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Aarhus Universitet

Geoscience newsletter

No. 2/2024 - May

Calendar

 

  • 3 May
    Kapsejlads (boat racing)
  • 17 May
    Geoscience Day
  • 23 May
    PIGA Escape Game
  • 31 May
    Alumni Day
  • 28 June
    Graduation

ANDERS VEST IS AWARDED DENMARK'S GEOLOGY PRIZE 2023

We are happy to announce that Professor Anders Vest Christiansen has been awarded the 2023 Denmark Geological Prize by the Danish Geological Society, recommended by GEUS.

Anders has significantly contributed to geophysical mapping and the application of electrical and electromagnetic methods for mapping groundwater, raw materials, and pollution both nationally and internationally for over two decades. His commitment to ensuring that geophysical data and models translate into real value for end-users has been a source of inspiration.

Anders' contributions span research, the development of geophysical instruments, and interpretation software, leading to groundbreaking methods in geophysics. His work has not only benefited Denmark but has also had a global impact with projects spanning from California to Africa.

Congratulations to Anders Vest Christiansen on this well-deserved recognition of his significant contributions to geology!

Alumni Day

This year's Alumni Day is Friday 31 May at 15.

Remember to register here by 16 May at the latest, and remind former students to register too.

REMEMBER TO LOCK THE SEMINAR ROOM

When you leave the seminar room at Dale's (1653-114), be sure to lock it, even if it was unlocked when you arrived. (You never know what wild ideas might escape if you don't keep the door locked!)

AND REMEMBER TO TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR

Now that we're on the subject of things to remember when you leave a room, remember to turn off the projector as well. Otherwise, it will burn all night.

WHEN EUROPE WAS COLONIZED

In coorporation with an international team, Professor Mads Faurschou Knudsen has published an article in Nature showing that prehistoric humans were present in western Ukraine 1.4 million years ago, representing the oldest well-dated trace of humans in Europe.

Read the paper here.

PARKING OF department CARS

GEO's department cars have been given permanent stalls in the parking lot at building 1675.

Official signs have been put up at each of the eight department car stalls, and each sign shows the registration number of the car that is allowed to park in the stall.

It is important that all students who drive the cars are informed that department cars may only be parked in their own stall.

The picture shows an overview of the location of the cars. In the stall between CF 86 655 and BA 15 492, we will park the department’s 2 trailers, which are used for field work.

AU recommends for safety reasons that company cars are backed into parking stalls.

NEW COLLEAGUES

RUNE BACKMANN OLSEN

Rune has taken over from Kathrine as our new HR partner.

Rune has been HR partner at TECH for the past 3 years at several departments: AGRO, ANIVET, FOOD and QGG. Privately, Rune lives in Aarhus with his partner and two children, respectively. 4 and 1 year.

You can find Rune at the partner office on Tuesdays in uneven weeks from 8-12.

You can also contact Rune by email rbo@au.dk or by phone 93522396

DO YOU HAVE A GOOD STORY?

Have you published an exciting article? Have you participated in a podcast? Have you received a grant or something else that could be interesting news either on the website or in the newsletter?

Then write to Kathrine Eg and she will fix it.

Office hours / Nat-Tech and AU partners

Partners with office hours, room 1672-123:

  • Mads Sørensen, IT-supporter | madssor@au.dk | +45 28290269
    Tuesday 12-15
  • Rune Beckmann Olsen, HR-partner | rbo@au.dk | +45 9352 2396
    Tuesday 8-12 (uneven weeks)
  • Nanna Duelund, HR-supporter | nadk@au.dk | +45 9350 8538
    Tuesday 8-12 (even weeks)
    Mette Møller Larsen, Business Controller, Finance | mmla@au.dk | +45 6057 1105
    Wednesday 8.30-15.30
  • Jakob Steen Olesen, Project Finance Controller, Finance | jakob.steen.olesen@au.dk | +45 9352 1027
    Wednesday 8-15
  • Karen Konradi, PhD partner, The PhD administration | konradi@au.dk | +45 9352 2292
    First Thursday of each month 13-15
  • Gitte Bindzus Foldager, International Center | gbf@au.dk | +45 2331 6355
    Last Thursday of each month

Other partners:

  • Ann-Christina Lauring Knudsen (Stine), AU Research Support and External Relations - Research Support Office (FSE) | aclk@au.dk | +45 9352 2209
  • Henriette Withen Hansen, AU Research Support and External Relations - Technology Transfer Office (TTO) | hwh@au.dk | +45 4189 3290
  • Maja Kragh-Schwartz, AU Research Support and External Relations - Technology Transfer Office (TTO) | mksc@au.dk
  • Astrid Marie Hvorslev Svendsen, studies/ courses & exams | ashs@au.dk
  • Morten Hjorth Gad, AU Library | mhga@kb.dk
  • HR-related questions should be adressed to Nat Tech HR Team 1 | HR.Nat@au.dk
  • Questions regarding absence due to sickness, maternity leave or jobs on special terms should be sent to Nat Tech HR Specialist team | Nat-Tech.HR.Team.Specialist@au.dk
  • IT support NT, use AU Serviceportal, write to aarhus.st.it@au.dk or call 8715 0944
    Monday - Tuesday: 8.00 - 15.30 and Friday: 8.00 - 14.30
    AV support call 8715 0944


The above information is also available at: geo.medarbejdere.au.dk/en/

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