Tuesday, October 6, 2026

UKPN Seminar Series October talk: Social media for Antarctic science communication

Dear UKPN members,

We are pleased to announce that the next seminar series talk will take place on Wednesday 14th October at 09:00 BST. Our speaker will be Matty Jordan (https://mattykjordan.com/), who will talk about "Social media for Antarctic science communication". Further details to follow.

Once registered you will receive the invite to the Teams meeting. Hoping to see many of you there!

Ellie Fisher and Lucy Stephenson
UK Polar Network Committee 2026-27

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UArctic: Disasters and Natural Hazards

The University of the Arctic's Thematic Network on Disasters and Natural Hazards has published its Year in Review summary https://www.uarctic.org/media/yrzggwcy/year-in-review-disasters-and-natural-hazards-2026.pdf

The Thematic Network https://www.uarctic.org/activities/thematic-networks/disasters-and-natural-hazards and welcomes new members. Please contact Ilan https://ilankelman.org/contact.html with your email address, affiliation, and ORCiD if you have one.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

APECS Book Club: November 18th 2026

📢 The 5th edition of the APECS Polar Book Club is here!
📖 This autumn, APECS Sweden and APECS Netherlands invite you to read Bitter Passage by Colin Mills and join us for an engaging discussion about Arctic exploration, colonial encounters, survival and the stories we tell about the North.
Set during the search for Sir John Franklin's lost expedition, Bitter Passage follows Lieutenant Frederick Robinson as he joins a rescue voyage into the Canadian Arctic. Combining historical fiction with psychological suspense, the novel explores themes of imperial ambition, isolation, Indigenous knowledge and the challenges of navigating unfamiliar Arctic environments.
Whether you are interested in polar history, Arctic cultures, exploration narratives or simply enjoy a good book, we would love for you to join the conversation!
🕑 Date & Time: 18 November 2026, 16:15–18:15 CET
📍 Online via Zoom (Zoom link will be shared closer to the event)
The Polar Book Club is open to all APECS members and early-career researchers worldwide. We warmly welcome participants from all disciplines and countries.
❓ Questions? Feel free to get in touch with Lena Leimgruber Haraldsson, APECS Sweden (lena.leimgruber@umu.se)
We look forward to reading and discussing Bitter Passage with you! ❄️⚓📚

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Dr Saule Akhmetkaliyeva [she, her, hers]
Postdoctoral research fellow
BlueC project| bluec.ie
 

School of Biology and Environmental Science,

University College Dublin, Ireland


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Polar Science Outreach Volunteering Opportunity - London

Hello UK Polar Network!
 
The UKPN festivals team are excited to announce that the first UKPN science festival event of the new academic year will be happening on Saturday 28th November, as part of our ongoing collaboration with the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.
 
We are looking for volunteers to help put on the event, including:
 
This will be a great chance to engage a diverse audience of families and young children and potentially inspire the next generation of polar scientists!
 
No experience needed - all we ask is your commitment and enthusiasm. 😊
Food and drink will be provided on the day, along with refunds for travel and accommodation. For more info, and to express interest, see the form at: https://forms.gle/kK27Si8MQ72uQDuf9. Please fill out the form by end of the day on the 9th of October.
 
If you are unable to travel to London for this event, do not fear! There will be future events at different locations across the country that you can get involved in.
 
Please contact us at festivals@polarnetwork.org if you have any questions.
 
Best wishes,

Edmund, Aimee & Tom

UK Polar Network Festivals Team 2026-2027


 

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Monday, August 31, 2026

Arctic Biodiversity Summit: session proposal deadline soon

Dear network,


This conference may be of particular biologists/ecologists:


Arctic Biodiversity Summit

https://arctic-council.org/about/kingdom-of-denmarks-chairship-2025-2027/arctic-biodiversity-summit/

 

When: 16-18 March 2027

Where: Nuuk, Greenland; Katuaq – Greenland Cultural Centre

What: The Summit is part of the official program of the Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council (2025-2027)

Who: Scientists, policymakers, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and other key biodiversity stakeholders

Registration: Registration will open in Fall 2026

 

Deadlines: 

  • 13 Sep: Session proposals
  • 15 Oct: Talks
  • 1 Nov: Posters

  

Submission guidelines here: https://arctic-council.org/about/kingdom-of-denmarks-chairship-2025-2027/arctic-biodiversity-summit/content-submissions/

 

 Best wishes,


Maria Dance



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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Fwd: Sea-Bird University Training – September 28–October 1, 2026

Hi all, 

The below marine science fieldwork instrument training opportunity appears to be open to any nationality although no funding for travel is attached to it. 

Cheers, 
Chloe

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From: Maria Osiadacz <maria@unols.org>
Date: Fri, Aug 21, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Subject: Sea-Bird University Training – September 28–October 1, 2026
To:


CAUTION: This e-mail originated outside the University of Southampton.

Hello,

Sharing this training opportunity from Sea-Bird Scientific for anyone interested:

Sea-Bird University
Dates: September 28–October 1, 2026
Location: Bellevue, Washington

Sea-Bird Scientific is offering an immersive, flexible training experience designed for scientists, engineers, technicians, and field operators. The course provides an opportunity to build foundational skills or advance technical expertise through practical knowledge and hands-on training with Sea-Bird experts.

If you work with Sea-Bird instruments or would like to deepen your understanding of their instruments, data, and best practices, this could be a great opportunity.

Please see the attached flyer for additional details and registration information.

Best,
Maria


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Monday, August 24, 2026

SYNCHRONY-funded positions

See the links below for SYNCHRONY-funded positions, all linked to Antarctica InSync: 

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