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One Day in Europe: Czech Republic
In the 2018 edition of the “One day in Europe” interview series, we are interviewing the Presidents of EFG’s national associations. In March 2018, we have talked to Jiří Jiránek, President of the Czech Association of Economic Geologists (CAEG). Following his studies...
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EAGE/EFG photo contest 2018: vote now for your favourite photo!
More than 160 entries have been submitted for this year’s edition of the EAGE/EFG photo contest ‘Geoscientists at work’. Following an internal quality check, the public vote is now open. Have a look at the photos and cast your vote online...
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KINDRA’s Final Conference
The full-day conference showcased the results achieved by the project, such as the KINDRA Classification, the Inventory, as well as the methodology used for identifying gap analyses and its results, and started a conversation aboutthe future of the KINDRA outcomes...
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Are you studying earth sciences? Did you consider a career in industry? Attend the EGU Townhall Meeting 14 to learn more about working possibilities industry can offer you!
Are you studying earth sciences or are you a young graduate working at university? Did you consider a career in industry? Many young geologists are drawn to study geology based on the general public perception of geologists being mainly scientists working at...
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EuroWorkshop Turkey: benefit from early-bird rates and special offers for young geoscientists
After the success of the first EuroWorkshop on Geothermal Energy in Santorini, the second edition will take place in Çesme, Izmir (Turkey), on 17 and 18 May, 2018. The “EuroWorkshop on Epithermal Gold Deposits of Western Anatolia, Turkey" is co-organised by the...
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#CHPM4EU: What society knows today, what CHPM2030 will revolutionise tomorrow
The successful social media campaign #CHPM4EU ended this month. The aim of the campaign was to inform general public and stakeholders about the disruptive technology the project plans to develop. This technology combines the generation of renewable energy and metal...
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The Joint Conference of UNEXMIN and ¡VAMOS! in Bled
The Joint Conference of UNEXMIN and ¡VAMOS!, "Use of robotics and automation for mineral prospecting and extraction” was held in Bled (Slovenia) last week. The development of both projects was discussed and there were a lot of meetings, workshops and discussions...
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“Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials” webinar is now available to watch
The webinar on “Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials” organised by the American Geosciences Institute took place on January 26, 2018. It was co-sponsored by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and its president, Vitor Correia, was one of the...
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EFG/EAGE Photo Contest 2018
For all of the geoscientists out there that love photography, the EFG/EAGE Photo Contest 2018 is now open for entries! This is a great opportunity to promote your photos. The 12 best photos will be showcased at the 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2018,...
read more“Overview on Oil and Gas in Croatia” by the EFG Panel of Experts
Croatia has a long tradition in the production and processing of oil and gas. To ensure further development of this industry it will be necessary to invest in Research and Development activities, especially in the Adriatic Sea. The EFG Panel of Experts on Oil and Gas...
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MINATURA2020 Final Consortium Meeting
PRESS RELEASE | BRUSSELS | 10 JANUARY 2018 Consortium and Advisory Board members have gathered in Brussels to discuss final steps for the EU-funded MINATURA2020 project that will come to an end in January 2018 The EU-funded MINATURA2020 project has been...
read more Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials Webinar, co-sponsored by the European Federation of Geologists
This interesting webinar organised by the American Geosciences Institute will take place on January 26, 2018 at 11am EST. Vitor Correia (President of the European Federation of Geologists and Coordinator of EU's INTRAW Project) and Ph.D. Nedal Nassar (Chief of the...
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The EFG International Mentoring Programme promotional video has been launched!
Watch it now to know more about this interesting programme! Are you a post-Bachelor student in the field of geosciences or a young earth scientist with less than 4 years of professional experience? Are you a member of one of the EFG's 26 national...
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European Geologist journal issue 44: Geology and a sustainable future
Geologists are necessary to pave the way for a sustainable future. Their expertise and knowledge are key to guarantee resources for future generations in a sustainable way and to fight climate change. And this is what the new issue of the “European Geologist” journal...
read moreMINLAND Project: Mineral Resources in Sustainable Land-Use Planning
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is proud to announce the start of its new EU-funded project MINLAND. The project has been designed to meet the challenges of competing land use from many different needs. Therefore, securing access to land for exploration...
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Press release: Geoscience, a tool for civil protection against floods
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is addressing policy makers at international, European, national, regional and local level to draw attention to the paramount importance of geoscience in civil protection against natural hazards and especially in floods...
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GeoNews: the November edition of EFG’s monthly newsletter is out
The November edition of GeoNews, our monthly newsletter bringing you all the latest news in the world of geoscientists is available here. This month you will learn about our brand new Mentoring Programme and the call for article proposals on environmentally...
