British Antarctic Survey

Which Way North
2018-06-22 13:00 - 2018-09-08 18:00 (Europe/London) | Great Museum of the North, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT, United Kingdom
Our scale model of the RRS Sir David Attenborough, the new polar research vessel for Britain, is sailing into the Great Museum of the North: Hancock, as part of ‘Which Way North’ exhibition.
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has a rich history of operating research ships, and the next chapter in this history is about to begin. Commissioned by NERC, built by Cammell Laird to a Rolls-Royce design and operated by BAS , the New Polar Ship for Britain, The RRS Sir David Attenborough, will transform the BAS conducts shipborne science in the Polar Regions. Enjoy the chance to see up close a detailed model of this brand new facility which will be launched in autumn 2018.
Which Way North is a free, family-friendly exhibition featuring hundreds of fascinating items on loan from museums, galleries and private collections across the UK, showcasing great Northern art, design and innovation. Other highlights include Astronaut Helen Sharman’s space suit, the last piano played by John Lennon and John Harrison’s groundbreaking marine timekeeper ‘H4’.
Find out more about the exhibition here. Opening hours 10am-6pm daily.

Running in parallel to the exhibition, British Antarctic Survey are supporting several ‘meet the polar researcher’ sessions:

7th August: Join Professor Mike Bentley and Dr Louise Callard from the Department of Geography, Durham University as they explain how scientists understand ice sheet change, and how our new polar ship will support scientific research such as this in the future. (30 minute sessions running at 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm)
30th August: Join Dr William Reid from Newcastle University as he describes the collaborative research he is conducting with BAS, including the discovery of the first Antarctic hydrothermal vent and his recent expedition on board the RRS James Clark Ross to try and reach the Larsen C ice shelf. This talk will provide a insight into some of the research that scientific cruises on the new polar ship will support in the future. (30 minute session at 11am and 2pm)

World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum
2018-06-09 10:15 - 16:45 | National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF, United Kingdom
Join marine bio-geographer Dr Susie Grant at the National Maritime Museum this Saturday 9 June to find out how British Antarctic Survey investigates the ocean around Antarctica and the species that inhabit and depend on it. Come along to the museum to ask Dr Grant about Antarctic marine biology and our new polar research ship the RRS Sir David Attenborough, currently being built at UK shipyard Cammell Laird.
Meet Dr Susie Grant in the Upper Deck from 11:00 and 15:30, (drop-in) – ask about her research and how it is uncovering the mysteries of marine biodiversity in the Southern Ocean.
Don’t miss the launch of the brand new ship interactives on the Great Map, including one of the RRS Sir David Attenborough – the new polar research vessel for Britain.
This event is FREE and family-friendly.
National Maritime Museum’s new ship interactives on the Great Map including the RRS Sir David Attenborough. Credit: National Maritime Museum.
Other activities during the event include:

Live music from the Metronomes Steel Orchestra
Meet and greet with Kwazii from Octonauts!
Artist and choreographer Bethan Peters’s participatory dance themed around microplastics and the human body
Testing your knowledge of the maritime environment with 20 question
Walk underneath a giant kelp forest on Great Map, commissioned by artist Alex McKenzie
Innovation workshops with artist Jenny Staff
Join artist Jo Atherton for her Museum of the Future
From A to V collective Plastics Workshop
See a time-lapse film shot from a container ship

Informally celebrated since 1992, World Ocean Day was officially recognised as a UN day in 2008. It aims to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. This year’s focus is on prevnting plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean. Find out more about BAS’s work studying the impact of plastics in the Polar Regions here and long-term monitorng of plastics here.
Find out more about the event here.

Hay Festival Trans.MISSION
2018-05-26 17:30 | Hay Festival, Dairy Meadows, Brecon Road, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5PJ, United Kingdom
Join Climate scientist and mathematician at British Antarctic Survey Dr Emily Shuckburgh and award-winning designer, author and illustrator Chris Haughton (A Bit Lost, Oh No George! and Shh! We Have a Plan) to explore polar science and climate change at this year’s Hay Festival. Booking is required.
As part of Trans.MISSION – a collaboration between Hay Festival and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) – Dr Emily Shuckburgh and illustrator Chris Haughton will create an original piece of work exploring the issues around polar science and climate change. They will launch their work on Saturday 26th May at 5:30pm on the Starlight Stage (Event 63).
Trans.MISSION is a new project pairing leading scientists with award-winning artists to communicate cutting-edge science to new audiences at the Hay Festival and beyond.
Booking for this event opens Thursday 29th March, tickets cost £7.
Find out more here.
About the Hay Festival
Featuring over 600 of the world’s greatest writers, global policy makers, pioneers and innovators in 800 events across 11 days, the festival showcases the latest ideas in the arts, sciences and current affairs, alongside a rich schedule of music, comedy and entertainment for all ages. A galaxy of literary stars gather to launch new work, while the biggest ever Hay Days and #HAYYA programmes give young readers the opportunity to meet their heroes and get creative.
The festival site is free to enter, with ticketed events in 10 tented venues, plus a range of sites to explore, including the Festival Bookshop; the Hay Days courtyard; the Hay Festival Wild Garden; creative workshops in the Make and Take Tent, the Scribblers Hut, The Cube and the Mess Tent; and market stalls, cafés, and restaurants.

