#PlanetPartners: Training the world鈥檚 weather experts with Meteorology Masterclasses
23 February 2021
Reading 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 成人抖阴, 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 鈥渁 must for keeping up to date鈥.
A Canadian meteorologist said: 鈥淭he Masterclass Series is well organised with a good balance of theory and practice, and with good visual presentations that are clear and concise.鈥
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, 成人抖阴
- Wednesday 10 March 2021: Representing convection in Numerical Weather Prediction models and its implications
Prof Bob Plant, 成人抖阴
- Wednesday 24 March 2021: Heatwaves and climate change in urban microclimates
Prof Sue Grimmond, 成人抖阴
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Follow discussion on the events using the hashtag #MetMasterclass