We congratulate Matthias Siewert, Umeå University, to the 2024 Jan Bergström Young scientist award!

Matthias has published on many aspects of periglacial geomorphology, permafrost and soil science, as well as and quantification of important biochemical variables and investigations of Arctic ecosystem dynamics. His expertise in geographical information systems
(GIS) and remote sensing has been a highly regarded addition to his department at Umeå university with several internal collaborations based on his expertise in drone remote sensing. He has a wide international network, with several international collaborative research efforts and has been very active in organizing conference sessions and workshops.

The 36:th Nordic Geological Wintermeeting was held in the beginning of January in Gothenburg.

Over 530 Nordic geoscientists meet for three days to share science and socialize.

We warmly thank participants, presenters, exhibitioners, sponsors, Gothia Towers and Meetx for all contributing to making this a fantastic meeting!

The next Nordic Geological Wintermeeting will be hels in January 2026 in Åbo/ Turku in Finland.

The Nordic Geoscientist Award 2024

was awarded during the Nordic Geological Wintermeeting in Gothenburg.

Jan Mangerud, Prof emeritus, University of Bergen, recieved the award for his long and prolific contribution within the field of Quaternary geology and his appreciated popularisation of the field.

Congratulations Jan!

On the 11th to 12th of May we held the annual meeting and the Swedish Geological Spring Meeting in Stockholm. The new board for 2024 was elected at the annual meeting and afterwards followed a day packed with interesting talks on the theme Arsenic and sulphide bearing rock in the Mälardalen area. This part of the day was concluded with an intense panel debate and followed by an informal dinner. About 60 people attended the Spring meeting. The next an excursion was held in the Arlanda area and led by Jenny Andersson, Mattias Göransson, Per Nysten (SGU) and Iwona Klonowska (Uppsala Universitet). So great to see so many members and collegues!

On January 10–12 next year (2024) we have the joy and honor to host the 36th Nordic Geological Wintermeeting at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg!

Already now you may suggest Special sessions for the meeting or you may contact us if you would need an extra meeting room during the conference.

Contact Thomas Zack for Special session and Emma Rehnström for other questions.

WELCOME!

We would like to welcome Stefan Andersson as new associate editor for GFF.

He is taking over from Magnus Ripa who has fulfilled this task for many years. Thank you Magnus!

Stafan was awarded the Jan Bergström Young Scientist Award in 2016 and we are so happy that Stefan chooses to engage in the work of the society through GFF!