Pint of Science - At the Extreme: Life & Environments
2018-05-15 19:00 - 21:30 | CB2 Café, 5-7 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LD, United Kingdom
As part of the Pint of Science Festival, Professor Lloyd Peck is one of three speakers discussing life and the environment at the earth’s extremes. Booking is required for this event.
Join speakers Dr Emily Mitchell and Dr Rachael Rhodes, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge and Dr Lloyd Peck, British Antarctic Survey, in Cambridge on 15th May 19:00 – 21:30 to discover more about the first complex organisms to thrive on Earth, explore what ice cores can tell us about our planet’s past climate and learn more about the marine ecosystem in Antarctica today.
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Find out more here.

Pint of Science - Big Data and Scientific Research
2018-05-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street, Cambridge, CB2 1HL, United Kingdom
As part of the Pint of Science Festival British Antarctic Survey’s Scott Hosking, is one of three speakers discussing Big Data and scientific research. Booking is required for this event.
On 14th May between 19:00 and 21:30 join speakers Lauren Clarke, Scott Hosking and James Fergusson to find out more about how Big Data is revolutionising scientific research. They will discuss topics including:

The Human Cell Atlas – How technology could help to map all cells in the human body.
Climate Prediction in the Big Data Era – How Machine learning can help unlock the potential within the vast volumes of environmental data available.
Cosomology and Big Data – How cosmology has evolved into a data driven science and how it will have to change in the future.

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Find out more here.
Please note that although this event takes place on the ground floor, there is no step-free access or disabled toilet at the venue.

Polar Governance Workshop
2018-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR, United Kingdom
The British Antarctic Survey, along with the University of Leeds and Royal Holloway, University of London, invites you for its second Polar Governance Workshop: Polar Governance in Action: balancing multiple interests and values in the management of Arctic and Antarctic tourism. Registration is required for this FREE event.

The workshop will take place on the 24th April 2018 – from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
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At this event, experts from policy and academic communities will discuss and analyse the current cultural, political, commercial and environmental challenges and opportunities associated with the governance of Arctic and Antarctic and its associated tourism activities.
Speakers:
Henry Burgess, Head of the NERC Arctic Office
Dr. Kim Crosbie, Noble Caledonia Limited / Salen Ship Management
Prof. Klaus Dodds, Department of Geography, Royal Holloway University of London
Prof. James Ford, Priestley Chair in Climate Adaptation, University of Leeds
Dr. Adrian J Howkins, Reader in Environmental History, University of Bristol
Frigg Jørgensen, Executive Director, Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO)
Amanda Lynnes, Head of Communications and Environment, International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO)
Camilla Nichols, Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust
Dr. Damon Stanwell-Smith, Executive Director, International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO)
Jane Rumble, Head of the Polar Regions Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom
Find out more about the event here.

Cambridge Science Festival: ‘Sounds of Space’
2018-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Recital Hall, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT, United Kingdom
Join BAS Space Weather Research Scientist Nigel Meredith and Artist-Engineer Diana Scarborough at Anglia Ruskin Cambridge campus on a science-inspired journey of off-world sounds. This Cambridge Science Festival event includes a scientific presentation followed by an experiential artwork in a darkened space, concluding with a Q&A session with the audience. Booking is essential for this FREE event.
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‘Sounds’ of Space
A variety of radio emissions are produced naturally on Earth and on other bodies throughout the solar system and beyond. These cannot be heard directly, but conversion to sound reveals the mesmerising and data rich “sounds” of space.
Come to a science-inspired journey of offworld sounds; a solar flare, space storms from different planets, neutron stars and merging black holes. A scientific presentation is followed by an experiential artwork in a darkened space. The sound and animation ‘performance’ is designed to provoke a powerful emotional response that celebrates the beauty, wonder and context of the data.
Nigel Meredith and Diana Scarborough see their art-science collaboration as an important catalyst for sharing and re-visualising their ideas and practice. Critical engagement and curiosity is key and the FREE event concludes with a Q&A session with the audience.
About the presenters
Nigel Meredith is a Space Weather Research Scientist at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. He specialises in the role of wave-particle interactions in the acceleration and loss of relativistic electrons in the Earth’s radiation belt and in the production of the diffuse aurora. He is also interested in extreme space weather and has recently applied extreme value analysis to long-term satellite datasets to determine the 1 in 10, 1 in 50 and 1 in 100 year electron flux levels to help assess the impact of extreme events on the satellite fleet.
Diana Scarborough is an Artist-Engineer whose collaborative practice is inherently cross discipline with a technology and contextual bias. She takes her inspiration from research and science, working with world leading researchers and scientists in the fields of astrobiology, nano- biotechnology, nano-microscopy, space weather data and DNA data.
You might also be interested in the other events British Antarctic Survey are involved with at the Cambridge Science Festival
‘Antarctica Uncovered’ at British Antarctic Survey
‘Polar Family Day’ at the Polar Museum
Evening Talk: ‘Remote Sensing in Antarctica’
Evening Talk: ‘Going to the Ends of the Earth as a Woman in Science‘

