ESA and the European Commission (EC) Joint Research Centre (JRC) join forces again to organise the 16th edition of the International Summer School on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The event will take place in Arachova, Greece, between 14 and 25 July. For more information and registration, visit https://www.esa-jrc-summerschool.org/.

The programme is open to graduate students, PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, as well as early-stage researchers and young professionals willing to broaden their knowledge. The deadline for applications with a reduced fee is 15 March. Should there be any remaining spots, registration at full fee will be available until all spots are filled.

The course will cover all aspects of GNSS, from the basics of satellite navigation to the future of positioning, navigation and timing services. World leading experts in the field will be lecturing, including ESA Director of Navigation Javier Benedicto, former ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain and former ESA's Director of Navigation Paul Verhoef. Participants will also work on practical exercises and lab experiments, and participate in a student competition to develop an innovative idea, from business plan to technical realisation.

In addition, through a reinforced partnership between ESA and the Institute of Navigation (ION), each participant will receive a one-year ION membership to support their career by enabling crucial access to resources and networking opportunities ION will also enable a Women for PNT dinner during the summer school.

This summer school is possible thanks to ESA and EC/JRC partners, including Stanford University, USA; the Institut Supérieur de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace in Toulouse, France; University of the Bundeswehr in Munich, Germany; Oregon State University, USA; University of Colorado Boulder, USA and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain.