#PlanetPartners: Training the world’s weather experts with Meteorology Masterclasses
23 February 2021
˿Ƶ scientists are leading a series of masterclasses to help weather experts around the world get up to speed with the latest weather and climate science.
Run jointly between the Royal Meteorological Society and the ˿Ƶ, the Meteorological Masterclasses are aimed to provide top-level training for weather and climate professionals working for national weather services or elsewhere in the profession.
A previous series, held in September 2020, was attended by more than 500 weather and climate professionals worldwide. Attendees said the series was “a must for keeping up to date”.
A Canadian meteorologist said: “The Masterclass Series is well organised with a good balance of theory and practice, and with good visual presentations that are clear and concise.”
Each masterclass consists of a presentation followed by the opportunity for questions and discussion with the speaker. Video recordings will be made available to people who have registered and paid to attend within a few days of the event. There will also be an option to ask the speakers questions via email for one week after the video goes live.
Upcoming sessions
- Wednesday 24 February (3pm-4.30pm): Flood forecasting hours to months ahead
Dr Linda Speight, ˿Ƶ
- Wednesday 10 March 2021: Representing convection in Numerical Weather Prediction models and its implications
Prof Bob Plant, ˿Ƶ
- Wednesday 24 March 2021: Heatwaves and climate change in urban microclimates
Prof Sue Grimmond, ˿Ƶ
Find out more or book:
Follow discussion on the events using the hashtag #MetMasterclass