The Antarctic Research Centre provides world-leading research on how the Antarctic is responding to climate change and the consequences, both globally and for New Zealand.
We believe this research opens up exciting opportunities and challenges for young scientists, as well as providing a sound basis for international debate and policy development on global change issues.
Antarctic and ocean floor sedimentology
Climate from ice cores
Glacier and ice sheet modelling
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Girls* on Ice Aotearoa New Zealand
Girls* on Ice offers secondary school-aged girls the opportunity to join scientists, outdoor specialists and artists on mountain expeditions within New Zealand.
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Postgraduate studies at ARC
Meet the students progressing ground-breaking Antarctic research at the Antarctic Research Centre.
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IceSked newsletter
Keep informed about exciting fieldwork conducted by our staff and students in New Zealand and Antarctica, new research, outreach and other activities.
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NZ SeaRise Project
Find out more about The NZ SeaRise project, a research programme hosted by the Antarctic Research Centre gauging projected searise around New Zealand's shores.
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Science Drilling Office
The Science Drilling Office was established to formally recognise the expert knowledge of scientific drilling we have within the Centre.
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Exploring the Antarctic
Our image gallery explores the glacial, geological and picturesque scenes of Antarctic's and New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes.
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ARC is carbon neutral
