Explore the North Pole
On a scientific adventure with ‘Icebreaker of Knowledge’
Young Namibians are invited to compete for a spot on a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic adventure trip.
Local Namibian youngsters are being encouraged to seize the opportunity to take part in the sixth 'Icebreaker of Knowledge' project – a scientific adventure to the Arctic aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker.
The selection process kicked off at the end of April.
Learners from 20 countries across Africa, Eurasia and South America are participating in the competition.
This year, learners aged 14 to 16 from Namibia, South Africa, Ghana and Egypt have been specifically invited to take part. In 2024, a South African student was among the first from Africa to travel to the North Pole and back.
Over the past six years, the project has involved more than 350 learners in expeditions organised by the Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom and the Russian Nuclear Industry Information Centre (NIIC).
The results of the selection process will be announced in June, according to Rosatom Africa spokesperson Lada Terentyeva.
“The Icebreaker of Knowledge project gives young people in Africa a platform to showcase their potential on a global stage," Terentyeva said.
“Science knows no borders, and the Arctic expedition is a unique opportunity to meet peers from different countries, collaborate on real scientific challenges, and witness first-hand how innovation is shaping the future of our world.”
Learners from Namibia, Ghana and South Africa and across the continent are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom for Central and Southern Africa, said.
Interested learners can access the application online until 8 June at https://goarctic.energy.
The selection process kicked off at the end of April.
Learners from 20 countries across Africa, Eurasia and South America are participating in the competition.
This year, learners aged 14 to 16 from Namibia, South Africa, Ghana and Egypt have been specifically invited to take part. In 2024, a South African student was among the first from Africa to travel to the North Pole and back.
Over the past six years, the project has involved more than 350 learners in expeditions organised by the Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom and the Russian Nuclear Industry Information Centre (NIIC).
The results of the selection process will be announced in June, according to Rosatom Africa spokesperson Lada Terentyeva.
“The Icebreaker of Knowledge project gives young people in Africa a platform to showcase their potential on a global stage," Terentyeva said.
“Science knows no borders, and the Arctic expedition is a unique opportunity to meet peers from different countries, collaborate on real scientific challenges, and witness first-hand how innovation is shaping the future of our world.”
Learners from Namibia, Ghana and South Africa and across the continent are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom for Central and Southern Africa, said.
Interested learners can access the application online until 8 June at https://goarctic.energy.
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