Cambridge Science Festival: Antarctica Uncovered
2018-03-24 11:00 - 15:00 | British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0ET, United Kingdom
As part of this year’s Cambridge Science Festival, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is opening its doors to the public, giving a unique view of the world-leading science and operations undertaken in the Polar Regions. Join us in our brand new ‘Aurora’ Innovation Centre to uncover what BAS is doing in the Polar Regions and how what we’re learning affects us all.
On our penguin trail you’ll see giant fossils that reveal how Antarctica was once a lush tropical rainforest that roamed with dinosaurs. You’ll get close to the incredible creatures that live in the frozen oceans and find out how they are adapting to a changing evironment. You can also discover how BAS started and have the opportunity to chat to our staff who work at the ends of the Earth.
As part of the showcase we are celebrating the New Polar Ship for Britain, The RRS Sir David Attenborough, which is commissioned by NERC, built by Cammell Laird to a Rolls-Royce design and operated by British Antarctic Survey. Enjoy the chance to see up close a detailed model of this brand new facility which will transform how ship-borne science is conducted in the Polar Region and will be launched in autumn 2018.

Visitors can also meet two artists – working with textiles and glass – who have created unique artworks based on BAS science to convey our work through the medium of art.
This event is aimed at a family audience, it’s drop in. Any children dressed as Antarctic animals get a special prize!
Open between 11am and 3pm. This is a FREE event.
If you are travelling by car please park at the Madingley Park and Ride.
Step-free access available.
You might also be interested in the other FREE events British Antarctic Survey are involved with at the Cambridge Science Festival – details can be found here:
Evening Talk: ‘Going to the Ends of the Earth as a Woman in Science‘
Evening Talk: ‘Sensing the climate: how do we measure our changing planet?’
Evening Talk: ‘Remote Sensing in Antarctica’
‘Polar Family Day’ at the Polar Museum
‘Sounds of Space’ at Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge Science Festival: Polar Museum Family Day
2018-03-24 10:30 - 15:30 | The Polar Museum, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1ER
This Polar Sensory Adventure is brought to you by The Polar Museum, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and The Colour Institute.
Join us at Polar Museum, between 10:30 and 3:30, for a day full of object handling, experiments and a chance to see colour in a whole different light. Featuring activities from The Colour Institute and the British Antarctic Survey.
There will be a field camp display just outside the main entrance to the museum so this is a great opportunity to experience how BAS scientists live out in the field in Antarctica for up to three months at a time.
You might also be interested in the other events British Antarctic Survey are involved with at the Cambridge Science Festival – details can be found here:
Evening Talk: ‘Going to the Ends of the Earth as a Woman in Science‘
Evening Talk: ‘Remote Sensing in Antarctica’
‘Antarctica Uncovered‘ at British Antarctic Survey
‘Sounds of Space’ at Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge Science Festival: Remote Sensing in Antarctica evening talk
2018-03-22 19:30 - 20:30
Ever wondered how technology helps to keep Polar Science moving? Join British Antarctic Survey’s Andrew Fleming to discover how space-borne technologies, ranging from ice charts, to satellite imagery, sea ice forecasts and surveillance by small drones, have revolutionised marine operations in the polar regions. Booking is required.
His FREE talk ‘Ships, Ice and Satellites: Keeping Polar Science Moving’ is on Thursday 22nd March at 7:30-8:30 in Mill Lane Lecture Rooms.
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Andrew Fleming is the remote sensing manager for the British Antarctic Survey where he leads the application of remote sensing methods to science and operations projects. He has been Manager of Polar View activities in the Antarctic since 2004, which develops and delivers near-real-time sea ice information to users operating in both polar regions. He also plays a key role in the related Copernicus Marine Service, ICEMAR, Polar Ice FP7, ESA ArcticSat, H2020 EU-PolarNet and leads the ESA Polar Thematic Exploitation Platform projects.
You might also be interested in the other FREE events British Antarctic Survey are involved with at the Cambridge Science Festival – details can be found here:

Evening Talk: ‘Going to the Ends of the Earth as a Woman in Science‘

Evening Talk: ‘Sensing the climate: how do we measure our changing planet?’
‘Antarctica Uncovered’ at British Antarctic Survey
‘Polar Family Day’ at the Polar Museum
‘Sounds of Space’ at Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge Science Festival: Sensing the climate discussion
2018-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, 8 Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cb2 1RW, United Kingdom
How do you take the temperature of the entire Earth? Join this panel discussion at Mill Lane Lecture Rooms to explore the variety of instruments and methods used to measure and understand Earth’s changing climate system.
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The panelist include:

Dr Dan Jones – Oceanographer, British Antarctic Survey
Dr Emma Boland – Oceanographer, British Antarctic Survey
Dr Alexander Archibald – Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge
Dr Liz Thomas – Ice Core Analytical Scientist, British Antarctic Survey

This FREE event is hosted by oceanographers Dan Jones and Emma Boland (British Antarctic Survey) for the Cambridge Centre for Climate Science.

