New Website: Discover the Importance of VLBI for Geodesy and Society

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This accessible and visually engaging explainer introduces the fundamentals of Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) and shows how radio telescopes around the globe measure distances of thousands of kilometres with millimetre precision. It highlights contributions to the International Terrestrial Reference Frame, satellite navigation, and Earth observation, and showcases Australia’s role in global VLBI operations.

TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 – Abstract submission and registration open

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Abstract submission for the TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 is now open. The symposium will take place from September 28 to October 1, 2026, in Gävle, Sweden, and online. Abstracts and applications for travel support must be submitted by April 15, 2026. Travel funding is available, with a focus on early career scientists and underrepresented groups.

21st WEGENER ASSEMBLY – Tirana, Albania, October 13–15, 2026

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The Institute of Geosciences (IGEO) and joint IAG-IASPEI sub-commission "Seismo-geodesy" are delighted to invite you to the 21st WEGENER Assembly, which will take place in Tirana, Albania, from October 13–15, 2026. 21st WEGENER Flyer WEGENER…

Genesis Session at COSPAR – Call for Abstracts

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ESA’s Genesis geodetic satellite, planned for launch in 2029, will strengthen global reference frames. Join the Genesis session (PSD.2) at the COSPAR Scientific Meeting, 01–09 Aug 2026 in Florence, and submit your abstract by 13 February 2026.
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REFAG2026: Early bird registration deadline – 15 December 2025

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This is a reminder to all colleagues interested in participating in the next IAG Symposium Reference Frames for Applications in Geosciences (REFAG2026), that early bird registration closes on 15 December 2025. The symposium will take place from 2 to 4 March 2026 in Munich, Germany.

Canadian Geophysical Union 2026 Scientific Meeting – Call for Abstracts

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The Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU) announces the opening of abstract submissions for the 2026 Scientific Meeting, to be held May 24–27, 2026, in Halifax, Canada. The Geodesy Section will offer a comprehensive program covering advances in gravity field modelling, geoid and height system modernization, GNSS/GNSS-IR, InSAR, geodynamics, deformation monitoring, satellite missions, and innovations in gravimetry. International contributions from the IAG community are encouraged. Travel support for students and Early Career Researchers is available. The abstract submission deadline is January 10, 2026.

New IAG Publications | Geodesist’s Handbook 2024 & IAG Travaux 2023–2025

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The IAG has released two flagship open-access references: the Geodesist’s Handbook 2024 and the IAG Travaux Report 2023–2025. The Handbook presents IAG statutes, structure, officers, and planned scientific activities, while the Travaux documents scientific and organizational progress across all IAG components. Both volumes provide DOIs for the full work and for each chapter, supporting precise citation and strengthening the international visibility of IAG activities.

TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 | Save the date: Sept. 28 – Oct. 1

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We will be hosting the TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 in Gävle, Sweden. The symposium is organized by the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Commission 3 and will bring together scientists working on Earth rotation, geodynamics, crustal…

From Struve to Space: 11th Nordic Geodetic Commission Summer School held in Estonia 2025

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The Nordic Geodetic Commission’s 11th Summer School "From Struve to Space" gathered 61 participants from 13 countries in Tartu, Estonia (Aug 25–29, 2025). Hosted for the first time on the Baltic shore, the event blended history and innovation — exploring GNSS, machine learning, and geodesy’s future. A collegial, inspiring setting connected young researchers with Struve’s scientific legacy.

IAG Honors Outstanding Contributions in Geodesy: Awardees of 2023 and 2024

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The International Association of Geodesy (IAG) has honored four outstanding scientists with its Young Author’s and Best Reviewer’s Awards for 2023 and 2024. The recipients are Dr. Safoora Zaminpardaz, Dr. Justyna Śliwińska-Bronowicz, Dr. Bailing Li, and Dr. Judit Benedek. These awards recognize excellence in scientific research and dedicated service to the geodetic community worldwide.