ANTARCTIC INSIDER
News from the Australian Antarctic Program
October 2025

We're hiring!

Apply now to live and work in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic. There are 300 jobs across 39 roles. Applications close Sunday 16 November.

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Heard Island voyage

RSV Nuyina's first voyage of the season will take 52 days and visit Casey and Davis stations and Heard Island. Visit our news page for updates.

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Satellite tophats

There are plans to install eight ‘tophat reflectors’ on remote Heard Island this season to improve the accuracy of satellite imagery used to monitor wildlife and landscapes, and to generate maps.

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Astronauts benefit from Antarctic brains

Astronauts on long-duration space missions could benefit from new Antarctic research trialing ways to measure changes in brain and body function during deployments.

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Engineers making waves

Two engineering students have been making waves on RSV Nuyina, thanks to a unique onboard opportunity offering real-world experience.

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