Support for polar research

The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat co-ordinate and promote Swedish polar research.

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Abisko Scientific Research Station

A research station in a subarctic environment with varied nature attracting scientists from all over the world. 

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Research stations in Antarctica

The research stations Wasa and Svea in Antarctica are suitable for research in many disciplines. 

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Icebreaker Oden

Oden is one of the world’s most powerful icebreakers and a premier platform for research in polar oceans.

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News

Field studies on Svalbard help understand the landscape on Mars

26 Oct 2023 Field studies on Svalbard help understand the landscape on Mars

During the summer of 2023, Andreas Johnsson, a geomorphologist at the University of Gothenburg, visited Svalbard. The goal was to study similarities with Mars's landscape and how the island group is affected by global warming. Andreas Johnsson has conducted field studies in the area 13 times, and it is time for new measurements next year.

Grant from the Swedish Research Council strengthens Swedish marine research

20 Oct 2023 Grant from the Swedish Research Council strengthens Swedish marine research

The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat is one of the participants in the SWERVE project, which received a three-year infrastructure grant from the Swedish Research Council. The grant will be used to improve the conditions for Swedish ship-based marine research, among other things by promoting cooperation between different actors.

Preparations for winter at Abisko Scientific Research Station

16 Oct 2023 Preparations for winter at Abisko Scientific Research Station

Autumn's beautiful colours have faded, and the cold is settling over Abisko. This necessitates specific preparations to ensure that the measurements within SITES Water can continue when winter arrives.

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Polar Researchers in Sweden

Polar Researchers in Sweden

Search our network of Swedish polar researchers. You can register via the page if you are a polar researcher and have not yet joined.

Polar Researchers in Sweden
Abisko Scientific Research Station

Abisko Scientific Research Station
Wasa and Svea in Antarctica

Wasa and Svea in Antarctica
Icebreaker Oden

Icebreaker Oden
Expeditions

Expeditions

Learn more about our current expeditions.