You might also be interested in the other FREE events British Antarctic Survey are involved with at the Cambridge Science Festival – details can be found here:

Evening Talk: ‘Going to the Ends of the Earth as a Woman in Science‘

‘Antarctica Uncovered’ at British Antarctic Survey
‘Polar Family Day’ at the Polar Museum
‘Sounds of Space’ at Anglia Ruskin University
Evening Talk: ‘Remote Sensing in Antarctica’

Cambridge Science Festival: Woman in Science evening talk
2018-03-14 17:30 - 18:30 | The Wolfson Hall, Churchill College, Storeys Way, Cambridge, CB3 0DS, United Kingdom
Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of British Antarctic Survey is giving the Annual WiSETI (Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative) Lecture at the 2018 Cambridge Science Festival. She will talk about her life and work as a woman in science, both the triumphs and the challenges. Booking is required for this FREE event.
Professor Dame Jane Francis’s talk ‘Going to the Ends of the Earth as a Woman in Science’ is on Wednesday 14th March at 5:30-6:30 in The Wolfson Hall, Churchill College.
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Professor Francis is a geologist by training, specialising in the reconstruction of environments on Earth millions of years ago. Her research interests include ancient climates and fossil plants, particularly of the polar regions, the regions on Earth most sensitive to climate change. Her research has led to many scientific expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica.
Jane is currently the first woman Director of the British Antarctic Survey, and is involved in the organisation of the international Antarctic Treaty. She was awarded the Polar Medal in 2002 in recognition of her contribution to British polar research and in 2017 was made Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George for her role in polar diplomacy.
WiSETI is a positive action initiative at the University of Cambridge that promotes and supports women from Undergraduate level to Professor, in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) subject areas. WiSETI was established in 1999 and aims to redress an under-representation of women in employment and career progression in these disciplines at the University of Cambridge.
You might also be interested in the other FREE events British Antarctic Survey are involved with at the Cambridge Science Festival – details can be found here:
Evening Talk: ‘Remote Sensing in Antarctica’
Evening Talk: ‘Sensing the climate: how do we measure our changing planet?’
‘Antarctica Uncovered’ at British Antarctic Survey
‘Polar Family Day’ at the Polar Museum
‘Sounds of Space’ at Anglia Ruskin University

Nature Live - Natural History Museum, London
2018-03-09 15:00 - 15:30 | Darwin Centre, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Interested in Uncovering Antarctica’s Hidden World? Discover what it’s like to live and work in Antarctica and find out about the Larsen C Benthos expedition from British Antarctic Survey scientists.
Join marine biologist Dr Huw Griffiths in the studio and speak live to palaeobiologist Dr Rowan Whittle on board the RSS James Clark Ross, at the upcoming Nature Live event at the Darwin Centre on Friday 9th March.
The event is FREE and runs between 15:00 and 15:30 in the Attenborough Studio in the Darwin Centre Orange Zone.
Find out more here.

Plastics in the Ocean: Challenges and Solutions
2018-03-07 09:00 - 17:30 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
British Antarctic Survey is hosting a workshop in Cambridge to bridge science, policy and business to explore solutions for reducing and mitigating ocean plastic pollution.
Read the report from the event here.

With around 5 million tonnes of plastic entering our oceans each year, recent estimates suggest that there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050. Its presence on shorelines, in surface waters and at depth, poses a significant threat to global marine ecosystems. Most notably by existing at a range of sizes, plastics can interact with marine life both physically and chemically. Physically, larger plastics can cause entanglements and obstructions and in their smallest form they can be easily consumed by organisms at the base of the food chain. Chemically, plastics have been shown to readily absorb other toxic pollutants in the ocean and are often manufactured with additives which can increase their toxicity. This has implications on marine life which feed on them, including commercial fish species which ultimately poses a threat to human health.
Marine sampling efforts, increasing media awareness through series like BBC Blue Planet II and scientific research on the effects of plastics in the ocean have brought to light the extent of the problem, and have subsequently led to the UK Government announcing a 25 year plan to reduce consumption. Similarly, collaboration is required to effectively find a variety of solutions. Through cross-sectorial presentations, panel discussions and innovation showcases this workshop aims to:

Facilitate knowledge exchange in order to assess gaps and future actions required;
Generate solutions-driven networking to identify opportunities for collaboration.

