The Society updates MSSANZ members on upcoming congresses or Society matters, and provide links to further information on scholarship or employment opportunities provided by our members. The digest will be emailed to the MSSANZ mailing list once per week, or less frequently during quiet times.
The most recent version is available below:
Dear MSSANZ Members,
Preparation for MODSIM2025 is well underway! With over 90 sessions proposed, this could be the largest MODSIM conference yet. Early-bird registration is now open, and the full list of sessions will be posted on our website shortly afterward. Abstract and full paper submissions will follow soon after.
Our next Management Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 18 March. If you have any issues that you would like to bring to the Committee’s attention, please email the office!
Spotlight on Recent Publications
Prof. Kate O’Brien (University of Queensland) has recently published a new paper that builds on her MODSIM2019 plenary, Hazards of working across disciplines: how models (and modellers) can bridge the gaps. Her latest paper, co-authored with Emily Nastase and Bill Dennison, is titled The recipe for success in working across boundaries. The paper provides valuable insights into fostering effective collaboration across disciplines, institutions, cultures, and perspectives.
A key takeaway is the importance of a “connector” to bring together the right knowledge-holders with access to appropriate tools and methods. This role is often overlooked but is essential for true co-creation. The paper is open access and available here.
Prof. O’Brien, along with Oz Sahin, co-leads the MODSIM2025 Participatory Decision-Making, Socioecological Systems, and Education Stream.
New Water Quality Modelling Commentary
Check out our newly published article: A commentary on strategic community-led directions for water quality modelling in Australia and New Zealand, featured in the Journal of Hydrology.
This paper represents a significant collaborative effort by the MSSANZ Water Quality Modelling Special Interest Group. It builds on discussions initiated during our first virtual water quality modelling workshops in 2022, with planning starting even earlier across multiple MODSIM conferences. The article captures our collective vision for advancing water quality modelling as a community.
For more information about the SIG, contact the office who will put you in contact with the SIG convenors.
Conference Announcement: International Society for River Science Symposium (Posted on behalf of member Susan Cuddy)
📅 Dates: 6–10 October 2025
📍 Location: UC Davis, California
The 7th International Society for River Science Symposium will be hosted by the Center for Watershed Sciences at UC Davis. Abstract submissions are now open!
We welcome general oral and poster submissions. Please submit your abstract via the conference website.
🗓️ Key Dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: Friday, 2 May 2025
- Abstract acceptance notifications: Mid-May 2025
- Early-bird registration opens: Mid-May 2025
The symposium will feature special sessions, plenary talks, and field trips, with speakers from around the world. A special issue of River Research and Applications will also be available for selected submissions.
PhD Opportunity: University College Dublin (Posted on behalf of member Val Snow)
University College Dublin has a PhD position available: Modelling effects of pasture composition and urine N load on N2O emissions, as part of a joint New Zealand – Ireland research project.
For more details and to apply, visit FindAPhD. Applications close on 31 March.
Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at MODSIM2025!
Best regards,
MSSANZ Office