# Announcements

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## [About the Announcements category](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/300)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/300 "2017-04-01T22:00:00Z")

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Here we post about OpenGeoSys software releases and announce meetings, workshops, new books, etc.

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## [VSCode Plugin "OGS Inspect"](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/vscode-plugin-ogs-inspect/2047)

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**Author:** [@chleh](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/chleh)\
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**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/vscode-plugin-ogs-inspect/2047 "2026-09-21T05:25:26Z")

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Introducing OGS Inspect - Language tooling support for OGS Project files We are happy to announce the release of OGS Inspect VS Code extension! It adds OGS-aware diagnostics, navigation, completions, hover and renaming …

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.9 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-9-released/2042)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-9-released/2042 "2026-09-18T11:42:38Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.9! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Also available on Conda and Guix Highlights Process’ changes TH2M !5784 …

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## [OGSTools 0.8.2 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-8-2-released/2040)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
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**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-8-2-released/2040 "2026-09-03T09:05:09Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OGSTools 0.8.2! Links PyPI release Documentation Source code repository Zenodo Release OGSTools 0.8.2 Release Notes Python 3.12-3.14 OGS 6.5.8 3rd of September 2026 Breaking…

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## [Request for journal peer reviewers (OGSTools, JOSS submission)](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/request-for-journal-peer-reviewers-ogstools-joss-submission/1876)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
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**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/request-for-journal-peer-reviewers-ogstools-joss-submission/1876 "2026-06-11T12:24:32Z")

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Dear OGS community, I am looking for suitable reviewers for a JOSS (Journal of Open Source Software) submission: OGSTools: A Python package for OpenGeoSys If you know colleagues or members of the OGS community who c…

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## [OGSTools 0.8.1 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-8-1-released/1858)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
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**Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-8-1-released/1858 "2026-06-02T08:22:43Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OGSTools 0.8.1! Links PyPI release Documentation Source code repository Zenodo Release OGSTools 0.8.1 Release Notes Python 3.12-3.14 OGS 6.5.8 1/June/2026 Changes (non API-…

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## [5th OGS Hackathon (1 June 2026, Leipzig – UFZ VisLab & Online)](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/5th-ogs-hackathon-1-june-2026-leipzig-ufz-vislab-online/1850)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/5th-ogs-hackathon-1-june-2026-leipzig-ufz-vislab-online/1850 "2026-05-29T09:32:08Z")

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Save the Date: OGS Hackathon: 01/June/2026 :spiral\_calendar: Date: 1 June 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (UTC+1) (with 1 hour lunch break around noon) :round\_pushpin: Location: Leipzig, UFZ, VisLab (online participation i…

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.8 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-8-released/1855)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-8-released/1855 "2026-05-27T09:56:56Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.8! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Also available on Conda and Guix Process’ changes Component transport pro…

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## [OGS Tutorial during OGS Community Meeting 2026](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-tutorial-during-ogs-community-meeting-2026/1853)

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**Author:** [@chleh](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/chleh)\
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**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-tutorial-during-ogs-community-meeting-2026/1853 "2026-05-22T14:29:16Z")

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Right before the OGS Community Meeting there will be an OGS tutorial. Participation is possible on site and remote. Topics Setting up groundwater flow and transport models with OGS and OGSTools Jupyter notebooks will b…

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## [Hackathon during OGS Community Meeting 2026](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/hackathon-during-ogs-community-meeting-2026/1852)

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**Author:** [@chleh](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/chleh)\
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**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/hackathon-during-ogs-community-meeting-2026/1852 "2026-05-22T14:29:04Z")

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Right before the OGS Community Meeting there will be the 6th OGS Hackathon (in Hanover & remote). It is open to everyone – from novice users to experienced modellers and developers. Spend the day working together on: n…

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## [OGS Community Meeting 2026 in Hannover](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-community-meeting-2026-in-hannover/1851)

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**Author:** [@chleh](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/chleh)\
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**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-community-meeting-2026-in-hannover/1851 "2026-05-22T14:27:59Z")

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Dear all, We cordially invite you to the next OpenGeoSys Community Meeting (OGS-CM 2026) on September 22nd and 23rd 2026, midday until midday. This year, the Federal Company for Radioactive Waste Disposal (BGE) and Fede…

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## [OpenGeoSys User Training: Small series starting on 21st of November](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-user-training-small-series-starting-on-21st-of-november/1719)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
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**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-user-training-small-series-starting-on-21st-of-november/1719 "2026-04-29T05:30:52Z")

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Update 2025/12/18: On request in our 4th session we will give a short overview to OGSTools Update 2025/12/05: Cloudflare is down for scheduled maintenance until 1pm UTC0. So Zoom is not working. We will postpone to next…

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## [OGSTools 0.8.0 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-8-0-released/1842)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
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**Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-8-0-released/1842 "2026-03-23T15:11:07Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OGSTools 0.8.0! Links PyPI release Documentation Source code repository Zenodo Release OGSTools 0.8.0 Release Notes Python 3.11-3.14 OGS 6.5.7 Breaking changes API breakin…

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.7 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-7-released/1811)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-7-released/1811 "2026-02-03T12:56:45Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.7! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Also available on Conda and Guix Highlights Process’ changes TH2M !5449 …

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## [Hackathon and Christmas get-together (8 December 2025 - Leipzig, UFZ, Vislab (and online))](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/hackathon-and-christmas-get-together-8-december-2025-leipzig-ufz-vislab-and-online/1755)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
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**Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/hackathon-and-christmas-get-together-8-december-2025-leipzig-ufz-vislab-and-online/1755 "2025-11-27T12:07:36Z")

