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  • May 2020

  • Tue 5
    Penguins
    Featured May 5, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    ‘Emperor Penguin: Super Bird’ – Online Talk

    Homeschoolers and penguin fans! Join British Antarctic Survey penguin expert Dr Peter Fretwell this Tuesday 5 May at 2:00pm (UK time) for free online talk ‘Emperor Penguin: Super Bird’. Peter …

  • June 2020

  • Thu 18
    A person holding an orange umbrella.
    June 18, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Antarctica: Mystery of the ice

    https://stemlive.co.uk/lessons/journey-to-the-antarctic/

    Join climate scientist and #SciComm expert Ella Gilbert online for 'Antarctica: Mystery of the ice' at BAS Live, 2:00pm, Thursday 18 June 2020. https://youtu.be/gWVBBVaIXvA Antarctica, the world's most southerly continent, …

  • October 2020

  • Wed 7
    October 7, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    A journey through UK science as a researcher and lead investigator – a talk by Dr Karen Salt

    https://ukri.zoom.us/j/96524359168 Online

    The Diversity in UK Polar Science team are delighted to welcome Dr Karen Salt as speaker in their next public webinar on Wednesday 7 October 2020. Speaker Biography Dr Karen …

  • Fri 23
    A man smiling for the camera.
    October 23, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Locked into ice: My scientific journey across the Arctic

    Online

    What does it feel like to be locked in ice, drifting across the Central Arctic Ocean in the middle of the polar night? Why is it both fascinating and challenging …

  • Tue 27
    Black female scientist Melissa Burt sitting on a park bench
    Featured October 27, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Celebrating Black History month: Dr Melissa Burt

    https://ukri.zoom.us/j/94484111010

    As Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Colorado State university and an Atmospheric Scientist, Dr Melissa Burt talks of her different roles in science and diversity #BlackHistoryMonth #WomeninSTEM #BAMEinSTEM

  • November 2020

  • Mon 30
    A man riding skis down a snow covered slope.
    November 30, 2020

    Extreme Antarctica & The footprint of past ice

    Online

    Calling all schools, home-schoolers and anyone interested in polar science! We are delighted to bring you the Antarctica Week Festival 2020 giving you an opportunity to hear the stories of …

  • Mon 30
    A large ship in a body of water
    November 30, 2020 @ 8:00 am - December 4, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

    Antarctica Week Festival 2020

    Calling all schools, home-schoolers and anyone interested in polar science! We are delighted to bring you the Antarctica Week Festival 2020 giving you an opportunity to hear the stories of …

  • December 2020

  • Tue 1
    A close up of a snow covered slope.
    December 1, 2020

    What lies under the ice in the polar regions? & Research using explosives and radar

    Online

    Calling all schools, home-schoolers and anyone interested in polar science! We are delighted to bring you the Antarctica Week Festival 2020 giving you an opportunity to hear the stories of …

  • Wed 2
    December 2, 2020

    Wildlife and robots in Antarctica!

    Online

    Calling all schools, home-schoolers and anyone interested in polar science! We are delighted to bring you the Antarctica Week Festival 2020 giving you an opportunity to hear the stories of …

  • Fri 4
    A group of people sitting in the snow.
    December 4, 2020

    Ice Tractors & Running an Antarctic camp

    Online

    Calling all schools, home-schoolers and anyone interested in polar science! We are delighted to bring you the Antarctica Week Festival 2020 giving you an opportunity to hear the stories of …

  • March 2021

  • Sat 13
    Picture of Aurora
    March 13, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Armchair Aurora

    https://www.aerobility.com/armchairaurora

    Ever wanted to view the Aurora? Well you can now watch this beautiful phenomenon from the comfort of your armchair. Disability charity Aerobility are running a live-stream aurora event on …

  • Fri 26
    A sign over a book
    March 26, 2021 - April 4, 2021

    Extreme Antarctica: Science, Engineering and Construction

    Online

    British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be hosting a series of online events and premiering on-demand videos for the Cambridge Festival 2021 between 26 March – 4 April 2021. There …

  • May 2021

  • Mon 17
    Logo, company name
    May 17, 2021 - May 21, 2021

    Join British Antarctic Survey at Climate Exp0 for COP26

    Online

    Online, free and open to all, Climate Exp0 is the first virtual conference from the COP26 Universities Network and the Italian University Network for Sustainable Development (RUS). We are pleased …

  • Thu 20
    A bunch of different foods
    May 20, 2021 - May 23, 2021

    Global Biodiversity Festival

    Online

    Are you ready to explore the world from your living room? British Antarctic Survey scientists are taking part in the online Global Biodiversity Festival 2021. The Global Biodiversity Festival is …

  • June 2021

  • Mon 28
    A penguin standing in the snow.
    June 28, 2021 - July 2, 2021

    Online work experience at British Antarctic Survey

    Online

    British Antarctic Survey (BAS) welcomes students aged 14-19 to explore Polar Science careers through our online work experience event! BAS is hosting a virtual work experience week from Monday 28 …

  • July 2021

  • Sat 10
    Picture of Ryder Bay in Antarctica
    July 10, 2021

    Be Curious Festival: LIVE from the Space Shed

    Online

    Get ready to BLAST OFF with University of Leeds at #BeCurious21 on Saturday 10 July! Broadcasting live all day with the Unlimited Space Agency, the event includes an interview (10:20am) …

  • October 2021

  • Thu 28
    A large red ship in water. It is dark and the ship is lit up.
    October 28, 2021 - October 30, 2021

    Free 3-day public event, Greenwich, London: Ice Worlds Festival of Polar Science 28-30 October 2021

    River Thames and Royal Museums Greenwich, London Romney Road, London

    Join us in London or online for a dazzling showcase of polar environmental science, engineering and technology.

