British Antarctic Survey.
United Kingdom's national Antarctic operation
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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BAS researchers, including Peter Fretwell, are tracking sea ice decline in Antarctica.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Research collaboration between the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey on extreme environments.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Meredith uses Antarctic data for music, while the British Antarctic Survey studies space weather in the region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The British Antarctic Survey was involved in operations in Antarctica, specifically pointing an instrument at the polar sky for research.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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The University of Plymouth and the British Antarctic Survey collaborated on research concerning changes in Antarctica.Some support2 reports
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A company indigenous to Scarborough, SeaGrown, was co-founded by Laura Robinson, who also met while working on the British Antarctic Survey.Some support1 report
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Scientists from IIT Kharagpur and British Antarctic Survey collaborated to study Himalayan snowfall estimates.Some support1 report
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BAS is leading a mission to Greenland to study how melting glaciers could disrupt the Atlantic current system, affecting Europe's climate.Some support3 reports
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New professional links and academic achievements involving Alan Whitehead, John Iredale, and Jane Francis are reported.Some support1 report
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An expedition involving Mark Evans and Mike Thomson used BAS collections while researching on James Ross Island, which is part of Antarctica.Well supported4 reports
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KCL and BAS collaborated on major glacier retreat research concerning Pine Island and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.Some support4 reports
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Around British Antarctic Survey this week
News at the entities that move British Antarctic Survey most-
Peter Fretwell StructuralA lead scientist announced new findings regarding penguin colonies discovered during BAS research in Antarctica.Moves British Antarctic Survey
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University of Cambridge OperationalA team from the University of Cambridge surveyed Cairngorms National Park on September 1, 2026.Moves British Antarctic Survey
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Greenland OperationalTrump discussed geopolitical issues with Cuba and potential annexation of Greenland.Moves British Antarctic Survey
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Cambridge Shared contextLinton, an artist, is performing in residences in Cambridge and Hanoi, while working and living in Berlin, and maintains a professional presence on Instagram.Moves British Antarctic Survey
Connections
The 26 strongest of 183, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kelly Hogan Structural
Kelly Hogan is employed as a marine geophysicist at the British Antarctic Survey.
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Mark Evans Structural
Mark Evans holds the formal role of collections manager at the British Antarctic Survey.
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Pierre Dutrieux Structural
Pierre Dutrieux is employed as an oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey.
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Penny Clarke Structural
Penny Clarke is employed as a whale scientist by the British Antarctic Survey.
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Peter Fretwell Structural
Peter Fretwell is currently employed by the British Antarctic Survey.
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Jane Francis Structural
Jane Francis holds the role of Director at the British Antarctic Survey.
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GIAnT Structural
The British Antarctic Survey formally leads the GIAnT project, which is supported by UK government grants.
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King's College London Operational
King's College London and British Antarctic Survey collaborate on research regarding glacier retreat.
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Michael Thomson Structural
Michael Thomson served as a geologist for the British Antarctic Survey.
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University of Cambridge Operational
The two entities maintain an active partnership, collaborating on scientific research into extreme environments.
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Greenland Operational
British Antarctic Survey conducts scientific missions and research focused on Greenland's ice sheet dynamics.
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Mike Thomson Operational
Mike Thomson collaborated with the British Antarctic Survey during an expedition.
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Mark Evans Structural
Mark Evans' work relies on and utilizes collections produced by the British Antarctic Survey.
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Cambridge Shared context
The British Antarctic Survey operates from offices located in Cambridge.
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Mercator Ocean International Mentioned together
Both organizations are noted for monitoring global sea temperature data.
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Himachal Pradesh Shared context
The relationship is defined by the operational context of BAS research into snowfall phenomena specific to Himachal Pradesh.
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University of Plymouth Operational
The entities have collaborated on research concerning Antarctic changes.
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Lipa Mentioned together
The relationship is based on shared research focus, specifically BAS investigating geo-hazards relevant to the Lipa area.
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Antarctic Shared context
The British Antarctic Survey conducts scientific monitoring of climate trends within the Antarctic region.
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James Ross Island Shared context
The research organization conducts expeditions and collects samples on the island, which serves as the operational context for its research activities.
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Antarctica Shared context
BAS conducts scientific research and monitoring operations within the geographical context of Antarctica.
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Patagonia Shared context
BAS utilized satellite imagery to monitor stranding events in the region of Patagonia.
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Nepal Mentioned together
The evidence does not describe any interaction or coupling between Nepal and the British Antarctic Survey.
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Hamish Pritchard Mentioned together
The evidence indicates that the British Antarctic Survey conducts research utilizing glaciological expertise.
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SeaGrown Mentioned together
A potential link exists through shared professional contacts in the BAS ecosystem, but no direct A-B interaction is documented.
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Pine Island Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Pine Island and the British Antarctic Survey.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
4 events- Whale scientist Penny Clarke at British Antarctic Survey used satellite images to monitor whale stranding.
- The University of Plymouth and the British Antarctic Survey collaborated on research concerning changes in Antarctica.
- A company indigenous to Scarborough, SeaGrown, was co-founded by Laura Robinson, who also met while working on the British Antarctic Survey.
- Scientists from IIT Kharagpur and British Antarctic Survey collaborated to study Himalayan snowfall estimates.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- BAS researchers, including Peter Fretwell, are tracking sea ice decline in Antarctica.
- Meredith uses Antarctic data for music, while the British Antarctic Survey studies space weather in the region.
- BAS conducts operations in Antarctica, with Mark Evans mentioned as the collections manager.
- An expedition involving Mark Evans and Mike Thomson used BAS collections while researching on James Ross Island, which is part of Antarctica.
- KCL and BAS collaborated on major glacier retreat research concerning Pine Island and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
- BAS research in Antarctica found that Thwaites Glacier collapse contributes to global sea level rise.