The 7th edition of the advanced IOCCG Summer Lecture Series is scheduled for 5-19 July 2026, in Venice, Italy, hosted by the Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR) from the Italian National Council of Research (CNR) and the <b><a href="https://www.univiu.org/">Venice International University (VIU)</a></b>. The course will be held at the VIU campus, on the island of San Servolo, located in the Venetian lagoon between the Venice city centre and the island of Lido.
As in <b><a href="https://ioccg.org/what-we-do/train…">previous years</a></b>, this high-level training course will be dedicated to the fundamentals of ocean optics, bio-optics and ocean colour remote sensing. Several experienced research scientists will provide lectures on cutting edge research, with focus on current critical issues in ocean colour science. Students will have ample opportunity to meet with lecturers for in-depth discussions on various pre-selected topics, as well as on their own scientific research.
Students will learn methods for measuring optical properties and interpreting the results. Practical sessions will also be conducted to help students understand absorption, scattering and the colour of the ocean.
The Summer Lecture Series is an advanced training course targeted at students conducting ocean color research, and is not suitable for beginners with limited knowledge of remote sensing. The course will address theoretical aspects and advanced science questions, rather than practical applications.
Targeted Audience:
The lecture series is open to students from all countries, with no preference for geographical location, however, fluency in English is required. Participants should be familiar with downloading and processing satellite ocean colour imagery, since this is not an introductory training course. The course is primarily intended for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows involved in any aspect of ocean colour research. However, outstanding graduate students with a Masters degree (or studying for their Masters degree), with a strong understanding of ocean colour remote sensing, are also encouraged to apply. Research scientists with more than 10 years of ocean colour research, who are hoping to broaden their knowledge, will also be considered. Once selected, all students are required to attend in person for the full two weeks of the lecture series.