The morning session will focus on Issues and Innovation Solutions, with speakers from Sky Ocean Rescue, Mott MacDonald, British Plastics Federation, Universities of Plymouth and Exeter, BAS and NERC (chaired by Hans Jensen, UKWIR).
Lunch includes a Solutions Show Case, co-organised by BAS and Cambridge Cleantech; to encompass the categories of 1. avoiding plastic waste; 2. reducing marine plastic pollution; 3. general underpinning of solutions.
The afternoon session will focus on Regulatory and Policy Solutions, with panelists from DEFRA, WRAP, UNEP-WCMC, Green Alliance and University of Cambridge (chaired by Dr Abigail Entwistle, Fauna & Flora International). This session is co-organised by BAS and Cambridge Conservation Initiative, and is part of the BAS-CCI Science-Policy Challenges workshop series.
Attendees are welcome from across all sectors, including industry, policy, environmental organisations and academia.
REGISTER HERE

Links to speaker and panelist profiles:
Professor Jane Francis, BAS
Professor Duncan Wingham, NERC
Professor Richard Thompson, Plymouth University
Giles Harvey, SKY Ocean Rescue
Professor Tamara Galloway, Exeter University
Rowan Byrne, Mott MacDonald
Barry Turner, British Plastics Federation
Dustin Benton, Green Alliance
Ruth Fletcher, UNEP-WCMC
Peter Skelton, WRAP
Chair AM – Hans Jensen, UKWIR
Chair PM – Abigail Entwistle, Fauna & Flora International

Links to exhibitor profiles:
Elena Parisi, Recycling Technologies
Kath Austin, BeeBeeWraps
Stuart Foster, RECOUP
David Chandler, Flute Upcycling
Sergio Halpern, SeaBin
Alice Horton, KE Microplastics Network
Richard Lampitt, MARSIC/NOC
Ali Nichols, Iotic Labs
Beverley Cornaby, CISL
Pallavi Anand, Open University

Debate: Is the UK doing enough about climate change?
2018-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, UCL, Wilkins Building, Gower St, London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
On Wednesday 28th February join a live panel, including British Antarctic Survey’s Dr Emily Shuckburgh, addressing the question: Is the UK doing enough about climate change? at the Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, Wilkins Building, UCL.
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The debate will be chaired by Dr. Helen Czerski, Physicist, Oceanographer and Broadcaster, co-chaired by a youth representative and features spekers including:

Dr Emily Shuckburgh, deputy head of the Polar Oceans Team at the British Antarctic Survey and co-author of Climate Change (A Ladybird Expert Book)
Natalie Bennett, former leader of the Green Party
Professor Mark Maslin, UCL academic and author of Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction
Ahir Shah, political satirist and Edingburgh Comedy Award ‘ Best Show’ 2017 nominee

The event will be live broadcast via Facebook Live; there will be a strong emphasis on interactive participation of both those in the room and those watching online.

Circular Economy in Practice – Challenges and Opportunities
2018-02-26 15:30 - 19:00 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
Today’s linear ‘take, make, dispose’ economic model relies on large quantities of cheap, easily accessible materials and energy, and is a model that is reaching its physical limits. A circular economy is an attractive and viable alternative that businesses have already started exploring today. It preserves and enhances natural capital, optimises resource yields, and minimises system risks by managing finite stocks and renewable flows.
This event, co-organised with Cambridge Network, will bring together thought leaders from industry, academia and the public sector to share best practice, give an honest account of successes and set-backs, and highlight which barriers and knowledge gaps need to be addressed to accelerate progress. Delegates will have the opportunity to investigate if their expertise and interests map onto existing challenges, and are invited to become part of the solution.
Speakers and panellists include Mike Barry, Director of Sustainable Business (Plan A), M&S; Sarah D’Arcy, Lead for Campaign ‘love every drop’, Anglian Water; Richard Boyd, Circular Economy Lead, Arup; Dustin Benton, Policy Director, Green Alliance; and Dr Jonathan Cullen, Dept of Engineering, University of Cambridge. Panel chair is Dr David Greenfield, SOcial, Environmental & Economic Solutions (SOENECS) Ltd and Circular Economy Club (CEC).
Access the programme and registration details HERE.

Antarctic Lecture series at Gilbert White & The Oates Collections
2018-02-15 19:00 - 2018-03-15 19:00 | Gilbert White Field Studies Centre, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3BN
Join staff from British Antarctic Survey, participating in the annual Gilbert White & The Oates Collections Antarctic Lecture series, at the Gilbert White Field Studies Centre on 15th February and 15th March starting at 7pm.
The first lecture ‘Halley: Moving Again’ will be given by Simon Garrod, Head of Operation at the British Antarctic Survey. Simon was awarded the Queen’s Polar medal for service in the Antarctic and Arctic in 2012. He will talk about the Halley Research Station, with an overview of the challenges, solutions and future directions of Antarctic operations. Simon has been working in the Antarctic and the Arctic for nearly 25 years. He has been field guide, station leader, traverse leader and field operations manager and was the initial project manager for the Halley relocation project.
The second lecture ‘We are the albatrosses around their necks: human impacts threaten albatrosses on a global scale’ will be given by Professor Richard Phillips. Professor Phillips is the leader of the Higher Predators and Conservation group at British Antarctic Survey, and works on the population, physiological and evolutionary ecology of seabirds, particularly albatrosses and petrels. He is also involved with the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) and Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), trying to develop strategies for improving seabird conservation in the Southern Ocean. His talk will be on the application of population, tracking and other monitoring data to understand and address threats to albatrosses, including from fisheries, invasive species and plastics.
Tickets cost £15 and are available from the Museum shop or from the website.

