About
APRI – the Austrian Polar Research Institute
The Austrian Polar Research Institute (APRI) is a research consortium that promotes and coordinates research and education in the area of polar sciences at the participating organisations. The APRI involves about 50 scientists in 18 research groups.
News at APRI
The Arctic Permafrost Atlas — A journey through icy worlds
156 pages with unique maps, illustrations, drone footage and photographs allow the reader to delve into the world of permafrost, and to catch a glimpse of what life is like in Arctic communities. Impacts of ongoing and future permafrost thaw…
China and the Arctic – A Historical Perspective
In his Polar Talk #16, Alexander Jost first discusses the emergence of empirical, speculative, and imaginary geographies in relation to the Far North. Starting from the Chinese perspective, he introduces the concept of a “Polar Utopia”, which can be found…
Die Forschungsstation Sermilik (in German) (auch Online-Teilnahme möglich)
Am 25. November 2024 um 18:00 Uhr wird der Stationsleiter der Forschungsstation Sermilik im Rahmen der APRI-Jahreshauptversammlung einen Vortrag an der Universität Graz halten. Er gibt spannende Einblicke in die Arbeit und die Forschungsschwerpunkte der Station. An der Ostküste Grönlands,…
