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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
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SUMMARY:12th Meggen Raw Material Days
DESCRIPTION:The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is proud to support the 12th Meggen Raw Material Days\, an established international event bringing together geoscientists\, industry professionals\, policymakers\, and researchers to discuss current challenges\, innovations\, and future developments in mining and geoscience. \nTaking place from 15–18 September 2026 at the Town Hall of Altenhundem in Lennestadt\, Germany\, the event is organised by DIE!BA\, the Education Academy of the Berufsverband Deutscher Geowissenschaftler e.V. (BDG)\, in partnership with TRACTO. \nThe programme includes an industry round table\, two full conference days\, and a practical short course\, covering topics such as geoethics\, raw material policy\, critical raw materials\, mining developments in Germany and Europe\, sustainable resource management\, AI in geosciences\, and science communication. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts from academia\, industry\, government\, and civil society through presentations\, discussions\, and networking activities. \nEFG representatives will also contribute to the technical programme across all three conference days\, sharing expertise on topics including European raw materials initiatives\, geoscience communication\, and public affairs. \nDiscover the complete programme\, speakers\, and registration details here.
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/12th-meggen-raw-material-days/
LOCATION:Town hall of Altenhundem Germany
CATEGORIES:Minerals,NA event,Raw Materials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260312T072910Z
CREATED:20260312T072910Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Offshore Wind Symposium: Geoscience for Offshore Wind
DESCRIPTION:Geoscience remains essential to enabling safe\, cost‑effective design\, installation and operation of offshore wind foundations and subsea cables. As the industry moves toward larger turbines\, deeper waters and more complex sites\, the need for integrated geological\, geophysical and geotechnical insight continues to grow. The 2026 Symposium expands its scope to cover the full geoscience lifecycle for offshore wind—from regional ground models to near‑surface characterisation\, and from nearshore challenges to emerging survey technologies. \nWe welcome submissions addressing: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeoscience for Foundations and Support Structures: Ground models\, geohazards\, sediment mobility\, glacial and shallow gas features\, engineering properties and constraints for fixed and floating solutions.\nGeoscience for Cable Routing\, Burial and Protection: Very shallow soils (<10 mbsf)\, morphological and sedimentary processes\, UXO/obstacles\, burial assessment\, installation constraints\, landfall engineering and trenching/dredging considerations.\nNearshore and Landfall Complexity: Dynamic environments\, coastal change\, sediment transport\, constructability\, consenting constraints\, ground risk\, and engineering mitigation strategies.\nDigitalisation and Data Integration: Digital ground models\, cloud-native geoscience workflows\, machine learning\, automation in interpretation\, and uncertainty quantification.\nAutonomous and Next-Generation Survey Technologies: AUVs\, USVs\, remote acquisition\, high-resolution sensors\, rapid processing pipelines and their implications for project efficiency and model reliability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage case studies\, methodological advancements\, and lessons learned from real offshore wind projects. Contributions that highlight integrated or cross‑disciplinary approaches – geology\, geophysics\, geotechnics\, oceanography\, metocean\, and engineering – are especially welcome. \nThis symposium aims to bring together geoscientists\, engineers\, developers\, students\, academics and survey practitioners involved in characterising\, modelling and interpreting the seafloor and subsurface for offshore wind. \nCall for abstracts now open\nThe call for abstracts for this conference is now open until Monday 29 June 2026. \nFor further information\, please contact: energygroup@geolsoc.org.uk
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/3rd-offshore-wind-symposium-geoscience-for-offshore-wind/
LOCATION:The Geological Society\, Burlington House
CATEGORIES:NA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260312T073021Z
CREATED:20260312T073021Z
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Geoscience Model Useful?
