Our congratulations go to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), who this week celebrate six decades of successful international collaboration. Find out more here: https://www.bas.ac.uk/media-post/celebrating-60-years-of-antarctic-science/

COOL JOB ALERT! Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a new challenge? APPLY NOW for our HR and L&D Advisor role. You will be the first point of contact for all HR and L&D queries and requests raised by our Marine staff, providing both administrative and advisory support as required. Deadline: 25th February 2018 11:59pm More information: https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/hr-and-ld-advisor/

COOL JOB ALERT! Position available for a Fish Ecologist to conduct research into the demersal fish of the Sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia. APPLY NOW! Deadline 1st March 2018 More information: https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/fish-ecologist-cambridge-and-antarctica/

Fifteen research institutes from around the world, including British Antarctic Survey, have joined forces to allow scientists access to their polar ships to carry out marine-based research in the Arctic. Find out more here: https://www.bas.ac.uk/media-post/working-together-to-make-the-arctic-more-accessible-for-science/

COOL JOB ALERT! Would you like to use your expertise to support the work of BAS scientists? We are looking for a Contracts and Licencing Manager to provide an in-house research contracts and licensing service. If you think this is the role for you APPLY NOW! Deadline: 25th February 2018 More information: https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/contracts-and-licencing-manager-cambridge/

Join Dr John King, senior scientist at the British Antarctic Survey and artist Rachel Jacobs at Cambridge Central Library on 9th February 11:00 – 12:00 for a discussion about the future, uncertainty, climate change and the polar regions. Hosted by Cambridge Carbon Footprint. This event is free to attend but please book in advance here: http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/events/climate-change-uncertainty/

Did you miss Professor Paul Rodhouse discussing Cephalopods on BBC Radio 4 ‘In Our Time’? Catch up here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09pjgrn or listen on BBC Radio 4 at 9:30pm tonight

Squid, octopus, cuttlefish and nautilus… Listen to Professor Paul Rodhouse on ‘In Our Time’ discussing Cephalopods. Tomorrow 9:00 am and 9:30 pm on BBC Radio 4. More information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09pjgrn

British Antarctic Survey staff awarded The Polar Medal. Congratulations to Captain Mark Beasely, Dr Kevin Newsham, James Wake and Nicholas Cox. Read more here: https://www.bas.ac.uk/media-post/polar-medals-awarded-to-bas-staff-2/

Our Halley Research Station features in this short film made by the World Economic Forum and is billed as one of the 'most advanced structures in the world'. Read more about Halley here: https://www.bas.ac.uk/polar-operations/sites-and-facilities/facility/halley/

Join us in celebrating International Lego Day by sharing pictures of your polar lego creations! The top five creations, as chosen by our team, will receive a BAS 2018 calendar (T&C apply. See * below) Polar ships, such as the next-generation RRS Sir David Attenborough (modelled in lego below), allow polar scientists to access remote areas and conduct multi-disciplinary research. https://www.bas.ac.uk/polar-operations/sites-and-facilities/ship/science-at-sea/ *Photos of your polar lego creations must be posted in the comments section of this post. Deadline for posting your photo for a chance to receive a BAS 2018 calendar is 29th January 2018 at 11:59 am GMT. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook.

Calling all biologists! Good news - there is funding available for researchers to collect samples and specimens from British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. Get your skates on as the next funding deadline is 2 February. Apply here: https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/embrc/

When an old dude comes into the shop and is convinced you're a guy 😢 Time for a make over I think! #work #toodamncold #topbloke #shouldhaveworemakeup #ladyk #maybenotalady 😂

One the best things about being back on-site, if you know me you know how long I've been waiting for this again #happymondays #ifonlyyouknew

Guess this actually happening. I was convinced it was just a beautiful dream. But I'm actually here to start training 👊🏻😃😃😃

Obligatory picture with the BAS albatross & chick on my last day - absolutely brilliant experience doing a research project here over the summer, and so thankful to everyone who has helped make me feel at home whilst I've been here! 🐧🐳🐋

Friday night. Getting back to the source. #vangelis #antarctica #backonthesauce

#ukweather #clouds of respite setting in... #nofilter #cambridge #inlove

Youngman made in #maldon. Keeping us safe on site

Very jealous of husband's standing desk. Still waiting to hear if I will get one at Addenbrooke's as part of the University's pilot study.

Keepin it icey #🌀

a trip to the archives