On Saturday 17 January, 2026 Abisko Scientific Research Station (Swedish Polar Research Secretariat) and Tarfala Research Station (Stockholm University) arranged a science café in Kiruna for the public. The science café is a meeting and dialogue place for those curious about the work done at Abisko Scientific Research Station and Tarfala Research Station. The two stations presented the latest news and over a coffee, the participants had the possibility to discuss the latest research and meet the people working at the stations. The SITES network was presented at the science café, which was attended by more than 60 people.
A presentation during the Science Cafe 2026 (photo: Margareta Johansson)