ESLAB + “Heliophysics in Europe 3” 2026 - ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31 JULY 2026 - REGISTER NOW
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Conference: ESWW2020 conference - LOC, deadline: 14 September 2026, 23:59 CEST.
2. Science nuggets: Solar Orbiter science nuggets (June 2026 releases) + Metis news.
3. Job opening: PhD Position at University of Helsinki, Finland, the application deadline is Friday, 31 July, at 23:59 (Finnish time).
4. Conference: UKSWSE IV – Registration is now OPEN, early registration ends on 24th July 2026.
5. Workshop: Space Weather on Mars workshop, abstract submission deadline: 31 July.
6. Conference: Heliophysics in Europe 3# UPDATE! Abstract submission extension until 31 July 2026.
7. Conference: DASH/IHDEA 2026 - Registration and abstract submission by July 29.
8. Call for Abstracts: SA025 When Can We Trust Space Weather Models? Validation and Capability Assessment Across the Sun-to-Mud System, abstract submission deadline is August 5, 2026.
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1. Conference: ESWW2020 conference - LOC, deadline: 14 September 2026, 23:59 CEST.
From: ESWW2020 conference - LOC, <esww2026.loc at gmail.com>
Subject: ESWW 2026 Registration is Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that registration for the European Space Weather Week (ESWW) 2026 is now officially open.
The conference will take place from 2 to 6 November 2026 in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, service providers, and stakeholders from across the space weather community.
As per previous ESWW editions, different conference registration fees are proposed for students and regular participants (delegates), for in person or online participants, and for registration date (early bird, regular, late/onsite).
For detailed information about the conference, please visit:
https://esww.aeronomie.be/
Registration instructions and fee details are available at:
https://esww2026.eswan.eu/conference/registration
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 14 September 2026, 23:59 CEST
We encourage participants to register early to benefit from reduced fees and secure their participation in Europe's leading space weather conference.
2. Science nuggets: Solar Orbiter science nuggets (June 2026 releases) + Metis news.
From: Miho Janvier, European Space Agency, <miho.janvier at esa.int>
Subject: Solar Orbiter science nuggets (June 2026 releases) + Metis news.
It is our pleasure to share new Solar Orbiter science nuggets (June 2026 releases):https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/solar-orbiter/science-nuggets
SO Nugget #93: Proton acceleration during the interaction of a CME-driven shock and a current sheet (X. Zhu, L. Yang, L. Zhao, et al.)
SO Nugget #94: Cospatial multiwavelength observations of an eruptive prominence as the bright core of a CME (B. Zhuang, T. Gou, N. Lugaz, et al.)
SO Nugget #95: Anomalous cosmic rays in the heliosphere: first observations of ACR helium by Solar Orbiter/HET (Z. Xu, R. F. Wimmer-Schweingruber, L. Berger et al.)
As a reminder, new nuggets will be added on a regular basis, based on input from the entire solar and space physics communities. If you are working on Solar Orbiter data and would like your results to be featured, please contact Miho Janvier (miho.janvier at esa.int).
Other SO news:
We would like to take this opportunity to share this exciting piece of news regarding an anomaly and following recovery of the coronagraph Metis on board the Solar Orbiter mission: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/solar-orbiter/metis-anomaly-and-rescue
3. Job opening: PhD Position at University of Helsinki, Finland, the application deadline is Friday, 31 July, at 23:59 (Finnish time).
From: Matti Ala-Lahti, University of Helsinki, <matti.ala-lahti at helsinki.fi>
Subject: JOB OPENING: PhD Position at University of Helsinki, Finland.
The University of Helsinki invites applications for a full-time PhD researcher position in space plasma physics. The position is funded for approximately four years and is expected to begin in autumn 2026, or as otherwise agreed.
The successful candidate will join Dr. Matti Ala-Lahti's Research Council of Finland project investigating solar wind current sheets and interplanetary shocks. The PhD project will involve the analysis of multipoint in situ spacecraft measurements as well as performing ion-kinetic simulations using the Vlasiator code. The selected candidate will be employed by the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, at the University of Helsinki.
The application deadline is Friday, 31 July, at 23:59 (Finnish time).
For more information and application instructions, visit: https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki-PhD-Student-in-Space-Plasma-Physics/1365042757/
For questions, please contact Dr. Matti Ala-Lahti, matti.ala-lahti at helsinki.fi
4. Conference: UKSWSE IV – Registration is now OPEN, early registration ends on 24th July 2026.
From: Mario M. Bisi and Oliver Allanson, on behalf of the LOC and the POC, <mario.bisi at stfc.ac.uk>
Subject: UKSWSE IV – Registration is now OPEN!
Early registration is now open for the upcoming UK Space Weather & Space Environment Meeting IV: Space as a Global Endeavour meeting, 14-17 September 2026 at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Early registration ends on 24 th July 2026, so register now for the lowest possible rates… Please see:https://iop.eventsair.com/ukswse2026/registration for full registration details including other later registration dates and rates. This will again be a hybrid meeting that allows for full participation and presentation both in-person and online.
5. Workshop: Space Weather on Mars workshop, abstract submission deadline: 31 July.
From: Laura Rodríguez García, ESA, <laura.rodriguezgarcia at esa.int>
Subject: Space Weather on Mars workshop.
