The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and the Serbian Geological Society (SGD) are jointly organising the EFG EuroWorkshop ‘PERC Reporting Standard: Context, Requirements and Application’ on 18-19 May in Belgrade, Serbia.
As the world, the industry also faces constant changes, and geology needs to follow and tune in with these changes. Mineral raw materials are one of the top priorities for today’s geology, therefore it is necessary to be well acquainted with the process of genesis, exploration methods, and mining and production techniques i.e. economic and ecological parameters of production and use.
Securing a sustainable supply of mineral raw materials is a key priority in the world of today. Raw materials are becoming more and more important to any economy which wishes to grow and stay competitive. Jobs in many branches of industry are dependent on a sustainable supply chain of raw materials, especially when it comes to the development of modern environmentally friendly technologies.
Watch the promotional video by the course presenter Dr Edmund Sides to know more about the content of the EFG EuroWorkshop!
After the EuroWorkshop, the 82nd EFG Council meeting will be held on May 20 and 21, 2023 in Belgrade (only for EFG delegates).
Please register for the EuroWorkshop and the Council Meeting at the following link: https://fs11.formsite.com/JSCS/ex83iagtzn/index
The objectives of the EFG EuroWorkshop ‘PERC Reporting Standard: Context, Requirements and Application’ are to provide an overview of assessment and reporting best practices on exploration results, mineral resources and reserves in compliance with reporting codes and standards which are based on the CRIRSCO International Template with specific reference to the PERC Reporting Standard.
The course will include an overview of the history of reporting codes; an introduction to the PERC Reporting Standard (definition, usage), application of the formal standards, codes and guidelines – projects, sampling, interpretation and estimation and planning and decision making.
Fees for the EFG EuroWorkshop ‘PERC Reporting Standard: Context, Requirements and Application’ (18 and 19 May 2023):
–In-person participation: Access to lectures, Q&A plus Group Exercises, pdf versions of the presentations to download (after the course), course completion certificate
- In-person participation for Eurogeologists: 150 EUR
- In-person participation for Members of the Serbian Geological Society and associations which have a Memorandum of Understanding with SGD: 180 EUR
- In-person participation for Others: 200 EUR
–Online participation: Only access to lectures with the option for Q&A via chat function and access to pdf versions of the presentations to download (after the course)
- Online participation for Eurogeologists: 120 EUR
- Online participation for Others: 150 EUR
–Optional:
- EFG EuroWorkshop Dinner, May 18, 2023: 30 EUR / 3.600 RSD
–Council Meeting Dinner (for EFG Delegates):
- EFG Council Dinner, May 20, 2023: 30 EUR / 3.600 RSD
The payments should be made in net amounts, the deadline for payments is the 16th of May 2023.
Please register for the EFG Council Meeting and EuroWorkshop ‘PERC Reporting Standard: Context, Requirements and Application’ at the following link: https://fs11.formsite.com/JSCS/ex83iagtzn/index
The EFG Council Meeting and EuroWorkshop will be organised in the Holiday Inn Express Belgrade- City Hotel. The hotel is centrally located in Belgrade and meets all European standards for a four-star hotel. It serves as the venue for many congresses and seminars.
Holiday Inn Express Belgrade – City
Ruzveltova 23, Palilula, 11000 Beograd, Serbia
Tel: +381 11 7155726
The capital city of Serbia is a gateway between the East and the West. It is a melting pot of diverse cultures that have produced a characteristic spirit of openness and cosmopolitanism. The two big rivers – the Sava and the Danube – leave a unique imprint on the city. With a multitude of cultural events and venues to go out to, the city has a lot of interesting attractions.
Safety and Security
Serbia in general is a safe country. The safety precautions are the same as in other European countries.
The terror threat is low-degree, as in other East European countries.
Participants are responsible for organising their accommodation in Belgrade during their stay.
The hotel in which the seminar will be organised, Holiday Inn Express Belgrade – City, offers a special discounted rate for the participants of the PERC Seminar and the EFG Spring Council Meeting within the period 16-22 May 2023:
- Standard Room, single occupancy: 85 EUR
- Standard Room, double occupancy: 95 EUR
Please note that reservations in this hotel will be accepted if made by 31 March 2023, according to the availability of the hotel. If you would like to book in this hotel and benefit from the discount, please fill in this form and e-mail it to the two email addresses indicated in the form.
Belgrade can be reached by plane through Nikola Tesla Airport, which has flights to and from all around Europe. The airport is connected with the downtown by buses.
Taxis are generally cheap in Serbia in comparison to Western Europe. In Belgrade there is Car.go, a platform similar to Uber.
The participants who will come by car are advised to book a parking spot with the hotel.
