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IAG News – New Ways to Stay Connected

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Since June 2025, IAG news is centrally published as blog posts on the new website. Updates are available via mailing lists, social media, RSS feed, and a monthly PDF Newsletter. The redesigned PDF Newsletter (since January 2026), now issued by the IAG Secretariat at BEV in Austria, summarizes key developments and is accessible online and via the Journal of Geodesy.

Meet Alfonso Caldiero | Early Career Scientist

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Alfonso Caldiero, an Italian researcher from near Naples, is close to completing his PhD in geodesy, focusing on spacecraft trajectories around small bodies such as asteroids and comets. His research develops methods to infer an asteroid’s internal mass distribution from gravity field measurements, contributing to the analysis of data from current and upcoming space missions.

Last Call: Join the Geodesy Cartoon Competition Before March 22!

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Last chance to join the Geodesy Cartoon Competition! 🎨 Submit your creative idea by March 22, 2026, and win up to 900 €. Team up or use AI to bring it to life!

IAG Becomes UN-GGCE Partner

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The IAG has partnered with the UN Global Geodetic Center of Excellence (UN-GGCE) to strengthen the Global Geodesy Supply Chain. Beyond this technical contribution, the partnership drives joint outreach and strategic projects. A standout collaboration is the new Geodesy Job Portal at geodesy.science/jobs, a central hub connecting global talent with international career opportunities in geodetic science.

ISC Statement on International Scientific Collaboration

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International Scientific Collaboration: Vital Yet Vulnerable The Governing Board of the International Science Council (ISC) has released a powerful statement highlighting the urgent need to protect and strengthen global cooperation in science.…

Spotlight on Young Researchers – ECSNet Video Series

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The IUGG Early Career Scientist Network (ECSNet) launched a video series highlighting Early Career Scientists (ECSs) from all IUGG Associations, including several actively involved in the IAG. This blog series at IAG website will feature selected videos with short profiles, offering insights into the research, motivation, and career paths of the next generation of geodesists.

Turn Your Holiday Creativity into a Geodesy Cartoon!

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Christmas time and the upcoming holidays are perfect for slowing down, relaxing — and letting creativity shine. Between the festive lights and quiet days, why not take a moment to imagine how geodesy could make people smile? The Geodesy Cartoon…
IAG Early Career Scientists ECS Networking

Open Call for Early Career Researchers – EPOS-GNSS TCS Participation in EPOS Days 2026

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The GNSS Data & Products Thematic Core Service (EPOS-GNSS TCS) will support the participation of two Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in the ECR session at EPOS Days 2026 (16–20 March 2026, Cagliari, Italy). Selected ECRs will give a flash presentation and a poster, with travel support provided according to EPOS rules. Eligible applicants must be PhD students or have obtained their PhD within the last 7 years, actively use EPOS-GNSS data or products, and be able to attend the event. Applications (single PDF) including abstract, motivation, and a recommendation letter must be submitted by 5 December 2025 to

Obituary of Bernard Chovitz

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Bernard Chovitz († April 25, 2025) was a pioneering geodesist and NOAA official. He advanced Geodesy from 2D to modern 3D/4D models, contributing to gravity field analysis, satellite data, and reference systems. His work, alongside geodetic giants, profoundly shaped the field. The International Association of Geodesy honors his 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.