The course provides a basic introduction to the dynamics of glaciers and ice sheets with a focus on ice-climate interactions. Topics include: continuum mechanics, sliding and hydraulics, numerical modelling, polar meteorology, ice-ocean interaction, ice cores, interaction of ice sheets with the solid earth, etc. The course is meant for Ph.D. students that work on a glaciology-related climate project. Some places are available for junior scientists. The course corresponds to 3 EC credit points.
To provide a safe learning environment for participants, students and staff involved in the organisation of, teaching at, and participating in the Karthaus Summer School on Glaciers in the Climate System adhere to the
It has recently been brought to our attention that in some previous editions of the summer school inappropriate behaviour might have occurred, which we deeply regret and strongly condemn.
To avoid this from happening in the future, we have writen the
In addition, an external independent Advisory Board, is installed, that advises on these matters.
These documents and the composition of the advisory board can be found on this website.
On behalf of the organising committee,
Dr. Carleen Tijm-Reijmer
We are very grateful to all people, institutes and organizations who provided (financial) support through the years.
The 2023 course will be sponsored by:
The next Karthaus course will be held from 24 May to 2 June 2023 in Karthaus (northern Italy).
Information about course content, location, program and admission.
Since the first course in 1995, more than 500 students have participated in the Karthaus courses. On this page links to each individual course can be found.
In 2021 the book Glaciers and Ice Sheets in the Climate System was published by Springer publishers. Edited by A. Fowler and F. Ng, the book is based on the lectures of the karthaus summer school and written by the course lecturers. Follow the link to go to the Springer website.