DESCRIPTION:Modelling is ubiquitous in geoscience\, from conceptual models used to summarise qualitative outcrop interpretations\, to experimental analogue models and complex numerical process models used to advance our understanding fundamental processes. Geoscience models of all types are widely used for prediction across all areas of geoscience\, for example in natural hazard prediction\, in subsurface prediction in the exploration\, appraisal and production of natural resources\, and increasingly in sequestration and energy storage.  In all cases\, the question applies: what makes a geoscience model useful? Answering this question is important because it requires that we fully understand and optimise the modelling process to best develop and encapsulate robust understanding and therefore make the best possible predictions. \nAims of Meeting \nThe meeting aims to use oral\, poster and keynote presentations combined with discussion and debate sessions to progress answers to the following questions: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat makes a geoscience model useful?\nHow should conceptual\, analogue and numerical models be used and integrated in geoscience?\nHow much do conceptual models inform\, influence or limit data collection and interpretation?\nDo digital outcrop models have significant untapped potential\, for example to improve existing conceptual models?\nWhat does it mean for a model to be predictive?\nHow do you find the simplest model or models able to answer the question being asked?\nAre simple process models as useful as complex process models?\nDo we need metrics for model complexity?\nWhat new process models remain to be developed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPotential outputs of the conference include a white paper on best practice in geoscience modelling. This could perhaps form an excellent starting point for a GSL Special Publication presenting papers building on the themes presented during the conference \nWho is this conference aimed at? \nThis conference will be useful to any geoscientist who uses models\, from conceptual and digital outcrop models\, to models that integrate multiple forms of data\, to full-physics analogue and numerical process models. It will be useful if you want to better understand where the boundary between models and data lies\, how best to develop and/or apply models for robust prediction\, and how further development of models can advance geoscience. We anticipate and welcome participants from all areas of geoscience spanning academia\, industry and teaching. \nConvenors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Peter Burgess – University of Liverpool\nDr Brian Burnham – VRGeoscience\nProf. Tim Dooley – Bureau of Economic Geology\, The University of Texas at Austin\nProf. Cathy Hollis – University of Manchester\nProf. Janine Kavanagh – University of Liverpool\nProf. Yvonne Spychala – RWTH Aachen University\nDr Georg Warrlich – Shell 
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/what-makes-a-geoscience-model-useful/
CATEGORIES:NA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260312T072927Z
CREATED:20260312T072927Z
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SUMMARY:Deepwater Sandstones: New paradigms\, new frontiers: Energy Group
DESCRIPTION:It has been 30 years since the publication of GSL Special Publication No. 94 ‘Characterisation of Deep Marine Clastic Systems’. At that time the move to explore and develop deepwater reservoirs in present day deepwater settings was beginning to gather pace\, but many significant deepwater discoveries were still to be made. Prevailing paradigms about process and product were changing as workers in the field focused on developing an understanding that a wider range of processes beyond classical turbidity currents were responsible for depositing and shaping deepwater sandstone deposits. \n\n\nThirty years later depositional models and process understanding has evolved significantly\, leading to the successful deployment of concepts that have driven exploration to integrate new ideas including the role of mass-transport complexes and a wider range of particulate sediment gravity flow processes. A much deeper understanding of post-depositional remobilisation and it’s role in shaping subsurface architectures and influencing fluid flow and petroleum recovery has also emerged. Vast deep-water discoveries have been developed and now accumulated significant production history\, providing a wealth of data sets that have dramatically improved characterisation of deep-water systems. Tertiary reservoirs have been extensively developed\, and today the focus has shifted decisively to older Cretaceous systems around the circum Southern Atlantic margins. Continued advances in geophysical technology\, seismic data acquisition and processing\, including ‘AI/ML’ driven interpretation tools\, have contributed to our ability to visualise\, map and characterise these systems in the subsurface. \n\n\nThirty years on from this key Society publication new paradigms and frontiers are being explored in the field. This symposium aims to showcase developments\, insights and case studies from the last three decades and bring together geoscientists and practitioners working on deepwater sandstones from across academia\, industry and government organisations. \nCall for abstracts now open\nThe call for abstracts for this conference is now open until Monday 29 June 2026. \nFor further information\, please contact: energygroup@geolsoc.org.uk
