Update on construction season in Antarctica
News 12 May, 2023
…on the RRS Sir David Attenborough on 28 April. The Discovery Building is scheduled for completion in 2025 and the construction team will return this November ahead of a busy…
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British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival 2023
Event 20 July, 2023
…discover some of the incredible scientific research equipment used by our polar researchers in Antarctica: Explore the model of our new polar ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough Discover underwater…
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BLOG: Diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond
Blogpost 23 June, 2021
…industry. Jon leads the programme of work that will deliver new polar research vessel, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, and associated supporting infrastructure such as new wharves at Rothera in…
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Polar Passover
Blogpost 5 April, 2023
…to understand my needs. Not only did I get hot meals to eat after a long shift loading cargo onto the RRS Sir David Attenborough, but they were tasty too!…
British Antarctic Survey at the National Museum of the Royal Navy
Event 13 February, 2024
…polar research ship the RRS Sir David Attenborough Step into the boots of a polar researcher at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth This event is taking place…
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Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme – change in leadership
News 18 July, 2022
…of Britain’s new polar research ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, and new wharves at Rothera and King Edward Point research stations and decarbonising the BAS Estate in Antarctica. The Rothera…
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KANG-GLAC
Project
…Sir David Attenborough, making full use of its state-of-the-art capabilities as a logistical platform. We will use cruise datasets to determine modern interactions between warm water inflows and glacial meltwater…
First journey to Rothera
Blogpost 1 February, 2023
…was the arrival of the RRS Sir David Attenborough polar research ship at Rothera. Everybody was given the opportunity to go on board and have a tour of its facilities….
Celebrating Polar Pride 2023
News 17 November, 2023
…BAS staff from across the world, including on Antarctic stations, the RRS Sir David Attenborough and headquarters in Cambridge, will come together to mark this important event. Celebrating Polar Pride…
International Men’s Day: Burnout in Cambridge and in the Polar Regions
Blogpost 19 November, 2022
…commitments Limit your access to work-related emails: Whether you’re on station, the RRS Sir David Attenborough or in Cambridge, we have 24/7 access to our emails (and don’t get me…
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Celebrating Polar Pride Day 2022
News 18 November, 2022
…Research Station The team at Halley VI with the Pride Flag Celebrating at sea The Progress Pride flag also flies onboard RRS Sir David Attenborough today to celebrate Polar…
Antarctica drawing competition launches
News 2 November, 2022
…for the next generation of polar scientists. The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) is a long-term investment programme that has already delivered a new polar research ship, RRS Sir David…
BBC’s Frozen Planet II: science into television
News 23 September, 2022
…see how the ice interacts with the bed beneath to monitor how it behaves and is changing. Now, 11 years later, Frozen Planet II – presented by Sir David Attenborough…
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Polar Science for a Sustainable Planet: new science strategy
News 19 June, 2023
…We are trying to find out. “And yet there is still much to discover in the Polar Regions. Our new research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough, and logistics expertise, will…
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Sea Ice
Part of AI4EOAccelerator
…vessel RSS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) during it’s sea ice trials. Sentinel-1 SAR data and MODIS optical data were selected as best sources for near-real-time use, and the U-Net architecture…
Poet Laureate marks naming of polar ship
News 20 October, 2019
A new work by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage celebrates the RRS Sir David Attenborough. In this video Simon describes his inspiration for the poem, which can be read in full…
Diamond Jubilee: The 1959 Antarctic Treaty
Blogpost 23 June, 2021
…alien species invasion, and ice sheet instability. Antarctica is now recognised as not remote but integral to planet Earth. With new investment in the research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough…
Accommodation
Ship
RRS Sir David Attenborough can have up to 90 people on board at any given time – 30 crew and up to 60 science and support staff. To make crew…
Virtual Antarctica
Project
…facilities. He’s been onboard the RRS James Clark Ross and will in future be creating a virtual tour for our new polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough. Future phases…
STEM educators ‘twilight’ event
Event 1 November, 2017
…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…
British Antarctic Survey partners with The Good Business Festival Youth Programme
News 28 May, 2021
…the area – Britain’s new polar ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough – was built at Cammell Laird Shipyard in Birkenhead. The Good Business Festival Youth Summit is an education initiative…
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British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival 2017
News 14 June, 2017
…at 12.30pm. Both events take place on the main stage in Mission Control. A scale model of the new polar ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, will be on display at…
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Boaty McBoatface sub prepares for first Antarctic mission
News 13 March, 2017
…by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to name the UK’s new polar research ship. While the ship will be named after famous naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, the…
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Ramboll named technical adviser to BAS
News 26 August, 2016
…of the RRS Sir David Attenborough provides an opportunity to modernise and upgrade our Antarctic infrastructure. “The appointment of Ramboll brings specialist expertise to our in-house teams. We look forward…
Recreational facilities
Ship
With RRS Sir David Attenborough able to spend up to 60 days at sea, it’s important for the vessel to have recreational facilities to keep the crew happy and healthy….
