The Scientific Advisory Board at its meeting at GEOMAR 2022. Photo: Ann Kristin Montano/GEOMAR

GEOMAR Director Katja Matthes uses the time for a lively exchange with scientists and colleagues of the advisory board. Photo: Ann Kristin Montano/GEOMAR

The Scientific Advisory Board consists of up to twelve recognized scientists from Germany and abroad, who are appointed for four years. Photo: Ann Kristin Montano/GEOMAR

In 2022, the Advisory Board meeting focused on the GEOMAR 2030 strategy. Photo: Ann Kristin Montano/GEOMAR

Scientific Advisory Board of GEOMAR meets in Kiel

The focus of this year's meeting was mainly on the GEOMAR 2030 Strategy and the exchange with scientists

7 October 2022 / Kiel. From October 5 to 6, the annual meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board took place in presence at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. Due to Covid19, the meeting had to be held virtually for two years.

The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) met for its annual meeting at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel in early October. The meeting was held in person for the first time in two years. This year, the board mainly dealt with the development of the GEOMAR 2030 strategy, the future concept of the technics and logistics center and entered into a dialogue with young scientists. Overall, the committee was very satisfied with the development of the marine research institute – the detailed written recommendations of the advisory board on the individual topics discussed will be made available to GEOMAR shortly.

"I am pleased that this year we again had the opportunity to personally exchange ideas with the Advisory Board on future concepts and scientific issues," says GEOMAR Director Professor Dr. Katja Matthes. "I would like to express my sincere thanks to all colleagues on the board, who have provided important impulses for the further development of GEOMAR with their expertise and recommendations."

The Scientific Advisory Board advises the Board of Trustees and the Directorate at GEOMAR on scientific issues of fundamental importance. It consists of up to twelve recognized scientists from Germany and abroad who are appointed for four years. The Advisory Board meets annually.