Paid summer fellowship opportunity - Arctic awarness

Hi UKPN

An interesting opportunity for the summer below: 

Hi everyone,

 

A group I'm involved with is launching a fantastic paid summer fellowship focusing on Arctic awareness. In short, chosen fellows will spend three months at think tanks in either Washington DC or Berlin, before attending and covering the Arctic Council's September meeting in Iceland. 

 

Interns will be tasked with producing Arctic-related content for specialists and non-specialists, as well as learning basic social media and communication skills. A full description of the fellowship and application process can be found here: http://bit.ly/1i7NJlS 

 

Please spread the word - and don't hesitate to email me (edvard.gluecksman@uni-due.de) if you have any further questions.

 

All the best,

Edvard (@edglucksman)

 

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Postdoctoral Fellow

Jens Boenigk lab

Allgemeine Botanik, Universität Duisburg-Essen

Universitätsstr. 5, D-45117 Essen

Germany

 

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Vice President, UK Polar Network

Funded PhD studentships at Loughborough

Hi all,

As a current Loughborough student, I can say what a supportive department we have here - there are details on current fully funded PhD opportunities below.

All the best,

Ella

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Applications are invited for funded studentships in the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences at Loughborough University, UK.

 

We would particularly like to encourage applications from well qualified individuals to work within the Polar and Alpine Research Centre (Department of Geography). Further information about the Centre and its staff is available here: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/geography/research/researchinphysicalgeography/polarandalpineresearchcentre/index.html

 

For the full studentship advert, see http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AIE921/five-phd-studentships-in-the-school-of-social-political-and-geographical-sciences/

 

For some ideas regarding the types of project we can supervise in physical geography, please see here: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/geography/pg-research/examplephysicalgeographyprojects/

 

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Re: Panels and workshops and mailing lists

Hi Gerlis.

 

I know that I havent been able to do much in the way of organising conferences etc. but there seems to be a good opportunity in Leeds, which hosts a conference on 'postcolonialism in the Arctic' end of May 2014.

 

I'm extremely busy around this time but I am letting Ella know about this idea.

 

Hope the excom meeting goes well. Sorry in advance if I cannot make it due to using a university PC (with no Skype software installed .. YET!)

 

Best,

 

Mika

 

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From: Gerlis Fugmann [gerlis.fugmann@apecs.is]
Sent: 10 March 2014 08:28
To: LAIHO M.J.; Heather Mariash
Cc: Christie Logvinova
Subject: Panels and workshops and mailing lists

Hi Mika and Heather,

Since we now have some new Council members, would be maybe good to remind the Council again of 

a) various mailing lists they can sign up to for finding information to post on the website (jobs, events etc.) … we have a google doc for that

b) thinking about organising an event (workshop, panel, social get together or anything) at upcoming conferences they are planning to attend. I know some Council members already do that (either as individuals or as part of National Committee activities) but still a reminder would be probably good. We have some great advice on the website for that http://www.apecs.is/careers/conference-tips/plan-an-apecs-panel (and of course they can get advice from you, the ExCom or me if they have never done that before). There are several events planned already so it is also good to check back with us if an event is already organised at a particular conference. But would be nice to encourage them to organise some more events :)

Cheers,

Gerlis

Dr. Gerlis Fugmann
Director - Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS)

APECS International Directorate 
University of Tromsø
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UKPN Science & Society workshop - registration extended 14/03/14

Dear UKPN

The deadline for the Science and Society Workshop - Do they have to be Poles apart? has been extended to the 14/03/14. Event date: 22nd-23rd April a the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. You can register here:

http://polarnetwork.org/events-and-workshops/science-and-society-workshop/

This workshop will address a wide range of science communication, aiming to make your research more visible in the public eye as well as finding new ways of engaging audiences. We have involvement from some fantastic speakers including Jon Copley (NOC), Ceri Lewis (University of Exeter), the NOC Press Team, Liz Pasteur (International Polar Foundation) and Helen Czerski (University College London). The programme is being finalised at the moment. 

We have also received some extra funding, allowing us to contribute to travel and accommodation for Masters and PhD students. 

