Category: Job

In Antarctica, this Slovenian mountaineer finally found a job that will keep him coming back

This year, Aleš Česen is going back for his sixth season in Antarctica and the otherworldly continues to fascinate him. Photo: Courtesy of Aleš Česen

Ole Ellekrog

Aleš Česen is a celebrated mountaineer but stresses that no special training is required to work in Antarctica.

Norwegian mayor suggested 26-hour days to attract workers to the Arctic

Time moves slowly in the Norwegian town of Vadsø, which is why their mayor suggested to make its days 26 hours long. Photo: Aurora Lab, Vadsoe

Ole Ellekrog

The request made to the EU Commission gained world-wide attention but was never meant to be taken seriously, the mayor of Vadsø told Polar Journal.

Greenlandic AI translator inspires small languages around the world

The frontpages of Sermitsiaq are always bilingual. Since 1958, all articles have been published in both Danish and Kalaallisut (Greenland), giving the newspaper a vast back catalog that has been used as data to train an AI. Photo: Sermitsiaq on Facebook

Ole Ellekrog

French national television are among the potential users of an AI tool developed for Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq.

Inuit knowledge to be included in Greenland’s new military education

There was a great interest in joining the new "Arctic Basic Education" as representitives of the Joint Arctic Command travelled around Greenland to present it. Photo: Joint Arctic Command

Ole Ellekrog

“We need more Greenlanders in the corps,” Major General of the Joint Arctic Command tells Polar Journal.

Tested in Antarctica: A trademark that made science profitable

On its website, the clothing company Faramugo proudly displays its red expedition jacket used by the Czech Antarctic Programme. In the left corner, the trademark "Tested in Antarctica" can be seen. Photo: Faramugo

Ole Ellekrog

To satisfy a government demand of profitability, the Czech Antarctic Programme began to test outdoor clothing at their research station on Antarctica.

Respect for Indigenous rights in scientific research still has a long way to go

Mirjana Binggeli

A recent article in "Science" emphasizes the responsibility of researchers regarding the rights of indigenous peoples.