Roelof Rietbroek 🌍 👀
@drstrawpants.wobbly.earth
Assistant Professor at the ITC Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation at the University of Twente, NL.
I study the changing water cycle and sea level rise using (space) geodesy. @g.egu.eu Geodesy Division President
I study the changing water cycle and sea level rise using (space) geodesy. @g.egu.eu Geodesy Division President
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Changing sea level, changing shorelines: integration of remote-sensing observations at the Terschelling barrier island
Abstract. Sea level rise is associated with increased coastal erosion and inundation. However, the effects of sea level change on the shoreline can be enhanced or counteracted by vertical land motion ...
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“Changing sea level, changing shorelines: integration of remote-sensing observations at the Terschelling barrier island” by my PhD student Bene Aschenneller is now online in its final version doi.org/10.5194/nhes... What did he show in this meticulous study? #geodesy #sealevel #altimetry #scisky 🧪
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🎉 The recipients of the #EGU #Geodesy Division Medal and Outstanding Early Career Scientist Awards have been announced.
Congratulations to Frank Flechtner for winning the Vening Meinesz Medal and to Eva Börgens for winning the Geodesy Division #ECS Award.
See you at the medal lectures at #EGU26!
Congratulations to Frank Flechtner for winning the Vening Meinesz Medal and to Eva Börgens for winning the Geodesy Division #ECS Award.
See you at the medal lectures at #EGU26!
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Allemaal even hoogleraar Felienne Hermans in Buitenhof terugkijken (vanaf 38m40s). Een kwartiertje broodnodig tegenwicht voor alle hijgerige berichtgeving over AI met 'menselijke intelligentie'.
Buitenhof | NPO Start
Programma waarin politiek en actualiteit besproken wordt in diepte-interviews, debatten of discussies. Met gezaghebbende gasten uit binnen- en buitenland, van politici en CEO’s tot originele denkers e...
npo.nl
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Allemaal even hoogleraar Felienne Hermans in Buitenhof terugkijken (vanaf 38m40s). Een kwartiertje broodnodig tegenwicht voor alle hijgerige berichtgeving over AI met 'menselijke intelligentie'.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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I am hiring 4 postdoctoral researchers for up to 4 years each. Topics include ice sheet reconstruction, GIA, spatial stats, and satellite geodesy. Based in Tasmania.
All details are here: careers.utas.edu.au/en/listing/ with titles below
I am also recruiting multiple PhD students (see below)
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All details are here: careers.utas.edu.au/en/listing/ with titles below
I am also recruiting multiple PhD students (see below)
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Current Vacancies
careers.utas.edu.au
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I am hiring 4 postdoctoral researchers for up to 4 years each. Topics include ice sheet reconstruction, GIA, spatial stats, and satellite geodesy. Based in Tasmania.
All details are here: careers.utas.edu.au/en/listing/ with titles below
I am also recruiting multiple PhD students (see below)
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All details are here: careers.utas.edu.au/en/listing/ with titles below
I am also recruiting multiple PhD students (see below)
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Verkiezingsuitslagvoyeurisme is dat een ding? Fascinerend om de uitslagen lokaal te bekijken. Stemmers in Ter Apel met een Stockholmsyndroom voor de PVV, stembureaus die eruit springen (bijv. op de @utwente.bsky.social ), de niet weg te krijgen bijbelbelt, eiland bewoners in de Zuiderzee, etc ...
Zo werd er in uw buurt gestemd: grote steden stemden links, maar PVV bleef in landelijke gebieden het grootst
Nederland is versplinterd: niet eerder bleef de grootste partij zo klein als tijdens de laatste Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. Waar in grote steden GroenLinks-PvdA en D66 vaak de grootste werden, bleef de ...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Verkiezingsuitslagvoyeurisme is dat een ding? Fascinerend om de uitslagen lokaal te bekijken. Stemmers in Ter Apel met een Stockholmsyndroom voor de PVV, stembureaus die eruit springen (bijv. op de @utwente.bsky.social ), de niet weg te krijgen bijbelbelt, eiland bewoners in de Zuiderzee, etc ...
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#EGU are very pleased to announce the 52 recipients of the 2026 Union #Medals and #Awards, Division Medals, and Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Awards.
Winners are honoured for their important contributions to Earth, planetary and space sciences: https://www.egu.eu/5SIDGO/
Winners are honoured for their important contributions to Earth, planetary and space sciences: https://www.egu.eu/5SIDGO/
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#EGU are very pleased to announce the 52 recipients of the 2026 Union #Medals and #Awards, Division Medals, and Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Awards.
