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
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
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that William (Bill) Francis Budd died peacefully on 23rd January 2022. Bill joined the IGS in 1962, he served in the IGS Council and was Chair of the Awards Committee for several years. He was awarded the Seligman Crystal in 1996.
Bill dedicated his life to science and developed scientific modelling used to study the interaction of ice sheets and climate. His models have been extensively used in international assessments of climate change and Antarctica’s response to future global warming.
A full obituary will appear in ICE and on the IGS website in due course. - The new issue of ICE (185) is now available on line. This is an important issue as it outlines the amendments we are making to the constitution. We are hoping the amended IGS constitution will be ratified at the IGS Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held during the IGS Nordic Branch Meeting in Oslo, Norway 4-6 November 2022. All IGS members attending the IGS NB are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the proposed amendments.
- The First Circular for the Symposium on Maritime Glaciers to be held in Juneau, Alaska, USA in June 2022 is now available on line
- Register your interest in participating in the 2022 IGS Bilbao symposium on ‘Ice in a Sustainable Society’ to be held in Bilbao, Basque Country, (Spain), on 5–10 June 2022
- Register your interest in participating in the 2022 IGS Juneau symposium on ‘Maritime Glaciers’ to be held in Juneau, Alaska, USA, on 19–24 June 2022
- The Second Circular for the Symposium on Ice in a Sustainable Society to be held in Bilbao, Spain in June 2022 is now available 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
- January 19th No talks–we get the day off
- January 26th Nozomu Takeuchi, Chiba University, Japan - 'Cryoconite: the dark side of glaciers'
- February 2nd Seligman Crystal talks
- Douglas R. MacAyeal, University of Chicago - 'Who is Gerald Seligman'
- Richard C A Hindmarsh, University of Durham - 'What we have done'
- February 9th Koji Fujita, Nagoya University 'Behind the Himalayan glacier fields'
- February 16th 3 ECR talks
- Ugo NanniI, University of Oslo - 'Dynamic imaging of glacial structures with a dense seismic array: active/passive crevasses and subglacial hydrology.'
- Slot available
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- The seminar 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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