As we warmly welcomed back the intrepid women of Homeward Bound from their Ushuaia voyage last week, we are equally thrilled to celebrate the safe return of the Island Sky. The Island Sky embarked on its own adventure from Puerto Madryn, Argentina, on November 12....
Homeward Bound extends our congratulations to Dr. Paola Magni, an alumna of Homeward Bound (HB6), a distinguished forensic scientist and an innovative thinker, for her recognition as a finalist in the 2024 Australian of the Year awards for Western Australia. Dr. Magni...
We are overjoyed to welcome back the intrepid women of Homeward Bound who recently voyaged on the Ushuaia ship to Antarctica, marking the end of an incredible 19-day journey at sea. The Ushuaia has safely returned to its origin in Ushuaia, Argentina, carrying with it...
On Saturday, 18 November 2023, SBS World News highlighted our remarkable contingent of Homeward Bound women, marking the biggest ever group of female scientists, as they journey to Antarctica. The extensive media coverage underscores their vision to inspire...
Meet Jodi Schmidt, Homeward Bound board chair and expedition leader of The Ushuaia voyage, currently navigating the waters of Antarctica. The heart and soul of Homeward Bound is with the 80+ women, with a STEMM background, accompanying Jodi on board, each bringing...
This week, on November 3rd, one of Homeward Bound's two voyages to Antarctica departs from Ushuaia, Argentina, as part of Homeward Bounds largest all-women expedition. Prior to the upcoming voyages Christiana Figueres graced the Homeward Bound community with her...
Hailing from South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, these visionary individuals are part of the African cohort preparing for Homeward Bound's historic 19-day expedition to Antarctica this November. In a recent webinar hosted by Homeward Bound's CEO, Pamela Sutton-Legaud,...
Meet Melissa Cristina Márquez a wildlife educator and marine scientist whose research focuses on the habitat use and media portrayal of Chondrichthyan (sharks, stingrays, skates, and chimaeras). She voyaged to Antarctica as part of HB4 and shares her experience. Read...
We're thrilled to share the resounding success of the recent launch event with our community in Melbourne, on September 19, 2023. It was a remarkable gathering that unveiled extraordinary perspectives on global action and women leaders with a STEMM background....
Dr Deborah O’Connell is the lead facilitator on the Homeward Bound The Island Sky voyage which departs Puerto Madryn, Argentina on November 12. She is a climate and disaster resilience specialist, a participant on the first Homeward Bound voyage (HB1) in 2016 and has...