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Day of the Young Soil Scientist 2026

The SSSB is pleased to announce that the 2026 Day of the Young Soil Scientist will take place on Monday, April 27th, 2026, at the Academy of Sciences in Brussels in the Prigogine room and adjacent Patio area.

We look forward to seeing many of you again in person and warmly welcome ‘new faces’ into our Belgian soil science community. Use the link below to register and find more details on abstract submission.

Full program

The program of the DYSS 2026 is available!

Global & Oral Program DYSS2026

What

  • A full day of talks and poster presentations by young soil scientists
  • A workshop tailored to needs of young researchers
  • Best oral presentation and best poster receive awards
  • Coffee breaks & sandwich lunch included in registration fee

When & where

Date: 27/03/2026, 8h30h-17h00

Venue: Royal Academy, Hertogstraat 1 – 1 Rue Ducale, Brussels – the Prigogine room (Oral presentations) & adjacent Patio (Posters & coffee)

Oral and poster presentations

During the Day of Young Soil Scientists, participants can actively engage in the program by delivering either oral or poster presentations. Oral presentations typically last about 15 minutes, while poster presenters have the opportunity to give a brief flash presentation of approximately 3 minutes. Both plenary discussions and informal, one-on-one exchanges are encouraged, fostering a relaxed and interactive atmosphere.

Abstracts

Submission: Use the below template and send your abstract to contact@soilbelgium.be with the following e-mail heading DYSS2026_FamilyName_GivenName.

Language: English – Format: max 300 words, use the below template

Abstract Template

Indicate your preference for an oral or poster presentation. There is no limit to the number of poster presentations. MSc thesis students are strongly encouraged to create a poster based on their thesis work, with a particular focus on their research question and methodology.

Deadline for submitting abstracts is April 12th, 2026. A decision on acceptance for oral or poster presentation will be communicated to you by April 18th, 2026.

Registration

Register for the DYSS 2026 as presenter or regular attendee and meet your fellow soil scientists. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to exchange, learn and network. Price depends on member status. Registrations are open till April 15, 2026.

Register here

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Day of the Young Soil Scientists 2025

Dear all,

Continuing a valued tradition, the Belgian Soil Science Society is once again organizing the Day of Young Soil Scientists, providing a platform for early-career researchers in both fundamental and applied soil science. The event is open to young scientists—MSc and PhD students, as well as early-career postdocs—affiliated with a Belgian academic or research institution.

Following last year’s successful edition, we look forward to welcoming many familiar faces and, of course, meeting new participants. Use the link below to register and find more details on abstract submission.

Update: We welcome 43 participants. Full program and book of abstracts can be downloaded below. See you soon!

Full program

DYSS2025_Global&OralProgramDownload
DYSS2025_PosterProgramDownload

Book of abstracts (including program)

DYSS2025_BookAbstractsDownload

What

  • A full day of talks and poster presentations by young soil scientists
  • Best oral presentation and best poster receive awards
  • Coffee breaks & sandwich lunch included in registration fee

When & where

Date 26/03/2025: 8h30h-17h00

Venue: Royal Academy, Hertogstraat 1, Brussels – The Rubens room (Oral presentations) & The Atrium (Posters & coffee)

We welcome 43 participants on our DYSS2025! The program for oral and poster presentations, as well as the book of abstracts can be downloaded below.

Oral and poster presentations

During the Day of Young Soil Scientists, participants can actively engage in the program by delivering either oral or poster presentations. Oral presentations typically last about 15 minutes, while poster presenters have the opportunity to give a brief flash presentation of approximately 3 minutes. Both plenary discussions and informal, one-on-one exchanges are encouraged, fostering a relaxed and interactive atmosphere.

Abstracts

Indicate your preference for an oral or poster presentation. There is no limit to the number of poster presentations. MSc thesis students are strongly encouraged to create a poster based on their thesis work, with a particular focus on their research question and methodology.

Deadline for submitting abstracts is March 10th, 2025.
UPDATE: extension of deadline till March 12, 2025.

Submission: send your abstract to contact@soilbelgium.be with the following e-mail heading DYSS2025_Name_Given Name

Format Language: English & max 300 words, Use the following template

SSSB_DYSS25_abstract-templateDownload

A decision on acceptance for oral or poster presentation will be communicated to you by March 14th, 2025.

Registration

Register for the DYSS 2025 as presenter or regular attendee and meet your fellow soil scientists. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to exchange, learn and network. Price depends on member status. Registrations are open till March 14, 2025.

Register here