Dear All

As we approach the end of the year, we can reflect on what has been a very eventful period. We have experienced several changes in our staff with some members leaving us and new ones joining us. We have also said goodbye to our graduating students and welcomed a new group of students who are now enriching our department.

Leadership transitioned just before summer, and we are actively working on developing departmental structures and new collaborations. We are also preparing for the upcoming strategy development process this spring, which will involve broad participation across the department.

Throughout all these changes, you have maintained the community spirit that makes our department an excellent place to work and study. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and positive spirit!

On a personal note, I would also like to thank you for your patience and support over the last six months. It has been exciting to see ideas come to fruition, but I would not have been able to do my job without your help.

With the holiday season upon us, it's time to relax and enjoy life - whether that means spending time with family, friends, pets, or simply reflecting quietly. You all absolutely deserve it. To help everyone unwind, we are introducing a new rule this year:
Please refrain from sending work-related emails or other communications to colleagues, teachers, or students during the holidays unless previously agreed upon or in case of urgent need.
I know this isn't easy —certainly not for me! — but let's give it a try.

I wish you all a wonderful vacation and look forward to seeing you in 2025.

Happy Holidays and all the best for the new year,
Marit-Solveig

P.S. As always, I will be available via email or phone in case of emergencies.

Thank you for the great collaboration this year. We look forward to continuing it in 2025.

In 2025, you can reach us Monday to Friday from 10.15 to 11.30 and from 13.00 to 14.30.

With a little help from an AI or two, we’ve created a very special gift for you and all other geoscience enthusiasts: a geoscience Christmas song!

Listen to it here and hum your way into the holiday season.

Remember that you are responsible for reporting sickness (and other absences) via email to your immediate manager and in mitHR.

• Sign in on mitHR 
• Click on "Project Time and Absence"
• Click on "Add Absence"
• Under "Type," select the type of absence
• Enter the date
• Click "Submit"

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)
• 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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