Thursday, March 31, 2016

Fwd: Shackleton Centenary Service in Westminster Abbey Friday 20th May 2016


Begin forwarded message:

From: Guy Doza <guy@ukaht.org>
Subject: Shackleton Centenary Service in Westminster Abbey Friday 20th May 2016
Date: 31 March 2016 at 14:44:20 BST

I am writing to let you know that tickets for the Shackleton Centenary service are now available to the general public – so feel free to promote it however you like.
 
The event is taking place in Westminster Abbey on Friday 20th May at 12:00 and people can register for tickets by following this link:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-centenary-service-for-the-courage-of-sir-ernest-shackleton-cvo-his-men-tickets-21055815511
 
Let me know if you have any questions.  
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Guy Doza
Membership and Engagement Assistant
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust
 
High Cross|Madingley Road|Cambridge|CB3 0ET|UK
+44 1223 464660|+44 1223 355049|+44 7879 552600
 
  
 
 
Working to conserve Antarctic buildings and artefacts, and to promote and encourage public interest in Antarctic heritage.
 
Charity registered in the UK no. 1160847
 
    

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Fwd: APECS Online Conference: Call For Abstracts


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Call for abstracts: APECS International Online Conference

  • Conference Date: 18 May 2016, 08:00-23:00 GMT
  • Event Format: Online conference (webinar)
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 18 April 2016
  • Submit Abstracts HERE

Abstracts are now being accepted for the APECS International Online Conference, "Polar Sciences: Through New Eyes" which is scheduled to take place on 18 May 2016. Talks are maximum 12 minutes long, with 3 minutes for questions. This conference will encourage scientific dialogues between early career scientist from multiple disciplines and backgrounds, with presentations on new research perspectives from a range of research fields. With increased attention on the changing polar environment and the future challenges this will bring, this conference aims to convey the broad range of new research currently being conducted internationally.

Early career researchers are well placed to present new developments in their own fields through "new eyes," while the conference provides an opportunity for those in the audience to gain exposure to a range of new techniques, methods, questions and themes. All polar researchers are invited to share their current research findings, but we particularly encourage the submission of abstracts by early career scientists, so they can gain invaluable experience presenting their research projects to the public. There will be a $300 prize given for best presentation at this conference which has been donated by APECS.

Session Themes

  1. Biological – marine/freshwater/terrestrial

  2. Geological/Environmental/terrestrial cryospheric environments

  3. Atmospherics/Climatology

  4. Oceanography/Sea-ice

  5. Cultural/Historical/Policy/Education

To submit an abstract, fill in the form at this link

Abstract submission guidelines:

  • All abstracts will be written in English.
  • State which session you want your abstract to be submitted to (refer to sessions available above)
  • Include a short title which summarises your presentation
  • Abstract must be limited to 300 words
  • Include your name and any other authors involved in this presentation
  • Include your institution and your additional author institutions
  • State which country and time zone you will be presenting from, so that we can find a sensible time slot for your presentation

Abstract must be submitted online or emailed to Rachel Downey (rachel.v.downey@gmail.com) by 18 April 2016.

Selected speakers will be notified by email at the latest on 25 April 2016.

The APECS International Online Conference will be using GoToWebinar platform (so you can enjoy the conference behind your desk or from your couch!).

More info will be posted in the coming weeks on the APECS website.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Re: Opportunity to be part of the POLAR 2018 International Scientific Organizing Committee (ISOC)

Dear UKPN,

A clarification—this was supposed to be sent to the UKPN Committee and not to the general listserve—my apologies! (By the by, if you happen to want to be involved with the workings of UKPN, please let us know!). 

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TJ Young

Co-President (2015 - 2016), UK Polar Network
PhD Candidate (SPRI), University of Cambridge

We're social! 

