Find out about the significance of Arctic research and the role of UK scientists. Explore some of the important work being carried out in the Arctic region, including that of the UK Research Station on the Svalbard Archipelago in Northern Norway. Look into the impact of pollutants, including plastic, on both people and ecosystems in the Arctic.
The Arctic: Dynamic Research
A visually compelling film which showcases the global impact and ambition of the United Kingdom’s Arctic science community.
The Arctic Research Programme
The Arctic Research Programme aims to improve predictions of Arctic change and to explore its global impacts.
Svalbard Science
The UK Arctic Research Station at Ny-Ålesund in Svalbard is the UK’s only long term presence in the Arctic.
The Northern Lights
"From one side of the sky to another a drapery, woven of light and colour"
Shrinking Sea Ice
The thickness and area of summer sea ice is shrinking at an unprecedented rate.
Arctic Pollution
Pollution is a real threat to the people and wildlife living in the Arctic.