I look forward to seeing some of you in Southampton,

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Vice President, UK Polar Network

The Arctic Data Explorer Needs Your Help

The Arctic Data Explorer (ADE) is looking for your opinions and expertise. The ADE is an interdisciplinary data search tool that lets you find data across many data centers at once. It was created by the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) and the Advanced Cooperative Arctic Data and Information Service (ACADIS). We are looking for volunteers for a one hour, online interview to look through a series of webpages. No experience necessary - just bring your opinions, hopes, and dreams (for data search that is). APECS members are especially sought after because of your dedication, experience, and Arctic knowledge. We would like to thank you for your volunteer service by providing a $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Your feedback will be used to make immediate and longer-term changes to the ADE. Please contact us via email at toni.rosati@nsidc.org.  Thank you!

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Call for information on Arctic Russia projects to be presented at ISIRA meeting in Helsinki

Dear UKPN

 

As part of the International Science Initiative in the Russian Arctic (ISIRA), Dr Gareth Rees and I are compiling a list of all current research projects undertaken by UK researchers and institutions in Arctic Russia, as well as those involving Russian researchers.

This is a call for information on any such research projects – please do let us know if you are working on research in Arctic Russia or with Russian colleagues (either research council funded projects or especially those projects that are scholarship based). The compiled list will be presented at the ISIRA meeting in Helsinki in April, which will take place alongside the Arctic Science Summit Week. This is a great opportunity to have your research project drawn to the attention of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC).

We are working on a tight schedule to produce this list, so I would be grateful if you could email me (amat2@cam.ac.uk) by 14 March 2014 with information on:

1. Project title
2. Contact
3. Institution – Lead
4. Institution – Other
5. Country – Lead
6. Country – Other
7. Project leader
8. Other participants
9. Project period
10. Investigated area
11. Project description

 

I look forward to hearing about many exciting projects!

 

Best wishes,

Anna Maria

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RGS-IBG Practical Field Techniques Training Courses

Hi UKPN,

We'd like to let you know that the RGS-IGB are hosting a series of field technique workshops for students looking to do overseas research this spring and summer, some of which are polar-themed. See below for more details. Hurry--there are only a few spaces left!

Have a lovely March!

TJ Young

Webmaster, UK Polar Network

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Practical Training Courses for Students                        Expedition Medicine Training Course Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2014   This two-day course goes beyond conventional first aid. It has been specifically designed for people working or travelling in remote and challenging environments where medical support is limited. Upon completion of the course participants will receive a certificate which is valid for 3 years. This course fulfills the first aid training for the Mountain Leader Award.  Cost: student £140/standard £250   Camera Trapping Workshop Saturday 15 March 2014   Camera trapping gives a glimpse into the hidden world of animals. This one day workshop will look at how to set up a systematic survey in the field. Suitable for students and researchers. Cost: student £85/standard £140   Sound Recording & Editing Workshop Saturday 15 March 2014   Sound recordings can support and enhance a range of research projects and provide archives for later researchers. This one day workshop covers the technical skills needed to record and edit sound from the field. Cost: student £85/standard £140   Field Science in Oman: past, present and future Tuesday 4 March 2014   For anyone interested in conservation, development, landscapes and wildlife in Oman. Cost: student £25/standard £45/RGS-IBG member £20    Introduction to GIS for fieldwork Friday 14 March 2014   Learn the theory behind GIS for fieldwork and watch practical demos in GIS equipment, GPS and GIS software. Cost: student £50/standard £75    GIS Expeditions & Field Research Friday 14 , Saturday 15, Sunday 16 March 2014   For those with a field project using GIS already in mind. Build on the introduction to GIS with hands-on training over the weekend, developing effective project plans and practical fieldwork skills. Only 16 places availble. Early booking recommended.  Cost: student £175/ standard £340 Price includes a copy of the GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing manual, recommended retail price at £15 For details on our range of courses, information on fees and booking: Contact Geography Outdoors W:www.rgs.org/GOSeminars  E: go@rgs.org  T:020 7591 3030

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