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29 October 2026

October Research Update

New seal pups, research activities news, our first confirmed keynote speaker and more . . . Read More

Sylvia Nichol and Dobson 17 Oct 2026 Credit Penny Smale
28 October 2026

Earth Sciences NZ I Dobson #17 takes a final bow after nearly four decades of service measuring Antarctic ozone

Sylvia Nichol directed sunlight down the Dobson’s periscope to make its first Antarctic measurement back in 1988, and was there to make the final measurement 38 years later. Read More

Penguins on top of an iceberg near Dumont d Urville Station in East Antarctica Credit Johan Etourneau VUW MR
30 September 2026

Victoria University of Wellington I Hidden climate risk beneath East Antarctica, new study warns

New Zealand scientists are part of an international call for urgent research on East Antarctica’s Wilkes Subglacial Basin, a vast ice-filled basin that could dramatically increase sea-levels as the climate warms. Read More

2026 Antarctic scholarship recipients Emilija Reuter and Cullen Mackay
28 September 2026

Antarctic scholarships 2026

Two outstanding young researchers have been awarded Antarctica New Zealand scholarships, recognising their potential to advance our understanding of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. New Zealand Post Antarctic Scholarship Culle… Read More

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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

Chris Lynch and Stuart Kininmonth Sep 2026
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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