September 2021
Workshop: data management in the field
An online workshop on Wednesday 29 September, organised by APECS Switzerland and the Swiss Polar Institute, will discuss good data management practice and provide tips on how to plan and undertake data management in the field. Topics will include: storing and backing-up data file management recording metadata hand-collected data, automated data collection and sample collection planning data management before the field trip, in the field and what to do upon return. There will also be time for discussion, sharing experiences…
Find out more »October 2021
Swiss Polar Day 2021
The Swiss Polar Day is the annual networking event for the Swiss polar and high-altitude research community. For the edition 2021, on Friday 1 October, we cordially invite you to a day of presentations, discussions and updates on Swiss polar science. International and Swiss speakers will present current initiatives and fieldwork and ample time will also be allocated for networking and exchange. We invite you to register online. Preliminary programme: 10:00 – 10:30 Welcome coffee and registration 10:30 – 10:45…
Find out more »The Cryosphere in a changing climate
A scientific symposium in the memory of Koni Steffen Please join us in Davos in October 2021 for an exciting scientific symposium with high-level speakers, scientific poster sessions and ample networking time. The symposium aims to build a bridge between generations of cryosphere and climate scientists. Use this opportunity to present and discuss your latest research in a stimulating environment. We invite early-career scientists interested in participating to apply for a travel grant -- do not miss this opportunity! For…
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