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Vienna Catchment Science Symposium 2026

Vienna Catchment Science Symposium 2026

Theme: How to inspire the next generation of hydrologists through science

13^th Symposium | 9^th May, 2026

Hydrology advances when bold ideas, conceived in clever minds, rise to meet society’s needs while embracing evolving technologies. It falters, however, when knowledge becomes fragmented, is inherited without challenge, or loses its depth and vitality. So, what then, is the soul of hydrology? And how do we pass on the power to see things that otherwise would be hidden?

The aim of this symposium is to reimagine how we share the beauty and purpose of hydrological science, to spark wonder and inspire creativity, ensuring the next generation inherits not just our knowledge, but our passion.

Programme

Time	Sessions	Location
08:30	Tea, coffee, pastries and greetings	3^rd Floor Foyer
08:45	Welcome and Introduction Günter Blöschl, TU Wien, Austria	Kuppelsaal
09:00	Inspiring through field mistakes, modeling breakdowns and eureka moments: insights across the critical zone Kamini Singha, Colorado School of Mines, USA	Kuppelsaal
09:50	Understanding hydrology by imagination and imaging Marc Bierkens, Utrecht University, The Netherlands	Kuppelsaal
10:40	Tea and coffee	3^rd Floor Foyer
11:20	Amazon flood pulse and the transdisciplinary soul of hydrology Ayan Fleischmann, Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development, Brazil	Kuppelsaal
12:10	Lunch	3rd Floor Foyer
13:30	Introduction to the small group discussion sessions	Kuppelsaal
14:35	Small group discussion sessions Group 1: Articulating the “Soul” of Hydrology Aim: to brainstorm what foundational ways of thinking define hydrology’s “soul,” and how these can be communicated to early-career scientists in compelling and authentic ways	Kuppelsaal
	Group 2: Inspiring curiosity through innovative teaching Aim: to brainstorm creative formats, narratives, and teaching strategies that deepen students’ intuitive understanding of hydrological processes, and convey the purpose, beauty and passion of hydrological science.	Seminar room AD0309 (3^rd floor)
	Group 2: Connecting bold hydrological ideas with societal needs Aim: to brainstorm how emerging technologies and problem-driven science can be leveraged to mentor and motivate the next generation to pursue impactful hydrological research	Seminar room 4^thfloor
16:00	Tea and Coffee	3^rd Floor Foyer
16:30	Plenary: Exchange of group findings	Kuppelsaal
17:30	Evening drinks reception followed by dinner	3^rd Floor Foyer

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Vienna Catchment Science Symposium 2026

Theme: How to inspire the next generation of hydrologists through science

13th Symposium | 9th May, 2026

Programme

13^th Symposium | 9^th May, 2026