75 years in the coolest place on earth
Science Museum Exhibition Road,, South Kensington, LondonScience Museum Lates : The Science of Unesco and 75 years in the coolest place on earth
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**POSTPONED** IET SEMINAR: ARE WE APPROACHING A CLIMATE TIPPING POINT? New date tbc
The IET Cambridge Network is hosting their April lecture at British Antarctic Survey's Aurora Innovation Centre. Professor Tim Lenton, Director of the Global Systems Institute, will give a talk focusing on the climate tipping point and whether engineering can provide a solution to help avoid it or ameliorate the worst effects of change.
AXA XL Arctic Live 2019
Schools! Sign up for a range of live broadcasts with the AXA XL Arctic Live research team
Impact Women’s Network: Impact on Climate Change—Working together for a 1.5°C future
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeUpcoming Sustainability seminar co-organised by the Women at BAS Group and the Women's Impact Network.
Professor David Walton – an extraordinary life
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomA celebration of an extraordinary life Professor David Walton's family invites friends and colleagues to join in a celebration of his extraordinary life on Friday 24 May 2019 at British …
Waste Management and Recycling
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeWaste management is a challenge that we can definitively no longer ignore. Join us to see how waste management and recovery can become an integrated part of our economy. Discover some of today’s solutions to Reuse, Recycle or Reduce and how those can be adopted as best practices by all.
Dr Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley at the ‘Futures 2019: The role of Clean Growth, Innovation and Sustainability’
The Trinity Centre 24 Milton Road, Cambridge, United KingdomBAS Director of Innovation Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley will be giving a key note talk titled "How we can work together for a 1.5c future" at the annual Cleantech Futures conference on the 10th of July.
FRISP 2019: Forum for Research into Ice Shelf Processes
The Queen's College, Oxford High St, OxfordFinal information for participants Conference programme Map of The Queen's College About FRISP FRISP is an annual meeting to share research related to ice shelves, and their interactions with the …
Sounds of Space
Storey's Field CentreJoin British Antarctic Survey space weather scientist Nigel Meredith, artist-engineer Diana Scarborough and dancers Becky Byers and Felix Denton on a science-inspired journey of off-world sounds at the Cambridge Festival of Ideas
Bright spots at the science-policy-practice interface – what makes a success story?
The David Attenborough Building Pembrooke St, Cambridge, United KingdomThis workshop is the 3rd in a series of workshops the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) are convening on Science-Policy Challenges in Polar Conservation and Management.
CCfCS event: Panel discussion on IPCC special reports
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeIf you would like to hear more about the recent IPCC special reports on Oceans and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and Climate change and Land Use, come to our panel discussion on Thursday 28 November. You will hear short summaries of the reports and join in the debate.
Antarctica Week 2019 – For UK schools
Calling all teachers! There is an amazing opportunity for your school (if you're in the UK) to link up with polar experts during ‘Antarctica Week’, 2-6 December 2019. What British …
BAS AURORA Presents: Satuccino Extra Shot – Satellite applications event
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeSAVE THE DATE: ‘Satuccino’ is a specially designed space industry networking event for space technology and satellite application sector experts to engage with the Satellite Applications Catapult and its partners. In ‘Extra Shot’ events, this networking is extended to include partner venues via a Skype link-up to the event at the Satellite Applications Catapult HQ in Harwell, to enable a wider audience to benefit. On 5 February, Aurora Innovation Centre at BAS is bringing in local speakers and linking up with the main Catapult in Harwell.
Recent disturbance and recovery of terrestrial arctic and boreal ecosystems
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeThe organising committee is pleased to announce a one-day workshop to be held in Cambridge on Friday 14 February 2020. This event is intended for research colleagues, and not open for the wider public.
3rd Venture School: People, Plastics & Our Planet
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgePeople, Plastics and our Planet offers the unique opportunity for early career researchers and entrepreneurial individuals from the business community to come together to develop and test ideas around solving the challenges posed by plastics in our environment.
POSTPONED – Chat to your friendly neighbourhood climate scientists
Join your local climate experts for a climate change conversation. The event is hosted by British Antarctic Survey as part of Cambridge Science Festival 2020.
Online event: EARTH DAY 2020 – SONG OF THE ICE by Steve Garrett
Join former BAS scientist and musician Steve Garrett online for his latest collaborative performance linking science and music.
