Online Discussion Sessions

The Online Science Talks of the BASE Millennium Institute are an ongoing science communication initiative that uses live YouTube broadcasts to bring a wide range of Antarctic and Subantarctic research topics closer to the public. Featuring researchers and specialists, these conversations present scientific knowledge in an engaging and accessible format, offering audiences an opportunity to explore current research, fieldwork experiences, and topics of public interest.

Hosted by science journalist Nadia Politis, the talks have covered a broad range of topics, including international scientific expeditions, Antarctic and Subantarctic biodiversity, education, history, and the role of women in advancing polar knowledge. The live format also creates opportunities for direct interaction with audiences, while some broadcasts are connected to relevant commemorative dates and events related to science and Antarctica.

 

All talks remain available on the BASE Millennium Institute’s YouTube channel, allowing audiences to revisit the broadcasts and access their content at any time. In this way, the live format not only creates opportunities for real-time engagement but also contributes to building an open audiovisual archive of conversations about Antarctic and Subantarctic science.

Example of Online Science Talks (available in Spanish only):