Dear UKSP community,

We are pleased to announce that registration for the STFC Introductory Course in Solar and Solar-Terrestrial Physics 2026 is now open! This year’s course will be hosted by the Space Environment Physics group at the University of Southampton, and will run from 23rd-28th August 2026.

For more information and to register, please visit https://www.astro.soton.ac.uk/stfcsolar2026/

The course is primarily intended for students who have either started their PhD since the last summer school in 2025, or those who will begin their PhD this year in September/October 2026. Please pass on the details to your incoming students so they can register in good time.

The registration deadline is 12^th July 2026.

And of course, please contact me (i.l.gingell@soton.ac.uk) if you have any questions about the course.

Best regards,

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Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the SPEARHEAD School (https://spearhead-he.eu/school-workshop-3/) that will take place from 04-08 September 2026 at Kiel, Germany – hosted by the Christian Albrechts Universitat zu Kiel (CAU).

The School will provide hands-on training with SPEARHEAD tools and data, offering participants a practical and interactive learning experience. It builds on the MSc course (https://spearhead-he.eu/msc-course/) developed within the project last year, for which the teaching materials have been openly published (https://zenodo.org/records/17951403). In this way, the school offers a structured yet accessible introduction to the methodologies and resources developed by SPEARHEAD, while strengthening user engagement and community building.

The School is open to students and early-career researchers, as well as other interested participants. We warmly encourage students to register and benefit from this opportunity to develop new skills and engage with the SPEARHEAD community. Limited financial support will be available for students upon request, in order to facilitate broad participation. The deadline for financial support applications is 30 April 2026. Interested students are kindly asked to register using the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqfLkJJxVp7SxzNRmBXf6sTgFdElXX7FjaWQm9uOC_LjXLHQ/viewform

A key component of the School will be hands-on student exercises, allowing participants to actively apply the concepts and tools introduced during the sessions. The SPEARHEAD School is offered as an elective module. It awards 3 ECTS credits based on participation, group project work, and a short report or presentation.
The Scientific Program of the school is available here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzlmxUuZ-HK9qsVYdA2NCnBMxmNEoVvrDhKOG_IoQ6U/edit?gid=0#gid=0

The School will be organized as a hybrid event, allowing both in-person and remote participation, in order to ensure broad accessibility. In addition to the scientific program, the school will include a social component, featuring an excursion to Laboe and a visit to Kiel Rönne, providing opportunities for informal interaction and networking.
Following the school, Workshop 3 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzlmxUuZ-HK9qsVYdA2NCnBMxmNEoVvrDhKOG_IoQ6U/edit?gid=715365739#gid=715365739) will take place, bringing together a broader group of scientists to present and discuss the latest SPEARHEAD results and developments. The best student presentation from the School will also be presented during the Workshop.

Useful links:

https://spearhead-he.eu/spearhead-school-2026-registrations-open/

https://spearhead-he.eu/school-workshop-3/

Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested, and apologies for any cross-posting !

We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging and collaborative learning experience.

Kind regards,
Athanasios Papaioannou on behalf of the School Organizers and the SPEARHEAD Consortium… continue to the full article

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Dear all,

The European solar physics division board (ESPD) is organising a 2nd Summer School in its series to be held on 27 April – 1 May 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia covering diverse topics in solar physics. The applications are now open and the submission deadline is January 31st 2026. The school will be in hybrid form. Due to capacity limits of the classrooms and the dormitory the number of students attending in-person is limited to 30-40 students. For further details please visit the school webpage: https://oh.geof.unizg.hr/index.php/en/meetings/espd-school-2026

The ESPD is a division of the European Physical Society (EPS, https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/european-solar-physics-division/) that represents and provides a forum for European scientists.