On 29 Mar 2016, at 12:07, TJ Young <tj.young@polarnetwork.org> wrote:

Dear UKPN,

Please see attached an opportunity for early career researchers to be a part of the Intertnational Scientific Organizing Committee for POLAR 2018 (Davos, Switzerland). As the APECS Representative for ASSW 2017, I can say that this is an excellent opportunity to get to understand how international polar communities work and how things are decided at the top level, and of course, work with a very competent and efficient group of scientists, administrators, and politicians!

TJ


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TJ Young

Co-President (2015 - 2016), UK Polar Network
PhD Candidate (SPRI), University of Cambridge

We're social! 

Begin forwarded message:

From: Mar Fernández-Méndez <mar.fernandez.mendez@npolar.no>
Subject: FW: Opportunity to be part of the POLAR 2018 International Scientific Organizing Committee (ISOC)
Date: 29 March 2016 at 11:56:53 BST

 
-------- Forwarded Message -------- 
Subject: 
Opportunity to be part of the POLAR 2018 International Scientific Organizing Committee (ISOC)
Date: 
Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:37:48 +0100
From: 
Ruth Vingerhagen <ruth.hindshaw@gmail.com>
To: 



Dear APECS ExCom, Council and NC Leaderships,
APECS, the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Scientific Committee of Antarctic Research (SCAR) are pleased to be able to announce a fantastic opportunity for an APECS member to be part of the International Scientific Organizing Committee for POLAR 2018 held in Davos, Switzerland (15 – 27 June, 2018). This conference comprises the 35th SCAR biennial meeting, Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) and the SCAR/IASC Open Science Conference.
The work of the committee will start in summer 2016 so you will need to be able to commit to this position for at least the next 24 months (in the first year around 1 day/ month, in the last year more like 2 day /month). This is a volunteer position representing APECS on the committee without funding associated with it.
If you are interested then please send the following as a single pdf file to info@apecs.is by 15 April 2016. 
1) CV (max 2 pages)
2) Statement of interest including:

·       why you wish to be involved in this committee

·       evidence of a broad range of research interests encompassing both polar regions

·       a clear statement of commitment to the work of the committee over the next 24 months and intent to attend POLAR 2018.

 
Please note that this opportunity is only open to current APECS ExCom, Council and members serving on the leadership of an APECS National Committee.

 

 


Fwd: Opportunity to be part of the POLAR 2018 International Scientific Organizing Committee (ISOC)

Dear UKPN,

Please see attached an opportunity for early career researchers to be a part of the Intertnational Scientific Organizing Committee for POLAR 2018 (Davos, Switzerland). As the APECS Representative for ASSW 2017, I can say that this is an excellent opportunity to get to understand how international polar communities work and how things are decided at the top level, and of course, work with a very competent and efficient group of scientists, administrators, and politicians!

TJ


 -----

TJ Young

Co-President (2015 - 2016), UK Polar Network
PhD Candidate (SPRI), University of Cambridge

We're social! 

Begin forwarded message:

From: Mar Fernández-Méndez <mar.fernandez.mendez@npolar.no>
Subject: FW: Opportunity to be part of the POLAR 2018 International Scientific Organizing Committee (ISOC)
Date: 29 March 2016 at 11:56:53 BST

 
-------- Forwarded Message -------- 
Subject: 
Opportunity to be part of the POLAR 2018 International Scientific Organizing Committee (ISOC)
Date: 
Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:37:48 +0100
From: 
Ruth Vingerhagen <ruth.hindshaw@gmail.com>
To: 



Dear APECS ExCom, Council and NC Leaderships,
APECS, the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Scientific Committee of Antarctic Research (SCAR) are pleased to be able to announce a fantastic opportunity for an APECS member to be part of the International Scientific Organizing Committee for POLAR 2018 held in Davos, Switzerland (15 – 27 June, 2018). This conference comprises the 35th SCAR biennial meeting, Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) and the SCAR/IASC Open Science Conference.
The work of the committee will start in summer 2016 so you will need to be able to commit to this position for at least the next 24 months (in the first year around 1 day/ month, in the last year more like 2 day /month). This is a volunteer position representing APECS on the committee without funding associated with it.
If you are interested then please send the following as a single pdf file to info@apecs.is by 15 April 2016. 
1) CV (max 2 pages)
2) Statement of interest including:

·       why you wish to be involved in this committee

·       evidence of a broad range of research interests encompassing both polar regions

·       a clear statement of commitment to the work of the committee over the next 24 months and intent to attend POLAR 2018.

