Our team recently published a new study in Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, which is focusing on identifying the mechanisms behind OC-mineral interactions within the sediments of the Batagay megaslump (Siberia). Accurately quantifying the characteristics and determinants of mineral-OC interactions is essential for realistic evaluations of permafrost-carbon-climate feedbacks. (Photo credit: Alexander Kizyakov) Thomas, M., Jongejans, L.L., Read more about New paper in Permafrost and Periglacial Processes[…]

On June 13th, Maëlle Villani has received a VOCATIO grant to pursue her passion to work in the Arctic. Congratulations Maëlle!

Departure June 05th for Philippe Roux and Adil Thami soon to be joined by Eléonore du Bois d’Aische for a Spring field mission in the Arctic to monitor hydrological, geochemical and geophysical changes at the thawing period… These efforts are part of the LIFTHAW and the LandSense projects. More soon….

Si la vulgarisation scientifique est importante à vos yeux, vous pouvez soutenir vos candidats nominés aux Trophées de Vulgarisation scientifique de Matière Grise 2024 en votant avant le 15 juillet à ce lien: https://bit.ly/MatièreGriseTrophées

Keynote speaker at Spectratom conference, Sophie Opfergelt, “La zone critique en pleine mutation en Arctique : tracer l’influence du dégel du pergélisol”

IBIS2024 meeting organized in Louvain-la-Neuve involving 74 participants, with a pre-meeting “Workshop on Si in Terrestrial Ecosystems”organized by Philippe Roux and Jotis Baronas, and two talks by Maëlle Villani and Sophie Opfergelt in the scientific session convened by Philippe Roux and Jotis Baronas

Exposition et table ronde au MuséeL “Arctique en transition“, Journée européenne des musées le 18 mai 2024, avec des photos de terrain en Arctique en dialogue avec des gravures de Gustave Marchoul (P. Roux, S. Opfergelt,  du Bois d’Aische, M. Villani)  

Contribution to the Country Reports 2022-2023 of the International Permafrost Association available on the IPA website

LIMIT (YouTube) – Le géant endormi– Interview of S. Opfergelt by V. Kanté. LIMIT est un média qui a pour vocation d’aborder les thématiques qui englobent les “Limites Planétaires.”

Participation with poster presentation for Maxime Thomas, Maëlle Villani & Sophie Opfergelt on 30th April 2024 at the APECS Polar event at VLIZ in Oostende