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Ny-Ålesund Research Station Newsletter
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The Sun has returned to Ny-Ålesund, and with it, scientists are arriving to Ny-Ålesund Research Station too. The high season began in March for AWIPEV and NERC already, with a major permafrost drilling campaign, several snow- and glaciology projects and a course for PhD students. Soon, the spring glaciology and algae bloom fieldwork will start up again, and several media and policy makers are scheduled to visit Ny-Ålesund in April and May. The bright season has begun!
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News from Ny-Ålesund Research Station
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New satellite-based map shows ground movement in Svalbard
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A new InSAR Svalbard map uses satellite measurements to monitor movements in Svalbard's ground, including Ny-Ålesund. This map, developed by NORCE, the Geological Survey of Norway and the Norwegian Space Agency, gives a tool to both researchers and authorities to better understand and follow trends with regards to ground movement and instability. See this link for an article (in Norwegian), and see "read more" for the map in full screen (in English).
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Publications 2025
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The overview of peer-reviewed publications in 2025 based on research and monitoring carried out at Ny-Ålesund Research Station is now out. If there are any publications missing, please write to geir.gotaas@npolar.no
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TEDx talk about Ny-Ålesund Research Station
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AWI & National Geographic photographer Esther Horvath hold a TEDx talk about Ny-Ålesund Research Station, reflecting upon both its science, work and history.
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Are you using satellite, airborne, UAV, terrestrial or marine remote sensing data in Svalbard?
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SIOS is collecting information on the Svalbard Science community's needs for remote sensing data, geospatial products and training. The survey is open to anyone producing or using satellite, airborne, UAV, terrestrial or marine remote sensing data in Svalbard. Your responses will be used to generate a User Requirement Document and help shape the SIOS Remote Sensing Service.
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Arctic PASSION roadmap published
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News from the flagships
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Publication: Exceptional high AOD over Svalbard in summer 2019
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A new publication is out: “Exceptional high AOD over Svalbard in summer 2019: a multi-instrumental approach”, Herrero-Anta et al. (2026). This project used several different instruments and research partners in Ny-Ålesund to study the high aerosol density observed in 2016. A great example of Ny-Ålesund collaboration.
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New structure and updated page of Terrestrial Ecosystems flagship
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The Terrestrial Flagship seeks to increase collaboration and coordination among researchers studying the structure, functioning, and responses of terrestrial ecosystems around Ny-Ålesund and in the broader High Arctic context to environmental changes.
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Rather than traditional working groups, the Terrestrial Flagship now promotes Joint Science Initiatives that bring researchers together around shared scientific challenges.
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Recent publications and highlighted projects by terrestrial ecosystem flagship
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Within the terrestrial flagship, several papers and dataset have recently been published.
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Contribute to the special 30 years Dirigibile Italia issue
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In 2027 “Dirigibile Italia”, one of the observatories contributing to the Ny-Ålesund Research Station, managed by the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), will mark 30 years of continuous multidisciplinary research in Svalbard. CNR celebrates this event by launching a dedicated joint Special Issue in two Elsevier journals. Contributions from research groups that have received support from or collaborated with Dirigibile Italia throughout these decades are warmly welcomed.
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Ice Memory Sanctuary in Antarctica
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A new sanctuary designed to preserve ice cores from endangered glaciers worldwide, including a core collected in Holtedahlfonna icefield, Svalbard, is now ready to host this invaluable climate archive. On 14 January 2026, the Ice Memory Sanctuary in Antarctica was officially inaugurated, marking an important step forward for cryospheric research. The first heritage ice cores, retrieved from endangered Alpine glaciers, have been safely stored in an ice cave at the French–Italian Concordia Station on the Antarctic Plateau.
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Events
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Introduction Webinar to Ny-Ålesund Research Station
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An introduction seminar about Ny-Ålesund Research Station is scheduled on the 15th of April, from 09:00 - 10:30 CET. This seminar is primarily designed for new researchers to familiarize them with Ny-Ålesund, its research facilities, and practical preparations for their stay. Experienced researchers are also welcome to join if they wish to refresh their knowledge or stay updated on recent developments.
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Webinar: Science Communication in Practise
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SIOS Information Advisory group organises a webinar for all interested in science communication. We will adjust the content to the interests of the participants.
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Speaker/Instructor: Prof. Aleksandra Ziembińska-Buczyńska, Head of the Science Popularisation Centre of the Silesian University of Technology, Poland
When: 18 March 2026, 10:15-12:15 (CET)
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64th NySMAC meeting
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The 64th NySMAC meeting will be arranged as part of the ASSW-2026. The ASSW will take place in Aarhus, Denmark 25 March- 1 April 2026. The NYSMAC meeting will take place Thursday 26 to Friday 27 March 2026 at Aarhus University.
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ASSW 2026 - Svalbard Research towards IPY5
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The Research of Norway (organizer), SIOS and Norwegian Polar Institute (co-organisers) invite the Svalbard research community to a dedicated session during ASSW2026: “Svalbard research towards IPY5: Coordination and implementation of ICARP IV priorities” The session is open and scheduled for Saturday 28 March 2026 - 09:00 - 12:00 CET.
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The session will be held as workshop for the research community in Svalbard and beyond to share information on coordination activities and roles highlighting Svalbard as a research platform towards IPY5. Join us for presentations from SIOS (observations), the new established Svalbard Research Office (coordination), Research Council of Norway (IPY5-secretariat), the Norwegian Polar Institute (Ny-Ålesund flagships), and other relevant projects. There will be space for open discussions and bottom-up ideas.
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Webinar series on SIOS Data Management System
Learn all you need to know about good data management and how to use the opportunities SIOS offers!
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- 13 April 2026: SIOS Data Management System (Øystein Godøy)
- 27 April 2026: SIOS Core Data (Zoé Brasseur)
- 30 April: Publication of SIOS environmental data (Zoé Brasseur, Daan Kivits, Luke Marsden)
- 12 May: Publication of SIOS biodiversity data (Dag Endresen)
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9 & 10 June: Water Cycle Workshop
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Join SIOS to explore what the changing water cycle means for the Arctic, identify key research questions and discuss how current and future SIOS observations can support this theme.
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Where? Oslo, Norway (in person only)
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