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‘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 …
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, …
Diversity, Leadership and how to bring people on the journey with you – even to Antarctica
https://ukri.zoom.us/j/91861377933Diversity in UK Polar Science is an initiative funded by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, hosted at British Antarctic Survey, with the aim of improving minority representation and diversity in …
Westminster Energy Forum webinar – UK climate policy
Unnamed Venue The Pavilion on Marine Parade, Seafront, Lyme RegisProfessor Dame Jane Francis speaks at this event
NEW FILM RELEASE – The Fungi of Antarctica, with Claudia Havranek
Happy UK Fungus Day 2020! British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff tell us all about the fungi of Antarctica in this fantastic new family-friendly film released today. Beginning with a lecture …
A journey through UK science as a researcher and lead investigator – a talk by Dr Karen Salt
https://ukri.zoom.us/j/96524359168 OnlineThe 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 …
A Tour of Earth from Space!
OnlineA Tour of Earth from Space! Saturday 10th October, 2 – 2:45pm Rothera Research Station viewed from space. Image: Google Earth Take a guided tour of your planet from space …
Locked into ice: My scientific journey across the Arctic
OnlineWhat 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 …
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Celebrating Black History month: Dr Melissa Burt
https://ukri.zoom.us/j/94484111010As 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
Knowledge Snack webinar: The challenge of decarbonising energy systems in remote areas
ZoomJoin us for this Knowledge Snack session on "The challenge of decarbonising energy systems in remote areas", co-hosted by BAS Innovation team and the DTE+ Network.
Knowledge Snack: Digital Twins of infrastructure and the environment
ZoomJoin us for this Knowledge Snack session to explore what Digital Twins are, and what applications they can have both in infrastructure management and in finding new ways of capturing and understanding the environment.
Extreme Antarctica & The footprint of past ice
OnlineCalling 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 …
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 …
What lies under the ice in the polar regions? & Research using explosives and radar
OnlineCalling 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 …
Wildlife and robots in Antarctica!
OnlineCalling 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 …
Mapping under Thwaites Glacier & How to become a polar scientist
OnlineCalling 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 …
Ice Tractors & Running an Antarctic camp
OnlineCalling 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 …
Armchair Aurora
https://www.aerobility.com/armchairauroraEver 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 …
UK Antarctic Science Conference 2021
ZoomThe University of Edinburgh and the British Antarctic Survey are delighted to host the 2021 UK Online Antarctic Science Conference over Monday 22 to Thursday 25 March 2021. This is …
Extreme Antarctica: Science, Engineering and Construction
OnlineBritish 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 …
5th International ANGWIN workshop
ZoomWorkshop focus: Atmospheric gravity wave dynamics and coupling in the polar regions: observations and modelling ANGWIN (Antarctic Gravity Wave Instrument Network) is an action group of the Scientific Committee of …
Symposium to Honour the Life and Work of Dr Mike Thomson
OnlineAbout this Event An online event to honour the life and work of Dr Mike Thomson. If you were unable to attend the event on 12 May 2021, please find …
Join British Antarctic Survey at Climate Exp0 for COP26
OnlineOnline, 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 …
Global Biodiversity Festival
OnlineAre 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 …
Online work experience at British Antarctic Survey
OnlineBritish 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 …
Be Curious Festival: LIVE from the Space Shed
OnlineGet 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) …
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, LondonJoin us in London or online for a dazzling showcase of polar environmental science, engineering and technology.
COP26 Polar Zero Exhibition
Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomIf 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 …
COP26 Walrus from Space
Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin scientists from Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) and British Antarctic Survey (BAS) to discuss the Walrus From Space project
COP26 Polar Net Zero
Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin online - this interactive event challenges young people around the globe to think about the part they can play in creating a low carbon future.
Climate Code showcase in collaboration with Cambridge Science Centre
Grand Arcade St Andrew's St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomThe 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!
Antarctica Month Festival 2021 – get involved!
OnlineCalling 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 …
British Antarctic Survey Decarbonisation Hackathon
OnlineBritish Antarctic Survey Hackathon - Help solve a ‘last mile’ decarbonisation challenge in the race to net zero. British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and Cambridge Zero, …
Engagement seminar: Digital twinning for marine science fieldwork
ZoomJoin this engagement seminar to discuss digital twinning as a way to complement and enhance traditional marine science fieldwork.
Ice Worlds Open Day at British Antarctic Survey
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomBook your tickets for Ice Worlds now
Create your own environmental shirt design at the Blue Dot Festival!
