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The Arctic Office is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and hosted at British Antarctic Survey (BAS). It is tasked with supporting UK research in the high north; providing advice to policy makers; and developing international scientific cooperation across all aspects of Arctic Research.  It does this through improving communication and connections; ensuring better representation and engagement; and delivering new research opportunities. It also incorporates the management of the UK Arctic Research Station at Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard.

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Exciting News from the #ASSW2024! The Forum of Arctic Research Operators welcomes Dirk Mengedoht as the new chair, succeeding Jennifer Mercer. Here's to continued collaboration and innovation in Arctic research operations under new leadership! Big thanks to Jennifer Mercer!

A packed agenda for this morning’s @IASC_Arctic Atmosphere Working Group meeting, skilfully steered by @deboerg. #ASSW2024

Opening @IASC_Arctic's conference in Edinburgh today, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development @kaukabstewart re-iterated @scotgov's commitment to address shared challenges and opportunities.

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