Latest News
In this section you will find news related to IPF activities, its members, its projects, etc. We will try to keep you up to date as much as we can. If you need specific information, you can always get in touch using the contact form.
-
IPF Becomes Associate Member of the University of the Arctic
10.06.2011
The IPF recently became an Associate Member of the University of the Arctic. IPF Executive Director Thierry Touchais participated in the celebrations for the 10th Anniversary of the University of the Arctic on June 8th at the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland.
-
Leiepoort Deinze Campus Sint-Hendrik Wins the Polar Quest Contest!
20.05.2011
On Wednesday, May 18th, the AHA! project, led by Koen Meirlaen and his students from the Leiepoort Deinze Campus Sint-Hendrik became the final winners of the Polar Quest Contest. While the first part of the contest is now over, a next chapter will be written next year as Mr Meirlaen heads down to the Princess Elisabeth Station in Antarctica (PEA).…
-
The Legacy of the International Polar Year
01.04.2011
The International Polar Year is a large scientific programme focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic from March 2007 to March 2009. During this period, an interdisciplinary and international science programme reinforced science about polar oceans, glaciers and ice sheets, permafrost, etc. In this framework, an integrated Education & Outreach programme gave the general public, media professionals, researchers, and policy…
-
Exhibition “From Brussels, Xiè Xiè Shanghai”
31.03.2011
From March 30th to May 31st, Tour & Taxi (Brussels) will host the exhibition “From Brussels, Xiè Xiè Shanghai” (“Thank You, Shanghai”). The exhibition will give those who did not get to see the Belgium Pavilion in Shanghai the opportunity to feel a little of the atmosphere that reigned in China during the six months of the 41st World Expo.
-
Mardis Durables: Live Link with the Princess Elisabeth Station
28.02.2011
On February 15th, the Princess Elisabeth research station in Antarctica (PEA) was the focal point of the launch of the 'mardis durables du Palais', a special exhibition focusing on sustainable technologies and innovations, at the ‘Palais de la Découverte’ (Paris).
