Seasonal changes of our algae sampling site
Take a look at the seasonal changes of the coastal sampling site where our PhD student Milan collects algae for his experiments.
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Phytoplankton experiments by our PhD student Sneha
As part of her PhD, Sneha studies how seasonal changes and temperature affect phytoplankton.
The implications of pancake ice in Svalbard
In Ny-Ålesund, complete fjord freeze-overs have become a rare sight. We asked our scientists what it means for the organisms they study.
Nordsee Zeitung reports on New Years Celebrations in Ny-Ålesund
In the dawn of 2025, Nordsee Zeitung published an article on our research station in Ny-Ålesund and how festivities are celebrated there.
Documentary about YESSS featured on buten un binnen
On January 9th, buten un binnen presented a compelling documentary, offering an exclusive look into the Svalbard research expedition of Max and Lola, two dedicated scientists from the YESSS team.
PhD student Milan conducts ‘Freezing Fucus’ experiment
Milan Beck is researching how low temperatures impact 𝘍. 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 when it is exposed to air during low tide.
Communicating Science Beyond the Lab: an Inspiring Keynote at ICYMARE 2024
In September, the ICYMARE 2024 Conference at the University of Bremen hosted a keynote delivered by Christoph Sodemann, managing director of constructify.media.
Senior Researcher Laura Epp in an Interview with Regio TV from Bodensee
In August, our senior researcher Laura Epp gave an interview to Ravensburg-based Regio TV with support from our PhD students.
Beyond the Lab: YESSS PhD Students Dive into the World of Media
The YESSS PhD students participated in a two-day social media workshop at the AWI in Bremerhaven.
YESSS PhD Students Attend Training in Kiel
In March 2024, four of our PhD students participating in the project received vital hands-on training in the Kiel Fjord, preparing them for the rigorous fieldwork to come.
Media Students and Polar Researchers Work Together to Shape Climate Narratives
In the winter semester 2023-2024, the University of Bremen hosted a unique media seminar focused on the power of constructive journalism in shaping climate change narratives.
Bremen-based daily ‘Weser-Kurier’ reporting
An article in the Bremen daily newspaper Weser-Kurier titled “Winter in the Arctic,” reports on the kick-off of the YESSS project and its objectives.
The YESSS Project Kicks Off in Bremerhaven
How do creatures in the Arctic survive, forage, and even reproduce during the harsh winter months? This is the question at the heart of our research project called YESSS, launched in February 2024 at the AWI.
