The 7th Annual Arctic Exchange - Switzerland March 25th - 26th 2020

Message from Global Exchange Management:

 

 

I am excited to announce the launch of the 7th Annual Arctic Exchange and wanted to give you some information about the upcoming event in Switzerland.

 

The next Arctic Exchange will be taking place in Geneva, a beautiful city surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains.  I would like the opportunity to discuss options for your interactive participation. 

 

Over the years we have built on the unique format and I believe it would be the perfect time for you to join us in Switzerland. 

 

https://www.gem-exchanges.com/arcticexchange

 

 

The Arctic Exchange brings a revolutionary concept in networking and business information delivery – one that is designed to meet the Arctic’s specific business objectives by promoting cooperation, coordination, and interaction among the high north communities’ governments and industries, whilst addressing key issues facing the region. 

 

It is a unique round table event where attendees are invited to sit at thematic tables of their choice and where all delegates can choose to be seated at different tables throughout the day e.g. Exploration, Governmental, Shipping, Navigation, Seismic, Environmental, Ice Management, Oil Spill Technology, Network.

 

A host is appointed for each table whilst key speakers are also welcomed to the stage throughout the day. Presentations last for around 15 minutes, and after every 3rd presentation there is a reactionary session during which each table discuss the presentations - it is a great way to deliver a clear and concise message to fellow delegates whilst offering an ideal opportunity to amass the knowledge of an international network of leaders and experts.

 

PRINCIPAL FOCUS OF THE 2020 EXCHANGE

 

• Exploration licensing rounds North Sea 
• Shipping - Technology, Cruise, Tourism 
• Environmental Safety
• Infrastructure
• Transportation
• Governmental Cooperation 
• Satellite Navigation 
• Pollution
• Impacts of Shipping in the Arctic 
• Telecom Cable Impact
• Economical Legislation
• Propulsion Options 
• Loss prevention and Risk Management 
• Oil Spill Response 
• Training Methods
• Arctic Indigenous Relations
• Autonomous vessels & Satellite Navigation
• Optical Cabling North Sea
• Yamal LNG
• North Sea Route- Policy and Regulations

 

 

Some of the companies who are already Arctic Exchange network partner’s, attendees and speakers include for 2020

 

Rosneft 

Iridium

AST 

OneWeb

Gazprom

Lundin 

Damen

Ksat

Government of Alaska 

Technip

Lukoil

Cosco

Government of China 

GAC

Shell

SCF SOVCOMFLOT

Gard

Arctic Solutions 

Sintef

Novatek 

UK Government 

Government of Russia  

Reflex Marine 

Emsa

U.S Government 

Equinor

Finland Government 

Iceland Government 

 

 

 

Last chance: Outreach webinar

Dear UK Polar Network members,

 

This is your last chance to register for our Outreach webinar, led by experts in communication and teaching.

 

Monday 17^th February 10am – 12pm

Register here: http://tiny.cc/UKPN-webinar-registration - closes tonight!

 

Thanks,

Holly

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Holly Jenkins

PhD candidate, SPITFIRE DTP & Changing Arctic Ocean (NERC)

UK Polar Network President

 

National Oceanography Centre Southampton

University of Southampton Waterfront Campus

Room: 344/35

Phone: 02380598724 (ext. 28724)

 

 

From: Jenkins H.E.
Sent: 23 January 2020 13:42
To: UK Polar Network Mailing List <UKPN@JISCMAIL.AC.UK>
Subject: Outreach webinar

 

Dear UK Polar Network members,

 

In November you may have registered your interest in online training for science outreach in schools. Here is the eagerly awaited webinar!

 

It is now well-recognised that science outreach is an essential soft skill for any researcher. Do you understand the necessity but feel too underprepared to get involved? We're offering online training for anybody interested in taking their science into the classroom and adding a polar theme. The training will be led by a science communication expert and a school teacher to allow both worlds to come together. The focuses will be science communication for children and activity preparation, with tips on public speaking.

 

Monday 17^th February 10am – 12pm

Register here: http://tiny.cc/UKPN-webinar-registration

 

Thanks,

UKPN team

 

 

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Holly Jenkins

PhD candidate, SPITFIRE DTP & Changing Arctic Ocean (NERC)

UK Polar Network President

 

National Oceanography Centre Southampton

University of Southampton Waterfront Campus

Room: 344/35

Phone: 02380598724 (ext. 28724)

 

 

3-year Postdoc – Arctic soil biogeochemical modelling

3-year Postdoc – Arctic soil biogeochemical modelling
Queen Mary University of London, UK

The Earth Surface Science group at Queen Mary University of London are seeking a 36-month postdoc with expertise in terrestrial biogeochemical modelling. This post is part of an exciting new collaborative project with CU Boulder, U Utah, Montana Tech & British Geological Survey, investigating the fate of Arctic soil following glacier retreat.

Glacier retreat is exposing pioneer Arctic soils that host a dynamic ecosystem and act as biogeochemical reactors. The aim of this project is to improve the understanding of how seasonal processes contribute to the long-term (i.e. multi-decadal) development of Arctic soils. The PDRA will develop, implement and apply a new fully coupled biogeochemical-geophysical model for pioneer Arctic soils. These activities are linked to a larger project whose wider ambition is to achieve continuous year-round monitoring of dynamic processes using a network of buried geophysical sensors in a High-Arctic glacier forefield, and repeated field monitoring of soil biogeochemical processes via state-of-the-art molecular techniques.