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INFACT Project: The future of raw materials exploration in Europe
The European Federation of Geologists is proud to announce the start of its project INFACT. This new EU-funded research project establishes reference areas for trialling new exploration technology in Germany, Finland and Spain. Europe is about to become more...
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Call for article proposals for the European Geologist Journal 45th issue
The Editor-in-Chief of the European Geologist Journal (EGJ) invites you to submit articles for the 45th issue of the journal. The theme of this issue is environmentally sustainable mining in Europe and it will be published in June 2018. The contributions will be...
read more The European Federation of Geologists International Mentoring Programme: Supporting Young Geoscientists
Are you a young earth scientist interested in a unique opportunity to shape your career? Are you an experienced geoscientist with the willingness to share your knowledge to help the new generation of geoscientists? The European Federation of Geologists is proud to...
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EFG awards its Medal of Merit to Iain Stewart
PRESS RELEASE | BRUSSELS | 11 NOVEMBER 2017 European Federation of Geologists (EFG) awards its Medal of Merit to Iain Stewart A passionate geologist, an inspiring professor, a charismatic science broadcaster. Iain Stewart is one of those rare people whose personality,...
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Partnership with Young Earth Scientists: EFG strengthens its commitment towards young professionals
Young Professionals will determine the future of our Society tomorrow. Today, they are already at the center of EFG's work. Their continuous development is what drives EFG in its many missions and accomplishments. Including this new exciting one: EFG has indeed...
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UNECE partners with the European Federation of Geologists for sustainable energy and mineral resource management
UNECE and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) have agreed to join forces to promote the goals and objectives of the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC), in particular its application to energy and raw...
read moreEFG at RFG2018: submit your contributions!
The countdown for the Resources for Future Generations conference that will take place in Vancouver in 2018 has officially began, and we are counting the days! Until then, EFG is cordially inviting its partners and their colleagues to submit an abstract to one of two...
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EFG at the GEC Geotechnics – expo & congress: a match made in heaven
Great minds think alike. The GEC Geotechnics - expo & congress is currently taking place at the Exhibition Center Offenburg, Germany. Just when EFG is launching its new Panel of Expert (PE) on Geotechnics! Coincidence? More like match made in heaven! EFG could not...
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Medal of Merit : Iain Stewart, a multi-faceted career, a unique personality
A passionate Geologist, an inspiring Professor, a charismatic Science Broadcaster. Iain Stewart is one of those rare people whose personality, and resume, stands out by their richness and uniqueness. It then comes as no surprise that this Scottish geologist, currently...
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MINATURA2020 Final Conference: a unique opportunity to strengthen EU cooperation
MINATURA2020 Final Conference: a unique opportunity to strengthen EU cooperation Finally. The day has come. After three years of close and rich collaboration between partners and stakeholders from all corners of Europe, the MINATURA2020 project is thrilled to...
read moreGEC Geotechnics – expo & congress: special offer for our members
On the 25th and 26th October 2017, the GEC Geotechnics -expo & congress will take place at the Exhibition Center Offenburg, Germany, for the fifth time. As partner of the event, EFG will gladly meet visitors at stand 3. Moreover, EFG members and Eurogeologists...
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EFG, a Federation working for You: the video
Once upon a time 1980, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) was born with a bold ambition that would guide it throughout the years: build a strong family of competent geologists across Europe. 37 years later, we can humbly say this ambition, once a dream, has...
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EFG, deeper in the heart of Europe
It's in the first letter. E. for European. EFG's identity is deeply European, and so is it's main mission: strengthening the bond among the European family of Geologists. It was therefore only a matter of time before the Federation would move its legal seat to...
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3rd Meggen Raw Materials Days: Reunion of the EuroGeologists family
Gatherings, exchanges, discussions. That is what bonds the members of a family together. And as busy as all EuroGeologists are across the continent, they make a point on dedicating time for each other on important occasions. And the Meggen Raw Materials Days is...
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INTRAW – Discover The Project : The video has arrived!
The teaser tested eveyone's patience. But the waiting has lasted long enough. Finally, the video "INTRAW – Discover The Project" has arrived. Discover the purpose of this H2020 initiative, its importance in today's society and, last but not least, enjoy a quick...
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European Minerals Day: 10th Anniversary celebrations in Estonia
1 million employees working around 30.000 active mines, providing minerals for 70% of the EU manufacturing sector. That is how important the Mineral sector in Europe is, and how hard its employees work across the continent. With such an important role, and such hard...
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CHPM2030: a succesfull 4th consortium meeting today, promise of a groundbreaking outcome tomorrow
There are moments in a Federation's work when you can feel they will count already while they are happening. CHPM2030's 4th consortium meeting last week is definitively one of those few precious moments. EFG had indeed the pleasure, and honor, to co-host along with...
