The International Glaciological Society was founded in 1936 to provide a focus for individuals interested in practical and scientific aspects of snow and ice.
The objects of the Society enshrined in its Constitution are to:
- stimulate interest in and encourage research into the scientific and technical problems of snow and ice in all countries;
- facilitate and increase the flow of glaciological ideas and information
- sponsor lectures, field meetings and symposia;
- publish
- the Journal of Glaciology
- the Annals of Glaciology
- ICE, the News Bulletin of the International Glaciological Society
- other appropriate publications, such as books and monographs
'Statement on Ukraine'
The International Glaciological Society expresses its profound concern for the people of Ukraine in this time of crisis, for our members of Ukrainian descent around the world and for all members who are directly or indirectly affected by this conflict. As a professional society whose mission includes fostering collaboration across countries and cultures, we reprobate the use of violence and war to solve international conflicts, and we hope for a swift and peaceful resolution.
For those who would like to help, the resources below have been put together by Olga Sergienko:
Donations:
The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine (A corresponding statement of the National Bank of Ukraine)
International Rescue Committee
Accommodations:
https://www.ukrainenow.org/i-can-host
How to help in European countries https://unitedforukraine.org/refugee-resources
The Core values of the International Glaciological Society
The IGS has drawn up a document detailing the ‘CORE VALUES’ and the ‘SCIENTIFIC CODE OF CONDUCT’ of the Society. Members of the Society are expected to abide by these. IGS officers and committees will take these values into account when considering all IGS matters such as nominations to Council and eligibility for IGS awards.
Statement on Racism and Inequity
10 June 2020
Around the world, people are coming together to speak out against racism and its systemic, intergenerational effects, particularly on the Black community. People in all walks of life are seeking justice and equity and are demanding change. Changes of this type require work on the part of individuals, communities and organizations of all kinds. As a scholarly community that has long valued and promoted international linkages and diverse scientific views, the International Glaciological Society (IGS) nevertheless recognizes that there is more we can do. We stand with people in the United States and around the world who are calling out for change.
The IGS condemns racism, racist acts, the systemic forces that allow and foster them, and the inequalities with which academia still struggles. As an international academic organization and learned society, we will continue on the inclusive path the IGS Core Values and Scientific Code of Conduct requires us to follow, and we encourage all of our members to learn more and to do more (see example), to make science a compassionate and inclusive space for all
News
- Online abstract submission for the International Symposium on Snow to be held in Davos, Switzerland on 25–30 September 2022 is now open. You can acess the symposium First Circular and register your interest to attend the symposium via the same URL.
- The IGS regrets to announce that Richard C.A. Hindmarsh passed away at his home in Cambridgeshire, UK, on 1 April, 2022. Richard joined the IGS in 1987 and was an active member throughout his career. He served on IGS Council and on various committees throughout his 45 years as and IGS member. We have posted a brief obituary but a more extensive one will follow.
- Online registration for the Symposium on Maritime Glaciers to be held in Juneau, Alaska, USA in June 2022 is now available. Book also the pre-symposium excursion to Glacier Bay National Park, 17-19 June. Second circular is available via the same link.
- Online registration for members and general public, registration for LOC, CSSC, keynote speakers, and Student Grant Awardees, abstract submission and the Second Circular for the Symposium on Ice in a Sustainable Society to be held in Bilbao, Spain in June 2022 are all now on line
The International Glaciological Society Global Seminar Series!
Schedule – You can see the Seminar times and a full list of presentations on the IGS Global Seminar Series page
- May 25th Jane Hart, University of Southampton 'Exploring the subglacial environment'
- June 1st Sue Cook, UTAS Tasmania 'Ocean-driven melt of Antarctic ice shelves: integrating field measurements into a model intercomparison'
- June 8th 3 ECR talks
- Lauren Rawlins, York University,
- Eliza Dawson, Stanford University,
- Francesca Baldacchino, Victoria University of Wellington, 'Velocity observations of the Ross Ice Shelf dynamics over short timescales'
- June 15th Felicity McCormack, Monash University, Australia 'Recent developments in modelling ice sheet deformation'
- The seminars will also be live-streamed to the IGS Facebook page so that you can watch it afterwards. It is also on the IGS YouTube channel.
- Future seminars will feature... your favourite researchers... including YOU! Please volunteer or respond positively to the invite you get sent!
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