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MALAYSIAN ANTARCTICA RESEARCH PROGRAM
In the spirit of Malaysia Boleh, we have travelled all the way to the South Pole to conduct important research in the pursuit of science. If you are a researcher, adventurous, and keen for a trip to the polar, show us your research proposal. We at Akademi Sains Malaysia (ASM) are always keen for new research proposals. This site also documents the experiences of past expeditions.






10 December 2006
Malaysia Antarctica Research Programme Brochure

18 May 2007
The first issue of MARP Newsletter




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



































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28 - 30 September 2009, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

International Polar Year Film Festival


Letter of Introduction & Call for Submissions:

The Canadian Film Institute, working in partnership with the International Polar Year, is seeking entries for the International Polar Year Film Festival. The International Polar Year is an event with over 60 countries involved in an intense program of scientific research focused on the Arctic and Antarctic. This special film festival will bring together an international selection of works exploring the issues and activities of the International Polar Year. Ranging from educational works (documentaries, industrial films) to fiction films, the Festival will celebrate the rich diversity of the polar region, as well as examine the many challenges it faces in the 21st Century.

The Canadian Film Institute, committed to programming a dynamic and diverse selection of works related to the representation of the Arctic, welcomes submissions from all film and video practices, including science and research.

The IPY Film Festival will take place from September 28-30 in the Auditorium of Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Submissions must be sent in a playable DVD or video format (NTSC). Send submissions as soon as possible, as the process of selection is already underway. If possible, please include a director's biography, filmography, a film still, contact information, and any other relevant information.

Send submissions to the Canadian Film Institute, 2 Daly Avenue, Suite 120, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6E2; Tel: 613.232.6727; Fax: 613.232.6315; Email: info@cfi-icf.ca

For further information, contact Scott Birdwise of the Canadian Film Institute (email: birdwise@cfi-icf.ca).

(News source: www.scar.org)

26 June 2009

Announcement


Dear Members of MARP,

It is with pleasure that I would like to invite all MARP researchers and their postgraduate students to Selesa Resort, Bukit Tinggi from 7th-9th August 2009. Transport to the resort will be on your own or university expense.

The retreat will be discussing on among others

  • MARP RMK 10 research strategy and research areas.
  • MARP RMK 10 budget.
  • Integration and overlapping of research areas.
  • Strengthening MARP activities and output.
  • Management of MARP/NARC and research linkages.

Please prepare your concept papers and the expected budget to be discuss at the retreat.

New reserachers who are interested in joining MARP program are also encourage to come and table their concept paper. However since finance is limited it will be nice if you can share your accomadations and travel with already existing MARP researcher to cut cost to MARP.

Please contact Talha for further information on accomadation and logistic.

Thank you.

Azizan Abu Samah,
Director, MARP


 

15 June 2009

Martha T. Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica

The “Martha T. Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica” is a US$ 100,000 unrestricted award presented to an individual in the fields of Antarctic science or policy that has demonstrated potential for sustained and significant contributions that will enhance the understanding and/or preservation of Antarctica. For more info visit www.museprize.org


14 - 16 June 2007 , Venice, Italy

Kick-off meeting of the SCAR Action Group in Environmental Contamination in Antarctica (ECA)

The main aims of the workshop are:

  • Analysis and comparison of national research projects.
  • Coordination of studies on the Environmental Contamination in Polar Regions.
  • To identify new research subjects for a better understanding and analysis of Environment Contamination on a global scale.
  • Start up and implementation of an international program on the Environmental Contamination in Polar Regions

For information please contact: Gabriele Capodaglio (capoda @ unive.it)

2 - 13 July 2007 , Svalbard

Student Opportunity: International Sea-Ice Summer School, University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)

Application Deadline: Thursday, 15 February 2007

For further information, please go to:
http://www.seaice.info  


 

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