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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).

Until Next November!

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:14:00 +0100

Yet another successful research season has come to an end at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.

Entering the Home Stretch

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:24:00 +0100

Last week most of the scientists and several of the crew headed home from the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, having accomplished their scientific objectives for this season. Only a core crew and one scientist will stay until the end of the season.

A Successful Week of Outreach from Antarctica

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:25:00 +0100

Last week IPF staff, scientists, and engineers were very active in outreach activities from Antarctica.

On the Move

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:58:00 +0100

This past week saw a lot of movement and travel across the ice sheet, as many scientists headed out into the field to carry out their research.

Live from Antarctica: Discussion with Scientists and Engineers at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:55:00 +0100

Here's your chance to meet and engage with scientists and engineers that are working in Antarctica via a live Zoom event!

PEA Welcomes Even More Scientists and a Film Crew

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:18:00 +0100

As the scientists who arrived last week completed their field training and started to head out into the field, additional scientists and a film crew led by Belgian journalist and filmmaker Eric Goens arrived on Friday.

Ship Arrives as PEA Welcomes Additional Scientists and Crew

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:59:00 +0100

Last weekend the cargo ship finally arrived and the first traverse to bring the containers filled with various equipment and materials to the station took place. There was also a changeover of some scientists and crew at the end of this week.

New Year, Same Unwavering Support for Science

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:08:00 +0100

Aside from a small New Year’s celebration for those who were at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica (PEA), the scientists and crew have been working hard supporting science projects, managing logistics in prevision of the ship arriving next week, as well as maintaining and improving the station’s infrastructure.