hours of breath-taking flying displays and a myriad of aircraft from 25 nations on display. \nCome and marvel at our distinctive Twin Otter aircraft\, equipped and primed for Antarctic missions. Chat to our pilots and scientists involved in airborne scientific projects and seize the opportunity to learn about the challenges of conducting research in some of the harshest environments on the planet. \nThe Twin Otter fitted with skis for landing on ice in Antarctica. Photo: Adam Bradley \nBAS operates four Twin Otters\, which form the backbone of our operations. In a typical season\, they log approximately 1300 hours of flight time in Antarctica\, supporting fifteen scientific field projects. They transport scientists to their field sites\, resupply them\, or relocate them during the season\, and then safely return the team to Antarctic research stations upon completion of their projects. \nThe BAS Twin Otter aircraft are crucial for operating deep field scientific research in Antarctica. Photo: Morag Hunter \nThe Royal International Air Tattoo takes place from 19-21 July 2024 at RAF Fairford\, Gloucestershire \nTo book your tickets\, visit the RIAT website
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo/
LOCATION:RAF Fairford\, RAF Fairford\, Fairford\, Gloucestershire\, GL7 4EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210615
CREATED:20241007T092539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T092539Z
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SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at Big Biology Day\, Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 12 October join British Antarctic Survey for Big Biology Day held at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. \nHosted by Cambridge Biologists\, Big Biology Day is the largest free-to-attend festival in the UK exclusively dedicated to the biological sciences. \n \nThis is a chance to get an up-close and personal experience with biology and to meet and interact with scientists. \nCome along and talk to our experts as they share insights about life and research in Antarctica\, shedding light on how animals and plants survive in extreme conditions and the challenges that lie ahead in the future. \nHave you ever wondered what it might be like to embark on a career as a polar researcher or to work in Antarctica? This is your opportunity to talk to our team about careers in science. \nPlease be aware that parking is unavailable at the college\, but you don’t need to buy a ticket or pre-book this event—simply show up and enjoy the day! \nTo find out more visit Big Biology Day
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-big-biology-day-cambridge-2/
LOCATION:Hills Road Sixth Form\, Hills Road\, Cambridge\, CB2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Public engagement
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UID:164505-1731402000-1731429000@www.bas.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Protecting our planet day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Have you got your ticket to Antarctica? This is a unique chance for you to have your name sent to Antarctica in a time capsule and follow the voyage to the ice on the RRS Sir David Attenborough. Sign up and receive weekly interactive email updates packed with stories and activities along the way.  \nAs part of the adventure\, we will now be offering the chance to join Protecting Our Planet Day (POP24)\, an engaging live-streamed event tailored for schools on November 12.  \nThe full-day program features live link-up sessions with inspiring experts dedicated to addressing climate change and is brought to you by STEM Learning in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency. \n \nBritish Antarctic Survey will be taking part in the ‘Protecting Our Ice’ session\, scheduled from 10:15 to 10:35 am. This captivating live link-up for secondary school children\, will connect you with our scientists aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough and at the Rothera Research station in Antarctica. \nDiscover the state-of-the-art facilities on the research vessel\, enabling scientists to explore the oceans\, seafloor\, ice\, and atmosphere. Gain insights into the daily lives and work of our divers at Rothera and understand the vital role polar regions play in advancing our knowledge of the oceans\, marine life\, and the climate system. \nFor more details and to register for these sessions\, visit the POP24 website. Choose to sign up for the entire day or simply drop in for the sessions with your class or the whole school! \nFor more information on how to sign up for Ticket to Antarctica\, visit the website. \n 
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/protecting-our-planet-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241218T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210615
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UID:165118-1734546600-1734559200@www.bas.ac.uk
SUMMARY:British Antarctic Survey at the Science Museum Christmas Lates
DESCRIPTION:The British Antarctic Survey invites you to join us at the Science Museum Christmas Lates. The halls will be decked for a festive celebration of science\, technology\, engineering and maths that makes this season truly magical! \nChat with BAS scientists about their fascinating experiences conducting research in the icy extremes of the polar regions. Step inside our cosy polar tent\, try on authentic polar gear\, and discover what’s on the menu for scientists working in the field. \nCamping in Antarctica \n  \nImmerse yourself in the diverse and extraordinary sounds of Antarctica. Listen to The Seventh Continent\, a captivating new album blending stunning original music with field recordings from one of BAS’s 2023 science missions. \nHear the rumble of the RRS Sir David Attenborough at sea\, the echoes of an inlet near the world’s largest iceberg\, and the enchanting calls of elephant seals and skuas. \nGet ready to eat\, drink\, and be merry at the Science Museum’s very first festive edition of Lates. We can’t wait to see you there! \nAge: 18+. \nGeneral admission is free. VIP tickets are £12.
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/british-antarctic-survey-at-the-science-museum-christmas-lates/
LOCATION:Science Museum\, Exhibition Road\, London\, SW7 2DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210615
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SUMMARY:Join us for an 'Antarctic Adventure' - A family talk by a polar scientist at Cambridge Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come along to ‘Antarctic Adventure – Explore the Frozen Frontier’ – a talk aimed at anyone over 7 years old by British Antarctic Survey polar scientist Kate Hendry and marine biologist Dr Helen Scales. \nDive into an amazing Antarctic adventure to one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.  Kate and Helen will show you how science is done around the icy continent of Antarctica. You’ll get the chance to discover incredible wildlife\, help build an Antarctic food web\, study giant sea spiders\, listen to singing seals and find out why Antarctica is so important for the rest of the planet. \n \nThis talk is free to attend and aimed at ages 7 + – We look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nThis talk is part of Cambridge Festival 2025 which takes place from 19 March to 4 April. The festival will run a series of events highlighting world-leading research happening at Cambridge. For a full round of events please visit the Cambridge Festival website. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/join-us-for-an-antarctic-adventure-a-family-talk-by-a-polar-scientist-at-cambridge-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Cockcroft Lecture Theatre\, (through the Pembroke Archway)\, Pembroke St\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB2 3QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T210615
CREATED:20260325T162615Z
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UID:191601-1774692000-1774710000@www.bas.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Pop into the Polar Museum
DESCRIPTION:As part of this year’s Cambridge Festival\, why not drop into the Polar Museum in the heart of the city and enjoy a full day of ice-themed activities? \nMeet artist Rowan Huntley and take the opportunity to talk with her about her work featured in the Through Ice and Fire exhibition. You’ll also be able to get hands-on with samples from her research and artistic experiments\, offering a unique insight into her creative process. \nBritish Antarctic Survey will have a field tent on display\, giving you the chance to step inside and experience what it’s like to live and work in extreme polar conditions. Try on authentic polar clothing worn by researchers during field trips in remote parts of Antarctica and learn more about what it takes to survive in such a harsh\, icy environment. \nYou can also explore the museum’s fascinating collection\, with opportunities to handle objects connected to geology and scientific research in the polar regions across history. Chat with knowledgeable staff and volunteers as you examine geology samples and scientific equipment up close.
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/pop-into-the-polar-museum/
LOCATION:Scott Polar Research Institute\, Cambridge\, CB2 1EP\, GB
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Public engagement
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