Case Studies

Ocean Currents

Sam Payne’s personal REQUEST2021 project was to deploy two Argo devices (ocean-monitoring instruments) in Antarctic waters. These are now generating data directly into the international Argo research network.

Mentorship/Network: 

British Antarctic Survey; Southern Ocean Argo Network.

Collaborative Artwork

Darcey Holmes’s personal REQUEST2021 project involved using the arts to explore people’s changing perceptions about Antarctica and how those changes are impacting this fragile environment and unique wildlife for the future.

Mentorship/Network: 

Arts & Crafts Specialist; Met Office.

Climate Change Awareness

Lucy Morgan’s personal REQUEST2021 project looked at educating Scouts and Guides about climate change (particularly in relation to Antarctica). This included designing a ”Stop Climate Change” challenge badge and an associated “Climate Quest” activity website. She also ran climate awareness sessions with young people in Scouting & Guiding.

Mentorship/Network: Kent Wildlife Trust; Met Office.