Between July 13 and 18, 2025, the Earth Systems Summer School 2025 took place at the University of Évora, an initiative aimed at PhD and post-doctoral students specializing in Earth Systems. CESAM, in collaboration with the Department of Physics at the University of Aveiro, was part of the organizing team for this event, actively contributing to its scientific and educational development.
João Miguel Dias, CESAM researcher and professor in the Department of Physics, and a member of the organizing committee, stated:“Throughout this intense week, we witnessed an environment of great scientific enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity. The diverse backgrounds of participants and the quality of interactions demonstrated the importance of initiatives like this in building a truly collaborative and international scientific community. One of the main goals of the organization was precisely to create conditions for knowledge to flow across disciplines and generations, and for young researchers to gain the confidence to question, propose, and innovate. The Earth Systems Summer School 2025 was not just a school — it was a meeting point for impactful ideas.”
The Earth Systems Summer School explores the dynamics of the planet’s interconnected systems — the oceans, the atmosphere, the biosphere — and their complex interactions. The program included lectures by renowned national and international scientists, hands-on data analysis sessions, and a field trip to Sines.
The topics covered included areas such as Meteorology and Climate, Physical Oceanography, Geology, Geophysics, and Environmental Sciences, offering participants a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge, share experiences, and engage with experts from various institutions.
This edition reinforced the role of the Earth Systems Summer School as a space for advanced training in Earth and Environmental Sciences, promoting scientific exchange among young researchers and national and international experts.