 
Please note that this opportunity is only open to current APECS ExCom, Council and members serving on the leadership of an APECS National Committee.

 

 

Saturday, March 26, 2016

POGO-SCOR Visiting Fellowship 2016 Programme (Deadline 15 April 2016)

Dear UKPN,

The Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) is pleased to announce that the POGO-SCOR Visiting Fellowship programme for 2016 is now open for applications (see flyer). The deadline for applications is 15 April 2016. The scheme is designed to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans, and is aimed at scientists, technicians, graduate students (preferably PhD!) and post-doctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

Priority is given to applicants in the early stages of their career development. The fellowship offers the opportunity to visit other oceanographic centres for a short period (1 to 3 months) for training on aspects of oceanographic observations, analyses, and interpretation. It provides financial support to cover the return airfare from the fellow's home country to the host institution, and a contribution towards accommodation and subsistence for the period of the visit.

For more information and details on how to apply please see: http://ocean-partners.org/pogo-scor-fellowship 

Cheers

TJ


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TJ Young
PhD Student, University of Cambridge
Co-President, UK Polar Network

Email: tj.young@polarnetwork.org
Phone: +44 (0)7539 526731

We're social! 

Fwd: Shackleton Commemoration Service in Westminster Abbey

Dear UKPN,

The Centenary Service for the Shackleton Antarctic Expedition will be held in Westminster Abbey on the Friday, 20th May 2016; UKPN members are welcome to book places for the service in the link below. Please also note that the link will be made public on the 31st March and is likely to fill up shortly after, so I would encourage you to reserve your place before the 31st. 


Any questions--please email Guy <guy@ukaht.org>. 

Best regards and a Happy Easter to all!

TJ


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TJ Young
PhD Student, University of Cambridge
Co-President, UK Polar Network

Email: tj.young@polarnetwork.org
Phone: +44 (0)7539 526731

We're social! 

Begin forwarded message:

From: Guy Doza <guy@ukaht.org>
Subject: Shackleton Commemoration Service in Westminster Abbey
Date: 21 March 2016 14:53:33 GMT

Hello,
 
Here is the link to book places for the Ernest Shackleton service in Westminster Abbey on Friday 20th May 2016:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-centenary-service-for-the-courage-of-sir-ernest-shackleton-cvo-his-men-tickets-21055815511
 
The link will be made public on Thursday 31st March, however, please feel free to circulate it amongst your members beforehand.
 
Do let me know if you have any questions.
 
Kind regards,
 
Guy Doza
Membership and Engagement Assistant
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust
 
High Cross|Madingley Road|Cambridge|CB3 0ET|UK
+44 1223 464660|+44 1223 355049|+44 7879 552600
 
  
 
 
Working to conserve Antarctic buildings and artefacts, and to promote and encourage public interest in Antarctic heritage.
 
Charity registered in the UK no. 1160847
 
    

 

 
 

Saturday, March 19, 2016

ANGWIN science workshop deadline extended

ANGWIN workshop abstract submission deadline extended!!


The ANtarctic Gravity Wave Instrument Network science workshop will be discussing observations and modelling results of gravity wave activity and their effects in all regions of the polar atmosphere (not just the Antarctic).   It is a perfect opportunity for the international research community to come together, share their research and develop collaborations.


The abstract submission and registration deadline for the 3rd ANtarctic Gravity Wave Instrument Network science workshop to be held in Cambridge, U.K., is now midnight Friday 25th March.


We also still have 2 free registrations for PhD students and early career scientists, email Tracy for details (tmof@bas.ac.uk).


Full details on how to register and submit your abstract can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3rd-international-antarctic-gravity-wave-instrument-network-angwin-science-workshop-registration-20754077003

 



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