Early Drake Passage Opening Led to Global Change
New results shed light on how Antarctica became the icy, barren continent that we know today. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists have discovered that 30-50 million years ago, South America […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Futuristic design wins competition for new Antarctic Research Station
Read more of: PRESS RELEASE: Futuristic design wins competition for new Antarctic Research StationA futuristic design by Faber Maunsell and Hugh Broughton Architects has won the competition for the new British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Halley Research Station. In a very close-run contest, three […]
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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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PRESS RELEASE: Halley Design Competition Announcement of winner – 19 July 2005 at RIBA London
Read more of: PRESS RELEASE: Halley Design Competition Announcement of winner – 19 July 2005 at RIBA LondonTension is mounting for three teams of architects and engineers who are competing for the design of the new British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Halley Research Station. The winning team will […]
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Concept vehicle unveiled
Read more of: Concept vehicle unveiledAn innovative concept for an Antarctic vehicle is unveiled this week at the Royal College of Art’s final year show. Working closely with experts from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), […]
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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 […]
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Professor John Croxall elected a Fellow of the Royal Society
Read more of: Professor John Croxall elected a Fellow of the Royal SocietyProfessor John Croxall, CBE of the British Antarctic Survey has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge. Professor Croxall is Head of Conservation […]
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OBE awarded to BAS Deputy Director
Read more of: OBE awarded to BAS Deputy DirectorWe are delighted to announce that Dr John Dudeney, Deputy Director BAS received his OBE on Thursday 26 May. Dr Dudeney has been awarded an OBE for his services to […]
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Antarctica: an awakening giant?
Read more of: Antarctica: an awakening giant?The crucial role that Antarctica plays in global climate change and its future contribution to sea-level rise was highlighted today by Professor Chris Rapley, Director of British Antarctic Survey (BAS). […]
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Antarctic Peninsula glaciers in widespread retreat
Read more of: Antarctic Peninsula glaciers in widespread retreatThe first comprehensive study of glaciers around the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula reveals the real impact of recent climate change. Results from the study by researchers at British Antarctic […]