Winners are honoured for their important contributions to Earth, planetary and space sciences: https://www.egu.eu/5SIDGO/
Winners are honoured for their important contributions to Earth, planetary and space sciences: https://www.egu.eu/5SIDGO/
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What does a geodesist look like, and what happens if you don’t “look the part”? @franckghomsi.bsky.social, a Black African scientist, takes us on his journey across South Africa, Canada & Cameroon, researching coastal climate change while battling racism and visa struggles. #Geodesy
Expanding the picture: Franck Ghomsi
What does a geodesist look like? And what happens if you don’t “look the part”? Today, Franck Ghomsi, a Black African scientist, takes us along on his journey between South Africa, Canada and…
blogs.egu.eu
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
What does a geodesist look like, and what happens if you don’t “look the part”? @franckghomsi.bsky.social, a Black African scientist, takes us on his journey across South Africa, Canada & Cameroon, researching coastal climate change while battling racism and visa struggles. #Geodesy
PSF decides adhering to its core values is worth a lot more than a 1.5 million fund which would push them into self-censoring👏
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
PSF decides adhering to its core values is worth a lot more than a 1.5 million fund which would push them into self-censoring👏
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⛈️ A new study from our speaker @jurgenkusche.bsky.social, led by Christian Mielke reveals that extreme convective storms generate cloud water mass changes which should be in detection range of GRACE-FO LRI measurements. Do we have to update our de-aliasing products?
📝 doi.org/10.1029/2025...
📝 doi.org/10.1029/2025...
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
⛈️ A new study from our speaker @jurgenkusche.bsky.social, led by Christian Mielke reveals that extreme convective storms generate cloud water mass changes which should be in detection range of GRACE-FO LRI measurements. Do we have to update our de-aliasing products?
📝 doi.org/10.1029/2025...
📝 doi.org/10.1029/2025...
In light of the current geopolitical affairs on the North American plate, Canada should really be thinking about expanding it's geodetic base infrastructure to decrease its dependency on the US.
Canada’s Geodesy Void and the Hidden Risks to Economy, Defence, and Sovereignty gogeomatics.ca/canadas-geod...
Canada’s Geodesy Void and the Hidden Risks to Economy, Defence, and Sovereignty - GoGeomatics
Canada’s failure to invest in modern geodetic infrastructure has left it dependent on foreign systems to run satellites, guide ships, synchronize power grids, and safeguard sovereignty — an invisible ...
gogeomatics.ca
October 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
In light of the current geopolitical affairs on the North American plate, Canada should really be thinking about expanding it's geodetic base infrastructure to decrease its dependency on the US.
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Holy crap. This is terrible.
The article states it's "not related to the current U.S. government shutdown". But of course it is: they are both connected by the GOP destroying everything good about this country from the top down and the bottom up.
The article states it's "not related to the current U.S. government shutdown". But of course it is: they are both connected by the GOP destroying everything good about this country from the top down and the bottom up.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers reut.rs/4302N2L
October 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Researcher position on GNSS remote sensing of the atmosphere www.gfz.de/en/career/jo...
Job Detailseite
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October 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Researcher position on GNSS remote sensing of the atmosphere www.gfz.de/en/career/jo...
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🧠 How are you, really?
Today is World Mental Health Day - a reminder that caring for your mind is important.
Kristin Vielberg and Hanna Sänger from PhDpositive reflect on the mental health challenges of doing a PhD and share ways to make the journey more sustainable, fulfilling, and balanced. 🌱
Today is World Mental Health Day - a reminder that caring for your mind is important.
Kristin Vielberg and Hanna Sänger from PhDpositive reflect on the mental health challenges of doing a PhD and share ways to make the journey more sustainable, fulfilling, and balanced. 🌱
Climbing Through a PhD – Mental Health on the Way to the Summit
Imagine you are going on a long mountain tour. Your backpack is heavy, the path is steep, and although you have been walking for hours, all you can see ahead of you is the next climb. Doing a PhD is l...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🧠 How are you, really?
Today is World Mental Health Day - a reminder that caring for your mind is important.
Kristin Vielberg and Hanna Sänger from PhDpositive reflect on the mental health challenges of doing a PhD and share ways to make the journey more sustainable, fulfilling, and balanced. 🌱
Today is World Mental Health Day - a reminder that caring for your mind is important.
Kristin Vielberg and Hanna Sänger from PhDpositive reflect on the mental health challenges of doing a PhD and share ways to make the journey more sustainable, fulfilling, and balanced. 🌱
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From 8 to 12 September 2025, the Fall School 2025 on 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 took place 𝐚𝐭 @fz-juelich.de!
