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: Ice Ice Baby – Let’s talk having kids in polar sciences
Our “Let’s Talk!” seminar series is designed to share experiences, advice and resources, and to provide a casual space for early career scientists to get answers and talk about the…
Einladung zur POLARSTUNDE – Permafrost: Pandoras Gefriertruhe?
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…
Let’s talk funding – workshop on December 1st, 2022 (Antarctica Day)
Save the date! Every year, on December 1st, the polar community celebrates Antarctica day. For this day, APECS Germany is organizing a special webinar on funding, welcoming fellow Early Career…
Die POLARSTUNDE geht in eine neue Runde
Die gemeinsam von der DGP und APECS Germany organisierte Veranstaltungsreihe POLARSTUNDE geht in eine neue Runde: Beginnend am 19. Oktober 2022 präsentieren wir bei fünf Veranstaltungen aktuelle Ergebnisse und Einsichten…
Polar Week Pub Quiz with APECS South Africa
The international Polar Week happens twice a year during the equinox in March and September. We celebrate together with APECS International and many other national committees. It is open to…
Abenteuer von Odontellina: digitale Version des Buches sowie Unterrichtsmaterial nun verfügbar!
Die Geschichte von Odontellina entstand im Rahmen des von APECS Germany ausgerichteten cold regions – cool facts Wettbewerbs 2020 und wurde damals mit dem ersten Preis ausgezeichnet. Danach haben die…
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