The Swiss Polar Day 2024 took place in Fribourg. This event is the annual gathering of the Swiss polar science community and includes national and international keynotes, networking opportunities and updates on recent developments in polar research. Presentations Welcome – Katharina Fromm, Rector of University of Fribourg, Hubertus Fischer and […]
The Swiss Polar Institute organises an online info event on its two calls to be published in early August: the SPI Exploratory Grants and the SPI Technogrants. This event will provide information on the calls' respective goals and processes, and will include a Q&A session. We invite you to register here […]
Fieldwork is an integral part of geoscience research. A positive and supportive group culture is an essential part of ensuring that field teams can be maximally productive and safe during field campaigns. In this course led by Mylène Jacquemart, postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zurich, we will cover leadership and communication […]
From administrative hurdles to equipment failure and changing weather conditions, fieldwork can become a tumultuous experience hindering scientific research. In this event, speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their experience and perspectives on planning a successful field campaign. This event is specifically designed for early-career researchers to learn more about […]
A Canal9 | Kanal9 documentary film (2023, 52 min., original version in French, English subtitles). The screening will take place in SPI's Reading Room, in the presence of film director Hugo Cousino. Programme: 17:30 - Welcome 17:45 - Screening 18:45 - Discussion 19:00 - Aperitif Free admission. Due to […]
Swiss professional sailor Oliver Heer will present his project at ETHZ on 4 March: while racing in the Vendée Globe 2024 and navigating around Antarctica, he will be collecting forefront environmental data. The project is part of a collaboration with the Swiss Polar Institute, which has brought together a group of […]
Swiss professional sailor Oliver Heer will present his project at the University of Bern on 4 March: while racing in the Vendée Globe 2024 and navigating around Antarctica, he will be collecting forefront environmental data. The project is part of a collaboration with the Swiss Polar Institute, which has brought […]
In the context of their recently signed MoU, the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) and the Swiss Polar Institute (SPI) are organising an online workshop event on 1 March from 14:00 to 17:00. The workshop intends to built on existing synergies and foster new collaboration between AWI and Swiss-based scientists working […]
The SPI and the Fondation TARA OCÉAN meet to discuss collaboration opportunities and sign a memorandum of understanding. The in-person even will take place in the reading room of the Swiss Polar Institute, Alpole building, EPFL, Sion. If you cannot join us in person, remote participation via zoom is possible. […]
The SPI and ZHAW jointly organise an internal information and exchange event to explore future collaboration opportunities. If you are a researcher at ZHAW and are interested in polar or high-altitude regions, please write to
Swiss professional sailor Oliver Heer will present his project at UNIL on 21 December: while racing in the Vendée Globe 2024 and navigating around Antarctica, he will be collecting forefront environmental data. The project is part of a collaboration with the Swiss Polar Institute, which has brought together a group […]
The first edition of the Swiss Polar Class Festival will take place in Sion (VS) on 2 December. Destined to all who are curious about polar regions, the festival features activities for all ages: Treasure hunt - Expedition game - Science exhibition - Creative workshops - Drawing workshop - Student […]
