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Researchers head to Greenland for ambitious science mission

An international team is collecting observations to understand how a melting Greenland is affecting ocean currents, which could cause weather change in UK and Europe

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"We can explore glacier-ocean interactions in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago."

Dr Kelly Hogan, marine geophysicist

World-class UK research organisations launch new group

British Antarctic survey joins over 40 national science and research organisations in a new alliance to strengthen the UK's research landscape.

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"UKRI's mission to advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth requires the capabilities provided by national research organisations."

Prof Sir Ian Chapman, UKRI

Think it’s hot here? The Antarctic Peninsula is unusually warm too

As extreme summer heat causes disruption across the UK and Europe this week, Midwinter at Antarctica’s Rothera Research Station is becoming increasingly unrecognisable.

Antarctica remains one of the harshest environments on Earth - but cold winter extremes around Rothera are becoming less common.

Dr Tracy Moffat-Griffin, Leader of the Atmosphere, Ice and Climate team

A long look back on Midwinter's Day

Happy Midwinter's Day from everyone at British Antarctic Survey. As part of the celebrations, we've delved into the archives to explore how the tradition has changed over the years.

"Our Union Jacks were hung about the large table, which itself was laid with glass and a plentiful supply of champagne bottles."

Robert Falcon Scott, Antarctic Explorer

Antarctica

Antarctica is Earth's largest and most pristine wilderness. Consequently, it offers an unparalleled natural laboratory for scientific research.

Polar science

From ancient ice cores to space weather, discover that what happens at the poles matters to everyone.

Polar capabilities

We operate the UK’s polar research infrastructure to supporting scientific discovery. For our own scientists, and for other British and international researchers

The UK’s Arctic research station is in the international research community of Ny-Ålesund, on Svalbard, a Norwegian island. The station operates primarily from June to September each year, providing essential […]