Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
@scar-antarctic
We facilitate international research on the Antarctic and Southern Ocean and provide independent scientific advice. www.scar.org Join us for #scar2026!
Norway will host the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5) International Coordination Office (ICO), in partnership with the Republic of Korea and Chile. Full press release: scar.org/scar-news/ip...
What's on today at #SCAR2026? We're halfway through the conference, with another packed programme of plenary talks, symposia, parallel sessions, workshops and more. 🌐 Livestream: scar2026.org/streaming
Good morning from #SCAR2026! Another full day of talks, parallel sessions, workshops and discussions is ahead. Check out today's programme below to see what's on. 🌐 Livestream: scar2026.org/streaming
🇳🇴 Welcome to #SCAR2026! 🇳🇴 The 12th SCAR Open Science Conference is now underway in Oslo, Norway. Join us for a packed start to the week and wrap up the day with our Icebreaker Reception at the beautiful Oslo City Hall. 🌐 Livestream: scar2026.org/streaming
Only 2 hours to go until the official Opening Ceremony of #SCAR2026. We’re so excited to see you all!
Hello from Tromsø! The 38th Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) Annual General Meeting is now underway. SCAR's Executive Director Dr Chandrika Nath is attending the meeting and presenting on the upcoming International Polar Year 2032–33 (IPY-5).
Planning to attend W19 – Keeping People Safe in Antarctic Fieldwork: Advancing Training, Team Safety, and Shared Best Practices at #SCAR2026? There are only a few spots left. Register by August 5, 2026 to secure your place! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Our July Newsletter just went out, or should we say the #SCAR2026 special edition! With the conference just around the corner, the newsletter brings you the latest information to help you prepare for an exciting week ahead in Oslo. Read here: mailchi.mp/scar/july-sc...
🐟 SCARFISH is working on a Horizon Scan to identify the main research priorities related to fish in the Southern Ocean. 🗓️ Participate until 30 September 2026! cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Don't miss the next SCAR CONNECT webinar (starting in just over 20 minutes!): Antarctica InSync – Towards Coordinated Observations Across Antarctica and the Southern Ocean ⏳ When: 14 July 2026; 12:00-13:30 UTC 💻 Where: lmu-munich.zoom-x.de/j/6286273374...
🌊 For this month's #IDWGS2026, meet Antje Boetius, President & CEO of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Inspired by stories of exploration as a child, she dreamed of becoming an ocean explorer. Today, she leads pioneering research into deep-sea & polar ecosystems.
⌛ One month to go until #SCAR2026! Join the social events: ❄️ Icebreaker Reception at Oslo City Hall 🛳️ Evening at the iconic Fram Museum (registration required) And don't stop there! Throughout the week, 'Antarctica for the People' will bring Antarctica into the heart of Oslo. scar2026.org/social
🇦🇶 Did you know that every year, underwater waterfalls around Antarctica move more than 2,000 times the volume of Niagara Falls? 🌊 Find out all about Antarctic Bottom Water & how it contributes to the global ocean circulation in Sienna Blanckensee's Ice Narratives Fellowship. bit.ly/underwater-w...
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 SCAR Medals! 🏅 Prof Peter Convey @bas.ac.uk - Excellence in Antarctic Research 🏅 Dr Renuka Badhe @eurogoos.eu - International Scientific Coordination 🏅 Prof Silvia Dotta @ufabcoficial.bsky.social - Education and Communication scar.org/scar-news/20...
Heading to Oslo for #SCAR2026? Don't miss your chance to order the official conference T-shirt. 👕 Created exclusively for SCAR 2026, the local organisers have designed a 100% merino wool t-shirt for participants. 📌 Orders close on Friday 3 July at 12:00 CEST scar2026.org/tshirt
Cool job alert! Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting a Associate Professor/Professor in Climate Change Science and Policy. Application close 22 June: ejye.fa.ap1.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Register for the #SCAR2026 Antarctic Extremes Across Disciplines Workshops & Apply for Travel Funding ⏰ Funding deadline: 30 June ⏰ Registration deadline: 31 July forms.gle/UWbRi3ZZwPyT...
🎉 Happy 20th Birthday, Antarctic Biodiversity Portal! 🎉 To celebrate two decades of collaboration, data sharing, & scientific discovery, we are putting together a special retrospective showcase to be presented at the upcoming #SCAR2026. Submit your photos by 31 July. scar.org/scar-news/ca...
📌 Registration reopens for #SCAR2026 📌 We are delighted to announce that registration for the SCAR Open Science Conference 2026 has reopened and is once again available to all participants. scar2026.org
For this month’s #IDWGS2026, we’re featuring Dr Sandy Thomalla, Chief Scientist and Research Group Leader of the Southern Ocean Carbon-Climate Observatory (SOCCO) at the CSIR, South Africa.
📢 Register for #SCAR2026 AntClimNow Cross-Disciplinary Workshop & Apply for Travel Funding 🗓 Sunday 9 August, 08:30–11:00 CEST 📍 Cross-disciplinary research for understanding and communicating near-term climate impacts scar.org/scar-news/pr...
🎮🚀 This month's #SCARCBET feature is Discover IceCube, a VR experience that puts you in the role of an astrophysicist tracking the source of a neutrino detected by the IceCube Observatory at the South Pole. @uwmadison.bsky.social fielddaylab.wisc.edu/play/ice-cube/
Don't miss our May Newsletter! Featuring #SCAR2026 registration update & Second Circular, SCARFISH call for new Executive Group Member & Sample Sharing Database, AntClimNow Online Workshop and more. Read: mailchi.mp/scar/may-sca... Subscribe: scar.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
🗓️ Save the Date: SC-HASS Conference 2027 🗓️ Ubuntu: I am because we are Antarctica: Humanities and Sciences for Shared Futures 🇿🇦 Stellenbosch, South Africa ✏️ 7-9 September 2027 Hosted by Antarctic Legacy of South Africa and Stellenbosch University.
Join the AntClimNow Workshop on Community Priorities and Future Directions. Workshop dates and times: 📅 Session 1: 11 June, 2 am UTC 📅 Session 2: 11 June, midday UTC Both sessions will cover the same content. Please join whichever works best for you. Register here: forms.gle/dfs54PyH6bjm...
A new SCARFISH platform is now available to help researchers share available fish samples and submit requests for samples. The goal is to better connect those with samples to those whose research would benefit from access to them. scar.org/science/life...
Our Second Circular is now live for #SCAR2026! 🎉 Find the latest details on key dates, registration, the conference programme, poster sessions, venue info, and more at: scar2026.org/circulars We look forward to seeing you there!
For this month’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science (#IDWGS2026), we’re featuring Professor Lynne Talley, Distinguished Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego.
📢 Deadline Extension for #SCAR2026! ❄️🌍 The Early Bird registration deadline for the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference has been extended to 20 May 2026 (23:59 Norwegian time). 🏨 We’ve also extended the deadline for discounted accommodation rates at our partner hotels in Oslo. www.scar2026.org