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/deepwater-sandstones-new-paradigms-new-frontiers-energy-group/
LOCATION:The Geological Society\, Burlington House
CATEGORIES:NA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260721T103502Z
CREATED:20260312T072949Z
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SUMMARY:Water as a Geological Resource
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day\, interdisciplinary meeting brings together geoscientists working across research\, industry and governance to understand the critical role of water in Earth and built systems focusing on the following themes: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWater as a commodity\, resource\, or tool – from diverse sources and reservoirs to evolving uses in the Energy Transition and other diverse industries\, in addition to the social impacts of this\nRegulation\, risk\, and protection – impacts on communities and environments (natural\, industrial and the built environment)\, and interdisciplinary engagement\nTools and data-driven approaches – developing AI digital tools and best practice\nEducation and skills pipeline – understanding engagement towards development of future skills
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/water-as-a-geological-resource/
CATEGORIES:Hydrogeology,NA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260129T163126Z
CREATED:20260126T132007Z
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SUMMARY:IAEG 2026 Course #1: Engineering Geological Models - An introduction to the IAEG Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:This course\, endorsed by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)\, will be organised as part of the 2026 Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG 2026). The IAEG 2026 will take place in Delft (The Netherlands​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​) from 30 October to 6 November 2026. \nThe listed IAEG workshops on the EFG calendar are scheduled\, but additional workshops may be added and/or the existing ones may be slightly modified. \nIAEG 2026 Course #1: Engineering Geological Models – An Introduction to the IAEG Guidelines\nWHEN:  \nSaturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 (Day To Be Confirmed). \nFull day – 9:00 to 16:00. \nINSTRUCTORS: \n\nDr Fred Baynes: Past President of the IAEG and Chair of the IAEG Commission 25 on Engineering Geological Models\nMr Mark Eggers: Principal at PSM Pty Ltd (Australia); IAEG Advisory Committee Member and Commission 25 committee member\n\nCO-INSTRUCTOR(S): \n\nMr Steve Parry\, Consulting engineering geologist (UK); Commission 25 co-chair\nMr Ian Shipway\, Senior Principal at EDG Consulting (Australia); Commission 25 committee member.\n\nOVERVIEW: \nThis workshop was developed to provide practical experience in the development of engineering geological models using the internationally recognized IAEG Guidelines on the development and application of engineering geological models on projects. An Engineering Geological Model (EGM) is a comprehensive knowledge framework that supports the interpretation and assessment of the engineering geological conditions so that projects can be successfully engineered. This workshop will provide an overview of the IAEG Guidelines\, followed by a practical opportunity to implement the knowledge gained. During the workshop\, participants will work in small\, supervised groups to develop EGM’s on real life exercises involving typical infrastructure developments in challenging geological environments. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nThe workshop is intended for a broad range of ground engineering professionals\, ranging from junior and intermediate level engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers and who prepare engineering geological models for projects\, to senior staff who ensure the quality of the engineering geological models that are delivered. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nThe workshop participants will be provided with an introduction to the IAEG Guidelines and how they should be applied. Participants will have a practical opportunity to learn by developing their own conceptual and observational models. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate how EGMs should be developed within a digital environment. \nEXPECTED OUTCOMES: \nAfter completing the workshop\, participants will have a sound understanding of the principles of the IAEG guidelines and will have gained experience in implementing the methods that are recommended. \nTEACHING STYLE: \nThis workshop will comprise a combination of short lectures\, interactive discussions\,s and hands-on exercises using real-world examples. \nCOURSE MATERIAL PROVIDED: \nBaynes\, F. J. and Parry\, S. 2024. Guidelines for the development and application of engineering geological models on projects. Version 2.0. International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) Commission 25 Publication No. 1\, 81 pp. Downloadable at https://www.iaeg.info/C25EGMGuidelines/. \nEQUIPMENT REQUIRED: \nParticipants should bring to the workshops: paper\, pencils\, erasers\, a scale rule\, and a laptop (with charging cable). \nREGISTRATION DETAILS: \nRegistration required. \nFee: 200 euros\, including catering (coffee breaks and lunch). \n20% discount for EurGeol title holders. \nNUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: \nMax. 30 – 40.
