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! (Background image by E. Loebel)
News & Updates
Explain Your Thesis! – Creativity Competition
Are you an early career polar scientist? Here’s your chance to present your Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD thesis in a creative and engaging way!
New APECS Germany Chair and board term – 2025/2026
Every June a new board term for APECS Germany begins, and we are excited to share the following updates with you: A new APECS Germany Chair Team has been elected…
Recap: APECS Networking Event at EGU2025
Did it even take place if there wasn’t a group photo? – photo credit M. Rosmann Recently the biggest geoscience conference, the EGU General Assembly, took place in Vienna. This…
APECS Germany x Wellenbrecher Podcast
Lena und Joana von waren kürzlich zu Gast im Wellenbrecher Podcast! Gemeinsam mit den Moderatorinnen sprechen sie über ihr Engagement in der Polar- und Meeresforschung und ihre Erfahrungen als Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen.
Sharing our Passion for Polar Science
To celebrate the first World Day for Glaciers in 2025, we recently shared a series of Instagram posts highlighting the personal stories and moments that sparked our passion for polar…
Summary: International Opportunities for Polar Early Career Researchers
On November 6, over 50 early career researchers (ECRs) participated in an online panel discussion hosted by us, APECS Germany, on opportunities to go abroad targeted at polar ECRs, with…
Upcoming events
- Thur, 03.07 (3 pm) APECS Germany board meeting, contact us for the ZOOM details!
- Thur, 07.08 (3 pm) APECS Germany board meeting, contact us for the ZOOM details!
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