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Tips for planning a successful field campaign

HG D 5.2 Rämistrasse 101, Zurich, Switzerland

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 […]

Rencontres au pôle Nord

Ferme-Asile | La Grenette Rue du Grand-Pont 24, Sion, Valais, Switzerland

In collaboration with the Swiss Polar Institute, Ferme-Asile organises a guided tour of the GRAND NORD exhibition in the company of a scientist and an artist for a polyphonic exchange as they comment on the exhibited artworks and put their perspectives in dialogue. The tour will be in French only. […]

Remote Scientific Fieldwork & Social Dynamics Course

Alpole Route des Ronquos 86, Sion, Valais, Switzerland

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 […]

Ice Melt / Snowmelt and their impact on mountain regions in Colorado and Switzerland

University of Colorado Village Center at William’s Village, 500 30th Street, Boulder, CO, United States

The Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco will hold a series of events in Boulder, Colorado on 3 and 4 June 2024, with the support of the Swiss Polar Institute (SPI), the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), and the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of […]

SPI Exploratory Grants & Technogrants 2024 – Online Info Event

Online

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 […]

Swiss Polar Day 2024

University of Fribourg Bd de Pérolles 90, Fribourg, Switzerland

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 […]

Impact du dérèglement climatique en zone alpine

Résidence de France Sulgeneckstrasse 44, Bern, Switzerland

L’Ambassadrice de France en Suisse, Mme Marion Paradas, en coopération avec le Département fédéral des affaires étrangères et le Swiss Polar Institute, a le plaisir de vous inviter à une conférence-débat portant sur le thème Impact du dérèglement climatique en zone alpine Le jeudi 19 septembre 2024, à partir de […]