Lily Thompson
Member
Lily is an early-career researcher and polar educator, holding an MPhil in Polar Studies from the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge. Her research is centred on interdisciplinary topics which consider both the physical and geopolitical components of the Arctic - her research considering how sea-ice decline has impacted Arctic shipping has been published in the Cambridge Journal for Climate Research, and won a DurhamARCTIC dissertation award. Through her involvement with Polar Educators International, Lily seeks to promote science communication and engagement. Lily delivers polar-themed geography lessons at her local primary school and has also presented work at international Arctic conferences, including Arctic Frontiers, Arctic Science Summit Week, and the Canadian Association of Geographers’ Annual Meeting. Lily enjoys being outdoors, spending her free time playing netball, cricket, or hiking. She also enjoys crocheting, and has contributed to an Ice Core Crochet Project based in Hawaii. Lily is excited to join ARG’s 2027 expedition - it will be her first time visiting Svalbard. She is looking forward to experiencing the Arctic’s polar climate, including the long sunny days and unique cryosphere that Svalbard has to offer. Keen to get hands-on experience in the field, Lily is excited to study the natural Arctic environment as well as gain insight into how polar expeditions operate.