Application form available on the school website.
Registration fees: 150 EUR in-person, 50 EUR online
Application opens: 2nd December 2025
Application closes: 31 January 2026
Application decision sent: 15 February 2026
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Dear colleagues,

We are reaching out to you to announce the 2nd European Solar Physics Division summer school “The physics of the Sun and the Heliosphere”. It will take place from 27th of April until 3rd of May 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The school aims at giving a broad overview of our research field to master students, PhD students, and early career postdocs.

The lectures will be given by world-leading experts in each of the subfields of the school:
• Physics of the chromosphere and its coupling to the photosphere (Jorrit Leenaarts)
• Waves and instabilities in solar atmospheric plasma (Ineke de Moortel)
• Evolution of magnetic fields and magnetic reconnection (Eric Priest)
• Physics of flares and CMEs (Lucia Kleint)
• Physics of the solar wind and turbulence (Milan Maksimovic)
• Physics of the heliosphere (Manuela Temmer)
• How to keep your mental health in shape (David Horsfall)

And hand-on sessions on the following topics:
• SunPy (Laura Hayes)
• JHelioviewer (Luka Poniatowski)
• Magnetic diagnostics in the photosphere and chromosphere (Ivan Milic)

More information will be available soon at:
https://oh.geof.unizg.hr/index.php/en/meetings/espd-school-2026

Call for applications is expected early December 2025.

Please save the date!
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Dear UKSP Community,

We look forward to hosting the STFC Summer School ::: Introductory Course in Solar and Solar-terrestrial Physics ::: Sun 31 August 2025 – Fri 5 September 2025.

Location ::: SERENE, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham.

Information, programmes, and separate registration forms for STFC and non-STFC students ::: https://serene.bham.ac.uk/group/events/STFC-STP-Summer-School/ .

Deadline for registration ::: 25th of July 2025.

Organisers:
Oliver Allanson – o.d.allanson@bham.ac.uk
Hannah Chambers (Administrative support) – h.chambers@bham.ac.uk
Charlotte Frank (Administrative support) – c.frank@bham.ac.uk

All best
Oliver, Hannah, Charlotte and SERENE… continue to the full article

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Dear All,

Save the date : STFC Summer School – Introductory Course in Solar and Solar-terrestrial Physics

1 – 5 September 2025 @ University of Birmingham
Hosted by SERENE https://serene.bham.ac.uk/

More to follow – but in particular we are expecting to host STFC and non-STFC students, as per details to follow.

All best
Oliver… continue to the full article

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Dear Colleagues,

I would like to bring to your attention the following International School.

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
Course on “Cross-scale coupling of Heliophysics Systems”
12-16 May, 2025

A Course on “Cross-scale coupling of Heliophysics Systems”, directed by Prof. Ioannis Daglis (University of Athens, Greece), Simone Di Matteo (Catholic University of America; NASA – Goddard Space Flight Center, USA), and Marco Romoli (University of Florence, Italy) will be held in L’Aquila, Italy, 12-16 May, 2025. The course is organized in cooperation with the Consorzio “Area di Ricerca in Astrogeofisica”.

The school will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the emerging need to understand the inter-connectivity of heliophysics systems mediated through cross-scale processes. The lectures will cover the main heliophysics regions discussing the corresponding macro (system size) scales, micro (kinetic) scales, and the mesoscale processes mediating cross-scale coupling, as well as discuss the interconnection between the different systems. This course aims at providing an overview of cutting-edge fundamental research of “system of systems” phenomena in heliophysics in terms of observations and modeling capabilities. A particular section will be dedicated to highlighting the current coordination and networking efforts among the international community on this topic.

This school is addressed to graduate students, young scientists as well as undergraduates in heliophysics, space plasma physics, planetary sciences, or related fields. Early-career stage professionals are invited to apply as well.

Applications are due before 16 March, 2025

Applications will be evaluated by the Board of Directors of the School, after which all applicants will be notified by e-mail. The registration fee of 1000 Euros includes board and lodging. The payment conditions will be communicated via email to applicants who receive positive evaluation.