Working together to make the Arctic more accessible for science
News 2 February, 2018
…partner in the consortium British Antarctic Survey will provide scientists with access to the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The new Polar Research vessel will transform how ship-borne science is conducted…
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Scientific winches
Science facility
RRS Sir David Attenborough has enhanced science winching capability to reliably deploy and retrieve scientific equipment including marine robotics and oceanographic equipment. The Southern Ocean is rough and covered in…
Scientific moon pool
Ship
RRS Sir David Attenborough is the first British polar research vessel to feature a scientific moon pool. This allows flexible and reliable deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment such as…
Polar Ship Operations Team
Team
…of marine environments. Our activities include operating the new polar marine vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough. We work in partnership with the Royal Navy’s ice patrol and survey ship HMS…
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Falkland Islands Office
Office
…by arranging appointments and follow-up action taken as necessary. The British Antarctic Survey Office in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands Supporting ships and aircraft RRS Sir David Attenborough will frequently call…
BAS scientist talks about BBC Frozen Planet at Cheltenham Science Festival
News 4 April, 2012
…category. The episode also won the award for Best Narration and an award for Hero in a Wildlife Film which was presented to the series narrator Sir David Attenborough. This…
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Rothera Research Station
Station
…Research and Innovation (UKRI). The 74 metre wharf is designed to accommodate the new polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough. With its enhanced cargo handling facilities, including a larger…
BBC Blockbuster Blue Planet II returns
News 23 October, 2017
…Bird Island, highlights the impact of plastic on wildlife in Antarctica, including the wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans). Sir David Attenborough reveals that his most heartbreaking moment of the Blue Planet…
More losers than winners for Southern Ocean marine life
News 4 September, 2017
…the Southern Ocean using a range of techniques, including use of RRS James Clark Ross and RRS Sir David Attenborough, as well as deployments of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles,…
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Cambridge Science Festival: Antarctica Uncovered
Event 24 March, 2018
…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,…
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King Edward Point – Project Blog
Blogpost 25 February, 2020
…polar ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough to berth at King Edward Point Research Station and support world-class science for the next generation. Here Joe discusses the first stages of…
Solitude and Survival in the South
Blogpost 27 April, 2021
…Bowyer. Our first summer season was a whirlwind of the flying program; routine maintenance, major construction projects including the wharf that will service the RRS Sir David Attenborough, and the…
RRS James Clark Ross departs Antarctica for the final time
News 23 February, 2021
…The RRS James Clark Ross will be replaced with the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA). The SDA has just completed two weeks of intensive sea trials around the United Kingdom….
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Life in Antarctica
Blogpost 15 February, 2021
…partnership, the modernisation of BAS’s Antarctic infrastructure will be undertaken, upgrading research stations and redeveloping existing berthing facilities to accommodate the new polar vessel for Great Britain, RRS Sir David…
Festive Greetings from BAS!
