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British Antarctic Survey

Natural Environment Research Council

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. Its skilled science and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet.

Through its extensive logistic capability and know-how, BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs.

British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). NERC is part of UK Research and Innovation.

Key Facts

  • Over 400 employees
  • Based in Cambridge and Polar regions (Antarctica and Arctic)
  • Royal Research Ship
  • Sector: Polar Research
  • NERC funded (part of UK Research and Innovation)
  • Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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