News – Women In Polar Science

Nominations for the Australian Antarctic Medal are now open

14 December 2025

Do you know someone who’s done extraordinary work in Antarctica? Nominations for the Australian Antarctic Medal are now open! This prestigious award recognises individuals who have delivered outstanding service - beyond the normal requirements of their role - in scientific research, exploration or support of Australia’s Antarctic program. Eligible nominees include those who: Have spent at least 12 months in...

Meleah Ashford (AWIS) reflects on: Misleading Myths in STEM

27 November 2025

Emotions and intuitions have no place in STEM? Think again. And read this short piece published by AWIS. https://awis.org/resource/misleading-myths-in-stem/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOU0QRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8G587hGRVnwhA4W3lkqAfLC24inI3pCd2n62u-LnFyzqkqgx8VM4k8xzoGU_aem_G0OiTg2fRhBfoLLue3nX8w&brid=ouHdaFh_djwBkythoydD3w

Statement by the International Science Council on research funding transparency

6 November 2025

The International Science Council (ISC) calls for universal transparency in research funding as a key element of responsible scientific practice, and the first line of defence against compromised research integrity, misinformation and disinformation.The ISC recommends that:1️⃣ All levels of the global science system adopt the norm of explicitly disclosing all financial and other research support in public communications, publications, and...

New publication: Polar Early Career World Summit Synthesis Report (2025)

6 November 2025

The Polar Early Career World Summit Synthesis Report has been published by PSECCO and the APECS Directorate. The voices of 238 early-career polar researchers share priorities for ICARP IV & IPY-5. https://pecws.org/synthesis-report.html

AWIS announces 2025 award recipients

2 November 2025

The Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS) has announced the 2025 Spark, Meridian, and Zenith Award recipients. These distinguished members have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creative vision, and a steadfast commitment to advancing inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility in STEM. Their contributions continue to inspire and strengthen the community. Read more here: https://awis.org/annual-awards

Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat (IPS) holds workshop on integrating values into Arctic ecosystem-based management

29 October 2025

On 21-23 October Indigenous representatives and knowledge-holders, scientists and policymakers gathered in Tromsø and Sommarøya for a three-days workshop on Values and Valuation in Arctic Marine Ecosystem-Based Management by Protection of Arctic Marine Environment Ecosystem Approach Expert Group (EA-EG). This 7th EA-EG workshop focused on how ecological, cultural, and economic values can be meaningfully integrated into Arctic ecosystem-based management. You...

The Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples’ Secretary (IPS) has a new Executive Secretary

11 August 2025

Rosa-Máren Magga has assumed the role of the Executive Secretary at the Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples’ Secretary (IPS). As Executive Secretary, she will lead the Secretariat’s work in managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the IPS and its staff in accordance with the guidance of the IPS Board, and the IPS core steering documents. Prior to this role, Rosa-Máren...

The Society for Marine Mammalogy announces Grant Recipients

11 August 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Eric A. Ramos Small Grant Recipients! This grant program helps advance our global understanding of marine mammal biology by supporting early-career and independent researchers worldwide. Check out their website here: https://marinemammalscience.org/

XII SCAR Open Science Conference (OSC) in Oslo, Norway, 2026

8 August 2025

XII SCAR Open Science Conference (OSC) in Oslo, Norway, 2026 The 12th SCAR Open Science Conference will be held in Oslo, Norway, from 10-14 August 2026, hosted by the Norwegian Polar Institute. The conference will feature an interdisciplinary programme that includes plenary lectures, parallel sessions, mini-symposia, workshops, panel discussions, posters, and social activities. https://scar.org/events/osc/oslo-2026