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Save the Date: OGS Hackathon: 8 December 2025 :spiral\_calendar: Date: 08 December 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (UTC+1) (with 1 hour lunch break around noon) :round\_pushpin: Location: Leipzig, UFZ, VisLab (online partici…

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## [OGS Community Meeting 2025 – 29.09-01.10.2025 in Freiberg!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-community-meeting-2025-29-09-01-10-2025-in-freiberg/1632)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-community-meeting-2025-29-09-01-10-2025-in-freiberg/1632 "2025-09-29T07:57:26Z")

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Dear OGS Community, We’re excited to invite you to this year’s OpenGeoSys Community Meeting, which will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF). The meeting will kick off with…

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.6 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-6-released/1695)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-6-released/1695 "2025-09-20T08:46:22Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.6! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Process’ changes TH2M !5340 Pass mechanical strain to permeability. !541…

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.5 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-5-released/1629)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-5-released/1629 "2025-05-23T17:47:34Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.5! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Conda Release Highlights Process’ changes New HMPhaseField process !4809 …

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## [OGS Developer Training: small series starting this week](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-developer-training-small-series-starting-this-week/1633)

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**Author:** [@chleh](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/chleh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-developer-training-small-series-starting-this-week/1633 "2025-06-27T11:49:06Z")

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Dear OGS community, we’ll start a small OGS developer training series this week on Friday, 6 June 2025 10:00 – 10:30 in the usual C++ Club room (BBB). The series will have at least three weekly sessions (i.e., until 20 …

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## [OGS Training Survey](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-training-survey/1649)

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**Author:** [@chleh](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/chleh)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-training-survey/1649 "2025-06-27T11:41:40Z")

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Dear OGS community, in June we had a small OGS developer training series (see here). The series is over, now, the analysis starts. Therefore, we ask you to please participate in the OGS training online survey. The su…

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## [OGS Hackathon on 15 May 2025 in Leipzig](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-hackathon-on-15-may-2025-in-leipzig/1594)

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**Author:** [@chleh](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/chleh)\
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**Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-hackathon-on-15-may-2025-in-leipzig/1594 "2025-06-01T13:30:01Z")

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On 15 May 2025, there will be the second OGS hackathon. This event is open to all: from novice users to experienced modellers and developers! Spend the day collaborating on new OGS features/tools/documentation/… Al…

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## [OGSTools 0.5.0 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-5-0-released/1563)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-5-0-released/1563 "2025-01-24T10:55:46Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OGSTools 0.5.0! Links PyPI release Documentation Source code repository Zenodo Release OGSTools 0.5.0 Release Notes Recommended OGS Version: 6.5.4 Python support: 3.10, 3.1…

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.4 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-4-released/1560)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-4-released/1560 "2025-01-16T13:59:25Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.4! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Highlights In this release the LargeDeformation process was extended to d…

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## [OGS Community Meeting 2024 – 10.-11.09.2024 in Leipzig](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-community-meeting-2024-10-11-09-2024-in-leipzig/1422)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-community-meeting-2024-10-11-09-2024-in-leipzig/1422 "2024-09-10T08:49:14Z")

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Dear All, We are pleased to announce the OGS Community Meeting 2024 in hybrid form (on-site and remote via video conferencing). Please save the date: The OGS Community Meeting 2024 will take place from 10.09.2024 - 11.…

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## [OGS Hackathon on 9 Sep. | Important Information](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-hackathon-on-9-sep-important-information/1508)

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**Author:** [@chleh](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/chleh)\
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**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogs-hackathon-on-9-sep-important-information/1508 "2024-09-09T08:40:07Z")

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Less than ten days left until the first OGS Hackathon on 9 September 2024 in Leipzig (and online). So, it’s high time for some further info. First of all: advertisements. Everybody is welcome to join the hackathon: …

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## [1st OGS Hackathon Announcement](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/1st-ogs-hackathon-announcement/1425)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/1st-ogs-hackathon-announcement/1425 "2024-08-30T16:40:52Z")

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Right before the OGS community meeting, on 09 September 2024, there will be the first-ever OGS hackathon. This event is open to all: from novice users to experienced modellers and developers! Spend the day collabora…

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.2 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-2-released/1423)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-2-released/1423 "2024-06-14T07:40:58Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.2! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Highlights Breaking changes !4919 Removes the molar\_flux secondary varia…

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## [OGSTools 0.3.0 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-3-0-released/1398)

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**Author:** [@TobiasMeisel](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/TobiasMeisel)\
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**Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/ogstools-0-3-0-released/1398 "2024-04-04T08:36:39Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OGSTools 0.3.0! Links PyPI release Documentation Source code repository Zenodo Release Release notes feflowlib OGS compatible conversion of 2D meshes. Conversion of hydro-th…

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.1 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-1-released/1393)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-1-released/1393 "2024-03-28T11:02:36Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.1! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Highlights This release introduces a suite of enhancements and new featur…

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## [OpenGeoSys 6.5.0 released!](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-0-released/1339)

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**Author:** [@bilke](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/u/bilke)\
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**Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.opengeosys.org/t/opengeosys-6-5-0-released/1339 "2023-11-30T14:19:56Z")

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We are happy to announce the release of OpenGeoSys 6.5.0! Links Release page on www.opengeosys.org GitLab Release Zenodo Release PyPI Release Highlights The release includes a new finite strain mechanics process, se…

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