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Gateway Antarctica is the Centre for Antarctic Studies & Research at the University of Canterbury.

Gateway Antarctica is the centre for Antarctic studies and research at the University of Canterbury. Gateway Antarctica plays a leading role in the quest for knowledge in a diverse range of national and international Antarctic research projects. This includes areas such as engineering in extreme environments, Antarctica as driver of (and responder to) climate change, connections between Antarctica and New Zealand, and human influences in and on Antarctica.

27/05/2026

On tonight!

18/02/2026

Ready to deepen your understanding of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean? 🇦🇶

The Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies at the University of Canterbury is an internationally unique taught programme that explores scientific, environmental, social, political and legal issues around Antarctica. You’ll learn from expert academics and work directly with Antarctic organisations through community placement opportunities that put your skills into practice. 🌏❄️

Learn more at the link below ⬇️.

28/01/2026

🎓❄️ Postgraduate scholarships for Antarctic research — 2026 applications now open!

19/01/2025

2025 has been designated as the ‘Year of Glacier Preservation’ by the UN!

There will be an official launch tomorrow (Jan 21st) being held by Heather Purdie - University of Canterbury and Dr Brian Anderson - Victoria University of Wellington, on behalf of the New Zealand Snow and Ice Research Group (SIRG).

Title: Glacier monitoring in Ka Tiritiri o te Moana |Southern Alps, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Sign up for this event at the link in our bio!

11/12/2024

If you are, or worked as a guide, join this online event TODAY to hear more about the research on and particularly on .
GUIDE-BEST is a collaborative effort and we are proud partners!
Read more here: https://www.rug.nl/research/arctisch-centrum/projects/pt-repair/guide-best/?lang=en

09/12/2024

This is happening, TOMORROW! Neutrino at the 📡🇦🇶
Join us for the final presentation of the Summer Science Lecture Series by Professor Jenny Adams from UC Science & Professor Albrecht Karle, IceCube Neutrino Observatory
Put it in your calendar!
Wednesday 11 December | 5.30pm – 6.30pm - Central Lecture Theatres, Room: C3, Ilam Campus University of Canterbury

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Christchurch
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Website

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/schools-and-departments/antarctica/

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