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PhD PROJECTS ACEAS Student Projects and Scholarships There are no current open PhD opportunities open. However, if you are interested, please contact a relevant supervisor directly for potential opportunities. Supervisor Profiles
How to drill an ice shelf – and why A key activity of last summer’s Denman Terrestrial Campaign (2023/24) was using a hot water drill on the Shackleton ice shelf to try and reach the ocean below. Why? The Denman Glacier is one of the fastest retreating glaciers in Australian Antarctic Territory. It’s fate depends […]
Enquiries Professor Matt King, Director E: Matt.King@utas.edu.au Peta Carlyon, ACEAS Communications Officer E: peta.carlyon@utas.edu.au P: +61 409 361 482 Get in Touch Preview modal- Name Please enter your name. Email Please enter a valid email address. Your enquiry Please type your message. Submit Message failed. Please try again. Thanks for your message! We’ll be in […]
The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets Scientists have achieved a world first, combining unique geological samples from the seafloor with sophisticated modelling to reveal the origins of the Antarctic ice sheet. Global warming is affecting today’s Antarctic ice sheet. The ‘eternal’ ice is melting faster than predicted—but more in West Antarctica than East Antarctica. […]
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ACEAS aspires to make significant contributions in many ways, including: Research impact: develop knowledge to help reduce the impact of unexpected developments and the passing of tipping points in the East Antarctic and the adjacent Southern Ocean Establishing fundamental datasets and tools of international significance: revealing key processes, observations of state and change, […]
Antarctica’s coasts vulnerable to hitchhiking pests and pollution New ocean models reveal how Antarctica’s unique ecosystems could be threatened by the arrival of non-native marine species and marine pollution from other continents. In a new study published in Global Change Biology, scientists suggest that floating objects can reach Antarctic waters— by hitching a ride on […]
RESEARCH ACEAS’ research program is supported by $25M of ARC funding and university contributions. The research formally commenced in late 2021 and will run until December 2025. The focus is on research in East Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. The research aims to build fundamental knowledge and research capacity, train early career scientists for broad […]
Extreme weather threatens survival of seabirds and seals Scientists have identified the Australian and Antarctic marine predators most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and it will help focus conservation efforts for species under threat. The new PhD study, published in Global Change Biology, highlights the need to understand how severe weather impacts species […]
For ARC reporting purposes, it is a requirement for all ARC Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) staff, students and investigators to report on activities completed under the Special Research Initiative. Please click on the tiles below to submit your entries. Publications Policy documents, reports – Data Reporting – Media – Presentations […]
Significant new funding for critical climate research The Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science congratulates all recipients of the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) grants through the 2025 Discovery Projects scheme. “There’s so much to understand about the Antarctic and there’s more urgency than ever,” said Director of ACEAS, Matt King. “Together […]