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! More than just an air show, this three-day extravaganza at Fairford in the picturesque Cotswolds promises […]
British Antarctic Survey and the University of Cambridge will be at the 2024 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, talking all about how we're unlocking the past using ice cores from Antarctica. The ice cores team explain how bubbles of air trapped in ice can unlock the secrets of the past. BAS. This annual event is […]
BAS will be hosting the 2024 edition of the NERC Tech Forum, with the aim of bringing together engineers and others involved in new technology across the NERC centres and broader community. The aim for the event is building community, facilitating Knowledge Transfer through workshops and providing and opportunity for networking outside of our daily colleagues.
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 Maritime Museum this June, giving explorers of all ages a taste of what it's like to be a polar scientist.
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. Visit the BAS team stationed on the seafront and discover […]
Aimed 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.
Are you interested in getting an up to 40 m long marine sediment core for either high-resolution Holocene or Late Quaternary reconstructions? If so, join our workshop!
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 […]
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 […]
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. British Antarctic Survey […]
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. Hosted 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. This is a chance […]
We are pleased to be hosting the next UK Arctic Science Conference will be hosted by the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge, 11 – 13 September 2023.
British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s Bluedot Festival from 20-23 July 2023. Join 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. Polar science and engineering comes to life in the Mission Control marquee […]
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 Maritime Museum this June, giving explorers of all ages a taste of what it's like to be a polar scientist.
Join our experts for an interactive live lesson about research in the polar biome! 'Life on the Ice' follows the journey of a polar scientist, from the specialist clothes they wear, the vehicles they use to travel around, and what it's like to live and work in the Antarctic. The live event took place from […]
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! This event is a celebration of science and adventure among the most extreme elements in the world - the Polar Regions! Explore the world of polar science including […]
British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be working with STEM Learning for Protecting Our Planet Day 2022. An inspiring, live-streamed event for primary and secondary schools. The event will feature live link-ups and talks full of inspiration and exciting classroom activities from innovators and experts working to tackle the climate change challenges.
Come along and meet biology experts at this free, fun-packed educational day of biology! This event is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on with science activities, meet real scientists, including researchers from British Antarctic Survey, and learn more about different careers in biology.