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APECS publishes Correspondence in Nature condemning academic sanctions and calling for climate science collaboration

apecs_ukraine_colors.jpgFollowing the shocking events of the spring and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, APECS thought it was important to issue a statement.  

The following events showed strong international support for Ukraine, and APECS is open to support these initiatives and will push for more help for Early Career Scientists in difficult situations, like those exiled from their homes.

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Call for 2 National Committee Coordinators (temporary position)

APECS members — here is your chance to get a temporary position on the APECS Council Leadership before the opening of next term's election!

We are looking for two people to replace two National Committee Coordinators (NCCs) until the end of the term (30 September 2022). Note that this position requires a high degree of commitment (around 1 hour/week), so before applying you should ensure that you will have the time to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

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Art in the time of conflict - APECS Art webinar 27 May 2022

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The APECS Art webinar “Art in the time of conflict” addresses the importance of dialogue and collaboration during times of geopolitical crisis, exemplified by the current conflict in Ukraine.

The webinar will feature innovative artists and researchers from Russia and Norway, working across borders, to discuss the power of cultural collaboration and their own transdisciplinary and transnational work in our present moment.

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Apply for the APECS Executive Committee 2022-2023

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Apply for the APECS Executive Committee to help shape our organization over the next year and help influence the future of polar research!

The elections for the 2022-2023 APECS Executive Committee will be held in May and June 2022 for the term from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.

Application deadline: 23 May 2022 at 23:59 GMT

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Science transformed to art during Norwegian polar nights

The APECS Art project group organised a “Science&Art” workshop led by Dr. Oliver Vanderpoorten. Oliver Vanderpoorten is a Postdoctoral fellow at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in the Nanoscopy group within the Physics department. His nanotechnology research often produces creative and aesthetic microscopy footage which he uses for exhibitions, outreach and science communication. Formerly, he was part of the Centre for Misfolding Disease at the University of Cambridge where he conducted research on nanolithography and nanoscopy methods. During his time at UiT he was mentor of the “Arctic OPTICA” chapter - a student organisation focused on optics. This gave him inspiration to form an outstanding, prize-winning collection of microscopic photography and supported him as a performing artist who uses light and optical phenomena as a media and art tool to communicate science to the general public at local events.

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Contribute to APECS social gatherings — complete our survey

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We have already arrived at the mid-term of our APECS year 2021-2022. We want to take this opportunity to provide a platform for our APECS members to get to know each other while enjoying our social gathering series. 

We have prepared a survey for you in order to find out your favorite spare-time activities. Please fill in the survey by May 8 to help us come up with some ideas for our first activity together!

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APECS workshops at the Arctic Science Summit Week 2022

The Arctic Science Summit Week 2022 took place in Tromsø between 26 March and 1 April. On Monday 28 March, APECS organised four workshops focused on early polar career scientists. The event took place in a hybrid format, in person at the University of Tromsø (UiT) and online via zoom.

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