<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[APECS Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[APECS Belgium]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:50:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From the Arctic to Antarctica: the highs and lows of fieldwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the 9 th  April, APECS members   Lisa Ardoin  and   Coraline Leseurre  gave joint talks at ULB about their experiences in the field in polar environments. The event was organized by   WomInTech ,  a ULB student-led organization promoting gender diversity in engineering and other STEM fields. Coraline and Lisa present their field campaigns at the WomInTech event at ULB. Event photo credit: Constance Lefebvre. Lisa is a glaciologist finishing her PhD at ULB. She studies gases trapped in...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/from-the-arctic-to-antarctica-the-highs-and-lows-of-fieldwork</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e606d68e63193b95d2a6c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:32:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_c276788ce3304051bb5c7d28d8f16cbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Constance Lefebvre</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The O-trek of Torres del Paine: Exploring the natural beauty of Chilean Patagonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patagonia is a region in southern South America that stretches over Chile and Argentina. Since the southern tip of South America is the closest land to Antarctica, scientific expeditions often leave from here on their trip to the Antarctic Peninsula. As a biologist and Antarctic researcher, I have long wanted to go, not just because of its link with Antarctica, but also for its beautiful nature and impressive landscapes. A few years ago, it was finally time. I set out to hike in the...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/the-o-trek-of-torres-del-paine-exploring-the-natural-beauty-of-chilean-patagonia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c281b75bc6540a6e7515e1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:27:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_2d942e305e3f40f9bd2c427810fc45d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lore Van Craenenbroeck</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ins and Outs of Polar Sciences: a new APECS BE webinar series]]></title><description><![CDATA[On December 17 th  2025, exactly one year exactly after my own PhD defence, Nature published a captivating “career feature” titled: “ I’ve earned my PhD — what now? [1] ”. In this feature, a recently graduated chemist describes his struggle envisioning his future career path after earning his diploma. The article struck a sympathetic chord with numerous young academics who, just like him, enjoyed their time in academia but feared that their future job titles would be limited to  “researcher”...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/the-ins-and-outs-of-polar-sciences-a-new-apecs-be-webinar-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6985afb82afb5c3741bd9d33</guid><category><![CDATA[Webinar]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:13:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_f4dd9522e7bd408cba0dc7c68046606c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_888,h_894,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cécile Davrinche</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloshing water and thinning ice: the story behind the 2023 rockslide-generated tsunami in the Dickson fjord]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the 17th of September 2023, the Danish military’s Arctic Command unit received a concerning message from a previous member of the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol. While travelling along the northeastern Greenland coast on board a cruise ship, the former employee noticed that the Patrol’s home base, located on the small island Ella Ø at the mouth of the King Oscar Fjord, appeared to be in serious disarray. Indeed, an inspection vessel and aircraft subsequently sent out by the Arctic Command found...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/sloshing-water-and-thinning-ice-the-story-behind-the-2023-rockslide-generated-tsunami-in-the-dickso</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924192eef44871004dbc1a5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:17:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_74d7e50e40a24f66847659997eda4906~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara de Geeter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in Svalbard: Brave or Naive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A personal story about moving to the northernmost settlement on Earth. How does one decide to move to Svalbard? While I had known for a while that polar research was my passion, I had never really thought about living  in Svalbard. Honestly, I didn’t even know one could! So how did I end up there? Passion . One day, my master’s supervisor sent me an email with a new PhD position: “Have you seen this?” I started reading, and my eyes grew wider with every line. It was the perfect project :...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/living-in-svalbard-brave-or-naive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900e2b4d88025d6449c1e6e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_2baefdcaf5ca4d2ebc01b99dbd4a7a59~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla López Mateo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be-Polar Conference 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday the 11th of September 2025, the BE-Polar Conference gathered 135 members of the Belgian polar community during a day full of scientific discussions and networking.]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/be-polar-conference-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e396fdbd4b9890e6941adf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:01:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_f27525d9986f40cc94e3a8771b9327c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>APECS Belgium</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open call to urge EU decision-makers to secure dedicated polar research funding in FP10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Christian Lue  on Unsplash The European Polar Board  (EPB) and European Polar Coordination Office  (EPCO) put out a call last...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/open-call-to-urge-eu-decision-makers-to-secure-dedicated-polar-research-funding-in-fp10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ea3a690d92f5ea2b4486e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:21:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_f05eb684331940948df3286062978049~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>APECS Belgium</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unseen Emissions: Methane Rising from the Seabed of the Southern Ocean]]></title><description><![CDATA[As global temperatures continue to rise, we are increasingly paying attention to methane—a powerful greenhouse gas—and its role in...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/unseen-emissions-methane-rising-from-the-seabed-of-the-southern-ocean</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681bc76ef542a5f26f299298</guid><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 10:47:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_3207032e443e48faa296518662ce6524~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_913,h_643,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>APECS Belgium</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A SCIENTIFIC PAPER MADE EASY: modeling subglacial hydrology in Antarctica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centered at the South Pole, Antarctica holds the largest expanse of continental ice on Earth, serving as the most significant reservoir...