International Geological Congress IGC 2028 – First Circular

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CGU joins IGC 2028 in Calgary (Aug 12–20). Submit Geomatics & Geodesy sessions (gravity, GNSS, tectonics, hydrology, sea level) by March 2027 to highlight geodesy’s role in global challenges.

TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 – Abstract deadline approaching

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This is a friendly reminder that the abstract submission and travel support deadline for the TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 taking place between September 28th and October 1st, 2026, in Gävle (Sweden) & online, is on April 15th – only…

Summer School: Satellite-Based Hydrological Data Assimilation

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Registration is open for the Summer School of "SATELLITE-BASED HYDROLOGICAL DATA ASSIMILATION", August 25-28, 2026, which will be hosted by the Geodesy Research Group of Aalborg University, Denmark. Please register here; and the deadline is…

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.

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.

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!

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.
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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.

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…
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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