International Society of Biometeorology

2025 ISB Students and New Professionals Workshop

The Tracing histories of biometeorology in the Global South and identifying challenges and opportunities for equitable future research workshop will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa July 1-3, 2025.

About the Workshop

The workshop will be held at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. The workshop is made possible through the generous support and funding from the Tromp Foundation, the International Society of Biometeorology, and the University of Waterloo Lois Claxton Fund. This workshop is an opportunity for early career researchers in biometeorology to gather and explore how research in the Global South has been conducted and what opportunities exist to identify research gaps and build non-extractive collaborations between Global North and South biometeorologists.

Timeline

    • Travel award application – October 31 – EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15 – deadline passed
    • Registration opens January 3, 2025
    • Registration closes February 16, 2025
    • Workshop – July 1-3, 2025

Location

The workshop will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa at the University of the Witswatersrand. Check out our Welcome to Johannesburg brochure to learn more about the venue.

Agenda

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Day Time Program Item
Tuesday July 1 9:00-10:15a Welcome Plenary
10:15-10:30a Biobreak/Refreshments
10:30a-12:15p Overview of literature review methods
12:15-13:30p LUNCH
13:30-15:15p Panel of experts in each subdiscipline of biometeorology
15:15-15:45p Biobreak/Refreshments
15:45-17:30p Breakout discussions on methods and broad concepts in field
Wednesday July 2 9:00a-12:15p Field excursion
12:15-13:30p LUNCH
13:30-17:30p Field excursion
Thursday July 3 9:00-10:15a Report on breakout discussions
10:15-10:30a Biobreak/Refreshments
10:30a-12:15p Identifying overarching structure to an inclusive literature review process
12:15-13:30p LUNCH
13:30-15:15p Breakout discussions on the specific tasks for participants to initiate the literature review process
15:15-15:45p Biobreak/Refreshments
15:45-17:30p Closing Remarks/Next Steps
17:30-20:00 Workshop Dinner

Registration

We ask all participants (whether on a workshop travel award or self-funded) to complete a registration form by February 16, 2025. This allows us to ensure we have sufficient space for all participants.