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New opportunity for polar science-arts collaboration
The call for proposals of PolARTS is now open. PolARTS is a joint initiative of the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and the Swiss Polar Institute to stimulate the exchange and foster the collaboration between art and science. The PolARTS initiative opens a space for new collaborative and explorative practices […]
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Uncertain return – Amy Macfarlane reporting from the MOSAiC expedition
Even though the work on the ice floe is difficult and requires flexibility and perseverance, SLF doctoral student Amy Macfarlane never loses heart. She enjoys the unique landscape, is delighted about the return of light and appreciates the good team spirit. Nevertheless, she would like to be able to go […]
Read MorePrix de Quervain
The call for the “Prix de Quervain” for Polar and High Altitude Research is now open. The prize aims at awarding students and early career scientists for their research conducted in, or concerning polar regions. The two funding organisations are the Swiss Committee on Polar and High Altitude Research (SKPH) […]
Read MoreSwiss Polar Day
The registration for the Swiss Polar Day is now open! The Swiss Polar Day gathers the Swiss scientific community around international keynote speakers active in the Arctic, Antarctic and high-altitude regions. It is also an opportunity to debate and give inputs on SPI’s activities and future priorities. The one-day conference […]
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