About the School
We are pleased to announce the 4th International 8-day School on «Space Weather: From Source to Impact in the Heliosphere», organized by APSCO and ISSI-BJ. The School will be held at Sun Yat-sen University in Zhuhai, China, from November 3 to 10, 2025.
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Introduction to the School
This is the fourth biennial joint Space Science School organized jointly by the Asia–Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) and the International Space Science Institute–Beijing (ISSI-BJ). The School is specifically aimed at Master’s and Ph.D. students, post-doctoral researchers, and early-career scientists or engineers, intending to advance their knowledge in space science. The 2025 edition will focus on Space Weather —From its Source to its Impacts on the Heliosphere. Participants will gain in-depth expertise in space weather sciences, the related observational methods, and applications throughout the Heliosphere. While space weather phenomena span the entire Sun–Earth system and Heliosphere, this School will specifically address magnetospheric dynamics (including solar wind interactions), ionospheric and upper atmospheric processes, and the full chain of space weather effects from its solar origins to terrestrial impacts. Through interdisciplinary lectures and practical sessions, participants will explore these interconnected domains, with emphasis on both fundamental science and operational applications.
The School will commence with three days of introductory lectures delivered by invited experts in the field of Space Weather. These sessions will provide a comprehensive overview of key topics, with each lecture followed by dedicated time for in-depth discussion and questions from participants. After the first three days, participants will be divided into four thematic Working Groups aligned with their academic backgrounds. Under the guidance of expert tutors, each Group will develop a collaborative research project focused on key aspects of space weather.
Registration and Registration Fee
All applications must be submitted by September 30, 2025. Prospective attendees are required to complete and submit three key documents: the Registration Form, a concise two-page curriculum vitae, and your publication list. These materials should be sent as email attachments addressed to both Ms Francesca Garfagnoli at g.francesca@issibj.ac.cn and Ms Charis Xiong at charis@apsco.int, using the standardized subject line format "Application – 4th Space Science School - [Applicant’s Full Name]". Participants will receive confirmation of successful submission within five business days.
Applicants applying under their country’s APSCO agreement will be fully supported. the standard registration fee is set at 2200 RMB (or 310 USD). For those who wish to avail themselves of the combined registration and accommodation package, the total cost, inclusive of hotel stay, is 3500 RMB (or 500 USD). Payment of the fee must be done upon arrival, in cash or via WeChat Pay (the QR code will be available on NSSC website soon).
Contact persons:
Ms Francesca Garfagnoli
PR & Editorial Manager
International Space Science Institute–Beijing (ISSI-BJ)
E-mail: g.francesca@issibj.ac.cn
Ms Charis Xiong
Assistant of Department of Education and Training (E&T)
Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO)
E-mail: charis@apsco.int