For further information visit https://www.astrogeofisica.it/cchs/ or send an e-mail to info@astrogeofisica.it

Sincerely,
-Simone Di Matteo (On behalf of the Board of Directors)… continue to the full article

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We are glad to announce the São Paulo School of Advanced Science in Solar Activity and Space Weather, which will take place at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (São Paulo, Brazil) from November 11th to 22nd, 2024. This is a joint event with the PRESTO Workshop, also hosted at Mackenzie, providing a unique opportunity for participants to engage with leading experts in solar physics and space weather.

This joint advanced school and workshop aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of solar activity and its effects on space weather, offering hands-on sessions and lectures by renowned experts. Participants will have the chance to deepen their knowledge in key areas of solar physics, data analysis, and space weather forecasting.

There is NO registration fee.

Invited Speakers:
Bin Chen (New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA)
Cristina Mandrini (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Joaquim Costa (INPE, Brazil)
Nat Gopalswamy (NASA/Goddard, USA)
Paulo Fagundes (UNIVAP, Brazil)
Ramon Lopez (University of Texas at Arlington, USA)
Walter Gonzalez (INPE, Brazil)

Grant Availability: We are pleased to offer grants to cover travel expenses, as well as daily allowances for accommodation and meals. This support is available for eligible participants.

Poster Presentations: Participants are also invited to present their own research in the form of contributed talk or posters. This is a good opportunity to showcase your work, receive feedback, and engage in discussions with experts and peers in the field.

Important dates:
Abstract submission: 1st September to 15th October
Registration: 1st September to 31st October (free)
Grant application: 1st September to 30th of September

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research and network with peers and professionals in the field.

For more details and registration, please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/espca

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Deadline for Registration: 5pm GMT, 19 July 2024. 

The 2024 STFC Introductory Summer School in Solar and Solar-Terrestrial Physics (I4STP) is organised by SP2RC (Solar Physics and Space Plasma Research Centre) and will be hosted by the University of Sheffield (Sheffield, UK). 

The content of the I4STP programme, designed by the UK Solar Physics and MIST Councils, consist of a set of introductory lectures providing a broad overview of the solar system and solar plasmas. The Summer School is an ideal introductory training opportunity, targeted at PhD students, who are new to the field, aiming to upgrade, consolidate and broaden their knowledge. More advanced PhD students or early-career postdocs may also be welcome (subject to availability). 

The I4STP shall be free of charge to STFC-sponsored and self-supporting new UK PhD students on a first-come first-served basis. Consideration will be given by the STFC, in conjunction with the Course Directors, to offering any remaining places to students in receipt of other sponsorship. For fee-paying students, the amount of the fee charged shall be £400.00.

Registration is now open, see the website for further information. https://hspf.eu/Summer_School_2024/stfc_sheffield.html

Contact: Robertus Erdelyi (robertus@sheffield.ac.uk)
Noemi Zsamberger, Marianna Korsos, Robertus Erdelyi (I4STP Directors)… continue to the full article

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The next STFC Introductory Summer School in Solar & Solar-Terrestrial Physics will take place 1-6 September 2024, University of Sheffield.

While we still finalise the programme, we invite PhD students who have either commenced their PhD after the last intro summer school in 2023 or will be joining our solar and solar-terrestrial community for their PhD studies in the Autumn 2024, as well as any other interested parties (e.g. junior postdocs). Please, pencil in the dates in your calendar if you wish to participate.

The School is free of charge for STFC-sponsored and self-funded students, subject to terms and conditions to be published (e.g. thereis a limited room capacity, etc). Consideration will be given by the STFC, in conjunction with the Course Directors, to offering any remaining places to students in receipt of other sponsorship.

Please, circulate this preliminary announcement to your new PGR students, colleagues or collaborators. Thank you.

The Course Directors:
Marianna Korsos, Noemi Zsamberger, Robertus Erdelyi robertus@sheffield.ac.uk… continue to the full article

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