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Much-Awaited Exhibit at MAS Museum in Antwerp Opens to Large Crowds

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:46:00 +0200

After much anticipation, on Thursday, June 20th, the exhibition “To the Antarctic: Belgica’s Polar Pioneers” at Antwerp’s MAS Museum officially opened its doors.

“To the Antarctic” Exhibition Opens June 21st at MAS Museum in Antwerp

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:13:00 +0200

The International Polar Foundation has been part of creating a fascinating new exhibition on Belgium's contributions to Antarctic exploration and research, opening at the MAS Museum in Antwerp starting from Friday, June 21st.

European Sustainable Energy Week Invites Alain Hubert to “Debate with Ambassadors” Panel

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:27:00 +0200

On Tuesday, June 11th, IPF Founder and President Alain Hubert was invited to participate in the “Debate with Ambassadors” panel at European Sustainable Energy Week 2024 (EUSEW24).

Alain Hubert Awarded Prestigious Belgica Prize at Ceremony in Brussels

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:22:00 +0200

At a ceremony held the afternoon of Monday, June 10th at The Royal Academy of Sciences of Belgium, Alain Hubert, Founder and President of the International Polar Foundation, received the prestigious Belgica Prize alongside French glaciologist Professor Jérôme Chappellaz.

Alain Hubert to Receive Prestigious Belgica Prize on June 10th

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:27:00 +0200

Alain Hubert, Founder and President of the International Polar Foundation, is set to receive the Belgica Prize at a ceremony to be held at the Royal Academy for Sciences and the Arts of Belgium the afternoon of Monday, June 10th, alongside French glaciologist Dr Jérôme Chappellaz.

Call for Submissions Opens for Third Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:24:00 +0200

For the 3rd year in a row, entrepreneurs 35 or under based in the Arctic are invited to submit an application for the annual Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award.

Dates of 15th Arctic Futures Symposium Announced

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:17:00 +0200

The International Polar Foundation and its many Arctic stakeholder partners are happy to announce that the 15th annual Arctic Futures Symposium will take place on December 2nd-3rd at the Residence Palace in Brussels.

IPF at Arctic Circle Berlin

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:11:00 +0200

Two members of the International Polar Foundation team had prominent roles at the recent Arctic Circle Forum in Berlin on May 7th and 8th.

IPF Education Coordinator Mieke Sterken Presents at VLA Conference

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:59:00 +0100

It was a successful day for education and outreach as teachers gathered to listen to IPF's Education Coordinator Mieke Sterken as she gave a presentation about the geopolitical situation in the polar regions.

IPF Remembers Stephen Cox

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:29:00 +0100

The International Polar Foundation was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Stephen Cox CVO, former Executive Director of the Royal Society in London and Trustee of the International Polar Foundation’s UK arm (IPF UK).