Antarctica and National Science Week
Every year the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) coordinates science activities all over the UK to enable people of all ages to take part in science, engineering […]
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International Glaciological Society Symposium on Cryospheric Indicators of Global Climate Change
Read more of: International Glaciological Society Symposium on Cryospheric Indicators of Global Climate ChangeThe cryosphere, consisting of snow cover, sea-, lake- and river-ice, glaciers, ice caps and ice sheets, and frozen ground including permafrost, is a fundamentally important part of the global climate […]
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Play Antarctica – 10th March – 30th April – For everyone aged 8+
Read more of: Play Antarctica – 10th March – 30th April – For everyone aged 8+The Unicorn, supported by Molecule Theatre, presents Play Antarctica, a musical journey based on the real-life expedition of musician Craig Vear into the Antarctic. Inspired by the great explorers of […]
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Chief Scientist Shares his Antarctic Visit Online
Read more of: Chief Scientist Shares his Antarctic Visit OnlineVisitors to DEFRA’s website will be able to go on a virtual voyage with Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Howard Dalton from Monday (January 9th) when he travels to the Antarctic […]
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New Year?s Honours for British Antarctic Survey Personnel
Read more of: New Year?s Honours for British Antarctic Survey PersonnelHer Majesty the Queen has approved the award of Polar medals for “outstanding achievement and service to British polar research” to British Antarctic Survey staff Andy Barker, Hugh Corr, Tony […]
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Large Seismic Shock in Southern Ocean at Start of 2006
Read more of: Large Seismic Shock in Southern Ocean at Start of 2006While many people were still getting over their new year celebrations, a large earthquake in the Southern Ocean sent shock waves around the world. The quake occurred at 6.10am on […]
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BAS and the IPY: An Interdisciplinary Vision
Read more of: BAS and the IPY: An Interdisciplinary VisionSciencePoles (www.sciencepoles.org) interviewed Professor Chris Rapley, Director of the UK’s British Antarctic Survey (BAS) – one of the world class research institutes for polar regions – on 27 October about […]
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Antarctica – musical images from the frozen continent
Read more of: Antarctica – musical images from the frozen continentAntarctic is a beautiful new DVD/Book that describes through music, sound, film, photography and literature, composer Craig Vear’s three month journey into the mysterious frozen world of Antarctica. Craig Vear […]
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BAS Science Programmes 2005-2010
Read more of: BAS Science Programmes 2005-2010The BAS five-year research programme Global Science in the Antarctic Context (GSAC) comprises eight programmes totalling 19 projects. Carrying it out involves over 120 national and international collaborations. more…
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MBE for Captain Chris Elliott
Read more of: MBE for Captain Chris ElliottWe are delighted to announce that Captain Chris Elliott has been awarded an MBE in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. This recognises nearly 40 years of distinguished service to […]
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Prince Charles presents Polar Medals
Read more of: Prince Charles presents Polar MedalsWe are delighted to announce that HRH Prince Charles awarded polar medals to members of British Antarctic Survey (BAS) on 8 June 2005 at a special ceremony in Buckingham Palace. […]
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BAS at International Festival of the Sea.
Read more of: BAS at International Festival of the Sea.The British Antarctic Survey’s Royal Research Ship James Clark Ross (JCR) will take part in this year’s International Festival of the Sea at Portsmouth Naval Base and Historic Dockyard over […]