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ECORD, the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling, is a management structure of 14 members (13 European countries and Canada) for scientific ocean drilling as part of the International Ocean Drilling Programme (IODP3).

22/05/2026

Last week in Trieste, Italy, the workshop “Mani in Pasta” brought together researchers to define a clear scientific vision and identify the writing team for a SPARC proposal.

SPARC (Scientific Projects using Ocean Drilling Archives) proposals are part of the IODP³ programme and focus on extracting new scientific insights from existing ocean drilling materials and datasets through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches.

The proposal will investigate Antarctic Bottom Water formation and the slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) during past warm periods. The project aims to maximize the scientific value of existing drilling data from key deep-water formation sites in both hemispheres through consistent new analytical approaches and the integration of machine learning techniques.

By improving our understanding of hemispheric phase relationships, this work will contribute to better forecasting of future climate scenarios in our warming world.

More about SPARCs here: https://iodp3.org/proposals/

11/05/2026

Get hands-on skills at the Marine Geoscience Masterclass!

The ANZIC Masterclass prepares you for future international scientific drilling opportunities!

🔹 Fieldwork in stunning Doubtful Sound, including coring

🔹 Analyse your sediment cores in a cutting-edge lab at University of Otago

🔹 Learn from top scientists and build your research and analysis skills

🔹 Make friends & career connections

When: From 30 November to 12 December, 2026
Where: Fiordland and Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand.
Who: spots available for international students.

Learn more and apply by 9 June: https://anzic.org/masterclass2026/
Australian-New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium

08/05/2026

That’s a wrap for ! 🌍

This week we presented new initiatives, discussed key topics with the community, and shared ideas and perspectives for future research and collaborations.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the discussions and activities throughout the week!

ICDP: International Continental Scientific Drilling Program
MARUM - Zentrum für Marine Umweltwissenschaften

05/05/2026

Yesterday evening, in the beautiful setting of the Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften, we had the pleasure of hosting our townhall meeting together with our colleagues.

We opened the evening with a welcome from our host, Bernhard Plunger (Austrian Academy of Sciences). This was followed by an overview of Austria’s participation in ICDP by Christian Köberl (University of Vienna), and a presentation on Austria’s role in IODP and IODP3 by Michi Strasser (University of Innsbruck).

Nadine Hallmann (EMA / IODP3 Managing Agency) then shared recent news and perspectives on IODP3, followed by updates on ICDP from Marco Bohnhoff (ICDP).

Around 200 members of the scientific drilling community attended to hear updates, share perspectives, and discuss ongoing work in the field. It was a good opportunity to connect across projects and institutions.

Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed.

ICDP: International Continental Scientific Drilling Program

01/05/2026

is just around the corner! Join us in Vienna from 3–8 May.

🔹 Come visit us at the Scientific Drilling booth (50/51) in the exhibition area
Opening times:
Mon–Thu | 10:00–18:00
Fri | 10:00–13:00

🔹 On Monday evening, don’t miss the ICDP–IODP³–ECORD Town Hall at the Austrian Academy of Sciences. It’s a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss what’s next for the scientific drilling community.

🔹 Dedicated session: ITS5.1/CL0.6 – Achievements and Perspectives in Scientific Ocean and Continental Drilling
https://www.egu26.eu/session/57656

🔹 Pop-up events at the booth:
📌Join the SPARC Adventure! A conversation about the IODP3 SPARCs expeditions
Tuesday: 13:00
Wednesday: 17:00
Thursday: 13:00

📌 Documentary screening “The Story of Stress”
Tuesday: 17:30
Thursday: 17:30

ICDP: International Continental Scientific Drilling Program

23/04/2026

Exciting opportunity for the scientific drilling community 🌍
The Magellan³ Workshop Series Programme brings together global researchers to spark new ideas and collaborations in Earth, life, and environmental science.

🌐 Up to €15,000 per workshop + travel grants available
🌐 Supports ocean, land-to-sea, and SPARC projects
📅 Next call deadline: 15 July

Jointly supported by hashtag , Australian-New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium, and J-DESC, Magellan³ is committed to fostering creative science aligned with the 2050 Science Framework and the ICDP Science Plan—helping shape the future of scientific drilling.

https://iodp3.org/call-for-proposals-mg3-workshop-series-july/

21/04/2026

The essence of time - - https://pastglobalchanges.org/publications/pages-magazines/pages-magazine/138897

20/04/2026

Another day, another learning opportunity!
Applications are now open for the Kochi Core School 2026

📍 Kochi, Japan
📅 16–24 November 2026
🗓 Deadline for applications: 15 June 2026

An intensive program on marine sediment core research, combining theory, hands-on training, and international collaboration. A great opportunity for early-career researchers in geosciences.

https://sites.google.com/view/kochi-core-school

17/04/2026

The First International Electronic Ocean Drilling Program (E-ODP) Workshop
9-11 September 2026, Shanghai, China

https://www.iodp-china.org/
First Circular (Call for Abstracts & Registration)

https://www.ecord.org/the-first-international-electronic-ocean-drilling-program-e-odp-workshop/

15/04/2026

Still time to apply for two ECORD Summer Schools 2026 and secure a scholarship!

Great opportunities for students and early-career researchers in marine geoscience:

🔹 Downhole Logging for Marine Geoscience (Leicester, UK): https://le.ac.uk/iodp/summer-schools
📍 8 – 14 August 2026
❗️ Deadline: 20 April 2026 (09:00 BST)
🌐 ECORD Scholarship deadline: 22 April 2026

🔹 Bremen ECORD Summer School 2026 (Germany): https://www.marum.de/research-academy/ECORD-training/ECORD-Summer-Schools/Page16291.html
📍7 – 18 September 2026
❗️Deadline: 17 May 2026
🌐 ECORD Scholarship deadline: 7 May 2026

ECORD Scholarships are open to young scientists based in ECORD countries.
Applications should be sent to the ESSAC Office ([email protected]) by the deadlines indicated and must include:

• Letter of Interest (max. 2 pages)
• CV
• Letter of Support from one supervisor

* Please note: applying for an ECORD Scholarship is a separate process from applying to the Summer School.

More info about the scholarships: https://www.ecord.org/education/scholarship/

Address

ECORD Science Support & Advisory Committee. Istituto Nazionale Di Oceanografia E Di Geofisica Sperimentale/OGS Via Beirut N. 2
Plymouth
34151

Website

http://www.ecord.org/

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