Doing fieldwork in Fairbanks, Alaska. Sampling permafrost and ice tens of thousands years old in a Permafrost tunnel, and lakes, with the aim of understanding the OM and Hg dynamics. Thanks polar2e for funding and Katey and Sarah from UA Fairbanks. Instituto Superior Técnico Centro de Química Estrutural DEQIST

PhD student Joana Baptista (IGOT-ULisboa), supported by POLAR2E, participated in the European Geosciences Union General Assembly held in Vienna, where she presented the "Cryogrid potential for modelling permafrost temperature in Maritime Antarctica (Barton Peninsula, King George Island)".

The Fall/Winter 2023/2024 Newsletter is now available, highlighting the preparations for the COASTANTAR2024 Expedition. This interdisciplinary project involved 10 teams from Portugal, Chile, and Spain, with scientific results expected in the coming months. shorturl.at/ftwZ2

Ship-time opportunities with RV Skagerak for Swedish and international researchers RV Skagerak will travel to Svalbard in mid-August for a project at University of Gothenburg (GU). Departure from Gothenburg will be July/early August. Expressions of interest for two ship-time

My recent interview to Expresso about our latest fieldwork in Alaska. It was a pleasure to talk with this great journalist about our permafrost work. DEQIST Centro de Química Estrutural Instituto Superior Técnico app.expresso.pt/sociedade/cien…

Amazing to have IGOT-ULisboa Centro de Estudos Geográficos polar team involved in such an important project with contributions to WP1 and WP8! Transnational access to both Arctic and Antarctic stations and vessels to be provided. Follow us to know more.

RETURNED FROM THE COLD: FIRST PORTUGUESE SCIENTIFIC SAILING EXPEDITION TO THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Programme: Balance, Snacks, and a Chat with the Expedition Scientists June 7, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM TTC@ULISBOA Auditorium Register: tinyurl.com/6j2wnhp2

Today! The public session with the balance of the COASTANTAR Expedition will start at 11:00h on the TTC@ULisboa auditorium. Visit us to find out more about the adventures of the scientists in Antarctica! ❄️🇦🇶⛵️

Tudo o que se passa na 🇦🇶Antártida não fica na Antártida: ⛵️expedição portuguesa de regresso do 🥶frio sicnoticias.pt/pais/2024-06-1… #IGOT #CEG #PROPOLAR #POLAR2E #FCT #ULISBOA #CIENCIAVIVA coastantar.wordpress.com

🌍 Gonçalo Vieira, professor at #IGOT-#ULisboa, appointed co-president of the International Permafrost Association (IPA) in Whitehorse, Canada! 🇨🇦 This recognizes #Portugal's robust permafrost research in Antarctica and the Arctic. ❄️ #Permafrost #ClimateChange #POLAR2E

📢 National Geographic Portugal just released an article on "Antártida na Rota do Degelo," following Portuguese and international scientists exploring 🇦🇶by sailboat. They're gathering key data on climate change impacts and future global warming effects. 🛥️❄️ #POLAR2E #COASTANTAR

🥁 The agreement between POLAR2E, Estrela UNESCO Global Geopark, and the Family Pais is now operational! #POLAR2E researchers & students can use the Lagoa Comprida House for research. The facility accommodates up to 12 people. For details, visit: tinyurl.com/LCompridahouse #ULisboa

The #POLAR2E Summer Newsletter is now available. We highlight the return of the 1st Portuguese scientific sailing expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula, new field research accommodation in Serra da Estrela, and the opening Call for Exploratory Projects. tinyurl.com/Newsummer2024

We inform that the #POLAR2E Call for Exploratory Projects is open until the end of September. These internal projects aim to stimulate collaboration among POLAR2E researchers. You can consult the Regulations and other documents on the #ULisboa website at tinyurl.com/callsept2024

Excited to announce applications are OPEN for our virtual 5-day workshop Feb. 24-28, 2025❗️This workshop is tailored for Arctic researchers who want to further develop their programming skills in R. Applications close on Sept. 27, visit here: forms.gle/gJnBzmD9wFDq2G….

A expedição COASTANTAR, liderada pelo prof. Gonçalo Vieira, é o tema de capa da revista Super Interessante de agosto 2024. Reportagem: files.quickcom.pt/Files/Imprensa…

👉Reminder: The #POLAR2E call for Exploratory Projects will remain open until 🗓️September 30.

Season's Greetings from all of us polar2e

Portugal reafirma o seu compromisso com a ciência na Antártida com o 13º Voo Antártico Português no dia 16 de janeiro - #PROPOLAR propolar.org/9/post/2025/01…

3 MINUTOS DE TESE – ULisboa 2025 Universidade de Lisboa promove a terceira edição da competição 3MT, desafiando os seus estudantes de Doutoramento a explicar o impacto da sua investigação a um público não especializado, em apenas três minutos. tinyurl.com/3min-tese