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Are you a student in Austria and interested in polar research? Or are you a PhD or researcher studying polar regions? Are you interested in working in the field of polar research in Austria?

Then you have come to the right place!

APECS Austria is a community of students, researches and others, that are interested in polar research. We organize events to connect with other Early Career Scientists (ECS), offer opportunities for collaboration and support each other.

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Events

APECS Events

Polar Talk #17 – Young perspectives on the Polar World

On 09.04.2025 at 18:30 the #17 Polar Talk will take place at the Natural History Museum Vienna.   This event offers a look at the polar regions through the eyes of young researchers. From investigating the climatic drivers of Greenland's…

News & Resources

APECS Ressourcen

Women in Cryospheric Sciences — Making Fieldwork more Inclusive

Polar fieldwork is essential for understanding our changing climate, but it still presents significant challenges for women. The blog post highlights these issues, from poor team dynamics and exclusion to inadequate preparation for personal needs like hygiene. Many women reported…

Research sites of ECS and their APRI-Institutes

Klick on the icons in the map and discover the institutes, study sites and areas of interest of the ECS.

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