“Satuccino Extra Shot”
2018-02-07 14:30 - 16:00 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
A joint event with the Satellite Applications Catapult, exploring how Earth Observation benefits business and research.
Satuccino is a specially designed space industry networking event for space technology and satellite application sector experts to engage with the Satellite Applications Catapult and its partners.
In ‘Extra Shot’ events, this networking is extended to include partner venues via a Skype link-up to the event at the Satellite Applications Catapult HQ in Harwell, to enable a wider audience to benefit. On 7 February, this link-up will be with the Aurora Innovation Centre at BAS, featuring speakers from CamRosh, PolarView/BAS, Satavia and Cambridge University (Department of Archaeology).
Read more about the concept HERE; register HERE.

PROGRAMME
14:00 Registration
14:30 Welcome and 60 sec pitch presentations from Harwell and Cambridge
15:15 “Digital environmental intelligence to enhance aircraft predictive maintenance” – Adam Durant, Satavia Ltd
15:25 “Discovering lost landscapes through satellite data” – Hector A. Orengo, Dept of Archaeology, Uni Cambridge
15:35 “Markets for Earth Observation” – Pantea Lotfian, CamRosh Ltd
15:45 “Rapid-fire satellite data for the polar regions” – Andrew Fleming, BAS/Polar View Earth Observation Ltd
15:55 Q&A
16:00 Networking

UK Microalgal Biotechnology: Creating a Unified Vision
2018-02-01 - 2018-02-02 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
Exploring developments within the UK and international microalgal sector.
This two-day conference will discuss challenges and opportunities from different perspectives (academic, SME, start-up companies, multinational, grant and legislative) and examples of success stories featured.
Read more HERE.

Sensors and Data in Robotics
2017-12-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
British Antarctic Survey, CamBridgeSense and Cambridge Big Data Strategic Research Initiatives are holding a networking day to consider the current state-of-the art in the interlinking fields of robotics, sensors and big data, the challenges for the future, and to spark potential collaborations by bringing together people with a range of interests and expertise.
CamBridgeSense and Cambridge Big Data are networks linking hundreds of academics across Cambridge and beyond, as well as companies, to facilitate potential research collaborations. The new Aurora Innovation Centre at British Antarctic Survey has a focus on technologies for extreme environments with a keen interest in robotics, autonomous devices and big data.
The day will include presentations from industry, showcasing Innovate UK projects in these fields; an overview of the new EPSRC robotics hubs and their visions; and at the end of the day a keynote speaker articulating the challenges for the future. The programme can be viewed HERE.

Please register HERE by 26 November 2017.

Hydromapping: hydrographic, geophysical surveying and spherical vision systems
2017-11-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
Whether you’re into benthic study or structural survey, ocean or land, ROV or ship-based, there is bound to be something of interest to you.
Each talk will last about 1hr with time for Q&A. At 14:00, BAS will provide a few short updates of latest science, engineering and operations that could have collaboration potential.
With ample networking opportunity during the afternoon, this is not to be missed.

SEMINAR ROOM 1
11:00 Dr Jon Chamberlain, University of Essex
In April 2017, academics from the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex developed a dodecahedron-shaped drone, aiming to capture video of the entire 4π steradians surrounding it. The problem was testing such a drone without getting operators in the field of view and to truly explore a 3-dimensional environment. Adrian Clark, an experienced computer vision researcher, and Jon Chamberlain, a specialist in human-machine interaction and underwater research, offered a solution.
12:15 Michael King, Bibby HydroMap
Bibby HydroMap have invested heavily in multi-beam technology and currently own nine systems, four TELEDYNE RESON 7125 SV2 dual frequency 200/400kHz ultra high resolution systems, one TELEDYNE RESON T20 -P dual frequency 200/400kHz system, one TELEDYNE RESON 7101 240kHz unit and three GeoSwath plus shallow water bathymetric sonar systems. They are experienced in a range of disciplines including hydrography, marine engineering geophysics, shallow marine geotechnics, UXO detection, ROV , AUV and tracked ROV survey and inspection, maritime archaeology, benthic sampling, engineering geology, metocean and oceanography.
To Register contact Matt Polaine, Innovation Manager at BAS.
Please arrive in good time to pass through Reception.

Antarctica Day - talk to a polar expert
2017-11-27 10:00 - 2017-12-01 12:00
Opportunity for schools to link up with polar researchers and experts for ‘Antarctica Day’ on 1 December
What BAS is offering:
An opportunity to talk to a member of BAS staff during the week of 27 November to celebrate Antarctica Day on 1st December.
If you’re keen to engage your students in why polar research matters and what it’s like living and working in Antarctica then book a slot. We are offering the following event which comprises:

A phone call with a researcher or member of staff who’s in Antarctica at one of the British Antarctic Survey stations or who has recently returned from working on the ice (Skype isn’t possible due to bandwidth)
45-minute slots available daily at 10.00am and 11.00am
Photos of the Antarctic stations plus biographies of the people your pupils have a chance to ask questions to
Format includes: a short 10 minute introduction from your ‘Antarctic educator’ then time for questions – please get your pupils involved in advance!

