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AntarcticaArchiveGough IslandheritageInternational Celebration DayLegacyMarion IslandMidwinter Celebration

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The spirit of midwinter is felt just as strongly in South Africa. Across South Africa, the SANAP community—including family members, research collaborators, and former overwintering personnel—gathers to mark this special time of year. Midwinter weekend is a cherished tradition, with many sharing stories, memories, and photographs from their time on the ice or the sub-Antarctic […]

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This year, the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) proudly joins the global archival community in celebrating International Archives Week (IAW2025), taking place from 9 to 13 June, under the theme #ArchivesAreAccessible: Archives for Everyone. At the heart of this year’s theme is a powerful message: accessibility is a necessity. As the world continues to […]

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We are proud to share that Dana Jellin has been awarded her Master’s degree in Philosophy with distinction, specializing in Digital Curation. Her research reflects both academic excellence and commitment to preserving South Africa’s polar heritage. Dana’s thesis, titled “Digitisation of Cultural Heritage: The Case of the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa”, focused on the […]

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