Last week to register: Science and Society workshop

Dear UKPN, 

Don't forget that registration for the Science and Society: do they have to be Poles apart? workshop to be held at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton on the 22nd and 23rd April 2014 will close on Friday. 

We still have funding available for undergraduate students to cover the costs of travel and accommodation.

Look forward to seeing some of you there! 

Kind regards, 

Laura Hobbs

-PhD Student, Scottish Association for Marine Science-

-President, UK Polar Network-

Post-doc position at University Bristol: Antarctic mass balance

This may be of interest to some...

Ella 

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Postdoctoral Research position in Antarctic Mass Balance estimation from EO data (Resolving Antarctic ice mass TrEndS: RATES)

The aim of this project is to produce a reconstruction of Antarctic mass trends, by combining complementary measurements from (i) radar and laser altimetry, (ii) satellite gravity measurements (GRACE), and (iii) bedrock vertical motion from GPS, using a Bayesian statistical framework. The synthesis will also provide an estimate of glacio-isostatic adjustment that is data driven.
 
A background in some aspect of environmental sciences is desirable.  You should have experience in the analysis, interpretation, and visualisation of satellite datasets such as altimetry, GRACE and/or GPS.  
 
If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed-term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Further information can be found at www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/. The funding for the post is for 18 months. Further particulars can be found in the link below
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details.html?nPostingId=1703&nPostingTargetId=5753&id=Q50FK026203F3VBQBV7V77V83&LG=UK
 
Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 24th March, and the expected start date is May/June. Informal enquires welcome.

Contact: Professor JL Bamber
E-mail: j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk                
Tel: 0117 331 4129

--   ______________________________________________________________________      Prof. J.L. Bamber                       tel: 44-(0)117-331-4129  Bristol Glaciology Centre,              fax: 44-(0)117-928-7878  School of Geographical Sciences,        email: j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk  University of Bristol,  University Road,  Bristol, BS8 1SS, UK.    The Cryosphere                http://www.the-cryosphere.net/index.html  Google Scholar http://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=NtJ_FvEAAAAJ  ISI Researcher ID http://www.researcherid.com/rid/C-7608-2011    _____________________________________________________________________

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Ella Darlington

Vice President, UK Polar Network

Fwd: RGS Mid Term Post Grad Conference - Loughborough

Only a few days left to register for the RGS-mid term conference, hosted by Loughborough University. There is a session sponsored by Loughborough's Polar and Alpine Research Centre, which would be an ideal place to present early PhD work to the community. 

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Hi All,

We are hosting the RGS mid-term conference here at Loughborough this April. It's a great opportunity to present your work, especially for first and second year PhD students. Details below:

This conference is a great opportunity to present your research to fellow postgraduates in a supportive environment and this year has been extended in length to enable more postgraduates to present and more time for informal discussion. 

Loughborough University is pleased to host the RGS-IBG Postgraduate Forum Mid-term Conference on 14^th – 15^th April 2014. This is a supportive and friendly event for PhD students to present their work to the postgraduate community. We invite research ideas and findings from all geographical aspects, both physical and human, to be presented either orally or by poster. This meeting will provide a unique networking opportunity to facilitate interdisciplinary research. 

The mid-term conference is open to all postgraduates, at any stage of their research. We particularly encourage first year students to attend, since the relaxed environment is perfect for those presenting for the first time. 

Please go to http://store.lboro.ac.uk/browse/product.asp?compid=1&modid=2&catid=70 to register. 

Registration closes Friday 22^nd February 2014.  For any enquiries please email: rgsmidterm@lboro.ac.uk 

Conference organisers: Stacey Balsdon, David Rigby, Catherine Waite, Matt Hill, George Windsor and Eleanor Darlington. Department of Geography, Loughborough University

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Ella Darlington

Vice President, UK Polar Network

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Ella Darlington

Vice President, UK Polar Network

Expeditions and Fieldwork: Spring Update 2014

Hi all, 

Some of you may be interested in the expeditions, fieldwork and training opportunities from the Royal Geographic Society below.

Ella

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From: Geography Outdoors: the centre supporting field research, exploration and outdoor learning <go@rgs.org>
Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Subject: Expeditions and Fieldwork: Spring Update 2014
To: president@polarnetwork.org

Spring Training Opportunities   Geography Outdoors; the centre supporting field research, exploration and outdoor learning Forthcoming courses on remote medicine, conservation & mapping field techniques, as well as a unique full-day seminar on the natural heritage of the Sultanate of Oman.    Expedition Medicine Training Course Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2014   This two-day course goes beyond conventional first aid. It has been specifically designed for people working or travelling in remote and challenging environments where medical support is limited. Upon completion of the course participants will receive a certificate which is valid for 3 years. This course fulfills the first aid training for the Mountain Leader Award.  Cost: student £140/standard £250   Camera Trapping Workshop Saturday 15 March 2014   Camera trapping gives a glimpse into the hidden world of animals. This one day workshop will look at how to set up a systematic survey in the field. Suitable for students and researchers. Cost: student £85/standard £140   Sound Recording & Editing Workshop Saturday 15 March 2014   Sound recordings can support and enhance a range of research projects and provide archives for later researchers. This one day workshop covers the technical skills needed to record and edit sound from the field. Cost: student £85/standard £140   Field Science in Oman: past, present and future Tuesday 4 March 2014   For anyone interested in conservation, development, landscapes and wildlife in Oman. Cost: student £25/standard £45/RGS-IBG member £20    Introduction to GIS for fieldwork Friday 14 March 2014   Learn the theory behind GIS for fieldwork and watch practical demos in GIS equipment, GPS and GIS software. Cost: student £50/standard £75    GIS Expeditions & Field Research Friday 14 , Saturday 15, Sunday 16 March 2014   For those with a field project using GIS already in mind. Build on the introduction to GIS with hands-on training over the weekend, developing effective project plans and practical fieldwork skills. Only 16 places availble. Early booking recommended.  Cost: student £175/ standard £340 Price includes a copy of the GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing manual, recommended retail price at £15