If you’d like to participate please follow these instructions:
Email the following details to press@bas.ac.uk by Wednesday 22 November with ‘Antarctica Day’ in the subject line

Teacher or contact name
Name of the school
Age of the pupils
Details of how it fits into the curriculum – specify if Geography or Science
Preferred day – Monday 27, Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 or Friday 1
Preferred time – 10am or 11am
Telephone number to call

We know this opportunity is likely to be over-subscribed so please try to have a minimum of 30 pupils for each slot so we can reach as many young people as possible! Our colleagues at the UK Polar Network are encouraging schools to take part in their ‘Antarctica Day Flags Initiative’, to find out about how to get involved find out more here
Antarctica Day was inaugurated in 2010 to celebrate the 1st December 1959 signature of the Antarctic Treaty, which was adopted “with the interests of science and the progress of all mankind.” Antarctica Day was initiated by the Foundation for the Good Governance of International Spaces as an annual event to build global awareness of this landmark institution, celebrating this milestone of peace in our civilization with hope and inspiration for future generations.
The Antarctic Treaty has been signed by 50 nations to date and covers the area south of 60°S latitude. The Treaty has ensured that Antarctica remains a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science.
With a vision for young people to be aware of how countries can build on their common interests – Antarctica Day is an opportunity to demonstrate how diverse nations can work together peacefully, continuously using science as a global language of cooperation for decision making beyond national boundaries.
Antarctica Day is a partnership with a number of organizations lead by the Association for Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), Our Spaces, Polar TREC and Polar Educators International (PEI).

Under the Sea - Cambridge Enterprise & Technology Club
2017-11-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
An evening of underwater exploration, from marine life in Antarctic waters via the manmade world’s deepest pool to the search for flight MH370.
With Speakers:
John Vickers, Founder Blue Abyss
‘Blue Abyss: Vision, Milestones, Challenges’
Dr Katrin Linse, Senior Marine Biologist, British Antarctic Survey
‘Tools of the Trade’
Rob Hawkins, Regional Project Director Africa, Fugro
‘The Search for MH370’

UnEarthed: Explore the world at you feet
2017-11-17 09:00 - 2017-11-19 17:00 | Dynamic Earth, 112-116 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Join us on the 17-19th November to discover how teams at British Antarctic Survey are using remote sensing and mapping techniques to lift the lid on Antarctica.
UnEarthed is an interactive showcase offering people of all ages the chance to get closer to the environmental science that shapes their lives. More than 100 scientists from Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales will be showcasing their research across more than 30 interactive exhibits.
Opening times
Friday 17 November: 9:00am – 5:30pm (Free entry to UnEarthed exhibition only)
Saturday 18 November: 10:00am – 5:30pm (Free entry to UnEarthed exhibition and the Dynamic Earth science museum)
Sunday 19 November: 10:00am – 5:30pm (Free entry to UnEarthed exhibition and the Dynamic Earth science museum)
Please note the last entry will be 4:00pm each day.
Tickets to UnEarthed at Dynamic Earth are available on arrival and cannot be booked in advance.
More information here.

Workshop on Sea Ice-Infrastructure Interaction
2017-11-13 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
BAS invites participants of the Isaac Newton Institute programme on Mathematics of Sea Ice Phenomena and industrial and academic partners to attend a half day of talks and discussions on topics relevant to sea ice interaction with structures, such as ships and fixed platforms. The talks will be from a broad range of experts, with the explicit aim to ensure open and free-flowing discussions between all participants. Particular topics to be covered include overview of sea ice changes in Arctic and Antarctic, advances in technology for ice mechanics, remote sensing for ship routing, and ice forces on ship and structures.
Background
Our current knowledge of sea ice mechanics stems largely from measurements performed in a multi-year ice setting, rather than the first-year, sea-ice dominated Arctic of recent years. Even less information is available regarding sea ice mechanics in the Antarctic. The remarkable reduction in Arctic sea ice extent and thickness we have witnessed over past decades influences many fundamental sea ice processes, including its dynamics, mechanics and thermodynamics. As a result, our current state of knowledge of these processes and the validity of many of the parameterisations presently embedded in models become questionable. This workshop aims to provide an open forum to discuss the present level of our knowledge on sea ice interaction with dynamic and fixed structures such as ships and platforms.
As a centre that delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the polar regions with a strong focus on the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, BAS has a long history of ship and airborne operations in the ice-covered seas spanning both hemispheres.
This knowledge exchange event is organised by a partnership between the British Antarctic Survey, the EU project ICE-ARC and the Isaac Newton Institute Research Programme on the Mathematics of Sea Ice Phenomena.

To register please click here. View the programme here.

