UKPN Seminar Series 2026-27 - we need you!

Dear UKPN members,

The UKPN is looking for speakers to contribute to our upcoming seminar series for 2026-27. We are inviting you to fill out the Google Form below as an expression of interest.

https://forms.gle/odADAPdqHFBLY3CTA

A seminar talk is generally one hour long, and delivered virtually. Talks can be on any topic relevant to the polar science community, and interdisciplinary subjects are particularly welcome. For inspiration, our YouTube channel has recordings of some previous talks: https://www.youtube.com/@UKPolarNetwork.

Any talks which align with previous training topics would be well received - for example: peer-review, leadership, stakeholder engagement, co-design with indigenous communities, grant proposal writing, science leadership, engaging with policy makers, research data management, outreach... The list goes on! We would definitely encourage you to be creative about what you can offer to ECRs - if you aren't sure whether something would be suitable, please do ask and we can discuss it together.  

If you have any further questions, please email info@polarnetwork.org and we will be happy to provide more information.

Kind regards,

Ellie Fisher

Training Officer

UK Polar Network (https://polarnetwork.org/)

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Antarctic Flags - extra help needed!

Hi everyone,

 

I run the UKPN Antarctic Flags project on behalf of the UK Polar Network.

 

We have almost wrapped up the project for this year, but we have a handful of flags that were missed or unable to be photographed due to changing fieldwork commitments. Is anyone in this mailing list currently in Antarctica or about to head south? If you would be able to help photograph some student artwork for us, I would really appreciate it. More about the project here: https://polarnetwork.org/education-and-outreach/antarctic-flags/

 

Please do get in touch if you think you can help in the next month or so.

 

Many thanks

 

Fiona

Fiona Old 
Head Of Geography

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Fw: ACOP 2026: Apply for travel support by March 20, 2026

 

Applications are open for ACOP 2026 Travel Grants. Apply by March 20th. View in browser  Permafrost Young Researchers Network ACOP 2026 Travel Grants Application Deadline: March 20th, 2026 PYRN-IPA ACOP Grants The application form for the Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN) early career researcher (ECR)* financial support for ACOP 2026 is now live.  PYRN is only able to support registration fees for ECRs. An additional travel grant is available from the organizing committee and the details are included in this email.  To be considered for funding, please submit this application by March 20th at 23:59 GMT.  Applicants must meet these eligibility requirements to be considered for financial support: 1. Membership in PYRN 2. Early Career Researcher* 3. First author for an oral or poster presentation at ACOP 2026 If you are selected to receive funding from PYRN, you will be asked to participate in the FrostByte video recordings prior to attendance at the conference (details to follow). **IMPORTANT**: Please register for the conference if you plan to attend. If you receive the PYRN grant, your registration cost will be refunded to you by the conference. For any questions on this application, contact Natalie Arpin at pyrnexcom@gmail.com. Apply Here *An Early Career Researcher (ECR) is defined as any student, PhD candidate, or practicing professional who is currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution or has received their highest degree within the past six years. The six-year period can be extended to allow for periods when the ECR was not working in science because of, but not limited to, caring and/or parental responsibilities, disability, personal illness, community obligations or national service. Follow us to stay in the loop: Permafrost Young Researchers Network You received this email because you signed up on our website or made a purchase from us. Unsubscribe

Read Our Report: PolarSTEP 2025

Hello all, 

The UK Polar Network recently published the PolarSTEP (Polar Skills Training for Early Career Researchers and Professionals) 2025 Report celebrating the success of the course which took place in November 2025. 

We encourage you to read the report here: https://polarnetwork.org/ecr-development/publications/polarstep-2025/

A summary can be found in this blog: https://polarnetwork.org/2026/02/polarstep-report/

Please share it with others in your network and let everyone know why training courses like these are crucial for boosting early career confidence and increasing equity in polar science. 

Personally, it was a delight to co-lead this course and a privilege to get to know the participants. I also learnt a great deal myself from fellow instructors, and the participants, through delivery of sessions and supporting logistics. Please take a look at the report for further reflections and participant testimonials too!

Finally, if you know of organisations who are financially healthy and might be interested in funding the next iteration of this course, please point them to training@polarnetwork.org. 