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/iaeg-2026-course-1-engineering-geological-models-an-introduction-to-the-iaeg-guidelines/
CATEGORIES:Endorsed training,NA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260129T163021Z
CREATED:20260126T134315Z
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SUMMARY:IAEG 2026 Course #3: Uncertainty and variability in Engineering Geological Models
DESCRIPTION:This course\, endorsed by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)\, will be organised as part of the 2026 Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG 2026). The IAEG 2026 will take place in Delft (The Netherlands​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​) from 30 October to 6 November 2026. \nThe listed IAEG workshops on the EFG calendar are scheduled\, but additional workshops may be added and/or the existing ones may be slightly modified. \nIAEG 2026 Course #3: Uncertainty and variability in Engineering Geological Models \nWHEN:  \nSaturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 (Day To Be Confirmed). \nFull day – 9:00 to 16:00. \nINSTRUCTORS: \n\nDr. Antonio Dematteis: chair of the IAEG Commission 28 on Reliability quantification of the geological model in large civil engineering projects; Lombardi SA\, Bellinzona-Giubiasco\, Switzerland\nAss. Prof. Giovanna Vessia: co-chair of the IAEG Commission 28 on Reliability quantification of the geological model in large civil engineering projects; member of the Technical Committee 304 Engineering Practice of Risk Assessment and Management of the ISSGME\nProf. Michael Hicks: chair of Technical Committee 304 Engineering Practice of Risk Assessment and Management of the ISSGME\nDr. Joanna Pieczynska-Kozlowska: Adjunct Professor at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology; Member of the TC205 Safety and Serviceability and TC222 Geotechnical BIM and Digital Twins\nDr. Zheng Guan\, Assistant Professor at TU Delft\, new member of Technical Committee 304 Engineering Practice of Risk Assessment and Management of the ISSGME.\n\nOVERVIEW: \nThe workshop aims at illustrating the main approaches to managing variability and uncertainty in defining Engineering Geological Models (EGMs) in a wide range of design and mapping activities. EC7 and ISO2396 will be introduced and discussed to support the practical use of Reliable EGMs. Furthermore\, the C28 Guidelines on “Managing Engineering Geological Model Uncertainty” will be suggested as an overview of classical methods used to deal with both conceptual and observational EGMs. Finally\, some applications of geostatistics and Random Finite Element Methods will be suggested when advanced methods are needed to get to Reliable EGM. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nThe workshop is intended to engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers who want to start handling uncertainties in ground modelling using simplified and advanced approaches. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nThe workshop participants will be provided with an introduction to ISO2396 and the EC7. Then\, practical examples will be discussed where some of the proposed methods will be applied. \nEXPECTED OUTCOMES: \nThe attendees will be aware of methods proposed in codes and standards to deal with uncertainties and variability in EGMs. \nTEACHING STYLE: \nThis workshop will be delivered through lectures\, applications\, and open discussions. \nCOURSE MATERIAL PROVIDED: \nSlides of the course. \nEQUIPMENT REQUIRED: \nParticipants should bring to the workshops: block notes or tablet. \nREGISTRATION DETAILS: \nRegistration required. \nFee: 200 euros\, including catering (coffee breaks and lunch). \n20% discount for EurGeol title holders. \nNUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: \nMax. 30 – 40.
