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Antarctic Science Platform Deputy Director

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Date: 2023
Type: People
Authors: Antarctic Science Platform
Summary: The Antarctic Science Platform is seeking a Deputy Director to provide strategic vision and leadership for the design, development and implementation of a second phase of research and funding.
Artwork depicting change in Antarctic sea-ice conditions. Photo: Marte Hofsteenge. CC BY-NC-ND.

Ant-ART-ica: Using art to communicate Antarctic research

Date: 2023
Type: People
Authors: Antarctic Science Platform
Summary: PhD student Marte Hofsteenge is exploring the use of art to communicate with a wider audience about research in Antarctica.
Dan Lowry

Passing the baton: Farewell and thanks to Huw Horgan, welcome Dan Lowry

Date: 2023
Type: People
Authors: Richard Levy
Summary: Dr Dan Lowry is stepping up as Co-Principal Investigator role of the Antarctic Ice Dynamics Project
Olivia

ECR - Olivia Truax Fullbright presentation

Date: 2021
Type: People
Summary: Olivia Truax gives a brilliant and fascinating presentation on how the Antarctic Ice Sheets are changing with climate and what this means for Aotearoa.
Dan Hikuroa

Welcome to our Antarctic whanau Dr Dan

Date: 2020
Type: Press Release
Summary: The Antarctic Science Platform is pleased welcome Dr Daniel Hikuroa to the Platform’s Steering Group. He brings brings a wealth of knowledge in weaving Mātauranga Māori into science and environmental decision making, and also has Antarctic field experience.
Modelling Hub fellows

Introducing our modelling fellows

Date: 2020
Type: People
Summary: The Platform is funding 3-year modelling fellowships, through a National Modelling Hub. Our modelling fellows are addressing key questions around better predicting the future contribution Antarctic meltwater to sea level rise, changes in ocean uptake of heat and CO2, changes in ocean currents, sea ice extent, nutrient fluxes, ecosystem dynamics and impacts.

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