This event is organized by 𝐇𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐒𝐲𝐬 and supported by 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐂/𝐉 and 𝐂𝐑𝐂-1502 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓.
Further information is available on www.sfb1502.de/news-events/...
This event is organized by 𝐇𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐒𝐲𝐬 and supported by 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐂/𝐉 and 𝐂𝐑𝐂-1502 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓.
Further information is available on www.sfb1502.de/news-events/...
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
From 8 to 12 September 2025, the Fall School 2025 on 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 took place 𝐚𝐭 @fz-juelich.de!
This event is organized by 𝐇𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐒𝐲𝐬 and supported by 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐂/𝐉 and 𝐂𝐑𝐂-1502 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓.
Further information is available on www.sfb1502.de/news-events/...
This event is organized by 𝐇𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐒𝐲𝐬 and supported by 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐂/𝐉 and 𝐂𝐑𝐂-1502 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓.
Further information is available on www.sfb1502.de/news-events/...
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I was interviewed for the ADHS Journal about growing up as an undiagnosed #AuDHD-er, mental health stigma, and how self-help/self-advocacy can contribute to make universities more inclusive to neurodivergent students and staff (in german).
Read more 👇
www.adhs-journal.de/gesellschaft...
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www.adhs-journal.de/gesellschaft...
Professorin mit ADHS: Ana Bastos im Interview - ADHS-Journal
Dr. Ana Bastos (Foto) ist seit Mai 2024 Professorin für Land-Atmosphären-Interaktionen an der Universität Leipzig. Dass sie es einmal so weit bringen würde,
www.adhs-journal.de
September 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I was interviewed for the ADHS Journal about growing up as an undiagnosed #AuDHD-er, mental health stigma, and how self-help/self-advocacy can contribute to make universities more inclusive to neurodivergent students and staff (in german).
Read more 👇
www.adhs-journal.de/gesellschaft...
Read more 👇
www.adhs-journal.de/gesellschaft...
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📢 Satellite Laser Ranging - How SLR Powers Geodesy
👉 Read More: https://tinyurl.com/25dur5ad
🌍 NEWS #GeodesyScience | #Geodesy #EarthScience #Com1 #Com4 #ECS #GGOS #IAG #ILRS #🌍GeodesyNews
👉 Read More: https://tinyurl.com/25dur5ad
🌍 NEWS #GeodesyScience | #Geodesy #EarthScience #Com1 #Com4 #ECS #GGOS #IAG #ILRS #🌍GeodesyNews
August 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 Satellite Laser Ranging - How SLR Powers Geodesy
👉 Read More: https://tinyurl.com/25dur5ad
🌍 NEWS #GeodesyScience | #Geodesy #EarthScience #Com1 #Com4 #ECS #GGOS #IAG #ILRS #🌍GeodesyNews
👉 Read More: https://tinyurl.com/25dur5ad
🌍 NEWS #GeodesyScience | #Geodesy #EarthScience #Com1 #Com4 #ECS #GGOS #IAG #ILRS #🌍GeodesyNews
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👉10 new #research projects funded within our 4th research call, supported by the African Union Commission and @esa.int
The African-European tandem teams will work for 15 months on water and food security applications which leverage Earth Observation data
www.eoafrica-rd.org/research/res...
The African-European tandem teams will work for 15 months on water and food security applications which leverage Earth Observation data
www.eoafrica-rd.org/research/res...
Research Projects 2025-2027 – EO AFRICA
www.eoafrica-rd.org
August 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
👉10 new #research projects funded within our 4th research call, supported by the African Union Commission and @esa.int
The African-European tandem teams will work for 15 months on water and food security applications which leverage Earth Observation data
www.eoafrica-rd.org/research/res...
The African-European tandem teams will work for 15 months on water and food security applications which leverage Earth Observation data
www.eoafrica-rd.org/research/res...
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📱 No position on your phone?
✈️ No navigation in planes?
⚠️ No early warnings?
That could be life without #Geodesy — the invisible science behind #GNSS.
👉 Read More: tinyurl.com/23fpentq
🛰️ Why GNSS matters: geodesy.science/item/gnss
🎨 More Cartoons: geodesy.science/cartoon/
✈️ No navigation in planes?
⚠️ No early warnings?
That could be life without #Geodesy — the invisible science behind #GNSS.
👉 Read More: tinyurl.com/23fpentq
🛰️ Why GNSS matters: geodesy.science/item/gnss
🎨 More Cartoons: geodesy.science/cartoon/
July 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
📱 No position on your phone?