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/56389/
CATEGORIES:Endorsed training,NA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260129T162722Z
CREATED:20260126T140833Z
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SUMMARY:IAEG 2026 Course #4:4D Engineering Geology & the Limits of Conventional Design Analysis
DESCRIPTION:This course\, endorsed by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)\, will be organised as part of the 2026 Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG 2026). The IAEG 2026 will take place in Delft (The Netherlands​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​) from 30 October to 6 November 2026. \nThe listed IAEG workshops on the EFG calendar are scheduled\, but additional workshops may be added and/or the existing ones may be slightly modified. \nIAEG 2026 Course #4: 4D Engineering Geology & the Limits of Conventional Design Analysis\nWHEN: \nSaturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 (Day To Be Confirmed). \nFull day – 9:00 to 16:00. \nINSTRUCTOR: \n\nDr Chrysothemis Paraskevopoulou\, Associate Professor in Tunnelling and Rock Engineering\, School of Earth and Environment\, University of Leeds\, Great Britain\, www.chrysothemis.me\n\nCO-INSTRUCTOR: \n\nProf Mark Diederichs\, Professor Emeritus in Geological Engineering\, Queen’s University\, Kingston\, Ontario\, Canada.\n\nOVERVIEW: \nEngineering geologists and geological engineers are tasked with capturing the complexity of the subsurface—within and beyond the immediate project footprint. Whether it is for a tunnel\, quarry\, cavern\, slope\, or repository\, the challenge remains the same: building a geological model that accurately reflects reality\, both in three dimensions and over time. This fourth dimension—time—is critical. It underpins geological events and processes\, allowing us to better understand structural evolution\, fault types\, jointing\, weathering\, alteration\, and rock fabric development. \nBut how often do our models\, and the tools we use\, really reflect this complexity? \nOver the last half-century\, engineering practice has often reduced geological richness to simplified inputs—rock mass classifications\, homogenized domains\, and analytical solutions assuming uniform\, isotropic conditions. While these tools are convenient\, they can obscure or misrepresent the true behavior of the rock mass – especially when it is discrete\, inhomogeneous\, anisotropic\, or evolving. \nThis workshop is designed to bring geology and engineering back into alignment. We will begin with a concise review of the principles of 4D geological modeling\, including how to handle uncertainty (both parametric and discrete) in real-world projects. We will then explore the limitations of common engineering analysis approaches—including classification-based inputs\, overly simplified tunnel profiles\, and assumptions of material uniformity—when applied to complex geological conditions. Through a series of case studies\, live demonstrations\, and hands-on modeling exercises\, you will engage directly with the consequences of oversimplification. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nEngineering geologists\, geological engineers\, civil engineers\, and geotechnical professionals. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nThe workshop participants will see how different interpretations of geology can profoundly influence design decisions—and how industry-standard software can (and can’t) capture this. \nEXPECTED OUTCOMES: \nAfter completing the workshop\, participants will better integrate geological insight into engineering practice—and challenge the assumptions that often go unquestioned in conventional design. \nTEACHING STYLE: \nThis workshop will comprise a combination of: \n\nLectures and case studies: foundations of geological modeling and where engineering analysis falls short\nLive demonstrations: real-time analysis of how geological complexity impacts model outputs\, with open Q&A\, interactive discussions\, and hands-on exercises using real-world examples\nHands-On exercises\nUse of industry-standard software to model geological impact on design outcomes.\n\nCOURSE AND MATERIAL PROVIDED: \nLecture notes and short handouts for hands-on exercises \nEQUIPMENT REQUIRED: \nParticipants must bring their own PC laptops (Windows only\, NOT Mac) \nSoftware Provided: 30-day licenses for RS2\, UNWEDGE\, and SLIDE (via Rocscience) \nLicenses will be sent 10 days before the course\, along with installation instructions and a custom tutorial guide. \nREGISTRATION DETAILS: \nRegistration required. \nFee: 200 euros\, including catering (coffee breaks and lunch). \n20% discount for EurGeol title holders. \nNUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: \n25 – 35.
