📍 Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece
📅 22–26 September 2025
👥 Who Is It For?
This intensive course is designed for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in atmospheric sciences, Earth system sciences, or related fields. Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your theoretical foundation or gain practical experience in atmospheric data processing and modelling, this Autumn School will equip you with valuable tools and knowledge for your academic and research career.
🔍 What to Expect
Participants will benefit from a rich blend of theory and practice, including:
- 🎓 Lectures by renowned experts on atmospheric composition and climate
- 🛰️ Training on in-situ and remote sensing techniques
- 💻 Hands-on data processing using Python, AI, and statistical tools
- 🌍 Atmospheric transport & climate chemistry modelling
- 🧪 Field visit to the Finokalia atmospheric monitoring station
- 👥 Small group work guided by experienced faculty
- 🎤 Short presentations by participants
📚 Topics Covered
Atmospheric Composition & Observations
- Advanced in-situ and remote sensing methods
- Data acquisition and calibration
- Citizen science and emerging technologies
Data Mining & Analysis
- Environmental databases (in-situ, satellite, aircraft)
- Statistical tools, PMF, Python, AI techniques
- Hands-on computational exercises
Atmospheric Transport & Modelling
- Forward and inverse modelling principles
- FLEXPART model applications
- Climate chemistry and Earth system models
- Emission scenarios and regional case studies
💡 Why Participate?
- Learn from top international researchers
- Develop real-world skills in data analysis and modelling
- Collaborate in a diverse, interdisciplinary environment
- Present your work and receive feedback
- Experience science in action in the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean
The course will be delivered in English.
💸 Course Fees
There are no registration fees for participation in this course.
📝 Application Process
To participate in the Autumn School, interested students must submit their application via the online form.
All applications will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee after the deadline.
📅 Application deadline: 29 August 2025
📧 Contact: nkalivitis@uoc.gr
🏛️ Organizers & Facilities
This Autumn School is organized within the framework of the Horizon Europe project Edu4Climate (edu4climate.cyi.ac.cy).
The course is led by the University of Crete (UoC), the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos (MAN), and the Edu4Climate Consortium partners.
Through its collaboration with the Hellenic Mediterranean University, MAN provides access to nearby amphitheater and computer room facilities to support the course activities.
👉 For more details, please refer to the attached poster.
Stay tuned via our official website for updates, program details, and further announcements.
