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 | Paleoclimatology in Arctic Caves: The Scientific Adventure of Gina Moseley British paleoclimatologist and speleologist Gina Moseley visited the Department of Geosciences to deliver a seminar on her groundbreaking explorations in northern Greenland. The event, organized by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, was followed by our exclusive interview with her | |
 | Field work on the Grand Combin Glacier for the Ice Memory Project A team from the Department of Geosciences used GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) technology to map the Grand Combin glacier in Switzerland. The aim is to identify ideal sites for extracting ice cores for paleoclimatic reconstruction | |
 | The project aims to strengthen ties with Africa, promoting scientific and economic cooperation as a driver of sustainable development. Unipd participates with the Department of Geosciences | |
 | Series of seminars - The Earthquake Dissipative Engine: Energy Budget and Partition Short course held by Prof. Stefan Nielsen (in English) on earthquake physics for Master's and PhD students (and anyone else who is interested), divided into four seminars from 27 to 31 October | |
 | The Department of Geosciences shines in the ranking of the world's most influential scientists Ten researchers from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Padua among the most cited worldwide in 2024, according to the new edition of the database compiled by Stanford University in partnership with Elsevier | |
 | The diet of Sicilian dwarf elephants was predominantly herbivorous The Department of Geosciences, with professors Gilberto Artioli and Claudio Mazzoli and the contribution of Stefano Castelli, participated in a study, published in Papers in Palaeontology, which revealed the diet of two extinct Pleistocene species | |
 | Geosciences and the challenges of XXI Century In Padua from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September, 1,000 geologists will attend the Joint National Convention of the Italian Society of Mineralogy and Petrology (SIMP) and the Italian Geological Society (SGI) | |
 | Our department has experienced a great tragedy: Riccardo Pozzobon passed away on 2 September 2025 The Department of Geosciences is close to Riccardo Pozzobon's family after the tragic accident that occurred during a mission in Alaska. A talented, passionate and generous researcher, Riccardo leaves an everlasting memory in all his colleagues who had the good fortune to work with him | |
 | A study led by the Department of Geosciences unveils the secrets of an ancient Martian crater The research revealed that in the past, the crater, named after Margherita Hack, had hosted a lake fed by groundwater, offering new perspectives on Mars' ancient hydrology | |
 | Unveiling the architecture of coronae on Venus A recent study led by Barbara De Toffoli, researcher at the Department of Geosciences, sheds light on these distinctive features, found exclusively on Venus. The results were just published in Scientific Reports | |
 | The event is promoted and organized by the China - Italy international research center for protection of historical architectures and cultural relics (Cipar) | |
 | Alps could face a doubling in torrential summer rainfall frequency as temperatures rise by 2°C Francesco Marra, researcher at the Department of Geosciences, is the co-author of a new study conducted jointly with the University of Lausanne, just published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science. The results reveal concerning scenarios for the future of our mountains | |
 | Water and Geological Risks in a Warming Climate: International Summer School in Venice 2025 The Summer School, scheduled for July 14-19, 2025, is a collaborative effort between the Department of Geosciences at the University of Padova and PE3-RETURN | |
 | Geosciences Annual Meeting 2025: Connecting Research and People The event will take place on Thursday, 19 June from 2:15 pm onward. The goal is to foster the integration of research activities and the sharing of knowledge | |
 | Unveiling River Dynamics: Fluvial Biogeomorphology Summer School 2025 in the Dolomites A unique multidisciplinary training experience integrating geomorphology, hydraulics, and vegetation dynamics. The Summer School, from 9 to 13 June 2025, is jointly organized by the University of Padova and the University of Trent | |
 | Unveiling Etna's Hidden Plumbing: New Study Maps Volcano's Magma Network A new study led by the Department of Geosciences maps Mount Etna's interior, revealing a network of magma-filled fractures 6-16 km deep. This system explains Etna's eruption patterns andacts as a magma distribution network | |
 | On May 15 the journal Philosophical Transactions B of the Royal Society published a volume about domestication. Within this volume, there are 17 contributions by authors from different countries and backgrounds. Dr. Marta Dal Corso is among the editors | |
