APECS Sweden Annual Meeting

In the landscape of polar-focused networks and research centers, we believe there is a gap in support specifically for early-career scientists. APECS aims to fill this gap by providing a platform where young researchers can connect, collaborate, and grow in an interdisciplinary environment.

We invite you to join us in reimagining and expanding our vision for APECS Sweden. Together, let’s build a vibrant, supportive community for the next generation of polar scientists!

The new board consists of:

Freja Fagerholm, Executive Secretary, Umeå University
Rebecca Tapper, Treasurer, Umeå University
Paul Schmidt, board member, Umeå University
Anngelica Kristoferqvist, board member, Umeå University
Marcus Aronsson, board member, Umeå University

Board Vacancies

Polar research is being carried out all across Sweden and it is important that the board reflects this reality. The board currently has five vacant seats which we are hoping to fill in the upcoming annual meeting. If you see yourself as someone who wants a more active membership role as a board member, please send us an email at apecs.sweden@gmail.com with your name and a few sentences about you and your vision for APECS Sweden no later than December 13, 2024 so we can put you on the list of nominees. The new board will be democratically elected during the annual meeting.

Upcoming Conference

The APECS board would also like to take this opportunity to give you a little teaser about an upcoming conference for APECS members we are currently planning to take place in the spring of next year. While it is too early to give much detail about this event, we can say that we have been in talks with potential funders with very positive but not definitive results. More information will be provided during the annual meeting.

2024 annual meeting agenda

Zoom-link: https://umu.zoom.us/j/68875228345

1. Election of the meeting secretary.
2. Ask if the meeting has been called correctly.
3. Approval of the agenda.
4. Determination of the voting list for the meeting (who has the right to vote).
5. Annual report of the organization’s activities.
6. Annual report of financial accounting.
7. Presentation and discussion of the plan for the upcoming year.
8. Election of Executive Secretary.
9. Election of the Treasurer.
10. Election of the other members of the Board.
11. Other orders of business.
12. Meeting adjourned.

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Best,
APECS Sweden Board