Opportunities and challenges in the polar regions
Madingley Hall Cambridge, United Kingdomcourse is designed for professionals (including early career), with an interest in the polar regions and working in a wide range of sectors
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Where science meets art: author talks about new Antarctic thriller
Heffers Book Shop, 20 Trinity Street, Cambridge, United KingdomHow does Antarctic science - namely a subglacial drilling project - inspire an author to write her new thriller? Join us at Heffers Bookshop in Cambridge next Thursday 25 May at 6.30pm for a Q&A with Australian author Louisa Larkin and scientist Prof Martin Siegert, who teamed up the subglacial Lake Ellsworth drilling programme in 2012 with researchers from British Antarctic Survey.
New exhibition Antarctica: Life in a Hostile Land
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery The Square, Shrewsbury, United KingdomAntarctica: Life in a Hostile Land – a new exhibition in Shrewsbury, which has been developed in partnership with British Antarctic Survey (BAS) BAS has teamed up with Shrewsbury Museum …
Past Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics (PAIS) Conference 2017
Trieste , ItalyThe PAIS Geoscience SCAR Research Programme is hosting a programmatic conference on September 10-15th 2017 in Trieste (Italy) which aims to present recent results that address still open questions in understanding the sensitivity of the Antarctic Ice Sheet and its contribution to past and future sea level and climate change.
PhysioMar 17: The Physiology of Aquatic Invertebrates in a Changing World
Cripps Court, part of the historic Magdalene College, Cambridge University 1-3 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, United KingdomA biannual international conference with focus on physiology and ecology of aquatic invertebrates. In 2017 it will be held at Cripps Court, part of the historic Magdalene College, Cambridge University.
New Scientist Live: Antarctica – From Greenhouse to Icehouse
Earth Theatre, ExCeL London ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, United KingdomProfessor Dame Jane Francis, the Director of British Antarctic Survey, is speaking at New Scientist Live on the 1st October. ‘Antarctica – From Greenhouse to Icehouse’ will take you on …
STEM educators ‘twilight’ event
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomFree event for educators and STEM Ambassadors - Wednesday 1 November, 4 -6pm
Relaunch Your Career – Connecting and Inspiring Women in STEM
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeAre you looking to change careers but have no idea where to start? Have you taken a career break and are looking for advice and support on how to re-enter …
Integrating climate science into ecosystem-based management
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeThe British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) are convening a series of workshops in 2017-18 on Science-Policy Challenges in Polar Conservation and Management. Each of the workshops …
Workshop on Sea Ice-Infrastructure Interaction
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeBAS invites participants of the Isaac Newton Institute programme on Mathematics of Sea Ice Phenomena and industrial and academic partners to attend a half day of talks and discussions on …
UnEarthed: Explore the world at you feet
Dynamic Earth 112-116 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin us on the 17-19th November to discover how teams at British Antarctic Survey are using remote sensing and mapping techniques to lift the lid on Antarctica. UnEarthed is an …
Under the Sea – Cambridge Enterprise & Technology Club
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeAn evening of underwater exploration, from marine life in Antarctic waters via the manmade world's deepest pool to the search for flight MH370. With Speakers: John Vickers, Founder Blue Abyss 'Blue Abyss: Vision, …
Antarctica Day – talk to a polar expert
Opportunity for schools to link up with polar researchers and experts for ‘Antarctica Day’ on 1 December What BAS is offering: An opportunity to talk to a member of BAS …
Hydromapping: hydrographic, geophysical surveying and spherical vision systems
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeWhether you’re into benthic study or structural survey, ocean or land, ROV or ship-based, there is bound to be something of interest to you. Each talk will last about 1hr …
Sensors and Data in Robotics
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeA one-day networking event to consider the current state-of-the art in the interlinking fields of robotics, sensors and big data, and to spark potential collaborations.
UK Microalgal Biotechnology: Creating a Unified Vision
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeExploring developments within the UK and international microalgal sector. This two-day conference will discuss challenges and opportunities from different perspectives (academic, SME, start-up companies, multinational, grant and legislative) and examples of success stories featured. …
“Satuccino Extra Shot”
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeA joint event with the Satellite Applications Catapult, exploring how Earth Observation benefits business and research. Satuccino is a specially designed space industry networking event for space technology and satellite …
Antarctic Lecture series at Gilbert White & The Oates Collections
Gilbert White Field Studies Centre Selborne, HampshireJoin staff from British Antarctic Survey, participating in the annual Gilbert White & The Oates Collections Antarctic Lecture series, at the Gilbert White Field Studies Centre on 15th February and …
Circular Economy in Practice – Challenges and Opportunities
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeToday's linear ‘take, make, dispose’ economic model relies on large quantities of cheap, easily accessible materials and energy, and is a model that is reaching its physical limits. A circular …
Debate: Is the UK doing enough about climate change?
Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre UCL, Wilkins Building, Gower St, London, United KingdomOn Wednesday 28th February join a live panel, including British Antarctic Survey's Dr Emily Shuckburgh, addressing the question: Is the UK doing enough about climate change? at the Gustave Tuck …
Plastics in the Ocean: Challenges and Solutions
Aurora Cambridge High Cross, Madingley Road, CambridgeBritish Antarctic Survey is hosting a workshop in Cambridge to bridge science, policy and business to explore solutions for reducing and mitigating ocean plastic pollution. Read the report from the …
Nature Live – Natural History Museum, London
Darwin Centre, The Natural History Museum Cromwell Road, London, United KingdomInterested in Uncovering Antarctica's Hidden World? Discover what it's like to live and work in Antarctica and find out about the Larsen C Benthos expedition from British Antarctic Survey scientists. …
Cambridge Science Festival: Woman in Science evening talk
The Wolfson Hall, Churchill College Storeys Way, Cambridge, United KingdomProfessor Dame Jane Francis, Director of British Antarctic Survey is giving the Annual WiSETI (Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative) Lecture at the 2018 Cambridge Science Festival. She will …
Cambridge Science Festival: Sensing the climate discussion
Mill Lane Lecture Rooms 8 Mill Lane, Cambridge, United KingdomHow do you take the temperature of the entire Earth? Join this panel discussion at Mill Lane Lecture Rooms to explore the variety of instruments and methods used to measure …
Cambridge Science Festival: Remote Sensing in Antarctica evening talk
Ever wondered how technology helps to keep Polar Science moving? Join British Antarctic Survey’s Andrew Fleming to discover how space-borne technologies, ranging from ice charts, to satellite imagery, sea ice …