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/iaeg-2026-course-24d-engineering-geology-the-limits-of-conventional-design-analysis/
CATEGORIES:Endorsed training,NA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260129T162511Z
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SUMMARY:IAEG 2026 Course #5: Multi-Hazard Modelling\, from Theory to Tools
DESCRIPTION:This course\, endorsed by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)\, will be organised as part of the 2026 Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG 2026). The IAEG 2026 will take place in Delft (The Netherlands​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​) from 30 October to 6 November 2026. \nThe listed IAEG workshops on the EFG calendar are scheduled\, but additional workshops may be added and/or the existing ones may be slightly modified. \nIAEG 2026 Course #5: Multi-Hazard Modelling\, from Theory to Tools\nWHEN: \nSaturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 (Day To Be Confirmed). \nFull day – 9:00 to 16:00. \nINSTRUCTORS: \nProf Cees van Westen\, Professor in Multi-Hazard Risk Dynamics at the Earth System Analysis\, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)\, University of Twente\, Enschede\, The Netherlands \nProf Shiva Prasad Pudasaini\, Visiting Professor\, Research team on landslides\, Technical University of Munich \nDr Bastiaan van den Bout\, Assistant Professor in Multi-Hazard research\, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)\, University of Twente\, Enschede\, The Netherlands & CEO and founder of FastHAzard\, Apeldoorn\, The Netherlands \nDr Irene Manzella\, Head of the Centre for Disaster Resilience and Associate Professor in Geotechnical Engineering for natural hazard risk management\, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)\, University of Twente\, Enschede\, The Netherlands \nDr Olga Mavrouli\, Assistant Professor\, Dept. of Civil Engineering\, University of West Attica\, Greece. \nOVERVIEW: \nUnderstanding and managing complex natural hazards requires robust theoretical frameworks and practical tools that can simulate the dynamics and interactions of multiple hazard types. This workshop offers participants an integrated view of advanced modelling approaches for multi-hazard scenarios\, with a focus on practical applications for risk assessment and planning. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nEngineering geologists\, geological engineers\, civil engineers\, and geotechnical professionals. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nThe workshop will begin with Prof. Shiva Pudasaini\, who will present the theoretical foundations of three-phase flow modelling\, a powerful framework that underpins the simulation of complex mass flows such as debris flows\, rockfalls\, and tsunamis. This theoretical insight lays the groundwork for understanding how physical processes are represented and coupled in multi-hazard models. \nBuilding on this foundation\, the workshop will feature demonstrations of software tools designed for hazard simulation and rapid scenario analysis. These include: \n\nDebris flow\, tsunami\, and rockfall modelling tools\, showcasing how theoretical models are translated into operational simulations.\nFastHazard tools\, presented by Bastian van den Bout\, including FastFlood and FastSlide—user-friendly\, rapid modelling tools designed for efficient assessment of flood and landslide hazards in multi-hazard environments.\n\nEXPECTED OUTCOMES: \nParticipants will gain a comprehensive understanding of both the scientific principles and practical capabilities of modern multi-hazard modelling\, bridging the gap between research and real-world application. \nTEACHING STYLE: \nLectures\, demos\, hands-on exercises. \nEQUIPMENT REQUIRED: \nLaptop with charging cable. \nREGISTRATION DETAILS: \nRegistration required. \nFee: 200 euros\, including catering (coffee breaks and lunch). \n20% discount for EurGeol title holders. \nNUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: \n25 – 35.
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/iaeg-2026-course-4-multi-hazard-modelling-from-theory-to-tools/
CATEGORIES:Endorsed training,NA event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260129T163010Z
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SUMMARY:IAEG 2026 Course #2: Tales from the Swamp
DESCRIPTION:This course\, endorsed by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)\, will be organised as part of the 2026 Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG 2026). The IAEG 2026 will take place in Delft (The Netherlands​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​) from 30 October to 6 November 2026. \nThe listed IAEG workshops on the EFG calendar are scheduled\, but additional workshops may be added and/or the existing ones may be slightly modified. \nIAEG 2026 Course #2: Tales from the Swamp\nWHEN: \nSaturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 (Day To Be Confirmed). \nFull day – 9:00 to 16:00. \nINSTRUCTORS: \n\nArjan Venmans is an engineering geologist specializing in the design\, construction\, and maintenance of roads and railways on soft soil. His activities include developing and validating design methods for soil improvement\, field testing of innovative construction methods and aging infrastructure\, using waste as a building material\, consultancy and construction supervision. As a visiting scholar\, he lectures on organic soils at the Geoengineering section of Delft University of Technology.