The UK Polar Network was established in April 2007 as part of the 2007-2009 International Polar Year (IPY). It is the UK branch of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS). It comprises a dedicated management committee and the membership of over 200 early career scientists, from aspiring undergraduates to current Masters and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and recent faculty appointees. The common thread between UKPN members is an interest in the Polar Regions and a desire to coordinate networking, education/outreach and information dissemination for early career researchers during and after the International Polar Year (IPY).

The aims of UKPN are threefold:

- To provide networking between and support for early career polar researchers.

- To provide education and outreach with regards to polar issues to young people.

- To provide information via newsletters and this website - including past events and photos. Click here to join our email list.