Emily is the Communications and Engagement Manager for the RRS Sir David Attenborough at BAS. She develops and delivers strategic communications and engagement for Britain’s new polar ship, engaging stakeholders and the public in its commission and operation. She also creates and edits online  content, and works with the media on opportunities to showcase the ship and the science taking place on board.

She also supports the Communications Team with media relations, including dealing with media enquiries, writing press releases and setting up interviews.

1. International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration

   The International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration unites global scientists to study Antarctica’s most vulnerable glacier, predict sea-level rise, and inform climate action worldwide.

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1. The plastic legacy at the bottom of the planet

   At the bottom of the world, where few humans have ever set foot, an unwelcome visitor has arrived. Antarctica – the vast, frozen wilderness of ice and snow – is […]

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2. The secret life of bees

   When I think of bees, I picture a big, fuzzy bumblebee, lolling gently between flowers, or perhaps a honeybee, collecting as much pollen as possible. Maybe even a solitary bee, […]

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3. International Day of Women in Maritime

   Today, 18 May, is the IMO International Day of Women in Maritime – a day to celebrate and raise the profile of women who work at sea. Here at British […]

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4. BAS celebrates the Coronation

   This weekend, BAS staff in Antarctica and on board RRS Sir David Attenborough celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III. On the RRS Sir David Attenborough RRS Sir David Attenborough spent the […]

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5. First science on board RRS Sir David Attenborough

   Britain’s new polar ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, has reached another exciting milestone, completing its first ever scientific assignment – retrieving a scientific mooring! RRS Sir David Attenborough is currently […]

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6. Happy at Halley

   Neil Brims is the Electrician at Halley VI Research Station. In our latest blog, find out what life is like at Halley and how it feels to live at the […]

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7. How’s life on the RRS Sir David Attenborough?

   It’s been a busy few weeks for RRS Sir David Attenborough! After departing the UK on its maiden voyage over a month ago, the ship has made it all the […]

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8. How to test a new polar ship

   At British Antarctic Survey, the next chapter in shipborne research is about to begin. Britain’s new polar ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, has been undergoing an intensive programme of […]

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9. Meet the crew: Captain Will Whatley

   Last month, the RRS Sir David Attenborough carried out two weeks of sea trials around the UK. We caught up with Captain Will Whatley to find out how it feels to be […]

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10. Isolation Stories from Antarctica

    There is a lot that’s unique about Antarctica. It’s the coldest, windiest and least populated of the world’s continents. It’s the highest continent on Earth and the world’s largest desert. […]

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1. RRS Sir David Attenborough

   Our state-of-the-art polar science ship provides scientists access to remote and challenging marine environments across the Antarctic and Arctic.

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