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1. Predicting non-native ‘invasions’ in Antarctica

   A new study identifies the non-native species most likely to ‘invade’ the Antarctic Peninsula region over the next decade. It provides a baseline for all operators in the region to […]

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2. PhD centre will nurture new leaders in Earth observation

   A new centre will enable 50 fully-funded PhD researchers to harness satellite data to tackle global environmental challenges. The Centre for Satellite Data in Environmental Science (SENSE) will bring together expertise in […]

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3. Protecting seabirds and mammals

   A new study published this week (7 January 2020) identifies a need for fishery managers to adopt clear objectives for the protection of seabirds and mammals. It is published in […]

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4. Professor Alan Rodger

   It is with great sadness that we report the death of previous staff member, Professor Alan Rodger.  Alan was a scientist in BAS for over 40 years since 1972. He […]

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5. Festive Greetings from Antarctica

   As you make the last preparations for the festive period, spare a thought for those who will be working away in Antarctica for British Antarctic Survey. Over 300 staff, scientists […]

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6. Antarctica: Getting Ready for RRS Sir David Attenborough

   A major modernisation programme at British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Rothera Research Station begins its second ‘summer season’ this month with the arrival of a 60-plus person team from BAM. Construction […]

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7. New high-precision map of Antarctica’s bed topography

   A team of glaciologists has unveiled the most accurate portrait yet of the contours of the land beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet – and, by doing so, has helped identify which […]

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8. Season’s greetings!

   Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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9. Studies highlight fragility of Antarctic ecosystems

   Two studies published in a special issue of the journal Science Advances this week (27 November 2019) highlight the fragility of the Antarctic and its ecosystems in the lead up […]

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10. Ice core inspired art installation opens in London

    A new climate change artwork – Ice Floor, a new Phase 2 by Wayne Binitie, opens this week at Arup’s Fitzroy Street offices in London. The work was developed in […]

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11. Scientists head to Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier

    Nearly 100 scientists and support staff depart this week (13 November 2019) for the most ambitious mission to date for Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica. In the second year of […]

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12. PhD projects for 2020

    Applications for BAS PhD projects are now open for 2020 admission. There are currently over 100 PhD students associated with BAS, and nearly half of these students work full time […]

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