\nSanneke van Asselen is a physical geographer with a keen interest in topics related to land subsidence in soft-soil organic sequences\, delta structure and evolution\, and (fluvial) geomorphology. Recent research focuses on quantifying and monitoring land subsidence due to peat compaction and oxidation in Holocene delta sequences. Her PhD research investigated how peat compaction influences delta development and fluvial morphology.\nCor Zwanenburg is an expert in soft soil engineering. His focus is on soft soil problems associated with slopes and landfills\, such as stability\, settlement\, consolidation\, and creep. Areas of special interest are the assessment of parameters through laboratory tests or field measurements\, and their relationship to calculation techniques. Between 2001 and 2005\, he obtained his doctorate from Delft University of Technology with a dissertation on the consolidation behaviour of peat.\n\nOVERVIEW: \nPeat and organic soils are present in the shallow subsurface of many deltas in the world. \nHigh compressibility\, low strength and susceptibility to oxidation pose challenges to infrastructure and housing. If these challenges are not properly understood and addressed the cost to society can be huge. Peat and organic soils are not “textbook” soils in terms of their behaviour and reaction to natural and man-induced changes. The heterogeneity of the deposits poses challenges to site characterisation methods\, requiring specific techniques. This workshop will familiarise the participants with characterisation\, behaviour and challenges of peat and organic soils\, adopting a lessons-learned approach from the Netherlands. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nStudents\, researchers\, geologists\, engineering geologists\, geotechnical engineers. No prior knowledge of organic soils is required. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nParticipants will explore key questions about organic soils from an engineering geology perspective\, such as: \n\nWhat challenges do organic soils present?\nWhich factors influence their engineering behaviour?\nWhat problems can occur in deltaic environments?\nHow to interpret subsidence time series\nHow do the strengths of peats compare to clays?\nWhat lessons can be learned from case studies – “tales from the swamp”?\nWhat constitutes best practice in site investigation?\n\nEXPECTED OUTCOMES: \nAfter completion of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nKnow how to identify and classify peat and organic soils\nHave a conceptual idea of the stratigraphy of organic soil deposits\nRecognise factors determining the engineering behaviour of organic soils\nUnderstand the challenges that organic soils present to infrastructure and housing\nKnow how interpret subsidence time series\nBe aware of unforeseen aspects of organic soil behaviour in practice\, and of engineering solutions\nKnow what is the best practice in site investigation in organic soils.\n\nTEACHING STYLE: \nLecture\, interactive exercises\, quizzes\, and real-world case studies. \nCOURSE MATERIAL PROVIDED: \nDigital handouts. \nEQUIPMENT REQUIRED: \nMobile phone\, notebook. \nREGISTRATION DETAILS: \nRegistration required. \nFee: 200 euros\, including catering (coffee breaks and lunch). \n20% discount for EurGeol title holders. \nNUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: \n25 – 35.
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/iaeg-2026-course-5/
CATEGORIES:Endorsed training,NA event
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SUMMARY:IAEG 2026 Course #6: Geosynthetics for Sustainable Geotechnical and Engineering Geological Practice
DESCRIPTION:This course\, endorsed by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)\, will be organised as part of the 2026 Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG 2026). The IAEG 2026 will take place in Delft (The Netherlands​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​) from 30 October to 6 November 2026. \nThe listed IAEG workshops on the EFG calendar are scheduled\, but additional workshops may be added and/or the existing ones may be slightly modified. \nIAEG 2026 Course #6: Geosynthetics for Sustainable Geotechnical and Engineering Geological Practice\nWHEN: \nSaturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026 (Day To Be Confirmed). \nFull day – 9:00 to 16:00. \nINSTRUCTOR: \n\nDr Sanjay Kumar Shukla is a world-renowned expert in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering. He is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering. He currently serves as the Civil Engineering Discipline Coordinator and Founding Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Research Group Leader at Edith Cowan University\, Perth\, Australia. He holds Distinguished Professorships at several institutions\, including Delhi Technological University\, India\, and Southern Illinois University\, USA. He is a registered Chartered Professional Engineer in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering with Engineers Australia and an International Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering by the International Engineering Association.