 | Lithium in Igneous and Volcano-Sedimentary Systems: Geological Aspects and Exploration Strategies On May 20, 2025, the Department of Geosciences at the University of Padua will host a short course on lithium mineralization in igneous and volcano-sedimentary systems, focusing on geological aspects and exploration strategies | |
 | Climate history recorded in Martian sediments A new study led by Beatrice Baschetti, PhD candidate at the Department of Geosciences of the University of Padua and researcher at the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), sheds light on the past climatic evolution of Mars | |
 | Data, Pixels and Disasters: Landslides and Floods Seen Through Machine Learning On May 6–7, 2025 two intensive days of training on machine learning applied to optical image analysis and extreme natural events | |
 | "Our Concept of the Earth": the planet, chapter by chapter With this book, Prof. Lapo Boschi guides readers on a historical and scientific journey into the heart of the planet | |
 | PoSalvaMare: the project to monitor river littering in Italy is underway On April 4, 2025, PoSalvaMare officially kicks off, a project focused on monitoring and reducing plastic pollution in the Po River, Canalbianco, and Canale Villoresi. The Department of Geosciences at the University of Padua is involved through the River Lab research group, which will contribute scientific and technological expertise to the initiative | |
 | Final GeoSguardi Seminar: Sustainability and Building Materials at the Core of Luca Valentini’s Talk A journey through geosciences and sustainability: Professor Valentini’s seminar closes the GeoSguardi series with a focus on construction materials and the challenges of the Anthropocene | |
 | Geosciences at Unipd Among the Top in the QS Ranking 2025 The Department of Geosciences at the University of Padua stands out in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, reinforcing its role in research and education at both national and international levels | |
 | Sediment dynamics and human impact on coasts: three in-depth seminars The Department of Geosciences at the University of Padua is hosting three seminars by Dr. Eli D. Lazarus, a professor at the University of Southampton (UK), focusing on the complex interactions between geohazard events, anthropized landscapes, and coastal dynamics | |
 | The Venice Lagoon: Between Climate Change and Human Pressure On March 22, 2025, as part of the GeoSguardi seminar series, Prof. Andrea D’Alpaos will discuss the environmental challenges threatening the Venice Lagoon. The event will take place at the Centro Culturale San Gaetano (Spazio 35) in Padua, starting at 5:30 PM, with free admission | |
 | Manuele Faccenda wins the ERC Proof of Concept Grant for the MODEM project A €150,000 grant to develop innovative technology for improving the monitoring of volcanoes and earthquakes | |
 | Drones, AI, and Big Data: The New Frontiers of Hydrogeological Risk Prevention In the new meeting of the seminar series ‘GeoSguardi: Geosciences for the Challenges of the 21st Century’, scheduled for Saturday 22 February 2025 at the Centro Culturale San Gaetano, we will discuss how new technologies can help to prevent natural hazards and mitigate the effects of climate change | |
 | TOYS? – The interactive installation at Unipd for the week of March 8 On 7 March from 12.30 p.m. will be hosted at Via Gradenigo 6, in the ‘campus’ shared by the Department of Geosciences, the Departments of Information Engineering and the Departments of Industrial Engineering | |
 | Ceramic Petrology Group - Annual Meeting at the Department of Geosciences on 20th and 21st February 2025 | |
 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science - 11 February 2025 The social media campaign of Department of Geosciences based on "joint interviews" with male and female professors, researchers and Ph.D. students. | |
 | Geology & Planetary Mapping Winter School 2025 In real time in the week 10-14 February 2025, and asynchronously on the Streavent platform for the following month, The 2025 edition will cover planetary surface processes and features of Venus, Mercury, The Moon and Mars | |
 | Nano-crystals in Diamonds: €2 Million for Fabrizio Nestola's Project by the Fondo Italiano per la Scienza (FIS) of the MUR for the project ‘Discovering mineral nanoinclusions in diamonds’ | |
 | Training and Dialogue: Analysis of Ground Deformation Processes On January 23-24, 2025, the Department of Geosciences at the University of Padua will host an important training event organized by Spoke VS2 RETURN | |
 | GeoSguardi: Geosciences in the Spotlight with a Series of Seminars in Padua A series of four seminars addressing the scientific and social challenges of our time through the lens of Earth Sciences. From January 18 to April 12, 2025, at the Centro Culturale San Gaetano (Spazio 35) in Padua, starting at 5:30 PM with free admission |