We are pleased to announce that abstract submission and registration are now open for the Space Weather on Mars meeting, which will be held at ESAC, Madrid, Spain, from November 9–13, 2026.
We warmly invite you to submit an abstract and join us for a week of scientific discussions on the impact of space weather on Mars and related topics.
We would also like to inform you that a limited amount of funding is available to support travel expenses. Researchers interested in applying for travel support are encouraged to submit their request through the conference website when submitting their abstract.
Further information regarding the scientific program, abstract submission, registration, and travel support can be found on the conference website.
https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/impacts-solar-particles-mars-enhancing-space-weather-insights/home
6. Conference: Heliophysics in Europe 3# UPDATE! Abstract submission extension until 31 July 2026.
From: Matt Taylor, ESA, <matthew.taylor at esa.int>
Subject: Heliophysics in Europe 3# UPDATE! Abstract submission extension until 31 July 2026.
The 3rd Heliophysics in Europe meeting will be held at ESA ESTEC in Noorwijk, the Netherlands, from 21 to 24th September 2026. The aim is to build and sustain the European Heliophysics Community, to discuss community level topics/projects/concerns and identify and engage in cross-cutting, inter disciplinary science.
We have significantly updated the information available on the web page, with contributed poster and talk sessions, but the focus of the meeting being dedicated topical panel and open discussion sessions, on the topics below.
Session 1 ESLAB: ESA Heliophysics including ESA Heliophysics working group, and ESA Heliophysics actvities, talks by Solar orbiter, SMILE, Vigil, Juice, Bepi , Proba 3, etc, ILWS - International Heliophysics- updated from various space agencies from around the world
Session 2 - Contributed Science - lightning talks and posters. This session will highlight all contributed abstracts
Session 3- Data, Tools (and modelling) including Mitigation strategies for data independence
Session 4 - How do we build a sustainable future for space research
Session 5 - from proposal to flight and legacy - the lifetime of a mission, how to lead a proposal, how to be part of a mission:roles , realities, and pathways +Industry aspects
Session 6 - Outreach and communication
Session 7 - European Heliophysics Community session
More details can be found here:
https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esa-heliophysics/heliophysics-in-europe-2026
Please contact Matt Taylor for more info: Matthew.Taylor at esa.int
7. Conference: DASH/IHDEA 2026 - Registration and abstract submission by July 29.
From: Arnaud Masson, ESA, <Arnaud.Masson at esa.int>
Subject: REMINDER: DASH/IHDEA 2026 - Registration and abstract submission by July 29.
Abstracts are now being accepted for DASH/IHDEA 2026, with submissions due by 29 July 2026 11.59pm (Europe/Dublin timezone). Meeting registration is open until 4 September 2026. DASH/IHDEA 2026 will take place October 5–9, 2026, at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin, Ireland, hosted by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS).
The Data, Analysis, and Software in Heliophysics (DASH) workshop brings together software developers, data practitioners, and scientists to present and discuss algorithms, software, analysis methods, data systems, and standards used throughout heliophysics. DASH especially aims to connect practitioners and promote collaboration across the international heliophysics software community.
The co-located International Heliophysics Data Environment Alliance (IHDEA) meeting encourages the use of common standards and services to enable data sharing, improve interoperability, and enhance science.
All ranges of experience are welcome. The program will include invited and contributed presentations, poster sessions, community discussions, and opportunities for collaboration. See the website for session topics. General submissions are also welcome.
Meeting website for 2026 abstract submission and registration:
https://indico.dias.ie/event/2/
General DASH information:
https://dash.heliophysics.net/
8. Call for Abstracts: SA025 When Can We Trust Space Weather Models? Validation and Capability Assessment Across the Sun-to-Mud System, abstract submission deadline is August 5, 2026.
From: TreShunda James, US Naval Research Laboratory, <treshunda.james.ctr at us.navy.mil>
Subject: Call for Abstracts: SA025 When Can We Trust Space Weather Models? Validation and Capability Assessment Across the Sun-to-Mud System.
We invite you to submit an abstract to AGU session: SA025 When Can We Trust Space Weather Models? Validation and Capability Assessment Across the Sun-to-Mud System. If your work involves space weather model validation, capability assessment, data assimilation, AI/ML, or operational forecasting, we'd love to see an abstract submission. https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/prelim.cgi/Session/279589
Abstract submission deadline is August 5, 2026.
As our reliance on space-based technologies, critical infrastructure, and exploration initiatives continues to grow, confidence in space weather models is more important than ever. This session will bring together researchers working on the validation and capability assessment of space weather models across all heliophysics domains.
We welcome contributions on:
• Model validation and capability assessment
• Model–observation comparisons
• Event-based studies
• Multi-instrument analyses
• Data assimilation and data-driven approaches
• Essential Space Environment Quantities
• Model uncertainty and predictive capability
• Physics-based, empirical, AI/ML, and hybrid modeling approaches
• Research-to-Operations-to-Research
The session includes a planned discussion panel on capability assessment across the R2O2R pipeline.
Conveners: Tre'Shunda James (NRL), Masha Kuznetsova (CCMC/NASA GSFC), Alex Glocer (NASA GSFC), Edmund Henley (Met Office)
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