When Catrin Thomas isn't in Antarctica ... to the list of those awarded the Polar Medal. The medal is given to those who give valuable service in conditions of "extreme hardship" and "who over ...

Three British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff have been awarded the Polar Medal. The announcement was ... personnel for outstanding achievement and service to the UK in the field of polar research.

An Antarctic-trekking academic ... shocked" to receive the honour twice. The Polar Medal is awarded to people for outstanding achievement and service to the UK in the field of polar research.

The medals, awarded by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), recognize exceptional service to the international Antarctic community and contributions to Antarctic and Southern ...