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SUMMARY:Workshop on Polar Winter Climate and Processes
DESCRIPTION:Polar Winter Climate and Processes: Towards Filling Knowledge Gaps in the Understanding of the Coupled Climate System\n\n\nDownload the Workshop Programme PDF\nAccommodations PDF \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n       \n\n\n\n\nPolar winter plays a critical role in various processes\, including sea ice growth\, snow accumulation\, surface energy balance\, atmospheric dynamics and chemistry. Current climate models struggle to accurately represent polar weather and climate\, especially during winter. These significant discrepancies hinder the reliability of these models in predicting and projecting future conditions in the Arctic and Antarctica. \n \nWhile previous studies have predominantly focused on summer\, it is crucial to explore winter conditions to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the entire climate system. To address this need\, we organize a workshop titled “Polar Winter Climate and Processes.” This workshop aims to bring together diverse research communities to examine the physical and chemical processes in the interconnected atmosphere\, cryosphere\, marine\, and terrestrial systems. Our goal is to facilitate the exchange of ideas\, present recent findings\, and identify knowledge gaps in our understanding of the overall climate system. \nWe invite contributions from all relevant disciplines and areas\, including observation (in stiu and remote sensing)\, modeling\, and theoretical research. \n\n  \nThemes to focus:\nTheme 1: Polar winter storms and climate impacts\, linking to\n\n\nExtreme event\n\n\nBlowing snow\n\n\nWarm air intrusion\n\n\nCold air outbreak\n\n\nSea ice evolution (open leads\, polynyas\, melt)\n\n\nAir-sea-ice interaction\n\n\nSurface mass balance for icesheet/iceshelf\n\n\nSurface energy budget\n\n\nPermafrost deepening\n\n\nAtmospheric boundary layer processes\n\n\nTheme 2:  Polar winter aerosol\, clouds and chemistry\n\n\n\nCCN\, INPs and sources\n\n\nAerosol budget and composition\n\n\nCloud-aerosol interaction\n\n\nArctic Haze\n\n\nSnow chemistry and climate impacts\n\nBiogeochemistry\n\n\nTheme 3:  Polar-mid-latitude and polar-lower-latitude teleconnections\, involving e.g.\n\n\nAtmospheric river\n\n\nPolar vortex\n\n\nJet stream\n\n\nStorm track\n\n\nAtmospheric blocking\n\n\nRossby wave\n\n\nTheme 4: Knowledge gaps to fill \n\n\nNew theory or mechanism and parameterisations\n\n\nNew technology observation (from buoys\, stations\, ships\, aircraft and satellites) active or automatic – via new international research programs\, e.g. IPY\, InSync\, etc\n\n\nNew modelling approaches\n\n\n \nKeynote speakers:\n\n\nOla Persson (CIRES/NOAA\, USA) on storm/sea ice\n\n\n\nMartin Radenz (TROPOS\, Germany) on aerosol/cloud remote sensing\n\n\nIrina Gorodetskaya (CIIMAR\, Portugal) on atmospheric river and Winter YOPP SH project\n\n\nTom Bracegirdle (BAS\, UK) on extremes and EXANT project\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: 23-25 April 2025\nFormat: Hybrid\nWhere: British Antarctic Survey\, Cambridge\, CB3 0ET\, UK\nCost: free of registration – (Early Career Researchers can apply for travel fellowship)\nPlease register via using this link – Note that registration closes on [March 14 2025]\nPlease submit your abstract using this link – Note that abstract submission closes on [March 14 2025]\n\nOrganising Committee: \n\nXin Yang (Chair)\, BAS\, UK \nXiangdong Zhang (co-Chair)\, NCSU\, USA \nAlexandra Weiss\, BAS\, UK \nMarkus Frey\, BAS\, UK \nSergi González-Herrero\, WSL Institute\, Switzerland\nXianda Gong\, Westlake Uni.\, China\nRainette Engbers\, WSL Institute\, Switzerland\nRomy Hall\, BAS\, UK\n\n  \nWhat: This workshop is co-funded by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)\, Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) and Surface Fluxes in Antarctica (SURFEIT)\, a NERC National Capability International research programme. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch – Xin Yang – xinyang55@bas.ac.uk
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/workshop-on-polar-winter-climate-and-processes/
LOCATION:British Antarctic Survey\, Cambridge\, High Cross\, Madingley Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0ET\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:New exhibition explores the intersection of art and Antarctic science
DESCRIPTION:From Friday 12 September 2025\, step into a world where Antarctic science and art meet at the Scott Polar Research Institute’s new art exhibition – Through Ice & Fire. This is a striking collaboration between contemporary artist Rowan Huntley and polar geologist Dr Joanne Johnson from the British Antarctic Survey. \nThis unique event is free to attend and will be open every Tuesday to Saturday\, 10.00am to 4.00pm until 27 June. The exhibition blends offers visitors a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on the icy continent and how it is being affected by the climate crisis. \nA piece of artwork produced by Rowan Huntley\, featured in the exhibition | credit: Rowan Huntley \nFor more information head to the exhibition webpage. \nHow to find the exhibition
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/new-exhibition-explores-the-intersection-of-art-and-antarctic-science/
LOCATION:Scott Polar Research Institute\, Cambridge\, CB2 1EP\, GB
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SUMMARY:Protecting Our Planet Day 2025: Livestream event for schools
DESCRIPTION:Have you got your ticket to Antarctica? Sign up and receive weekly interactive email updates packed with stories and activities following our journey around Antarctica on a Twin Otter plane. As part of this adventure\, join Protecting Our Planet Day (POP25)\, as we livestream from Halley VI Research Station and the RRS Sir David Attenborough tailored for secondary schools on November 27. \n \nYour class will get to hear from experts at both locations to find out about how they live and work on the icy continent. Discover the science happening there which is helping us understand how the climate is changing and how that effects the whole of planet Earth. British Antarctic Survey will be taking part in the ‘Protecting Our Ice’ session\, scheduled from 11.30am to 12.10pm. \nJoin POP25 ‘Protecting our ice’ session to hear from experts on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough \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. \nHalley VI Research Station \nFor more details and to register for these sessions\, visit the POP25 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-2025-livestream-event-for-schools/
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SUMMARY:Open Day for schools: Ice Explorers - Icebergs\, penguins and brrrilliant science!