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The INTRAW project video is coming: a teaser video to keep us waiting
Europe needs Raw Materials. More than a fact, it is an emergency. An emergency that the H2020 INTRAW Project, on which EFG is a partner, has been set up to best answer to, by mapping and developing new cooperation opportunities related to raw materials with...
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Vitor Correia in your next Scientia copy, a testimony to EFG’s important work
Connecting people. Simply put, that is the mission of Scientia, a series of outreach research publications providing high-quality information to a vast audience, with the noble purpose of connecting scientists, educators, policy-makers, researchers, the public and the...
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Geoscientists: a soft skills improvement offer might interest you
Technical skills are at the core of Geoscientists' identity. From the industry to the academic world, the strength of Geoscientists, the reason why they are so beneficial to society, is their valuable field-specific skills. But the working environment is not just...
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EFG puts its quality Stamp on top training courses
What is that special thing that makes someone become a Geologist? It is that initial spark, the birth of a passion that oftentimes happens as soon as a child starts playing with dirt and rocks. But what is it that makes someone become a Great Geologist, one that is...
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GeoNews July: the one place to keep up with European Geoscientists
The month of July has come to an end, which means that EFG has brought out a new edition of GeoNews, its monthly newsletter covering all there is to know to keep up with geoscientists across Europe! This month, the newsletter covers INTRAW project's new video, about...
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European Geologist of the month: Rubén Esteban Pérez
“European Geologist of the month” is a section of EFG’s monthly newsletter GeoNews. Each month we ask one of the European Geologist title holders to tell us about his professional experiences and which role the title has played for his career. This month we have...
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INTRAW takes you back to the Future
The Future of Europe is now. The future availability of resources relies on our efforts today. The future competitiveness of our technologies and industries needs our support today. The future of our employment depends on our work today... The Future of Europe is now...
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CHPM is pushing the boundaries… and you can join the innovation!
The CHPM2030 project is on the right tracks, and it is going fast! The H2020 project working on decreasing Europe's dependency on the import of strategic metallic minerals and energy by coupling the production of geothermal energy and metals is indeed making huge...
read moreOlaf Klarner brings his expertise to EFG’s panel on Oil and Gas
An international expertise and a strong desire to share it. It is what EFG is constantly supporting through its many activities, from the EurGeol title to the different Panels of Experts. It is therefore always great news when a new expert takes the lead! The EFG is...
read moreGeoNews June: the one place to keep up with European Geoscientists
The month of June is quickly coming to an end, which means that EFG is bringing out a new edition of GeoNews, its monthly newsletter covering all there is to know to keep up with geoscientists across Europe! This month, the newsletter covers the call for articles on...
read moreEuropean Geologist of the month: Barry Hunt
“European Geologist of the month” is a section of EFG’s monthly newsletter GeoNews. Each month we ask one of the European Geologist title holders to tell us about his professional experiences and which role the title has played for his career. This month we have...
read moreVOLCANOES’ NIGHT – a Marie Curie Researchers’ Night project series dedicated to geosciences
VOLCANOES’ NIGHT was a Marie Curie Sklodowska Researchers’ Night project series running from 2012 to 2015 under three consecutive contracts funded by the European Commission. European Researchers’ Nights (ERNs) are a pan-European series of events funded by the EC,...
read moreEAGE’s conference : EFG represents the European family of geologists in Paris
Energy, Technology, Sustainability. Three words to define the theme of EAGE's Conference that took place in Paris from 12 to 15 June, and three concepts for which the future relies largely on Geologists and Geoscientists across Europe. Which is why it was EFG's...
read moreRussian State Commission of Mineral Reserves celebrates its 90th anniversary
From 30 to 31 May 2017, the GKZ (Russian State Commission of Mineral Reserves) celebrated its 90th anniversary with a well organised international conference on “The Problems of Expert Evaluation of Mineral Reserves in the Light of Cooperation with International...
read moreNew EFG member: EurAsian Union of Experts in Subsoil in Subsurface Management (EUES)
EFG is glad to welcome a new member, the EurAsian Union of Experts in Subsoil in Subsurface Management (EUES). EUES is a non-profit organisation operating in accordance with Russian legislation and has been established in February 2016. It is a voluntary association...
read moreGeoNews: the May edition of EFG’s monthly newsletter is now live
There it is! The May edition of GeoNews, our monthly newsletter bringing you all the latest news in the world of geoscientists in one place, is now live here! This month, you will learn about the outcomes of our EuroWorkshop in Santorini, our new member, the EurAsian...
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