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Ella Darlington

Vice President, UK Polar Network

School visit opportunity: Oldham, Manchester

Dear UKPN,

We have been contacted by a primary school teacher in Oldham, Greater Manchester. She would like someone who can visit their school and give a presentation to the school and explain their experiences in more detail to a smaller class afterwards.

 

If you are interested in taking part in this, please do contact me. We are always happy to offer advice to anyone who doesn’t have outreach experience or who would like some ideas (and don’t forget we have school outreach sessions in our upcoming Science and Society workshop if anyone would like to gain experience in this area).

 

Thanks,

Laura Hobbs

 

-PhD Student, Scottish Association for Marine Science-

-President, UK Polar Network-

 

Registration opens Monday 10th February - Science and Society workshop

Dear UKPN,

We are pleased to announce that registration for the "Science and Society: do they have to be Poles apart?" workshop will be open from the 10th to the 28th February 2014 (closing at 17:00) 

Please take a look at http://polarnetwork.org/events-and-workshops/science-and-society-workshop/ for updated details of the workshop (and a link to the registration form), which will run on the 22nd and 23rd of April at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.

We encourage all of our members to apply, and to take this opportunity to gain valuable skills in public engagement and making your science accessible. Don't forget, we're offering travel grants of up to £250 for five undergraduate students, and there will be no cost for registration.

We look forward to receiving applications, and please email ssworkshop@polarnetwork.org with any questions.

On behalf of the organising committee,

Laura Hobbs

-PhD Student, Scottish Association for Marine Science-

-President, UK Polar Network-

Fwd: FW: Summer course in Arctic Studies

Dear UKPN,

Please see below for information regarding a summer course in Arctic studies at the University of Oslo.

Thanks,

Laura Hobbs

-PhD Student, Scottish Association for Marine Science-

-President, UK Polar Network-

Subject: Summer course in Arctic Studies

SUMMER COURSE IN ARCTIC STUDIES

The International Summer School at the University of Oslo, Norway, launches a new interdisciplinary course this coming summer.

See attached announcement.

We kindly ask you to advertise this course to prospective applicants at your institution by disseminating the advertisement via email, noticeboards etc.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Einar Vannebo
Director





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2014 EuRuCAS Summer School - Land Hydrology and Cryosphere of the Arctic and Northern Eurasia

Dear UKPN, 

A very good Monday to you all, and attached below is a posting for the EuRuCAS Summer School that some of you may find useful knowledge!

TJ

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2014 EuRuCAS Summer School
Land Hydrology and Cryosphere of the Arctic and Northern Eurasia in the Changing Climate
29 June - 5 July 2014
Zelenogorsk, Leningrad Region, Russia

Application deadline: Friday, 28 February 2014

For further information, please go to:
http://eurucas.niersc.spb.ru/summer-school.html

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A summer school on 'Land Hydrology and Cryosphere of the Arctic and Northern Eurasia in the Changing Climate' will be held 29 June - 5 July
2014 in Zelenogorsk, Leningrad Region, Russia. It is organized by the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Centre and funded by the European-Russian Center for Cooperation in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic (EuRuCAS).

The goal of the EuRuCAS Summer School is to involve the young generation of researchers in EU-Russia scientific cooperation in the field of Arctic and sub-Arctic environmental and climate science. Participants will receive world-class instruction and experience in land hydrology, cryosphere, and climate of the Arctic and Northern Eurasia and will have opportunity to share their own scientific results. The program will include lectures by leading scientists in each of the following topics:

       - Ongoing climate change in the Arctic and sub-Arctic
       - Hydrological cycle of the Arctic and Northern Eurasia in the
       warming climate
       - Glaciers and their changes due to warming
       - Ice seasons and ecology in lakes and rivers in a changing climate
       - Permafrost and terrestrial ecosystems in the Arctic and Northern
       Eurasia
       - Greenhouse gases in Northern Eurasia linked to permafrost and
       hydrology

Participation is limited to around 25 PhD students with related backgrounds, and approximately half of the places are reserved for EuRuCAS partners. The rest of the participants will be selected on competitive basis. All costs of the successful applicants will be covered by the school. The school will be conducted in English.

Applications must include a short curriculum vitae including research interests and relevant experiences (max 2 pages) and an abstract (max
300 words). Applications should be emailed to the organizers
(summer.school@niersc.spb.ru) with subject line 'EuRuCAS Summer School 2014.'

Application deadline: Friday, 28 February 2014.

For further information, please go to:
http://eurucas.niersc.spb.ru/summer-school.html.



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Outreach visit: Antarctic workshop, Surrey, w/b 10th Feb

Dear UKPN,

A year 1 teacher from Surrey would like someone to visit their Surrey primary school next week to talk to their class. They have specifically asked for someone with Antarctic field experience.

I'm aware this is a short notice request, but if anyone is available and interested, please do let me know.

Many thanks,

Laura Hobbs

-PhD Student, Scottish Association for Marine Science-

-President, UK Polar Network-