Integrating climate science into ecosystem-based management
2017-11-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) are convening a series of workshops in 2017-18 on Science-Policy Challenges in Polar Conservation and Management.
Each of the workshops will focus on topical issues faced in the Polar Regions that are also of global relevance, and that reach beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. The first in the series is “Integrating climate science into ecosystem-based management” (Thursday 9th November 2017, 2pm – 4.30pm). An expert panel will discuss how current knowledge can be best utilised to provide information for policy decision-makers about the effects of climate change on species and ecosystems in the polar regions and beyond.
Panel members will include:

Ms Jane Rumble (Polar Regions Dept, FCO) (panel chair)
Mr Henry Burgess (NERC Arctic Office)
Dr Gemma Harper (Defra)
Dr Val Kapos (UNEP-WCMC)
Professor John Turner (British Antarctic Survey)

The workshop will include opportunities for discussion and networking, with the aim of linking experts within the Cambridge academic and conservation communities, and identifying potential areas for collaboration and future work.
This event is open to interested researchers, practitioners and policy makers in and around Cambridge, and is free to attend. Please register here to participate.
For information on future events in this series please contact Rachel Cavanagh and Susie Grant

Relaunch Your Career - Connecting and Inspiring Women in STEM
2017-11-04 | Aurora Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OET
Are you looking to change careers but have no idea where to start? Have you taken a career break and are looking for advice and support on how to re-enter the workforce?
Cambridge Association for Women in Science and Engineering are hosting a day for women in Science and Engineering to ‘Relaunch’ their career. Aiming to give you the tools, confidence and support system to take that first step.
A full day of training for women with a background in Science, Technology, IT, Engineering, Maths, and Medi-cine; including expert speakers, workshops and plenty of networking opportunities.
Find further information on this event here

STEM educators 'twilight' event
2017-11-01 03:45 - 18:00 | British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0ET, United Kingdom
Calling all teachers and STEM ambassadors!
Join us on Wednesday 1 November, 4 -6pm (refreshments available from 3.45) at British Antarctic Survey’s Cambridge offices to discover the range of free-to-use resources for teachers and students.
Inspiring young people in polar science and operations is important to British Antarctic Survey. We work with partners to create high-quality, curriculum-relevant resources, and make these available online. We share a common goal with the international polar research community – to inspire and engage young people in the polar regions.
Our award-winning online resources (discoveringantarctica.org.uk and www.discoverthearctic.org.uk), produced in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, are especially helpful for secondary school teachers. The Government-sponsored Polar Explorer Programme, lead by STEM Learning Ltd and inspired by the new polar ship for Britain the RRS Sir David Attenborough, is designed to meet the needs of primary school teachers.
What’s on offer

An opportunity to find out how these free printed and online resources can help you in the classroom – whether you are a teacher or a STEM Ambassador

An introduction to the STEM Ambassador Scheme
An introduction to the Polar Explorer Programme
A chance to share ideas with one another and put your questions to polar experts
A great networking opportunity

Who should attend
Primary and secondary school educators who teach geography, science, the environment. People who would like to inspire young people in polar science and operations.
This event is brought to you by British Antarctic Survey and Connect Education & Business, the local East of England Hub for STEM.
Programme
15.45 Arrival, refreshments and networking
16.15 Welcome and introduction to the event
16.30 Inspiring young people in STEM – a shared approach:

British Antarctic Survey education programme – interactive online demo
The Polar Explorer Programme – interactive online demo
Connect Education & Business – STEM Ambassadors programme; how to get involved

17.30 Q&A Discussion
18.00 Close
Register here:

New Scientist Live: Antarctica – From Greenhouse to Icehouse
2017-10-01 13:30 - 14:10 | Earth Theatre, ExCeL London, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Professor Dame Jane Francis, the Director of British Antarctic Survey, is speaking at New Scientist Live on the 1st October.
‘Antarctica – From Greenhouse to Icehouse’ will take you on a journey from a forested land which was home to dinosaurs to the icy land mass that we see today. Join Professor Dame Jane Francis in the Earth Theatre at New Scientist Live on Sunday 1st October between 1:30 and 2:10 pm to discover more.

To purchase tickets, click here and use the code SPEAKER10 for a 10% discount.

PhysioMar 17: The Physiology of Aquatic Invertebrates in a Changing World
2017-09-18 - 2017-09-21 | Cripps Court, part of the historic Magdalene College, Cambridge University, 1-3 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AD, United Kingdom
This will be the fifth international PhysioMar conference that developed from a workshop organized by CIBNOR in La Paz, Mexico, in 2006.
There are five confirmed specialist sessions & two general sessions
The Keynote speakers include: Prof Marco Passamonti, Prof Sophie Breton, Prof Fredric Oliver, Prof Antonio Figueras, and Prof Balomero Olivera
The Scientific Sessions include:
– Role of mitochondria in environmental adaptation of aquatic invertebrates
– Parental and generational determinants of resilience to environmental change
– Larval physiology
– Technological advances
– Physiological & biochemical processes of chemically mediated interactions between organisms
– Reproduction
– Bioenergetics, growth and resilience

Registration Fee: £260
More information here: www.physiomar17.com, Facebook & Twitter
Sponsored by:
