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23 September 2026

September Research Update

Scott Base summer crew ready & waiting to go. Fingers crossed for good weather in the coming days! Read More

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22 September 2026

Chris Lynch Media I First winter flight breaks months of isolation

“...you see this flight coming in and you suddenly realise the rest of the world is connected to you.” Read More

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16 September 2026

Christchurch celebrates the opening of the 2026/27 Antarctic research season

As one of the world's five recognised Antarctic Gateway cities, Ōtautahi Christchurch is preparing to welcome the international Antarctic community for the opening of the 2026/27 research season. From 20-22 September, government… Read More

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31 August 2026

August Research Update

WINFLY, summer staff, balancing travel with cutting carbon and more . . . Read More

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31 August 2026

SWAIS2C 101: the what, where, when, why, and where to next

Looking forward by looking back is the guiding ethos of one of the biggest Antarctic research projects in recent years. SWAIS2C, short for ‘Sensitivity of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to 2 Degrees Celsius’, is an incredible exam… Read More

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31 August 2026

Balancing a global operation with a warming climate

Working in a research space punctuated by climate change, we're all too aware of the impact international travel has on the planet. Reducing our carbon footprint while doing jobs that demand global collaboration takes constant co… Read More

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