Join us for the 3rd edition of our lecture series! Title: Field research lessons from cheesy clichés Date: 2nd November Time: 15:00 (GMT+2) Format: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82287641834?pwd=QmtkVkMxSExSMFF5UGNzUDFxSHlxZz09. Passcode: 695874 Bio: Prof Werner Nel is a Professor in Physical Geography in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences at the University of Fort Hare. He is a member of the South African … Continue reading APECSSA Lecture Series 3: Field research lessons from cheesy clichés by Prof Werner Nel
Join the APECSSA national committee!
Are you an early career scientist, enthusiast, naturalist, or good storyteller with a passion for Polar Research? Then you have come to the right place! Join our National Committee to psyche up the rest of South Africa (and the world!) about the value of polar science. Any APECS member can apply to serve on the South African National Committee, applications close 31 October 2022!
Join our National Committee!
Are you an early career scientist, enthusiast, naturalist or good story teller with a passion for Polar Research? Then you have come to the right place! Join our National Committee to psyche up the rest of South Africa (and the world!) about the value of polar science. Any APECS member can apply to serve on … Continue reading Join our National Committee!
APECSSA lecture series 3 August
Don't forget to join us for our first lecture in our lecture series tomorrow! The details are given below. Date: 3 August 2022 Title: Advice to early career researchers: Personal perspectives on surviving in a complex world and the critical role of science communication Description: Science continues to play an increasingly important role in peoples’ lives. Furthermore, to … Continue reading APECSSA lecture series 3 August
Public Lecture Series
We are pleased to announce the first of our public lecture series open to everyone To register for more information please click here.
Complete our mentorship survey!
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists of South Africa (APECSSA) is launching a mini-project to gain insights on how we can improve our mentorship program to better serve the Polar Early Career Scientists in South Africa. Please complete the survey below to assist our efforts. For more information on the Association of Polar Early … Continue reading Complete our mentorship survey!
Submit your photos to our photo exhibition!
To celebrate March Polar Week, that this year is celebrated from 20-26 March, we invite you to submit your 'science behind the scenes' photos to our photo exhibition. More information can be found here.
Winners of the Video Competition!
We are pleased to announce the winners of the video competition: 1st place - Otto Whitehead - Camera Logger Runner Up - Sean Evans - Backpack
Video Competition deadline has been extended
The deadline for the video competition has been extended until 25th October, 23:59 GMT+2. For details about the video competition see here.
It’s APECS September Polar Week 2021
It is September Polar Week and APECSSA is celebrating all things Polar! Read our latest newsletter, meet your new National Committee, and enter our exciting Video Competition! Deadline for submission to our Video Competition is 4 October.
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