Interested in polar or alpine research? Then you have come to the right place! We are the German National Committee of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS).
As a voluntary group of young polar researchers and enthusiasts we aim to create a vivid community for students, researchers, educators and others with interests in the wider cryosphere. We organise opportunities for career development, promote education and outreach and are committed to making the polar sciences a welcoming and inclusive place for all. It is free and easy to join our community!
News & Updates
Einladung zur POLARSTUNDE – Auf den Spuren der ersten deutschen Südpolarexpedition
Wir laden herzlich zur nächsten Veranstaltung im Rahmen der Vortragsreihe „Polarstunde“ ein! Diese wird am 8. Januar 2025, 17:00 Uhr, im Online-Format (Zoom) stattfinden. Dr. Mirko Scheinert und Marie Weber…
Upcoming Event: Video-call to Antarctica
Celebrate Antarctica Day (1st December 2024 at 5pm CEST/ 4pm UTC) together with us and virtually travel to a deep-field camp in Antarctica to talk about fieldwork and life there.…
Einladung zur POLARSTUNDE – KI in der Polarforschung
Herzliche Einladung zur POLARSTUNDE im Dezember! Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Polarforschung (DGP) und die Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) Germany laden zum zweiten Mal ein die “Forschung der Extreme” deutscher…
Upcoming event: Let’s talk: Advocacy for the poles – The role of polar researchers
Come join us for our next Let’s Talk session on polar advocacy on November 27th at 17:00 (CET, Berlin time)! As polar scientists, we are confronted with the reality of…
Upcoming Event: Let’s talk international opportunities for polar ECRs
Join us online on Wednesday 6 November at 18:00 CEST for a panel discussion about international opportunities for polar ECS and get answers to your own questions! Have you heard…
Upcoming events
- Mo, 13.01. (5 pm) Let’s Talk: The Path to a PhD
- Fr, 07.02 (9 am) APECS Germany board meeting
- Wed, 12.02 (5 pm) POLARSTUNDE