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
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…
Workshop summary: how do I get my next (or first) job in polar science?
Our workshop during the 29. International Polar Conference Last week, four of our board members attended the 29th International Polar Conference in Rauris, Austria! Prior to the conference, we organized,…
APECS Germany at the Arctic Circle Forum Berlin May 7-8, 2024
The Arctic Circle Forum brings together a diverse group of individuals including indigenous representatives, scientists, legal experts, and business leaders, all of whom are involved in the current and future…
Upcoming events
- Wed, 27.11. (5 pm) Let’s talk: Advocacy for the poles – The role of polar researchers
- Sun, 01.12. (5pm) Video-call to Antarctica
- Wed, 04.12 (5 pm) POLARSTUNDE
- Fr, 06.12 (9 am) APECS Germany board meeting
- Fr, 03.01 (9 am) APECS Germany board meeting
- Wed, 08.01 (5 pm) POLARSTUNDE