Field studies investigate glacial retreat
The outlet glaciers which drain the Greenland Ice Sheet, calving fleets of icebergs into the Arctic ocean, are now thinning and retreating at a dramatic rate.
This is due not only to enhanced melting from increased atmospheric and oceanic temperatures, but also ‘feedback’ processes, the true impact of which remains undetermined.
With the Society’s support and that of the Gilchrist Educational Trust, two leading scientists have been investigating the effects of distinct phenomena affecting melting ice-sheets’ vulnerability to warming.
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Report: Building capacity among early-career researchers
Supporting developing nations
Extending the Society’s existing work in support of young people undertaking field research and expeditions, our International Leadership and Capacity Building (ILCB) project, funded by Royal Dutch Shell plc, has enabled us to provide opportunities for Ecuadorian, Indonesian and Ugandan researchers at an early stage in their careers, to undertake field research in their home countries.
To date we have awarded nine bursaries of £2,000 each, accompanied by our expert mentoring and support, to ensure each recipient benefits fully from the opportunity.
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