Numerical modelling will be instrumental in forming mechanistic linkages between seasonal variations, and soil biogeochemical, geophysical and hydrogeological processes over multi-decadal timescales, as well as to capture and explore year-round dynamics of Arctic soils, and conduct predictive modelling of the future fate of Arctic soils following large-scale ice retreat and climate warming. Model development and calibration will make use of field datasets that will be collected during year-round fieldwork campaigns throughout 2020 and 2021, There will be opportunities for the PDRA to participate in project-related fieldwork activities in Svalbard.

The PDRA will work within a multidisciplinary team with significant strengths in environmental-biogeochemistry, modelling, geomicrobiology, and geophysical sensing – and thus develop an interdisciplinary skill set, and collaborate nationally and internationally.

This is a full time, fixed-term appointment for 36 months, starting on 1st May 2020 or as soon as possible after that date. The starting salary is £36,098 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. The benefits package includes 30 days annual leave, pension scheme and an interest free season ticket loan.

Candidate specifications:
Applicants must have a PhD (by the time of appointment) or equivalent in a relevant natural science or engineering field, and have a track record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications in international journals. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills and experience in numerical/reactive-transport modeling and biogeochemistry, with proven ability to work independently and take the initiative. The position is open to international candidates.

How to apply:
To apply, please click on the link below.
https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobRef=QMUL21261

Applications should include:

• A cover letter (max. 2 pages) stating your motivation for applying to this position, your research interests, and relevant skills, training and experience.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copy of official transcript(s).
• Contact information for at least two and up to 3 references.

Please also email Dr. James Bradley (jbradley.earth@gmail.com) for confirmation of your intent to apply.

Deadline: Apply before 20th March 2020 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

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James Bradley

 

Queen Mary University of London

United Kingdom

 

Email: jbradley.earth@gmail.com

Web: http://jbradleylab.com/

Twitter: @DrBradBrad

 

 

What have you been up to recently? British Science Festival Call for Expressions of Interest

Hi All,

As your festival coordinators we have been hard at work coming up with a good range of events to attend in the next few months. The British Science Festival is taking place in Chelmsford this September and they put on a range of activities and events for non-academic audiences mostly age 16+

We would like to submit two applications:

1. Drop-in sessions which would be similar to stalls at other events where we may have a hands on activity or two and information available via posters and volunteers (you guys).

2. A Panel which would involve four UKPN members as panellists and a chair. We would run it on one of the days and would focus on a specific polar theme. 

In order to submit the application we need a suitable amount of information from those of you who may be interested in being involved. Especially for the panel, we would need to know what you've all been up to so that we can form a theme and give you an opportunity to share your exciting work!

Please fill in this survey if any of that sounds like it might be of interest: https://forms.gle/NCvmDjgigXwryxkf8

The festival dates are: 8/09 to 12/09 2020

UKPN would fund travel to and from the festival as well as accommodation if necessary.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to email us at: chloe.scott@polarnetwork.org or chloe.nunn@polarnetwork.org

Thanks in advance for your interest!

Kind regards,

Chloe and Chloe

Chloe Nunn

National Geographic Explorer 2018

MSc Sustainability 2018

BSc Oceanography 2017

+44 7519038793

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Sparrho Conference Grants for Early Career Researchers now open

Sparrho - the scientific discovery platform for PhD students and scientists - is offering £300 grants to PhD students and postdocs every month.

Sparrho is offering £300 grants to PhD students and postdocs from any university who are presenting their research at an academic conference, anywhere in the world. Application deadlines are on a rolling basis.
Apply here: https://www.sparrho.com/researcher-prize/

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Outreach: UKPN School Visit Requests

Hi all,

Please see below the list of schools currently wanting a visit- if you are able to offer any. 

My school was lucky enough to have Holly visit today and the students loved it- so please don't underestimate how much of a difference a visit can make to students!

SCOTLAND: Chapell Hall Primnary School, ML6 8XW, Year 5, (request for Arctic specifically)

CORNWALL: Biscovey Academy, PL24 2DB, Year 6

LONDON: Abacus Belsize Primary School, Year 1 and Year 2

HAMPSHIRE: Wyvern College, Eastleigh, Y9 and 10 (preferably between 2-7th March)

CUMBRIA: Houghton C of E Primary School, Carlisle, Year 5 

SOUTH LONDON: Burntwood School, Year 7 and 8 

SURREY: Farnham End Heath School, Year 8

LEICESTERSHIRE, Hinckley: Hastings High School, Year 7 and 8 

SOUTHPORT: Greenbank High School, Year 8

GATESHEAD: Year 4, Kells Lane Primary School

SHEFFIELD: Wharncliffe Side Primary School, Year 1&2 

Thanks in advance,

UKPN Education Team 

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PhD in Antarctic Seismology - University of Leeds

Good afternoon UKPN,

 

If you’re an aspiring glacier-seismologist, or teach an aspiring glacier-seismologist, read on!

 

I’m advertising a PhD project here in Leeds’ School of Earth and Environment, looking at measuring and modelling seismic anisotropy in Antarctic ice masses.  This is part of the TIME project, itself part of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration, and comes with an Antarctic field deployment in 2021-22. Full details are here: https://panorama-dtp.ac.uk/research/fractures-and-fabrics-in-glacier-ice-sensitivity-of-seismic-anisotropy-for-antarctic-ice-masses/

 

The details in the link will mention a closing date in January but, don’t worry, applications are open for another few weeks!  There are some limited NERC-related eligibility criteria to note, however, specifically that only UK students can receive the full funding (or, EU students who’ve been UK residents for 3+ years), and the project has to start before August.

 

Interested?  Give me a shout – I’d love to chat to you.

 

Best regards,

Adam

 

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Dr Adam Booth

Associate Professor of Applied Geophysics

Rm 8.144

School of Earth and Environment
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT

http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/people/a.booth
a.d.booth@leeds.ac.uk
+44 (0) 113 34 39743