Antarctica InSync implementation workshop

It is now possible to apply for the Antarctica InSync Implementation Workshop, which will take place from 10–13 November 2026 at the European Space Agency (ESA-ESRIN) in Frascati, Italy. The registration is a two-step process - participation is free of charge; however, attendance is limited and participants will be selected through an application process. We encourage everyone who is interested to apply! You can find more information here 

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Call for science abstracts Arctic Frontiers 2027

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Help shape the future of the UK Polar Data Centre

Dear Colleagues,

Do you use data from the polar regions? Or would you like to in the future? Help shape the future of polar data services by completing our questionnaire.

The UK Polar Data Centre (UK PDC) is one of the EDS domain-specific centres. It is the focal point for Arctic and Antarctic environmental data management in the United Kingdom. Based at the British Antarctic Survey, the UKPDC coordinates the management and preservation of polar data from UK research, and supports researchers in complying with national and international data standards.

We are keen to ensure our data services evolve and improve to meet the needs of current and potential future users. To help achieve this, we have designed a brief questionnaire that asks for feedback on current services, and for ideas about new services that users would like to see. This should only take a few minutes to complete.

We are also setting up a User Forum to get more in-depth feedback on new services being developed. If you are interested in joining this forum, please include your email address at the end of the questionnaire.

Complete the questionnaire to help shape the future of the UKPDC.

The questionnaire closes 15 September 2026.

Please share with your colleagues!

Contact PDCServiceDesk@bas.ac.uk with any queries.

 

Best wishes,

Alice

 

 

Alice Frémand | Scientific Data Manager (Geophysics Focus) | UK Polar Data Centre

British Antarctic Survey

High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0ET

Email: almand@bas.ac.uk

 

 

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Join the UK Polar Network Committee!

Hi all,

We are currently looking for new members to join the UK Polar Network committee for the 2026/27 year (September 2026 to August 2027). All the information you need can be found on our website https://polarnetwork.org/about-ukpn/join-the-committee/

The UK Polar Network is a group of early career polar researchers with around 500 members from aspiring undergraduates through to postdoctoral researchers, and polar scientists working in industry. We are the UK’s National Committee of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and throughout the year, we organise skill and career development events for polar early career researchers, polar education and outreach for the general public, and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in polar science. Over the past year, we have delivered a ‘PolarSTEP’ field course in Yorkshire to 20 polar early career researchers, coordinated over 1000 flags from 260 schools heading down to Antarctica, attended science festivals and conferences and much more. We have many more projects planned for the next academic year. 

We are currently searching for enthusiastic early career individuals to fill the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, Festivals Officer, EDI Officer, Social Media Officer (x3), Marketing Officer, International Collaboration Officer and Training Officer. 

All positions are voluntary, with differing time commitments and flexibility. Further descriptions of each role and the role requirements can be found on the webpage above.

The application form is available on the webpage above, and the deadline is the 18th August 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@polarnetwork.org.

Please do share this opportunity widely across your networks!

Kind regards,

Anona & Linnet 

UKPN Co-Presidents

Join the UK Polar Network Committee!

Hi all,

We are currently looking for new members to join the UK Polar Network committee for the 2026/27 year (September 2026 to August 2027). All the information you need can be found on our website https://polarnetwork.org/about-ukpn/join-the-committee/

The UK Polar Network is a group of early career polar researchers with around 500 members from aspiring undergraduates through to postdoctoral researchers, and polar scientists working in industry. We are the UK’s National Committee of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and throughout the year, we organise skill and career development events for polar early career researchers, polar education and outreach for the general public, and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in polar science. Over the past year, we have delivered a ‘PolarSTEP’ field course in Yorkshire to 20 polar early career researchers, coordinated over 1000 flags from 260 schools heading down to Antarctica, attended science festivals and conferences and much more. We have many more projects planned for the next academic year. 

