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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Canada–Sweden Arctic Ocean 2025

Canada–Sweden Arctic Ocean 2025

From 9 August to 19 September 2025, the icebreaker Oden will conduct an expedition together with the Canadian icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent to map the seabed of the Arctic Ocean as part of the UNCLOS programme (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea). In parallel, scientific research will be carried out along with a training programme for early-career researchers, consisting of the course The Arctic Ocean Climate System.

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Research Strategy for Antarctica

Research Strategy for Antarctica

On 30 April 2024, the Polar Research Secretariat delivered a proposal for a research strategy for Antarctica on behalf of the Department of Education.

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The government is investigating possibilities for new polar research vessel

The government is investigating possibilities for new polar research vessel

A new investigation will clarify what is needed for Sweden to acquire and operate a modern climate-neutral polar research vessel.

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News

Strong interest in Arctic expedition aboard R/V Skagerak

28 Jul 2025 Strong interest in Arctic expedition aboard R/V Skagerak

From 11 to 19 August, Julia Muchowski at the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat will serve as ECR Programme Coordinator aboard the research vessel R/V Skagerak during a nine-day research expedition to Greenland.

Research school aboard I/B Oden – training the next generation of polar scientists

17 Jul 2025 Research school aboard I/B Oden – training the next generation of polar scientists

When Oden sets out into the Arctic Ocean from 9 August to 19 September for the Canada-Sweden Arctic Ocean 2025 expedition, an extensive Early Career Scientist program will be at the centre.

The icebreaker Oden is being prepared for the Canada-Sweden Arctic Ocean 2025 expedition

09 Jul 2025 The icebreaker Oden is being prepared for the Canada-Sweden Arctic Ocean 2025 expedition

Mobilisation for the Canada–Sweden Arctic Ocean 2025 expedition is underway in the port of Helsingborg, where the icebreaker Oden is being prepared and outfitted for the expedition.

Polar research becomes strategic research area – call opens 3 September

24 Jun 2025 Polar research becomes strategic research area – call opens 3 September

The Swedish government has decided to designate polar research as one of eight new Strategic Research Areas, with the goal of strengthening Sweden’s long-term position as a leading polar research nation.

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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

Abisko Scientific Research Station is a central part of our infrastructure, here researchers can work in a subarctic environment with varied nature – both in terms of topography and geology, as well as in climate.
Wasa and Svea in Antarctica

Wasa and Svea in Antarctica

The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat operates two research stations in Dronning Maud Land in Antarctica: Wasa and Svea. The locations of both Wasa and Svea are suitable for research in many disciplines.
Icebreaker Oden

Icebreaker Oden
Polar Connect

Polar Connect

Ett nordeuropeiskt initiativ för att lägga en undervattenskabel mellan Europa och Asien, via Arktis.