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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Invitation to participate in research on Polar Thigh

Dear colleagues,

My name is Natalia Jaromin, and I am an MSc Extreme Medicine student at the University of Exeter (UK) conducting research on Polar Thigh in Arctic and Antarctic environments.

This study aims to improve understanding of Polar Thigh by exploring its risk factors, clinical presentation, and field management in polar environments. As there is currently little published research on this condition, the findings will help strengthen the evidence base, raise awareness, and inform future prevention and management strategies in expedition medicine.

I am inviting individuals with experience working or participating in Arctic or Antarctic expeditions to complete an anonymous online questionnaire. If you have experienced, witnessed, or managed a case of Polar Thigh, I would be grateful for your participation.

The questionnaire takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time before submitting your responses.

Questionnaire link:
https://exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00AE2jgDH4Oal38

Thank you for your time.

Kind regards,

Natalia Jaromin
MSc Extreme Medicine 
University of Exeter

Fwd: Deadline Extension – Call for Proposals for Future Arctic Conservationist Award

Hi all, 

See below for details of the deadline extension for an Arctic funding opportunity. Please share with your networks. 

Cheers, 

Chloe

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From: Chloe Hodgkinson <Chloe.Hodgkinson@fauna-flora.org>
Date: Mon, Jul 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Subject: Deadline Extension – Call for Proposals for Future Arctic Conservationist Award
To: Chloe Hodgkinson <Chloe.Hodgkinson@fauna-flora.org>
Cc: David Gill <David.Gill@fauna-flora.org>

Dear colleagues,

 

We are writing to let you know that we have extended the deadline for our Call for Proposals for the Future Arctic Conservationist Award.

 

As the original application period coincided with the holiday season, we recognise that many prospective applicants may have had limited time to prepare and submit their proposals. To ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to participate, we have decided to extend the submission deadline.

 

New deadline: 20^th September, 2026

 

We encourage all eligible early career conservationists with an interest in Arctic conservation in Greenland or Northern Norway to take advantage of this additional time to develop and submit their proposals.

 

If you have already submitted an application, no further action is required. We greatly appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your proposal.

 

For full details on eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit https://www.fauna-flora.org/future-arctic-conservationist-award/ or contact  arctic@fauna-flora.org.

 

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

 

Best regards,

Chloe

 

 

Dr. Chloe Hodgkinson
Head of Learning and Partner Development | Conservation Capacity & Leadership

Fauna & Flora | Saving Nature Together 

@faunafloraint | fauna-flora.org
The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ 

 

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