Kind regards, 

Chloe, on behalf of the PolarSTEP 2025 team

Chloe Nunn

MSc Sustainability // BSc Oceanography

+44 7519038793 // www.tamarcoastal.com

National Geographic Explorer 2018

Marine, Estuaries, and Coastal Officer, Devon County Council: chloe.nunn@devon.gov.uk 

Team Morvoren, women's J24 sailing team: https://teammorvoren.org/about/

Training Officer, UK Polar Network Committee

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Fwd: The Future of the Arctic

Dear UKPN members, 

Please find the following advert from Professor Bethan Davies about an upcoming Arctic workshop at Newcastle. 

All the information is in the flyers attached and the link to sign up is below. Please sign up by the 23rd March.

Thanks, 

Millie

Member at Large

UK Polar Network (https://polarnetwork.org/)

Bluesky:@ukpolarnetwork.bsky.social

ECR Co-Chair of the Diversity in Polar Science Initiative (DiPSI) Steering Committee 

 

Pro:NE PhD in Arctic Terrestrial Ecology

Department of Biosciences, Durham University

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Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 16:28
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Subject: [CORR-NE] The Future of the Arctic

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Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to invite you to a workshop on May 12th, 1200-1700, at Newcastle University, entitled 'Future of the Arctic'. 

Most importantly: the workshop is free to attend, and we are providing lunch.

This workshop will feature exciting speakers from a range of backgrounds covering the future research priorities for the Arctic across the cryospheric, climatic and oceanic realms, science for policy, the changing geopolitical environment of the Arctic, and progress and best practice in the decolonisation of Arctic science, history and exploration.

We will offer opportunities for networking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and expert insights into future research priorities across the Arctic.

More details are in the attached document. 

If you would like to attend, please sign up on the registration form by 23^rd March. 

Registration form: The Future of the Arctic – Fill in form

Places are limited to 50, on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will operate a wait-list if demand is high - so please sign up soon.

We are pleased to invite people of all career stages with an interest in the Arctic, so please distribute this widely in your networks. 

With best wishes

Bethan

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UKPN Outreach Opportunities

Dear all UKPN members,

As some of you might be aware, we're currently in British Science Week (6th - 15th March 2026). This annual ten-day celebration has a strong focus on schools and education. It's a particularly important time of year for those of us who aim to strengthen public engagement with science, and is also a reminder of how meaningful Education and Outreach can be!

We are excited to share some opportunities here at UKPN for those of you feeling inspired to carry on the impact of British Science Week throughout the rest of the year. We are in the process of building up the UKPN's Education and Outreach Network and are looking for enthusiastic UKPN members who would like to get involved in any future outreach events, helping us to deliver educational initiatives and inspire the next generation.

     The types of opportunities we currently offer are:

School visits - attend schools that reach out for a polar scientist and give a short presentation and discussion with children of all ages and abilities. Resources and support can be provided by the UKPN Education and Outreach officers and is a great opportunity to develop scientific communication skills and public speaking.

Festivals - represent the UKPN at science festivals and events around the country, running fun, interactive activities for families and children, supported by our dedicated festivals team. Get crafty, try on polar gear, or bring something related to your own work!

Polar Pen Pals - this initiative is designed to connect scientists and support workers with polar experience to school children learning about polar science. Questions are often on fieldwork, life in extreme environments and polar science in general. This is a great opportunity to develop written communication and support outreach experience without the need to travel to schools in-person.

If you are interested in participating in future events, please sign up using the google form below so we will keep you updated with opportunities in your area. We are also able to support reasonable travel expenses for any events in which you represent the UKPN.

Register your interest: https://forms.gle/wrKumhnEoviFDitF9

Thank you for your support!

     The UKPN Education and Outreach Team

Fwd: Fw: PhD in physical oceanography at UNIS

Dear UKPN, 

Please see the link below for a PhD opportunity at the University Centre in Svalbard. 

Thanks, 

Laura. 

From: Frank Nilsen <FrankN@UNIS.no>
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 08:09
To: Ragnheid Skogseth <RagnheidS@UNIS.no>; Marius Jonassen <mariusj@unis.no>; Frank Nilsen <FrankN@UNIS.no>
Subject: PhD in physical oceanography at UNIS

 

Hi,

A PhD position in physical oceanography at UNIS is now open: PhD position in Continental slope dynamics (297440) | UNIS

Please consider the post and share it with relevant candidates.

All the best,

Frank

 

 

 

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