A SCIENTIFIC PAPER MADE EASY: modeling subglacial hydrology in Antarctica
Centered at the South Pole, Antarctica holds the largest expanse of continental ice on Earth, serving as the most significant reservoir...
Elise Kazmierczak
Mar 20
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@ Christian Rohleder
"375 versus 39, those are the number of days the RV Belgica and RV Polarstern respectively spent in the Bellingshausen Sea along Antarctica’s West coast. Whilst the RV Belgica expedition was the first one to ever reach this part of Antarctica, the RV Polarstern had the unique opportunity to survey previously uncharted areas due to this year’s sea ice minimum."
IMAQA
Oct 31, 2024
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Ruben Van Daele
Oct 10, 2024
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Ruben Van Daele
Oct 3, 2024
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Belgium's polar pulse
Events & opportunities at your door
@ Louise Delhaye
"Have you ever dreamed of venturing into the unknown? Wandering through a world of endless ice and white snow as far as you can see? Dare to challenge the elements and be as close to the polar nature as possible?"
IMAQA
Oct 31, 2024
APECS Belgium
May 16, 2024
Constance Lefebvre
Mar 21, 2024
On IMAQA and how adventure can bring science to the front stage
IMAQA: Bringing science to the forefront through adventure In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, IMAQA stands out as...
IMAQA
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Meet the IMAQA team: A unique blend of passion, adventure, and science
In the world of exploration, few teams blend adventure and scientific discovery as seamlessly as IMAQA. Founded by three explorers—...
IMAQA
Oct 24, 20244 min read
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IMAQA: the vertiginous creation of a Belgian company that merges exploration and science
This story began in 2022 as we set off on an unique adventure: the Nanok Expedition, a groundbreaking mission across Greenland that...
IMAQA
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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It’s a wrap! Takeaways from the Belgian Polar Community Day 2024
Robots! Posters! Workshops! And most importantly, a friendly catch-up with all our amazing polar colleagues! It’s a wrap on this year’s...
APECS Belgium
May 16, 20247 min read
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Join the Arctic Youth Dialogue!
Are you a young Arctic researcher or enthusiast? Do you ever wish you could exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of...
Constance Lefebvre
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Arctic Science meets Policy: A (not so) brief report
The string of lights sparkles behind the large glass windows, showcasing the elegant neo-classic walls in the courtyard of the BELvue...
Louise Delhaye
Jan 26, 20246 min read
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Movie screening: 80 Degrees North – a documentary of a Svalbard expedition
Have you ever dreamed of venturing into the unknown? Wandering through a world of endless ice and white snow as far as you can see? Dare...
Cathrin Wittig
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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WRAPPING-UP THE FIRST EDITION OF OUR ANNUAL NETWORKING EVENT
For its first annual networking event, APECS Belgium was lucky to work in collaboration with Talk CEC on Friday 2 June 2023.
APECS Belgium
Jun 8, 20235 min read
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Discover the “New Frontiers of Belgian Polar Science” & COME network with other polar enthusiasts
On the 2nd of June, APECS Belgium is organizing its first annual networking event where we hope to reunite all Belgians or Belgium-based...
Marie Cavitte
May 24, 20233 min read
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Tonight: opening of the seas & oceans immersive exhibition - Talk C.E.C + APECS Belgium
Tonight is the night: after months of work, the Seas & Oceans exhibition finally opens its doors! What? "Mers & Océans" is an immersive...
APECS Belgium
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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11th International Workshop on Sea Ice topics
The International Workshop on Sea Ice Modelling, Assimilation, Observations, Predictions and Verification held since 2008, focuses on sea...
Xia Lin
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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APECS Belgium BRINGS POLAR SCIENCE to your school!
Today is the first day of Polar Week and when better to announce our exciting news… >>>> WE ARE OFFERING TO COME VISIT YOUR SCHOOL over...
APECS Belgium
Mar 19, 20231 min read
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Go Future! Film festival 2023
Today we want to draw your attention to the interesting film festival of Go Future! Have you heard about the Go Future initiative? Read...
Lotte De Maeyer
Mar 4, 20234 min read
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Arctic Science Summit week: 2023 edition
The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is an annual event organized by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) that brings...
Lotte De Maeyer
Mar 2, 20234 min read
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HOT topics from the COLDEST places on EARTH
We are super excited to announce our photography exhibition Nocturnes on Ice in partnership with International Polar Foundation and Royal...
APECS Belgium
May 5, 20221 min read
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