We are currently searching for enthusiastic early career individuals to fill the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, Festivals Officer, EDI Officer, Social Media Officer (x3), Marketing Officer, International Collaboration Officer and Training Officer. 

All positions are voluntary, with differing time commitments and flexibility. Further descriptions of each role and the role requirements can be found on the webpage above.

The application form is available on the webpage above, and the deadline is the 18th August 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@polarnetwork.org.

Please do share this opportunity widely across your networks!

Kind regards,

Anona & Linnet 

UKPN Co-Presidents

Final Call: UK Antarctic Science Conference registration deadline Monday 27th July

Dear Antarctic Scientists,

 

A final reminder to register for the UK Antarctic Science Conference! Registration and abstract submission will close at the end of the day on Monday 27^th of July 2026.

 

The conference will run from the 9^th to the 11^th of September 2026 at Durham University and aims to bring together UK-based (and anyone visiting is also welcome) scientists from all Antarctic-facing disciplines so that we can collectively learn more about the great work being done and the challenges being faced.

 

More details about the conference, including the link for registration and the process for abstract submission are available at our website:

UK Antarctic Science Meeting 2026

 

Registration (including refreshments on all days, lunches on 9th and 10th, and a conference dinner on the 10th) will cost £80 and college accommodation is also available on a first-come, first-served basis for £60 per night at the time of registration.

 

We are pleased to have two keynote speakers: Dr. Kate Winter (glaciologist from Northumbria University, UK) and Prof. Sharon Robinson (climate change biologist from the University of Wollongong, Australia) and we will assemble an exciting programme of talks and posters over the summer. We particularly encourage ECRs to present in what is always a friendly and accessible atmosphere. 

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Durham in September and in the meantime if there are any questions, please contact us at ukantarctic2026@durham.ac.uk

 

UK Antarctic Science Organising Committee: Stewart Jamieson, Freya Alldred, Jiao Chen, Katherine Deakin, Hakan Hazzard, Erin McClymont, Grant Macdonald, Grace Nield, Guy Paxman

 

Conference website address: https://antsie.webspace.durham.ac.uk/uk-antarctic-science-meeting-2026/

Survey ECAMMS: Early Career Antarctic Marine Mammal and Seabird Researchers

DEAR EARLY CAREER SCIENTIST. Does your research involve Antarctic or subantarctic marine mammals and/or seabirds? If so, please continue reading!

We have created a survey with the goal of identify and quantifying Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who have conducted or are currently conducting research on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic marine mammals and seabirds, and to document the skills and expertise they have developed through their research. The survey aims to establish a stronger communication channel between the SCAR Expert Group on Birds and Marine Mammals (EG-BAMM) and ECRs who may be interested in contributing to large collaborative projects led or supported by EG-BAMM. Ultimately, it will also help create a platform connecting senior researchers with ECRs working on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic marine mammals and seabirds.

You can access the survey HERE

The results of this survey will be presented to EG-BAMM at the SCAR conference in Oslo at the EG-BAMM meeting (11:30-3:30 pm on Saturday, August 8 in Central Park B) and likely, published at a scientific journal.

Please do not complete this survey unless your research involves marine mammals or seabirds from Antarctic or sub-Antarctic regions.

The survey should take only a few minutes to complete. The deadline for responses is August 3.

Survey responses will be processed anonymously. However, if you would like to join the official ECAMMS email list, you may provide your name and email address at the end of the survey (section 5) and authorize their use solely for this purpose.

Please do not hesitate in contacting me if you have any question at:

renato.borraschavez@uri.edu

Thank you for your time and participation!!

Best,

Renato Borras-Chavez, PhD
APECS representative at EG-BAMM

Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Rhode Island

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Renato F. Borras-Chavez, Ph.D. (he/him/his)

Marine Mammal Ecophysiology

Postdoctoral Fellow | Kienle Lab | University of Rhode Island

Council Member | Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS)

APECS Representative| EG-BAMM SCAR Group

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