POLARIN at the Arctic Science Summit Week 2026
POLARIN at the Arctic Science Summit Week 2026 POLARIN will be actively represented at the Arctic Science Summit Week 2026, bringing together its community of researchers and partners to showcase opportunities for collaboration, access, and innovation across polar research. From 25 March to 1 April 2026, POLARIN members will be present at a joint booth with INTERACT Non-Profit Association, located in the main hall near the registration desk and main auditorium. Visitors are invited to stop by, meet the team, and learn more about the POLARIN network of research infrastructures across both the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as the Transnational Access opportunities available to researchers. POLARIN Community Session – 28 March 2026 A key highlight of POLARIN’s presence at ASSW will be a dedicated session: POLARIN Community Networking and New Research Opportunities 📅 28 March 2026⏰ 10:00–12:00 CET (UTC+1) This interactive session will bring together researchers supported by POLARIN to connect, exchange experiences, and foster new interdisciplinary collaborations across the polar research community. Participants will also gain insights into the upcoming 3rd Transnational Access call, designed to support access to polar research infrastructures, as well as new opportunities for Virtual Access to polar research data. The session is organised by Hannele Savela (University of Oulu, POLARIN) and Vanessa Spadetto (INTERACT Non-Profit Association, POLARIN). POLARIN Contributions Across ASSW POLARIN members will also actively contribute to the broader ASSW programme. Nicole Biebow, POLARIN Project Coordinator, will present project updates at the FARO business meeting. In addition, Nicole Biebow and WP2 lead Hannele Savela will take part in the EU Polar Cluster workshop, organized by the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO) titled: “Polar Science Beyond Projects: Legacy, Policy, and Impact”. The workshop will take place on 29 March 2026 from 08:00 to 12:00 CET. Nicole and Hannele will participate as a panelist and moderator respectively, contributing to discussions on the long-term impact and policy relevance of polar research initiatives. POLARIN warmly invites all ASSW participants to visit the booth, join the dedicated session, and engage with the growing community working to advance access, collaboration, and excellence in polar research.