\n\nOVERVIEW: \nEngineering geology\, geotechnical engineering and geosynthetics together provide sustainable and resilient solutions for modern ground infrastructure. While engineering geology explains the behaviour of soils\, rocks and groundwater\, and geotechnical engineering applies this understanding to design and construction\, geosynthetics as engineered polymeric materials enhance ground performance through reinforcement\, drainage\, filtration\, separation and protection. Their integration offers cost-effective\, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible alternatives for civil\, mining\, agricultural and environmental applications. \nThis one-day course introduces the fundamentals of geosynthetic engineering within the framework of engineering geology and geotechnical engineering\, highlighting material types\, properties\, design concepts and field applications for sustainable and climate-resilient development. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: \nThis course is ideal for professionals and researchers involved in the specification\, analysis\, design\, construction\, and study of geosynthetic-related projects. Participants may include those from the fields of engineering geology\, civil/geotechnical engineering\, mining engineering\, agricultural engineering\, and aquacultural engineering \nParticipants may include: \n\nSenior undergraduate and postgraduate students\nResearch scholars and PhD candidates\nPractising engineers and consultants\nSpecialised contractors and field supervisors\nProject managers and infrastructure planners\nLand developers and asset owners.\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nThis workshop aims to: \n\nIntroduce fundamental concepts of geosynthetics and their integration in geotechnical practice.\nExplain the types\, properties\, functions\, and manufacturing processes of geosynthetics.\nProvide guidance on geosynthetic selection and basic design approaches.\nPresent recognised laboratory and field testing standards.\nDemonstrate installation practices and construction quality control. Share real-world case studies and direct participants to advanced study resources.\n\nEXPECTED OUTCOMES: \nUpon completion of the course\, the participants will be able to: \n\nDistinguish among different geosynthetic materials and their characteristics\nEvaluate the functions of geosynthetics and link them to suitable engineering applications.\nSelect appropriate geosynthetic products for specific project needs.\nRecommend suitable laboratory or field tests to assess geosynthetic performance.\nFormulate basic installation guidelines and quality control considerations.\nLocate and use authoritative references for further study and technical practice in geosynthetics.\n\nTEACHING STYLE: \nLectures and case studies. \nCOURSE MATERIAL: \n\nTextbook Shukla\, S.K. (2026). An Introduction to Geosynthetic Engineering. Second edition\, CRC Press\, Taylor and Francis\, London\, UK.\nReference book Shukla\, S.K. (2022). ICE Handbook of Geosynthetic Engineering. Third edition\, ICE Publishing\, London\, UK.\n\nEQUIPMENT REQUIRED: \nNotebook. \nREGISTRATION DETAILS: \nRegistration required. \nFee: 200 euros\, including catering (coffee breaks and lunch). \n20% discount for EurGeol title holders. \nNUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: \n50.
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/iaeg-2026-course-6-geosynthetics-for-sustainable-geotechnical-and-engineering-geological-practice/
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SUMMARY:World Conference on Sampling and Blending (WCSB12)
DESCRIPTION:The WCSB12 theme is Sampling for a Sustainable World which aims to provide discussions on relevant issues across mining and minerals; raw materials and products; food and feed; medicine and pharma; recycling; and the environment. WCSB12 will seek to highlight as many fields as possible where proper sampling is performed in the service of sustainable science\, technology and industry\, the circular economy\, and mitigation of climate change. \nRepresentative sampling practice based on the Theory of Sampling (TOS) is key to many industrial applications. Efficient use of the Earths resources\, in its widest sense\, is a basis for developing sustainability in the context of UN Sustainable Development Goals SDG 12 and 13. \nWCSB12 will comprise Keynote presentations across key sampling applications\, supported by regular contributions. Pre- and/or post-conference workshops may be organised. \nWith thanks to the International Pierre Gy Sampling Association (IPGSA) \nAims of the Conference \nWCSB12 aims to bring together the diverse international sampling community to present and debate concepts and ideas for a standardised approach to sampling embodied in TOS. The opportunity to meet\, exchange ideas\, and share practical experiences will be a significant benefit for attendees. The Conference will provide understanding and insights for practitioners\, academics\, manufacturers and engineering firms aiming to achieve representative sampling through TOS. \nAttendees will find that the conference presents a mix of Theory and Practical (case studies) presentations; with the opportunity to network with a range of researchers and practitioners. \nConvenors \n\nDr Simon Dominy (Camborne School of Mines\, University of Exeter)\nProfessor Hylke Glass (Camborne School of Mines\, University of Exeter)
URL:https://eurogeologists.eu/event/world-conference-on-sampling-and-blending-wcsb12/
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