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2024

Scientists from ULB and VUB soon in Antarctica to Collect Meteorites

BXL media using photo of Venturi Antartica

BXL media using photo of Venturi Antartica

Scientists from ULB and VUB soon in Antarctica to Collect Meteorites

Scientists from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) will head to the Belgica Mountains in Antarctica on Sunday to collect meteorites and samples of blue ice, the ULB announced on Monday in a press release. The team will stay in the mountains until the beginning of January 2025.

2024

Alain Hubert

2023

Belgian Polar Explorer to Receive Belgica Medal

Alain Hubert to be awarded prestigious Belgica medal

Alain Hubert to be awarded prestigious Belgica medal

Belgian Polar Explorer to Receive Belgica Medal

Alain Hubert, co-founder and president of the International Polar Foundation, will receive the prestigious 2023 Belgica Medal.

2023

Alain Hubert

2023

Prestigous Award for two well-known Antarctic Researchers

Belgica Medal

Belgica Medal

Prestigous Award for two well-known Antarctic Researchers

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2023

Alain Hubert

2023

Belgica Prize, Coverage by EU Political Report

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EU Political Report pic

Belgica Prize, Coverage by EU Political Report

The Belgica Medal is awarded every 5 years. This will be the twelfth time it has been awarded since its inception.

2023

BELARE

2023

Physicist, surveyor and astronomer leave on expedition to Princess Elisabeth Base in Antarctica

VRT News article

VRT News article

Physicist, surveyor and astronomer leave on expedition to Princess Elisabeth Base in Antarctica

Three scientists are leaving Brussels for a one-month scientific expedition to the Princess Elisabeth base in Antarctica. Among the three scientists are two members of Defence: a physicist and a surveyor. The third is an astronomer from Ghent University. This was reported by the Defence press service.

2023

Alain Hubert

2024

Alain Hubert Interviewed by Plus Magazine Belgium

Alain Hubert poses in front of the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, November 2023

Alain Hubert poses in front of the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, November 2023

Alain Hubert Interviewed by Plus Magazine Belgium

Alain Hubert sat for an interview with journalist Olivia Van De Putte from Plus Magazine.

2024

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Arctic Futures Symposium to Feature Scenarios Workshop on European Arctic Investments

For the first time, the annual Arctic Futures Symposium will feature a scenarios workshop dedicated to exploring future investments in the European Arctic. 

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Lego model of PEA at Skærbæk Fan Weekend in Denmark

LEGO Model of Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Displayed at Skærbæk Fan Weekend 2025

Daniel Vermeir's famous LEGO model of the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica made an appearance at at Skærbæk Fan Weekend 2025 in Denmark last weekend.

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Aerial View of Greenland

Arctic Futures Symposium 2025 Dates Announced

The 16th Arctic Futures Symposium, an annual event that gathers a variety of Arctic stakeholders experts in Brussels, will take place December 2nd-3rd at EFTA House in Brussels' EU Quarter. 

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Alain Hubert interviewed by Ahmetcan Uzlasik from REVOLVE media

IPF Founder and President Alain Hubert Featured on REVOLE Media Podcast, Everything is Changing

IPF’s Founder and President Alain Hubert was interviewed for the most recent edition of the REVOLVE Media podcast, Everything is Changing.

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IPF Board Member Piet Steel Honoured with Japan's Order of the Rising Sun

Piet Steel, a distinguished Belgian diplomat, International Polar Foundation (IPF) Board Member, and Honorary Consul of Japan in Flanders, was awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, on Tuesday, July 1st. The esteemed decoration recognizes his dedicated efforts over many years to foster exchange and deepen the friendship between Japan and Belgium.

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Wim Dejonghe portrait

International Polar Foundation Welcomes Global Legal Innovator Wim Dejonghe to Board of Directors

The International Polar Foundation (IPF) is pleased to welcome Wim Dejonghe, a globally recognized leader in the legal and business spheres, to its Board of Directors.

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BE-Polar Conference 2025: Registration and Call for Abstracts Open!

Belgian Polar Day will take place on Thursday, September 11th! The day-long event, hosted at Usquare in Brussels, will bring together researchers from many different scientific disciplines to celebrate the diversity and richness of Belgian polar science, explore its relevance in global environmental and geopolitical contexts, and foster new collaborations across fields.

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Alain in front of PEA - teaser for Cryosphere Pavillion at UNOC3

Alain Hubert to speak at Cryosphere Pavillion in Lead Up to UN Ocean Conference in Nice

On Thursday, June 5th, IPF Founder and President Alain Hubert will give a presentation at the Cryosphere Pavilion in the lead-up to the start of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

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Announcing the 4th Annual Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award Call for Submissions

For the fourth consecutive year, the International Polar Foundation and the Trân Family Foundation are pleased to announce that the call for submissions for the annual Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award has opened.

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Craig Masson at PEA

IPF Mourns the Loss of Nine-Year Veteran of BELARE Missions

It is with great sadness that we must communicate with the BELARE community that one of our team members, Craig Masson, passed away on Friday the 16th of May, following an accident at work.

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