Field Research Projects at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica
For those interested in polar science, we’re providing a brief overview of the many scientific research projects taking place at or in the vicinity of the Princess Elisabeth …
News Archive
Want to learn more about the work of the International Polar Foundation over the years? Begin your research here, in our news archive.
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A Busy Season at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica
Operated by a highly experienced team from the International Polar Foundation, the 2018-2019 BELARE (Belgian Antarctic Research Expedition) season has been underway for more than two months at the Princess …
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Arctic Institutions, Transport, Entrepreneurship and Blue Economy Discussed at 9th Arctic Futures
A diverse collection of more than 180 Arctic residents and stakeholders gathered for the 9th annual Arctic Futures Symposium at the Residence Palace in Brussels on Wednesday 28 November.
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Arctic Shorts Film Evening a Big Hit at BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels
On Tuesday 27 November, the International Polar Foundation and its many Arctic Futures Symposium partners held the first ever Arctic Shorts film evening at BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts in the …
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Arctic Futures Symposium Returns for 9th Edition
The Arctic Futures Symposium - the longest-running public Arctic event in Brussels - returns to Brussels for the 9th time on Wednesday 28 November at the Residence Palace in Brussels' EU …
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2018 Baillet Latour Antarctica Fellowship Awarded to Dr. Kate Winter
Dr. Kate Winter of Northumbria University has been awarded the prestigious €150,000 Baillet Latour Antarctica Fellowship. This exceptional young British polar scientist will conduct research at Princess Elisabeth, the …
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Climate change action begins with awareness
Climate change may seem too big to tackle on a small scale, but people and cities can make a difference if they consider climate change when designing buildings and urban …
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BELAM: Big or small as dust, meteorites tell us a lot about our solar system
About 40,000 tons of cosmic dust reaches the Earth’s surface every year. Antarctica is a goldmine for this interstellar treasure because of its cold and dry climate as well …
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MICROBIAN: The tiny life forms of Antarctica’s Sør Rondane Mountains
At first glance, the white frozen landscape of Antarctica appears devoid of any living thing, but if one takes a closer look at areas not covered by ice, it's …
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DEAIS: Going back in time with the Antarctic Ice Sheet
Scientists are going back in time near Princess Elisabeth to try and understand the global implications of a changing Eastern Antarctic Ice Sheet