  • November 2021

  • Mon 1
    A close up of blue water
    November 1, 2021 - November 12, 2021

    COP26 Polar Zero Exhibition

    Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    If you are at COP26 Green Zone do pop into this new immersive exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre, Polar Zero injects an artistic and cultural dimension to the climate negotiations …

  • Fri 5
    A penguin with a white belly and a black head standing on snow, with blue sky behind
    November 5, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

    COP26 Polar Net Zero

    Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Join online - this interactive event challenges young people around the globe to think about the part they can play in creating a low carbon future.

  • Sat 27
    Chart showing climate temperature records from the Arctic in a blue to red colour scale
    November 27, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Climate Code showcase in collaboration with Cambridge Science Centre

    Grand Arcade St Andrew's St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    The Climate Code shirt will be showcased as part of an engagement event at the Grand Arcade with Cambridge Science Centre. Bring your family along and design your own climate change shirt!

  • December 2021

  • Wed 1
    A view of a large rock.
    December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

    Antarctica Month Festival 2021 – get involved!

    Online

    Calling all teachers, educators and students of all ages! The Antarctica Month Festival launches today (1 December), and will run throughout December, to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of …

  • April 2022

  • Sat 2
    A man and a group of children testing out cold weather clothing
    April 2, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Ice Worlds Open Day at British Antarctic Survey

    British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Book your tickets for Ice Worlds now

  • July 2022

  • Thu 21
    A close up of a hand and shirt cuff
    July 21, 2022 - July 27, 2022

    Create your own environmental shirt design at the Blue Dot Festival!

    Blue Dot Festival Cheshire, United Kingdom

    After the successful Climate Code project we're bringing environmental design to this years Blue Dot festival. Which environmental design would you create? Visit the BAS stand, get inspired by the science and design your own shirt!

  • Thu 21
    A laptop computer sitting on top of a building.
    July 21, 2022 @ 8:00 am - July 24, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

    British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival

    Jodrell Bank Jodrell Bank Observatory, Bomish Lane, Cheshire, United Kingdom

    British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be exhibiting at this year's Bluedot Festival from 21-24 July 2022.

  • December 2022

  • Thu 1
    A red tent in a snowy landscape
    December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

    Polar Fest at The Deep, Hull

    The Deep, Hull Tower Street, Hull

    We're delighted to be partnering with The Deep and the Scott Polar Research Institute to bring you 'Polar Fest' - the perfect family friendly event this winter! This event is …

  • July 2023

  • Thu 20
    A group of people standing on top of a grass covered field
    Featured July 20, 2023 - July 23, 2023

    British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival 2023

    Jodrell Bank Jodrell Bank Observatory, Bomish Lane, Cheshire, United Kingdom

    British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s Bluedot Festival from 20-23 July 2023. Join us at Bluedot Festival – an award winning line up of music, science and …

  • October 2023

  • Sat 14
    A person standing in front of a window
    October 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    British Antarctic Survey at Big Biology Day, Cambridge

    Hills Road Sixth Form Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    On Saturday 14th October British Antarctic Survey are delighted to be exhibiting at the 10th Big Biology Day held at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. Hosted by Cambridge …

  • November 2023

  • Thu 30
    November 30, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Protecting our planet day 2023

    Join us for Protecting Our Planet Day (POP23), an engaging live-streamed event tailored for schools. The full-day program features live link-up sessions with inspiring experts dedicated to addressing climate change …

  • February 2024

  • Tue 13
    A large ship in the snow
    February 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    British Antarctic Survey at the National Museum of the Royal Navy

    national museum of the royal navy Portsmouth Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base (PP66), HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

    Find out what it takes to carry out vital climate research in some of the toughest conditions in the world. British Antarctic Survey scientists will be bringing both our expertise and …

  • March 2024

  • Sat 16
    A person riding a snowboard down a snow covered slope
    March 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Cambridge Festival: Expedition Ice

    British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Journey into the future of polar research and operations! As part of 2024's Cambridge Festival, we're inviting you to step inside British Antarctic Survey as we open our office doors …

  • May 2024

  • Fri 3
    A large ship in the snow with a mountain in the background
    May 3, 2024 @ 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

    Journey to the Antarctic: a virtual visit to Rothera Research Station

    Aimed at KS2, children have the opportunity to find out about the facilities at Rothera research station and the challenges faced in trying to modernise it without impacting upon this special environment. They can ask questions to a scientist, pilot and engineers on station.

    Free
  • June 2024

  • Fri 7
    A man standing on a beach
    June 7, 2024 - June 9, 2024

    British Antarctic Survey at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2024

    Lyme Regis Fossil Festival The Pavilion on Marine Parade, Seafront, Lyme Regis

    Join British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists at this year's world-famous Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, taking place from Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June. Come and marvel at remarkable fossils …

  • July 2024

  • Fri 19
    An aircraft manoeuvring on the snow.
    July 19, 2024 @ 7:30 am - July 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

    British Antarctic Survey at The Royal International Air Tattoo

    RAF Fairford RAF Fairford, Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    Join the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) as we soar into this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and get an up-close encounter with one of our Twin Otter aircraft, essential …

  • November 2024

  • Tue 12
    November 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Protecting our planet day 2024

    Have you got your ticket to Antarctica? This is a unique chance for you to have your name sent to Antarctica in a time capsule and follow the voyage to …

  • December 2024

  • Wed 18
    December 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    British Antarctic Survey at the Science Museum Christmas Lates

    Science Museum Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    The British Antarctic Survey invites you to join us at the Science Museum Christmas Lates. The halls will be decked for a festive celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths …

    Free
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