1. Aim & Scope
The third Workshop and School will be hosted by CAU at Kiel. The School will run from 04-08 September 2026 and Workshop #3 will follow from 09-11 September 2026. Both will gather all Consortium Partners, members of the External Advisory Board (EAC), and young scientists from outside the project. It will provide a platform to present and discuss the latest SPEARHEAD results and developments. A key component of the event will be the tutorial-style school offering hands-on training with SPEARHEAD tools and data, further strengthening user engagement and community building.
2. School
The SPEARHEAD School offers hands-on training with its tools and data, providing an interactive introduction to the project’s methodologies while building on previously developed MSc course materials.
Open to students, early-career researchers, and other interested participants, the school especially encourages student applications. Limited financial support is available upon request (deadline: 30 April 2026).
You can register for the SPEARHEAD School here.
The program includes practical exercises and is offered as an elective module worth 3 ECTS credits, assessed through participation, group work, and a short report or presentation.
Held in a hybrid format, the school also features social activities, including visits to Laboe and Kiel Rönne, to support networking and community building.
The schedule of the school can be viewed here.
3. Workshop
The workshop will bring together researchers, students, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community building.
Confirmed Speakers (in alphabetical order):
- Benella Simone – INAF, Italy
- Dalla Silvia – UCLan, UK
- Klein Ludwig – ObsParis, France
- Rodriguez-Garcia Laura – ESA
- Rouillard Alexis P. – IRAP, France & AIP, Germany
- Warmuth Alexander – AIP, Germany
- Wijsen Nicolas – KU Leuven, Belgium
The scientific programme will feature:
- Invited lectures by leading experts
- Short contributed presentations
- Interactive discussions and networking opportunities
Each session is designed to foster both depth and interaction. It will begin with a review presentation by an invited speaker, providing context and outlining key themes. This will be followed by a SPEARHEAD impact contribution and two short contributed talks. Sessions will conclude with a moderated discussion, encouraging active exchange between speakers and participants.
In addition, posters will be displayed in the lecture hall and will be available throughout the workshop for viewing and discussion, offering further opportunities for engagement.
The workshop will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and remote participation.
Proceedings:
Open-access proceedings (MACAU) are planned for this workshop. Publication is free of charge, with priority given to first publications by students, supporting early-career researchers in disseminating their work. These proceedings will also enhance the visibility and impact of SPEARHEAD.
The schedule of the workshop can be viewed here.
You can register for SPEARHEAD’s Workshop#3 here.