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/a-scientific-paper-made-easy-modeling-subglacial-hydrology-in-antarctica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d1b5a1e470bc5987a1de9e</guid><category><![CDATA[Scientific papers made easy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_f093c5dddafb427f993922f2b32e7bb8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_953,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Elise Kazmierczak</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Arctic Circle Trail: A journey through the wilderness of coastal Greenland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plane finally lands on the runway at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. After months of preparation, my partner and I are ready to start the...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/the-arctic-circle-trail-a-journey-through-the-wilderness-of-coastal-greenland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672ba5bea1e8377a60759efa</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_7ea4d7134224466c927abcb804658129~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Ardoin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On IMAQA and how adventure can bring science to the front stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAQA: Bringing science to the forefront through adventure In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, IMAQA stands out as...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/on-imaqa-and-how-adventure-can-bring-science-to-the-front-stage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67239f05e8509dd262058b71</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:18:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_43f68c171e524bce9c63e86a48594ec6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMAQA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the IMAQA team: A unique blend of passion, adventure, and science]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of exploration, few teams blend adventure and scientific discovery as seamlessly as IMAQA. Founded by three explorers—...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/meet-the-imaqa-team-a-unique-blend-of-passion-adventure-and-science</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67194f29fd623d5be6057fdb</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:07:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_037290b9521a4dd1a138a14bb6306454~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMAQA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMAQA: the vertiginous creation of a Belgian company that merges exploration and science]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story began in 2022 as we set off on an unique adventure: the Nanok Expedition,  a groundbreaking mission across Greenland that...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/imaqa-the-vertiginous-creation-of-a-belgian-company-that-merges-exploration-and-science</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670fe3fefefab5c86170fe26</guid><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_0de5fedec9964cc3865ab85d80efc897~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IMAQA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The smallest players of the big climate change game: investigating life under Arctic’s thawing soil - chapter 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[My time in Ny-Ålesund is drawing to a close, and it’s hard to process how much these weeks have impacted me. Waking up each day to the...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/the-smallest-players-of-the-big-climate-change-game-investigating-life-under-arctic-s-thawing-soil-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ff9bbe9c4a1ddf9b6fe114</guid><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_eda8c2c984c7466c9b60bad45d541435~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruben Van Daele</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The smallest players of the big climate change game: investigating life under Arctic’s thawing soil - chapter 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[For weeks, I’ve been collecting soil samples in the northernmost village on Earth. This might make you wonder: why study these soils and...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/the-smallest-players-of-the-big-climate-change-game-investigating-life-under-arctic-s-thawing-soil-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fd6e5f57d7c88ca3d88059</guid><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_87477a6a4de44624bdb178e185f67428~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruben Van Daele</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The smallest players of the big climate change game: investigating life under Arctic’s thawing soil - Chapter 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past three weeks, Ny-Ålesund (Svalbard), the northernmost settlement in the world, has been my home and the heart of my PhD...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/the-smallest-players-of-the-big-climate-change-game-investigating-life-under-arctic-s-thawing-soil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f4638d25613d76b13f0757</guid><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_5a79f551c12c49b2a182653ec18102f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_374,h_249,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ruben Van Daele</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s a wrap! Takeaways from the Belgian Polar Community Day 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robots! Posters! Workshops! And most importantly, a friendly catch-up with all our amazing polar colleagues! It’s a wrap on this year’s...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/it-s-a-wrap-takeaways-from-the-belgian-polar-community-day-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6644983da521230fa77a0232</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 08:14:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_7f93b19f33ec488b88b8568f2fa00558~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>APECS Belgium</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ship-time opportunity with RV Skagerak - Svalbard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for ship time around Svalbard? Search no more; here's an exciting opportunity for you to get ship time on board the RV Skagerak...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/ship-time-opportunity-with-rv-skagerak-svalbard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663df53254f89f1f944bdc4f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 10:28:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_d1dc25f1040042bcb5da7ff6d8c122fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_861,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>APECS Belgium</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Arctic Youth Dialogue!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a young Arctic researcher or enthusiast? Do you ever wish you could exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/join-the-arctic-youth-dialogue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65fc349078d0dd4489cf145c</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:29:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_f4e7bcbd5a6a4cc389d804cf86c20f4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Constance Lefebvre</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste Site Story: A bittersweet success story on the waste of Brabant Island, Antarctic Peninsula.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 40 years after the British Joint Services Expedition to Brabant Island, on the western Antarctic Peninsula, the remains of their...]]></description><link>https://apecsbelgium.wixsite.com/apecsbe/post/waste-site-story-a-bittersweet-success-story-on-the-waste-of-brabant-island-antarctic-peninsula</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e9c481205622f646bcd5b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Scientific expeditions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:03:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/321eef_219e768733fe4a99ad4bdc4078ae3542~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Louise Delhaye</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>