The Karthaus course will be held from 22 May to 31 May 2024 in Karthaus (northern Italy).
Deadline for applications is 10 January 2024. (Link to application information)

The course provides a basic introduction to the dynamics of glaciers and ice sheets with a focus on ice-climate interactions. Topics include: continuum mechanics, sliding and hydraulics, numerical modelling, polar meteorology, ice-ocean interaction, ice cores, interaction of ice sheets with the solid earth, etc. The course is meant for Ph.D. students that work on a glaciology-related climate project. Some places are available for junior scientists. The course corresponds to 3 EC credit points.

For more information, visit the course webpage.