These are indeed challenging times for higher education and university research in the Netherlands. Despite strong opposition from the Senate, NGOs, industry, and universities, the government is planning to implement significant additional budget cuts, including the unfortunate discontinuation of starting grants for early-career researchers. |
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Hands-on introduction for new Climate Physics master’s students |
| The two-day event brought together students and faculty through engaging “Climate Challenges” revolving around real-world research, data analysis, and community building. |
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New EU-HORIZON project Past to Future set to start in 2025 |
| The common goal is to make optimal use of past climatic information to better understand Earth’s climate response to various kinds of forcing, with a focus on abrupt climate transitions and tipping points. |
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A career change to inspireyoung minds |
We are very interested in the careers of our former (PhD) students and Postdocs. In this edition Melchior van Wessem tells us about the choices he has made.
'Ever since I was a high school student myself, I dreamed of becoming a (math) teacher.' |
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The August 2024 Climate Physics excursion to Scotland
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| On the 25th of August, eight MSc students and IMAU assistant professor Lu Zhou found themselves in IJmuiden, ready to board the ferry to Scotland for the Climate Physics master’s excursion. Even before leaving the harbour, we were greeted by the signature Scottish weather. |
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IMAU scientists in the media |
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