SHACKLETON MEDAL 2026 // SHORTLIST NOMINEE: IN CONVERSATION WITH SUSANA HANCOCK

Shackleton Medal 2026 Nominee, Susana Hancock discusses her journey from child astrophysics prodigy to polar advocate, exploring how a fascination with ice led her to become a leading voice on ...

SHACKLETON MEDAL 2026 // SHORTLIST NOMINEE: IN CONVERSATION WITH SARA OLSVIG

Shackleton Medal 2026 Nominee, Sara Olsvig reflects on her work at the forefront of Indigenous diplomacy, advocating for Inuit rights, environmental protection and Arctic cooperation during a p...

SHACKLETON MEDAL 2026 // SHORTLIST NOMINEE: IN CONVERSATION WITH ROMAIN TROUBLÉ

Shackleton Medal 2026 Nominee, Romain Troublé discusses the creation of the Tara Polar Station, a pioneering drifting research platform designed to unlock new understanding of the rapidly chang...

SHACKLETON MEDAL 2026 // SHORTLIST NOMINEE: IN CONVERSATION WITH DOMINIK BAHLBURG

Shackleton Medal 2026 nominee and marine bioacoustics researcher Dominik Bahlburg explores the hidden world beneath Antarctica’s icy waters and the vital role Antarctic krill play in sustaining the...

SHACKLETON MEDAL 2026 // SHORTLIST NOMINEE: IN CONVERSATION WITH ANZHELIKA HANCHUK

Shackleton Medal 2026 Nominee & Ukrainian meteorologist and expedition leader Anzhelika Hanchuk reflects on leading missions at Vernadsky Station during wartime, balancing scientific responsibi...

UPF50+: Fabric Protection Designed for Heat, Movement and Long Exposure

Our latest journal examines the role of UPF50+ fabric technology in modern expedition apparel - from ultraviolet protection and moisture management to temperature regulation across long days of mov...

SHACKLETON MEDAL 2026 - THE SHORTLIST

The 2026 shortlist for the Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions has been announced. From marine biology and AI-led migration research to Indigenous Arctic leadership and Antarct...

A Guide to Waterproofing – Principles, Practicalities, Performance

Technical waterproofing has come a long way since the first parkas were invented by the Caribou Inuit to keep warm in the Canadian arctic. Learn about the latest technical waterproof fabrics, why w...

Why Merino? A Shackleton Guide to Fibres

BIO-ENGINEERED TO PERFORMToday’s Merino wool brings a suite of properties to active wear that’s yet to be bettered. In base-layer terms, it’s the Boss.It’s the next-to-skin layer of choice on bo...

Shackleton Medal 2026: The Longlist

We are in a year where the polar regions are making front page news. The urgency to protect them is growing ever greater. Our longlist for the 2026 Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar ...