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SPRI's staff publish regularly in a range of leading journals, and attract research funding from a wide variety of sources. ... These contributions will showcase the cutting edge physical geography research that takes place across the Department,

Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, visits SPRI to give Research Seminar. ... Becky Dell is appointed Assistant Professor in Glaciology at the Scott Polar Research Institute.

Professor Ian Willis and Dr Rebecca Dell, from the Scott Polar Research Institute, have measured flexure and fracture of an Antarctic ice shelf in response to surface meltwater ponding. ... These contributions will showcase the cutting edge physical

Just over a century after Scott's final expedition, a memorial plaque to Sir Edgar Speyer (1862-1932) is to be unveiled this autumn at the Scott Polar Research Institute at ... However, the Scott Polar Research Institute is to recognise the key role

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Alongside our permanent displays we often host special exhibitions. Latest news from our Museum team.

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Library. The Library of the Scott Polar Research Institute supports the current multidisciplinary research of the Institute and is open to anyone wishing to know more about the polar regions. ... The Polar Studies LibGuide gives an overview of SPRI

SPRI library catalogue. Please note: You are viewing the legacy database of the Scott Polar Research Institute Library catalogue.

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This exhibition presents elements of their research. Online exhibitions. A Century of Polar Research. ... You can still watch the films and some of the events on our YouTube channel and onA Century of Polar Research.

The Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute. The Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute. ... Funding: FoSPRI funds support polar heritage information and artefacts for the SPRI museum, library and archives which enable research, outreach and

Search site. You are in: Home »See also:. Contact the webmaster. Contact the webmaster. The webmaster, Martin Lucas-Smith, can be contacted by e-mail (webmaster@spri.cam.ac.uk) by phone (01223 333390), or by using this short form. He will be

The project is the result of a collaboration betweenand Scott Polar Research Institute, and aims to “capture and preserve the recollections and memories of those extraordinarily dedicated individuals who have worked

Research staff. Dr Maria Dance. Research Associate, working with Prof Marc Macias-Fauria. ... Marie Curie Research Fellow, working with Prof Richard Powell. Research Associate, working with Prof Richard Powell.

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The Polar Museum: news blog. Posts Tagged ‘PhD’. ... Five of us from the Scott Polar Research Institute – me, Tom, TJ (all PhD students), Antonio (a postdoctoral researcher) and Poul (our supervisor) – are going to be spending the entirety of

Dr Huw Lewis-Jones (Curator of Art and Research Associate 2007-2010, PhD student 2002-2006, MPhil student 2001-2002). ... Professor Peter Wadhams (PhD student 1970-74, Senior Research Associate 1976-81, Assistant Director of Research 1981-1987, Director

Scott Polar Research Institute Review 2015. Scott Polar Research Institute Review 2015.

See also:. Scott Polar Research Institute Review 2019. Scott Polar Research Institute Review 2019. ... 93rd Annual Report of the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, UK.

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Seminars on polar physical sciences and humanities and social sciences are held at the Scott Polar Research Institute during term time.

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A Century of Polar Research - our online exhibition. Our gala dinner, in Cambridge on 5th November 2022. ... Latest news on our centenary celebrations. 2024 University of Cambridge.

research in one of the foremost institutes for Polar Studies in the world. ... From 2024, the course consists of a core interdisciplinary taught element for all students, and then offers specialist focused teaching, training and research in two areas:.

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With your help, we can continue our vital research, and inspire the next generation of polar scientists and historians. ... Help secure polar research, education and heritage for future generations. Opportunities are available to support our research.

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Making use of the Scott Polar Research Institute's historical collections, the exhibition will also show examples of Captain Scott's photography from the expedition in a series of beautiful new ... platinum prints of his work, produced by Belgian

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The Institute is the oldest international centre for Polar Research within a university. ... explorers could meet, and where material of polar interest might be collected and made accessible for future research.

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Scott Polar Research Institute. University of Cambridge. Lensfield Road. Cambridge. CB2 1ER. ... Librarian. In previous roles at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch New Zealand, I was responsible for research support services and, as Academic

Search site. You are in: Home » SPRI Centenary » SPRI Centenary Gala Dinner. See also:. SPRI Centenary Gala Dinner. SPRI Centenary Gala Dinner. SPRI celebrated with a belated Centenary Dinner on 5th November 2022 at Robinson College with 200 guests

A free accessible parking space is available for visitors with disabilities in the Scott Polar Research Institute's car park, via an entrance barrier. ... There are a number of left luggage facilities throughout Cambridge. The Polar Museum/Scott Polar

Areas of current and recent research include:. Framing of the Arctic region and histories of collection and representation. ... To understand the risks and potentials of the Arctic ice melt, governments depend on scientific research.

You will need to book a research desk in advance, as we are a small team and can only accommodate a certain number of people in our reading room. ... Discover our online resources, make a copy request or contact us to discuss your research.

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See also:. Research funding. Research funding. The B.B. Roberts Fund available to Institute members only.

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See also:. Polar Diaries. Polar Diaries. The Archives of the Scott Polar Research Institute preserve many of the manuscript sources - journals, logbooks and correspondence - for the history of British polar exploration. ... Dividing the text into daily

Information, news and comprehensive links from the polar and alpine research centre, based at the Ohio State University. ... Website includes data, research proposals, news, plans, RSS feeds and blogs.

enterprising people towards scientific research and exploration in the polar regions. ... Its purpose is to inspire and guide enterprising, particularly young, people towards exploration and research in the polar regions.

With the support of its Friends, the Institute undertakes cutting edge polar research. ... Benefits. As a friend you will be kept up to date with news and events through our magazine - Polar Bytes and e-newsletters.

In order to provide research access for as many people as possible we can only accept bookings for 5 days in any 20 day period. ... Please contact staff directly at archives@spri.cam.ac.uk to discuss your research, as additional items cannot always be

Search site. You are in: Home » Events » Kapitsa Memorial. See also:. Kapitsa Memorial Evening. Kapitsa Memorial Evening. Friday 24 May 2013. SPRI was host to a Memorial Evening on 24 May 2013 at which many friends and colleagues gathered to

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See also:. SPRI Prints. SPRI Prints. The Scott Polar Research Institute is pleased to offer high quality prints from its unique image collections. ... The Scott Polar Research Institute in the University of Cambridge holds a world-class collection of