Swiss society for Quaternary research

The Swiss society for Quaternary research (CH-QUAT) is open for all interested persons or organizations.

CH-QUAT is envisioned as the point of overlap between scientists from different areas of research and application involved in study of the Ice Ages (Quaternary) and especially aspects of
Man - Environment - Climate. Collaboration between archaeologists and environmental scientists has proven to be a highly valuable and rewarding research path for all partners. Founded in 2007, the society aims at establishment of an interdisciplinary scientific network in Switzerland.
Together with the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) our goal is to encourage and support dialog between those involved in Academia and those involved in applied aspects of Quaternary research. Moreover, we encourage interaction between other topic-specific organizations. Finally, a key goal of CH-QUAT is promoting the advancement of young scientists and interaction with experienced scientists.

CH-QUAT offers the following activities:

• Annual meetings (with excursions)
• Organization of additional one-day excursions
• Establishment of working groups in specific research themes
• Discussion and establishment of recommendations for ethical scientific conduct
• Planning of courses for further education in specific areas of Quaternary research
• Organization of talks on Quaternary topics for the public
• Awarding of travel stipends for young researchers to participate in international conferences