News 18 December, 2020
…In the UK the crew onboard RRS Sir David Attenborough will take a well-earned break from technical trials to celebrate Christmas. BAS staff usually based at the Cambridge headquarters will…
Antarctic homecoming – responding to COVID-19
News 6 June, 2020
…number of construction workers who were building a new wharf at Rothera Research Station for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. BAS staff will return to find BAS Headquarters in Cambridge…
End of Antarctic field season 2020 – repatriation
News 7 April, 2020
…new wharf for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. As the summer field season ends, our Antarctic teams prepare themselves to return home to an extraordinary situation. BAS Headquarters in Cambridge…
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New carbon literacy milestone achieved on journey to net zero
News 12 April, 2024
…to combat it. So far, the course has been delivered to staff based at the Cambridge headquarters, Rothera Research Station in Antarctica and on the RRS Sir David Attenborough. As…
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POSTPONED – Chat to your friendly neighbourhood climate scientists
Event 17 March, 2020
…Hear about the wide range of science taking place at BAS, including plans for the new RRS Sir David Attenborough – one of the most advanced polar research vessels in…
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Practice makes perfect
News 26 September, 2018
…(BAS) in December 2018. Designed to accommodate the UK’s new polar research vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough, which will carry out cutting-edge research into climate change, the team has…
State of the Polar Oceans report published
News 18 July, 2018
…such as the RRS Sir David Attenborough and the Kronprins Haakon to continue to drive forward science that is critical for understanding the big questions about our global environment. Read…
Antarctica Live
Event 14 August, 2018
…to see a scale model of the RRS Sir David Attenborough one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world, the 10,000-tonne hull of which was recently launched…
Polar Medals awarded to BAS Staff
News 22 January, 2020
…RRS Ernest Shackleton in 2004, where he remained at the helm for 14 years. He started working on the RRS Sir David Attenborough Project in June 2019 as Trials Master….
Extreme Engineering: Antarctica
Event 30 October, 2018
…and learn, how excellence in engineering is critical for ensuring that Britain remains at the forefront of climate, biodiversity and ocean research in the Polar regions. The RRS Sir David…
Ramboll re-awarded Technical Advisor role
News 16 January, 2020
…on the BAS Rothera Research Station, which in December 2019 resumed construction work on the 74m long wharf in preparation to berth the RRS Sir David Attenborough. In addition to…
Blog: The artistry of Antarctic logistics
Blogpost 6 December, 2018
…With the transition to the era of the new polar research vessel, the RRS Sir David Attenborough looming, this artistic touch might just be the key to achieving the logistical…
Estates and Facilities Team win prestigious award
News 17 October, 2023
…goal of delivery for scientific research. For example, physical science collection in Antarctica is directly linked to its transport on the RRS Sir David Attenborough (e.g. transport aquarium) which returns…
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Modernising our stations: news from Rothera
News 29 February, 2024
…of the new Discovery Building 📷BAM New runway lighting at Rothera Research Station 📷BAS Modernisation progress Earlier this year, the RRS Sir David Attenborough polar research ship arrived at Rothera…
Research ship
Page in Offices, labs and research facilities
SDA crew celebrate successful trials on the sea ice in front of the ship…
Athena Dinar
Deputy Head of Communications
BAS Science Management Team, Communications team
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Future Air Capability
Project
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) currently operates a Dash 7 aircraft to undertake personnel and freight movements from South America / the Falkland Islands to Rothera research station. The Dash…
Jamie Oliver
- Creative Services Manager
Communications team
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Jamie is the British Antarctic Survey’s Publications and Education Manager He is also the primary BAS contact for the acclaimed http://www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk/ educational resource, as well as being a talented designer…
Oliver Darke
Acting Head Director of Operation
BAS Management team, BAS Executive team
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IceNet
Project
IceNet is a probabilistic, deep learning sea ice forecasting system developed by an international team and led by British Antarctic Survey and The Alan Turing Institute [Andersson et al., 2021]….
Andrew Barker
FAC Integration Project Manager
AIMP, Infrastructure Project Management Teams
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