The first eLTER Science conference will take place on June 23-27, 2025 in Tampere, Finland. Scientific sessions will span from Unravelling the mysterious role of groundwater in ecosystem dynamics to Ecosystem restoration, Novel technologies in environmental monitoring, and Integrated observations in the atmosphere-biosphere continuum. Policy-relevant sessions include e.g. Carbon farming and Studying the sustainability of globally embedded socio-ecological systems. Prominent Keynotes will present inspiring talks and the participants will have the opportunity to make either oral or poster presentations. The Conference will also feature a number of interactive workshops on data, arts, co-design of services etc. And last but not least, guided excursions to four interesting sites will be arranged (including Hyytiälä SMEAR II LTER Site, Lammi LTER Site, Seitseminen National Park and Tammela peatland restoration site). Abstract Submission is open by January 17, 2025.

HONG KONG (15 December 2024) --- A breakthrough in antenna technology that could revolutionise the future of wireless communications, particularly for the upcoming 6th generation (6G) networks, has been announced by a research team led by Professor Chan Chi-hou, Chair Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK).

Europe is investing heavily in the future of telecommunications, with four major 6G projects involving the University of Oulu launching in January 2025. Funded through the SNS JU (Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking), these initiatives represent a substantial EU commitment, with a total budget of €39.6 million across the projects. Collectively, the projects aim to tackle critical challenges in sustainability, resilience, collaboration, and human-centric innovation.