2026

Expedition to Bear Island will explore life 360 million years ago

11 Jun 2026 Expedition to Bear Island will explore life 360 million years ago

In the summer of 2026, researchers will travel to Bear Island (Bjørnøya) in the Barents Sea to investigate fossils and sedimentary rocks from a time when life on land underwent major changes. The expedition is led by researchers from the Swedish Museum of Natural History and carried out with operational support from the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat.

Teacher with a passion for the Arctic

03 Jun 2026 Teacher with a passion for the Arctic

When the icebreaker Oden departs for the Arctic during the Canada–Sweden Arctic Ocean 2026 expedition, upper secondary school teacher Henrik Swärd will be on board as a participant in the expedition’s Teacher Program. For him, the expedition is not only an opportunity to experience research up close, but also to bring knowledge and experiences back to the classroom.

New Arctic Strategy highlights polar research as a strategic resource

01 Jun 2026 New Arctic Strategy highlights polar research as a strategic resource

The government has presented a new strategy for a peaceful, secure and sustainable Arctic. The strategy highlights polar research as a strategic resource for Sweden, with significance for knowledge generation, international cooperation and Swedish presence in the polar regions.

The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat participated in an international Arctic cooperation exercise

21 May 2026 The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat participated in an international Arctic cooperation exercise

The public report from the international Arctic tabletop exercise CORE25-A has now been published. During the exercise, which was conducted in Stockholm in November 2025, the Secretariat participated together with authorities, researchers and international actors to discuss resilience, maritime infrastructure and cooperation in the Arctic.

"I write stories that delve into contemporary life"

15 May 2026 "I write stories that delve into contemporary life"

Author and playwright Andreas Norman has been selected for the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat’s Artist Program during the Canada–Sweden Arctic Ocean 2026 expedition aboard the icebreaker Oden. In his writing, Andreas moves between documentary material and fiction, often focusing on individuals navigating contemporary power structures and closed environments.

Sweden prepares for IPY-5 – nominations open for Planning Committee and first workshop announced

06 May 2026 Sweden prepares for IPY-5 – nominations open for Planning Committee and first workshop announced

Planning for the 5th International Polar Year (IPY-5), scheduled for 2032–33, is now underway internationally. The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat has received a governmental mandate to initiate the Swedish planning process during 2026.

Apply for SWERVE-funded ship time for 2027

22 Apr 2026 Apply for SWERVE-funded ship time for 2027

Are you planning to conduct research at sea in 2027? Researchers at Swedish universities and research organisations can now apply for funding for ship time aboard several of Sweden’s research vessels: KBV 181, Electra, Svea, Ocean Surveyor and Skagerak. Submit your application by 12 June 2026.

The national portal Researchdata.se celebrates its first anniversary

25 Mar 2026 The national portal Researchdata.se celebrates its first anniversary

It has been one year since Researchdata.se was launched as Sweden's national research data portal. The portal, run by the Swedish National Data Service (SND), aims to make research data from various scientific subject areas more visible and accessible for searching, sharing, and reuse.

In search of Antarctica’s snow climate archive

27 Jan 2026 In search of Antarctica’s snow climate archive

IceCube – a giant neutrino telescope in Antarctica

26 Jan 2026 IceCube – a giant neutrino telescope in Antarctica

IceCube is a giant neutrino telescope located deep in the glacial ice near Amundsen–Scott Base at the South Pole. Now, 15 years after the facility was completed, a comprehensive upgrade is underway during the Antarctic summer of 2025/26. Sweden is contributing, among other things, with cables and the development of new equipment, and the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat has supported the work through logistical support and personnel on site at the South Pole.

"It’s like collecting evidence for a trial"

19 Jan 2026 "It’s like collecting evidence for a trial"

From snow to cracks: the role of meltwater in Antarctica

06 Jan 2026 From snow to cracks: the role of meltwater in Antarctica

Katrin Lindbäck, a researcher at Mid Sweden University, is taking part in the iQ2300 2025/26 expedition to investigate how meltwater is stored in Antarctic ice—both within the snow and in lakes on the surface—and what this means for the ice’s stability. Using radar and sensors, she aims to understand how hidden water reservoirs can influence crevasse formation, ice dynamics and the risk of collapse, with consequences for future sea levels.

Ground-based measurements supporting satellite data in East Antarctica

02 Jan 2026 Ground-based measurements supporting satellite data in East Antarctica

Mysterious lakes deep in the Antarctic snow

01 Jan 2026 Mysterious lakes deep in the Antarctic snow

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