✈️ No navigation in planes?
⚠️ No early warnings?
That could be life without #Geodesy — the invisible science behind #GNSS.
👉 Read More: tinyurl.com/23fpentq
🛰️ Why GNSS matters: geodesy.science/item/gnss
🎨 More Cartoons: geodesy.science/cartoon/
✈️ No navigation in planes?
⚠️ No early warnings?
That could be life without #Geodesy — the invisible science behind #GNSS.
👉 Read More: tinyurl.com/23fpentq
🛰️ Why GNSS matters: geodesy.science/item/gnss
🎨 More Cartoons: geodesy.science/cartoon/
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🔥🔥🔥 EGU Geodesy Campfire is back on Sept. 11th between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30a.m. (CEST)
Listen to Amin Shakya and Vivek Yadav Kumar talk about Geodesy and Hydrology.
Read more about our speakers and find the registration link here: blogs.egu.eu/divisions/g/...
Listen to Amin Shakya and Vivek Yadav Kumar talk about Geodesy and Hydrology.
Read more about our speakers and find the registration link here: blogs.egu.eu/divisions/g/...
EGU Campfire Geodesy – Share Your Research – 12th Edition
We are excited to announce the 12th edition of Geodesy Campfire – Share Your Research in November. The Geodesy EGU Campfire Events “Share Your Research” give (early career) researchers the chance to t...
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August 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
🔥🔥🔥 EGU Geodesy Campfire is back on Sept. 11th between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30a.m. (CEST)
Listen to Amin Shakya and Vivek Yadav Kumar talk about Geodesy and Hydrology.
Read more about our speakers and find the registration link here: blogs.egu.eu/divisions/g/...
Listen to Amin Shakya and Vivek Yadav Kumar talk about Geodesy and Hydrology.
Read more about our speakers and find the registration link here: blogs.egu.eu/divisions/g/...
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De barbaren, dat zijn de Israëlische regering en hun aanhang die met kinderen en al snackend toekijken hoe Gaza vernietigd wordt, met lijf en leden hulp voor Palestijnen tegenhouden en de genocide toejuichen. www.frontaalnaakt.nl/archives/jul...
Jullie zijn de barbaren, de monsters, stuk voor stuk - Frontaal Naakt
De Palestijnen zijn een met bloed bevlekte spiegel voor alle godvergeten hypocriete politici en commentatoren in het Westen die de genocide steunen en zich nog beschaafd wanen.
www.frontaalnaakt.nl
August 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM
De barbaren, dat zijn de Israëlische regering en hun aanhang die met kinderen en al snackend toekijken hoe Gaza vernietigd wordt, met lijf en leden hulp voor Palestijnen tegenhouden en de genocide toejuichen. www.frontaalnaakt.nl/archives/jul...
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🌊❄️🧪 🇦🇶 Please share:
We have learned that the National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to decommission the U.S. Research Vessel/Ice Breaker Nathaniel B. Palmer this October.
If you care about Antarctic research, please read on (1/n)
We have learned that the National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to decommission the U.S. Research Vessel/Ice Breaker Nathaniel B. Palmer this October.
If you care about Antarctic research, please read on (1/n)
July 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🌊❄️🧪 🇦🇶 Please share:
We have learned that the National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to decommission the U.S. Research Vessel/Ice Breaker Nathaniel B. Palmer this October.
If you care about Antarctic research, please read on (1/n)
We have learned that the National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to decommission the U.S. Research Vessel/Ice Breaker Nathaniel B. Palmer this October.
If you care about Antarctic research, please read on (1/n)
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Looking to learn more about how your phone knows where you are? 🛰️📍🗺️
Read our newest Bits and Bites of Geodesy blog post about GPS/GNSS.
blogs.egu.eu/divisions/g/...
Read our newest Bits and Bites of Geodesy blog post about GPS/GNSS.
blogs.egu.eu/divisions/g/...
Bits and Bites of Geodesy – Trilateration on Vacation: How GNSS Locates You
Summer vacations are finally here! Like every year, many of us are ready to travel and explore new and exciting destinations. And of course, the GPS on our phones will be an indispensable travel compa...
blogs.egu.eu
July 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Looking to learn more about how your phone knows where you are? 🛰️📍🗺️
Read our newest Bits and Bites of Geodesy blog post about GPS/GNSS.
blogs.egu.eu/divisions/g/...
Read our newest Bits and Bites of Geodesy blog post about GPS/GNSS.
blogs.egu.eu/divisions/g/...