DESCRIPTION:Teachers\, bring your students along to ‘Ice Explorers’ – an educational open day for schools at the headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. Our open day is part of the Cambridge Festival line up. \nStep into our icy world and find out how scientists\, engineers and innovators are uncovering the secrets of our frozen poles. From the bottom of the oceans to the edge of space\, our research helps guard the future of our planet. \nExplore. Discover. Experience.\nIce Explorers invites school students on an interactive journey into the polar regions – where the ice tells stories of Earth’s past and present\, and holds the clues to its future. Through hands-on experiments\, live demonstrations and fascinating exhibits\, you’ll see how researchers study ice\, wildlife and climate change in some of the planet’s most extreme places. \n\nMeet polar scientists and engineers who are studying Earth’s most extreme environments.\nStep inside a polar field tent and see what it’s really like to live and work in freezing conditions.\nTry on real polar clothing to learn what it takes to survive in the icy wilderness.\nHop aboard a snowmobile and snap a photo with our friendly penguins!\nHear stories from Antarctica – from battling blizzards to studying the ice\, oceans and wildlife that hold clues to our changing planet(Credit: Peter Fretwell)\n\nThe polar regions matter\nWhy are Antarctica and the Arctic vital for understanding climate change? What questions are scientists trying to answer\, and how does what’s happening there affect the rest of the world? \nOur research shows that the polar regions play a huge part in the Earth’s climate – by reflecting sunlight\, storing frozen water and driving ocean currents. Understanding how these cold places are changing means we can better protect our planet’s future. \nThis ice-cool experience is open to schools!\nBring your class\, uncover the science and take your first steps into the exciting world of polar research. \nTickets will be released in February 2026 and the event will be free to attend. \nSuitable for year 3 and above. \nMorning and afternoon sessions will be available. \nThis is an event for schools. If you are not a school and would like to visit British Antarctic Survey\, we are having a family friendly open day too. \nHow to find us\nVisit us in Cambridge.
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/open-day-for-schools-ice-explorers-icebergs-penguins-and-brrrilliant-science/
LOCATION:British Antarctic Survey\, Cambridge\, High Cross\, Madingley Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0ET\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Open Day: Ice Explorers – Icebergs\, penguins and brrrilliant science!
DESCRIPTION: Join us for Ice Explorers – a fun\, family-friendly open day at the headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. Our open day is part of the Cambridge Festival line up. \nStep into our icy world and find out how scientists\, engineers and innovators are uncovering the secrets of our frozen poles. From the bottom of the oceans to the edge of space\, our research helps guard the future of our planet. \nThis is a ticket-only event – but tickets are free and available here. \nExplore. Discover. Experience.\nIce Explorers invites families on an interactive journey into the polar regions – where the ice tells stories of Earth’s past and present\, and holds the clues to its future. Through hands-on experiments\, live demonstrations and fascinating exhibits\, you’ll see how researchers study ice\, wildlife and climate change in some of the planet’s most extreme places. \n\nMeet polar scientists and engineers who are studying Earth’s most extreme environments.\nStep inside a polar field tent and see what it’s really like to live and work in freezing conditions.\nTry on real polar clothing to learn what it takes to survive in the icy wilderness.\nHop aboard a snowmobile and snap a photo with our friendly penguins!\nHear stories from Antarctica – from battling blizzards to studying the ice\, oceans and wildlife that hold clues to our changing planet\n\n(Credit: Peter Fretwell) \nThe polar regions matter\nWhy are Antarctica and the Arctic vital for understanding climate change? What questions are scientists trying to answer\, and how does what’s happening there affect the rest of the world? \nOur research shows that the polar regions play a huge part in the Earth’s climate – by reflecting sunlight\, storing frozen water and driving ocean currents. Understanding how these cold places are changing means we can better protect our planet’s future. \nThis ice-cool experience is open to everyone – from curious kids to lifelong explorers\nCome along\, uncover the science and take your first steps into the exciting world of polar research. \nTickets\nTickets are free and are available here. \nA grounded iceberg seen from Lagoon Island in Ryder Bay\, Antarctica \nHow to find us\nVisit us in Cambridge.
URL:https://www.bas.ac.uk/event/open-day-ice-explorers-icebergs-penguins-and-brrrilliant-science/
LOCATION:British Antarctic Survey\, Cambridge\, High Cross\, Madingley Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0ET\, United Kingdom
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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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