Gateway Antarctica

Gateway Antarctica

Welcome to Gateway Antarctica

Gateway Antarctica logoGateway 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.

 


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Photo of Daniel Price Daniel Price, studying towards a PhD in Antarctic Studies
 
‘It is a privilege to work in such a beautiful and unique environment with some of the leading experts in my study area...’

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Scholarships Available

Post Graduate Research Opportunities: Aquatic Ecosystems

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News

Antarctic research links forged with Korea (16 May 2012)
 New Zealand and Korea are poised to start a new collaborative research effort in the Antarctic following plans for a $90 million state-of-the-art station being built on the frozen continent at Terra Nova Bay.

Ultimate honour for frisbee champ (15 May 2012)
 Antarctic studies PhD student Crystal Lenky isn't just talented in her field of expertise, Antarctic seals, but she is also an accomplished Ultimate Frisbee player.

Jump start for great ideas (15 May 2012)
UC staff are being given an opportunity to transform their great ideas into reality.

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Contact

Phone: +64 3 364 2136
Fax: +64 3 364 2197
Email: gateway-antarctica@canterbury.ac.nz

Gateway Antarctica
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

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