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May 11

Invitation to the Sermilik Workshop

By Iris Events, News, Sermilik

We invite you to the workshop “The Sermilik Station from an Arctic Perspective”, which will take place on 27–28 May 2026 at the University of Graz. The Sermilik Research Station in Southeast Greenland, operated by the Institute of Geography and…

Mar 21

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In the Shadow of Climate Change – What Remains of the “Eternal Ice”?

By Yannika Baier Blog, Cryosphere, Cryosphere & Climate, Klimawandel, Kryosphäre & Klima

Figure: The Mittivakkat Glacier shown here is located near the Sermilik research station in East Greenland. (© Karl Steinegger 2024) The majority of the world’s freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice sheets. If all of Earth’s ice were formed…

Jun 26

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Polar Talk 17: Young Perspectives on the Polar World

By Yannika Baier APECS Events, Blog, Events, Vortrag

Hardly any other region on Earth is as severely affected by climate change as the Arctic. The region is currently warming about four times faster than the global average – a phenomenon known as ‘Arctic amplification’. The consequences of this…

Apr 29

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Research Expedition to the Sermilik Station: How Eduard Orel’s Great-Great-Grandson is Learning Polar Research

By Yannika Baier Feldbericht, Sermilik

The discovery of Franz-Josef-Land by Julius Payer and Karl Weyprecht 1872-1874 became the nucleus of Austrian polar research. After the return, Weyprecht's initiative for the "First International Polar Year" in 1882/83 triggered internationally coordinated polar research. Martin earned his bachelor's…

Oct 13

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The Austrian Polar Research Station ‘Sermilik’ has its First Station Manager

By Iris Austrian Polar Research Station, Interview

Dr. Andreas Trügler has been appointed since September 1, 2024 as scientific director of the Austrian polar station Sermilik on the East Greenland island of Ammassalik. We asked Andreas about his goals for the first few years of the polar research…

Sep 15

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Pre-opening of the Austrian Polar Research Station “Sermilik”

By Christoph Ruhsam Austrian Polar Research Station, Field report, Sermilik

Tobias, an East Greenlandic hunter who takes us in the open motorboat from Tasiilaq, the East Greenlandic administrative centre, to the station skilfully steers the boat over the wave crests rolling in from the open North Atlantic. The trip along…

Aug 10

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The History of Sermilik Station

By Christoph Ruhsam Austrian Polar Research Station, Blog

A new home for the Austrian Polar Research in East Greenland is becoming reality. The construction on the area of the Sermilik Research Station is continuously proceeding. What is so special about the place and how did the observations at…

Jan 30

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Construction phases of the Austrian Polar Station Sermilik

By Christoph Ruhsam Austrian Polar Research Station, Cryosphere & Climate

Tasiilaq Construction activities are well advanced thanks to the efforts of the local construction company from Tasiilaq. The finishing of the interior and the technical installations will continue in spring 2023.In close cooperation with Lars Vestergaard's construction company in Tasiilaq,…

Jul 27

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Sermilik – The Austrian Polar Research Station in East Greenland

By Christoph Ruhsam Austrian Polar Research Station, Cryosphere & Climate

Today, Austria's interest in the polar regions is based on the great relevance of the polar regions for the Earth's climate and the global responsibility of all nations to understand and limit climate change. Historically, this interest is also closely…

sermilik

Invitation to the Sermilik Workshop

In the Shadow of Climate Change – What Remains of the “Eternal Ice”?

Polar Talk 17: Young Perspectives on the Polar World

Research Expedition to the Sermilik Station: How Eduard Orel’s Great-Great-Grandson is Learning Polar Research

The Austrian Polar Research Station ‘Sermilik’ has its First Station Manager

Pre-opening of the Austrian Polar Research Station “Sermilik”

The History of Sermilik Station

Construction phases of the Austrian Polar Station Sermilik

Sermilik – The Austrian Polar Research Station in East Greenland

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