FW: PhD position available to study pteropods (4 years- fully funded)

FYI – please see below and share amongst your networks.

 

From: Antonina Santos <antonina@ipma.pt>
Sent: 12 October 2026 09:31
Subject: PhD position available to study pteropods (4 years- fully funded)

 

Dear colleagues,

Please see bellow information on a PhD position available.

Regards,

Antonina and Inma

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From: Katja Peijnenburg <k.t.c.a.peijnenburg@uva.nl>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 11:00 AM
Subject: PhD position available to study pteropods (4 years- fully funded)

 

Dear friends & colleagues,

 

We have a fully funded PhD position available (4 years) to study shelled zooplankton (pteropods) in a changing Arctic Ocean, including fieldwork and work on time series (sediment traps). Perhaps you could spread the word?

 

 

PhD student to study shelled zooplankton in a changing Arctic Ocean naturalis.nl

 

Closing date is 29 October.

 

Thank you!

Katja

 

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UKPN Seminar Series: Social media for Antarctic science communication (this week!)

Dear UKPN members,

This is a reminder that our next talk is taking place on Wednesday 14th October at 9-10am BST. This will be delivered by Matty Jordan on "Social media for Antarctic Science Communication". The Eventbrite page for registration is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ukpn-seminar-series-social-media-for-antarctic-science-communication-tickets-2002531321088

Join Matty Jordan for a session on using social media for science communication. Drawing on his experience from producing over 100 viral social media videos (with 1 billion total views), Matty explores how to combat misinformation, build trust, and simplify complex topics. Learn how to hook an audience, tell compelling stories, and grow a personal brand without sacrificing professionalism. This presentation is packed with practical tips, real-world examples, and a behind-the-scenes look at science communication in an age where algorithms dominate.

Hope to see you there!

Best regards,

Ellie 

Training Officer, UKPN Committee

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Expression of Interest: instructors for Data Carpentries

Dear UKPN members,

The UKPN is planning to organise Data Carpentry training for members during 2026-2027. At this point, we're putting out an expression of interest for anyone who would like to be involved with planning and/or delivering the training - you do not need to have been an instructor before, or be familiar with the Carpentries. As long as you are reasonably familiar with the programming content, or even a particular topic from the syllabus that you'd be confident instructing in, that's great! It's likely we'd also need some volunteers on standby for general troubleshooting during the training.

The format would be TBD, virtual or hybrid over 0.5-2 days. This can be flexible as we can adjust timings and trim things. To give you an idea of what the Carpentries GitHub community resources look like (all open source!), see: https://github.com/carpentries

If you're interested, please complete the short Google form (link below) as soon as you can and we will be in touch with more details. By the end of next week at the latest (15th October) would be great. Thanks and looking forward to chatting!

https://forms.gle/bH9kmPkjZkcfAk3w5

Best regards,

Ellie Fisher

Training Team

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

Dear UKPN members,

We have further details on the next UKPN seminar series talk, which will be given by Matty Jordan on 14th October at 09:00 BST. The registration link for this event is here. 

Join Matty Jordan for a session on using social media for science communication. Drawing on his experience from producing over 100 viral social media videos (with 1 billion total views), Matty explores how to combat misinformation, build trust, and simplify complex topics. Learn how to hook an audience, tell compelling stories, and grow a personal brand without sacrificing professionalism. This presentation is packed with practical tips, real-world examples, and a behind-the-scenes look at science communication in an age where algorithms dominate.

About Matty:

Over the past decade, Matty Jordan has travelled to Antarctica eleven times, spending more than 500 days living and working on the Ice. His experiences include crossing the notorious Drake Passage, wintering at New Zealand's Scott Base, and visiting the Geographic South Pole.

As a former project manager for New Zealand’s Antarctic Programme, Matty worked alongside scientists and delivered construction projects in support of world-leading climate science.

Matty has since amassed over two million social media followers by sharing the wildlife, landscapes, history, science and human stories that make Antarctica unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Nominated for the Shackleton Award in 2026, Matty has a mission to inspire one billion people to care about Antarctica. He is a board director for the U.S. based Antarctican Society, a trustee for the Frank Worsley Antarctic Research Library and regularly organises community events on behalf of the New Zealand Antarctic Society.

He has recently authored his first book called The Antarcticans about what it is like to live and work in, and travel to Antarctica.

Best regards,

Ellie Fisher and Lucy Stephenson,

UK Polar Network Committee 2026-27

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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.

The link to the Eventbrite page is here: UKPN Seminar Series: Social media for Antarctic science communication Tickets, Wednesday, October 14  •  9 AM - 10 AM GMT+1 | Eventbrite

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.

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.

📝 Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/g0t4t51Ue4

❓ 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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School of Biology and Environmental Science,

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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:

•  Setting up and running fun and engaging polar-themed activities and experiments
•  A couple of short talks (~15 mins) on your research or life as a polar researcher
•  Being on hand to chat to visitors and answer questions about polar science

 

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

 

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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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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Program Manager

UNOLS-MATE Marine Technical Internship Program

Marine Technical Internship Blog

UNOLS Office, University of Washington

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SYNCHRONY-funded positions

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

• Physical Oceanographer at UKRI/BAS (21 September)
• Postdoc on Southern Ocean sea ice at UCLouvain (31 August)
• Postdoc on Antarctic Sea Ice Observing Systems at AWI (6 September)

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Job Opportunity: Technical Specialist, Partnerships & Organisational Development, Arctic

Hi all, 

Fauna and Flora are recruiting a Technical Specialist, Partnerships & Organisational Development, Arctic. This role supports the new Arctic Initiative Lead (aka me!). 

Deadline to apply is 7th September. 

Info and how to apply here: https://www.fauna-flora.org/about/career/technical-specialist-partnerships-organisational-development-arctic/

There's a contact listed on the job advert for Q's, but I might be able to help. I start my new role with them in early October, but will be part of the recruitment process for this position. 

Cheers, 

Chloe

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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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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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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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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Reminder: Register for the UK Antarctic Science Conference

Dear all,

This is a reminder that registration for the UK Antarctic Science Conference is now open and will close on 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! 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/

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Katherine Deakin (she/her)

PhD Candidate in Glaciology

Department of Geography

Durham University 

Durham

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