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Professor Vidal Ashkenazi OBE – Obituary

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Professor Vidal Ashkenazi OBE (1933–2026) was a pioneering geodesist and GPS researcher, founder of IESSG and NSL, whose work shaped satellite navigation, engineering surveying and Galileo.

Global Terrestrial Water Storage Anomaly Dataset Now Operationally Available via Copernicus

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A new global Terrestrial Water Storage Anomaly (TWSA) dataset became operationally available via the Copernicus Climate Data Store in April 2026. Developed through a decade of European GRACE/GRACE-FO collaboration, the dataset provides satellite-based observations of water storage changes across Earth’s surface and subsurface, supporting climate monitoring and future groundwater applications.

Meet Yuting Cheng – Early Career Scientist

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Yuting is a postdoctoral researcher at the Royal Observatory of Belgium working on the ambitious ESA GENESIS project. Her research centers on a unique satellite co-locating all four space geodetic techniques, creating a unified reference point in space. Her work contributes to improving the precision and stability of the International Terrestrial Reference Frame, while exploring how these observation systems perform together under novel space conditions.

IAG Geodesy Reception 2026

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On 5 May 2026, the Geodesy Reception in Vienna brought together 129 experts from 16 countries. Hosted by BEV during EGU 2026, it served as a key platform for networking, collaboration, and international exchange across the global geodetic community.

Geodesy Cartoon Competition – Winning Cartoons Revealed

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Winners of the Geodesy Cartoon Competition were announced on 5 May 2026 at EGU26 in Vienna during IAG geodesy Reception. With 274 submissions from 119 cartoonists in 46 countries, the initiative highlights how creative visuals make geodesy accessible and strengthen science communication and outreach.

Frontiers of Geodetic Science (FroGS) Conference in Munich

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Frontiers of Geodetic Science (FroGS)” is a focused conference at INTERGEO, held Sept 15–17, 2026 in Munich. It invites contributions across geodesy, especially from early-career researchers. Abstract deadline: May 15, 2026.

GGOS Highlights at EGU 2026

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GGOS at EGU26 highlights new geodetic technologies, Essential Geodetic Variables (EGVs) for policy, and innovative science communication. Together, these contributions advance Earth system understanding and strengthen the role of geodesy for society and informed decision-making.

Save the Date: GGOS Days 2026 & Topical Meeting

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GGOS announces two hybrid meetings in Gävle, Sweden: the GGOS Topical Meeting on Geohazards (2 Oct 2026) and GGOS Days (5–7 Oct 2026), bringing the global geodetic community together for exchange, coordination, collaboration, and forward-looking discussions.

CAGGA 2026 Successfully Held in Changsha, China

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CAGGA 2026 in Changsha gathered 2,300+ experts, featuring 7 forums, 7 sessions, and 800+ presentations, highlighting advances in geodesy across China.

TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 – Extension of abstract and travel support deadline

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TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026: Abstract & travel support deadline extended to May 12. Symposium Sept 28–Oct 1 (Gävle & online). Funding available, esp. for ECS.