Blue Dot Festival Cheshire, United KingdomAfter 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!
British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival
Jodrell Bank Jodrell Bank Observatory, Bomish Lane, Cheshire, United KingdomBritish Antarctic Survey is delighted to be exhibiting at this year's Bluedot Festival from 21-24 July 2022.
UK Sea Ice Group Meeting 2022
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomThe 2022 UK Sea Ice Group Meeting, supported by the Challenger Society, will take place on the afternoon of Monday 26th …
British Antarctic Survey at Big Biology Day
Hills Road Sixth Form Hills Road, Cambridge, United KingdomCome along and meet biology experts at this free, fun-packed educational day of biology! This event is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on with science activities, meet real scientists, including researchers from British Antarctic Survey, and learn more about different careers in biology.
BAS @ Protecting Our Planet Day 2022
British Antarctic Survey is delighted to be working with STEM Learning for Protecting Our Planet Day 2022. An inspiring, live-streamed event for primary and secondary schools. The event will feature live link-ups and talks full of inspiration and exciting classroom activities from innovators and experts working to tackle the climate change challenges.
Polar Fest at The Deep, Hull
The Deep, Hull Tower Street, HullWe'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 …
Live Lesson for schools: Life on the Ice
OnlineJoin our experts for an interactive live lesson about research in the polar biome! 'Life on the Ice' follows the journey of a polar scientist, from the specialist clothes they …
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World Oceans Day at the National Maritime Museum
National Maritime Museum Park Row, Greenwich, London, United KingdomFind 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 our equipment to the National Maritime Museum this June, giving explorers of all ages a taste of what it's like to be a polar scientist.
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British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival 2023
Jodrell Bank Jodrell Bank Observatory, Bomish Lane, Cheshire, United KingdomBritish 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 …
UK Arctic Science Conference 2023
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeWe are pleased to be hosting the next UK Arctic Science Conference will be hosted by the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge, 11 – 13 September 2023.
British Antarctic Survey at Big Biology Day, Cambridge
Hills Road Sixth Form Hills Road, Cambridge, United KingdomOn 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 …
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 …
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 KingdomFind 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 …
Cambridge Festival: Expedition Ice
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomJourney 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 …
Workshop: Giant Piston Coring capability on RRS Sir David Attenborough
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomAre you interested in getting an up to 40 m long marine sediment core for either high-resolution Holocene or Late Quaternary reconstructions? If so, join our workshop!
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.
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British Antarctic Survey at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2024
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival The Pavilion on Marine Parade, Seafront, Lyme RegisJoin 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 …
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British Antarctic Survey at the National Maritime Museum
National Maritime Museum Park Row, Greenwich, London, United KingdomFind 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 our equipment to the National Maritime Museum this June, giving explorers of all ages a taste of what it's like to be a polar scientist.
NERC Tech Forum 2024
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomBAS will be hosting the 2024 edition of the NERC Tech Forum, with the aim of bringing together engineers and others involved in new technology across the NERC centres and broader community. The aim for the event is building community, facilitating Knowledge Transfer through workshops and providing and opportunity for networking outside of our daily colleagues.
Ice on show at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Royal Society 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, United KingdomBritish Antarctic Survey and the University of Cambridge will be at the 2024 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, talking all about how we're unlocking the past using ice cores from …
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British Antarctic Survey at The Royal International Air Tattoo
RAF Fairford RAF Fairford, Fairford, Gloucestershire, United KingdomJoin 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 …
UK Antarctic Science Conference 2024
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomThe British Antarctic Survey will host the 2024 UK Antarctic Science Conference, October 1st to the 3rd. As has been tradition in the past, our conference will have a linear schedule to give exposure on different aspects of Antarctic Science to the whole community.
BAS-NL Science Day2024
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeThe broad aim of the BAS-NL Science Day 2024 is to bring together researchers in BAS and researchers funded by the Netherlands Polar Program and Dutch Research Council (NWO) to …
British Antarctic Survey at Big Biology Day, Cambridge
Hills Road Sixth Form Hills Road, Cambridge, United KingdomOn Saturday 12 October join British Antarctic Survey for Big Biology Day held at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. Hosted by Cambridge Biologists, Big Biology Day is the …
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 …
British Antarctic Survey at the Science Museum Christmas Lates
Science Museum Exhibition Road, London, United KingdomThe 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 …
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