In conversation: The hidden worlds beneath polar ice
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.
When you think about the Arctic and Antarctic regions, you’ll likely think of one thing – ice! But scientific research extends beyond and below frozen water. In this discussion you'll hear from researchers studying the carbon released from thawing permafrost in Alaska and the hidden geology beneath the Antarctic ice sheet.
Speakers include:
- Dr Evelyn Keaveney – Arctic lake scientist and member of the UK Young Academy based at Queen’s University Belfast
- Dr Guy Paxman – Polar geophysicist and Royal Society University Research Fellow based at Durham University
- Dr Mark Richards (Chair) – Atmospheric physicist and Head of physics outreach at Imperial College London
Attending the event
This event will be held in Theatre 1 at the Royal Society on Wednesday 1 July 2026, 2pm – 2.40pm.
- Free to attend as part of Summer Science Exhibition on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability. We recommend that visitors arrive 10-15 minutes before the session
- Eventbrite tickets for Summer Science Exhibition are recommended, with only a limited number of walk-up tickets released on the day
- Suitable for students aged 14+
- This talk will take place in person
- A recording of this talk will be available later on the Royal Society YouTube channel
- Live subtitles will be available
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
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