UK Antarctic Heritage Trust

Oct 20

Well, this is awkward. 🐧 Just when we thought we had all 18 species of penguins neatly accounted for, scientists have gone and discovered another one! Meet the Kerguelen gentoo (Pygoscelis kerguelensis), a newly recognised species from the remote Kerguelen Islands in the southern Indian Ocean. ...Read more

Well, this is awkward. 🐧 Just when we thought we had all 18 species of penguins neatly accounted for, scientists have gone and discovered another one! Meet the Kerguelen gentoo (Pygoscelis kerguelensis), a newly recognised species from the remote Kerguelen Islands in the southern Indian Ocean. In fact, new research suggests there may be FOUR distinct species of gentoo penguin. Someone's been keeping secrets... So, we've had to give our guide to the world's penguins a little update. Is it 18 species? 19? Even more? The science is still evolving, but one thing's certain: penguins continue to surprise us.

Oct 19

Join acclaimed polar historian Katherine MacInnes to mark the launch of her new book The Shortest History of Antarctica, in which she explores how Antarctica has drawn the best and worst of humanity to its shores – from explorers such as Scott and Shackleton to the sealers, whalers and warmongers. ...Read more

Join acclaimed polar historian Katherine MacInnes to mark the launch of her new book The Shortest History of Antarctica, in which she explores how Antarctica has drawn the best and worst of humanity to its shores – from explorers such as Scott and Shackleton to the sealers, whalers and warmongers. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-shortest-history-of-antarctica-tickets-2002052045562?aff=oddtdtcreator

Oct 18

Caption this! 🐧 This striking shot from our exclusive UKAHT 2027 wall calendar celebrates the penguins of Antarctica through contemporary wildlife photography. 🗓️ Explore the calendar: https://shop.ukaht.org/products/ukaht-calendar-2027 📸 UKAHT/Paul Souders

Oct 16

As we prepare for the second year of our three-year conservation programme at Port Lockroy, our Head of Buildings and Conservation, Ruth Mullett, looks back at what we achieved last season and ahead to the major structural work still to come. https://ukaht.org/latest-news/strength-beneath-the-surfa...Read more

As we prepare for the second year of our three-year conservation programme at Port Lockroy, our Head of Buildings and Conservation, Ruth Mullett, looks back at what we achieved last season and ahead to the major structural work still to come. https://ukaht.org/latest-news/strength-beneath-the-surface-our-three-year-mission-to-protect-port-lockroy/

Oct 15

Meet our 2026/27 Antarctic team! 🇦🇶🐧 Our new team is preparing to head south for UKAHT’s biggest conservation season yet! Alongside major works to protect historic Port Lockroy from climate change, the team will undertake the first comprehensive survey of Wordie House. #AntarcticaMatters #PortL...Read more

Meet our 2026/27 Antarctic team! 🇦🇶🐧 Our new team is preparing to head south for UKAHT’s biggest conservation season yet! Alongside major works to protect historic Port Lockroy from climate change, the team will undertake the first comprehensive survey of Wordie House. #AntarcticaMatters #PortLockroy #WordieHouse #Antarctica