Nationals of the EFG countries are not required to have a visa to enter Serbia. For the EU and Schengen countries, as well as the UK, it is possible to enter Serbia with an ID card.
- Novi Sad (the second biggest city in Serbia)
What to see: Petrovaradin Fortress, one of the biggest fortresses in Europe, take a walk through the city centre and by the Danube River. A walk through Petrovaradin old town behind the Fortress is also nice. The entrance to the Fortress is free, except for the city museum which is located within it. Some museums and galleries can be visited in Novi Sad. There are frequent train connections from Belgrade. It is possible to visit Sremski Karlovci, a nearby town famous for the Karlovci Peace Treaty (1699) between the Christian Alliance and Turkey. There are many historical buildings and the bank of the Danube is nicer than in Novi Sad. Sremski Karlovci is also famous for its wineries. If you take a slower train you can get off at Karlovci before or after Novi Sad and resume the journey on the next train. Otherwise, there are public suburban buses from Novi Sad. Another option to visit outside the city is Mt Fruška gora, one of few places in the province of Vojvodina where one can find geological outcrops – some public transport suburban buses go from Novi Sad to villages across the mountain.
- Valjevo
Town in western Serbia, situated on the confluence of the Gradac and the Kolubara rivers famous for being one of the best-preserved old town centres (Tešnjar). It is considered one of the nicest mid-size towns in Serbia. When walking upstream the Gradac it is possible to find remarkable nature at a short distance from the city centre (end of the Gradac canyon). In this area, there is also a 13th-century monastery. The city museum and modern gallery are also worth visiting. There are train connections to Belgrade 5-6 times a day.
- Sremska Mitrovica
A town on the river Sava which has been here since Roman times. It is possible to visit the remains of the old imperial palace and town Sirmium, and most of the archaeological material is stored in the nearby Museum of Srem. The town is close to the river. The nicest river beach in Serbia and one of the biggest suspension bridges in Europe can be found here. Walking through the town centre it is also possible to encounter Roman remains. The train connection to Belgrade is good.
- Vršac
A town in the northeast of Serbia, which is today the cultural and social centre of the Romanian minority in Serbia. It is famous for being the only town in the otherwise flat province of Vojvodina (apart from Novi Sad) which is situated by a hill. It boasts several churches of different denominations – Serbian Orthodox, Catholic, and Romanian orthodox. The town museum is quite rich and it has a separate department ‘Pharmacy on the stairs’ which is also worth visiting. Climbing up the Vršac hill (which is the furthest southern end of the Carpathians) is also a good experience. Around the tower, there is another possibility to see some excellent outcrops. There are 6 trains a day from Belgrade.
- Smederevo
A town 65 km downstream the Danube from Belgrade, the last capital of medieval Serbia before being completely conquered by the Ottoman Empire. What to see: the Fortress, the main square and the town centre along with the Wine Square, Karađorđe mulberry tree – famous for historical events from over 200 years ago- and the town museum. Entry to the Fortress is generally free, you’d have to pay only if you want to visit the Inner Castle. Frequent buses from Belgrade.
- Viminacium
It is a site with remains of the ancient Roman city. It is one of the best-preserved sites of this type in Europe at some 100 km from Belgrade. There is no direct public transport connection from Belgrade, so you should either rent a car or take a bus to Požarevac (very good and frequent connections) and then a taxi to Viminacium. Požarevac is not too interesting as a town, but you can take a stroll around the main square. There are several museums and galleries (if you’re into arts the Milena Pavlović Barilli gallery is recommended) and horse racing grounds.
- Golubac
The entrance to the Djerdap (Iron Gates) Gorge, one of the most significant sights on the Danube. A marvellous fortress recently renovated is worth a visit – the entrance to this fortress is charged. The quay and the beaches by the Danube are also very nice and there might be a possibility to embark on a boat ride through the gorge although this might not be possible in May (it would need to be double-checked). This could be combined with visiting Požarevac. There is a bus service from Belgrade.
- Topola
This is the least interesting option. The only thing of interest here is the Mausoleum of the Serbian/Yugoslav royal family and the vineyards around it. Unless you have a great interest in the royal families is not really recommended (when it comes to wineries, there are quite a few in N.Sad/Karlovci, Smederevo and Vršac). It could be combined with visiting the nearby town of Aranđelovac with a beautiful spa park and a cave Risovača with traces of pre-historical people (the most interesting sight in the area).
If you choose to rent a car and go down the Danube, you can combine Smederevo, Viminacium, Golubac and maybe even try to visit a major archaeological pre-historic site of Lepenski Vir, a bit further down the Danube. However, both Viminacium and Lepenski in one day might be too ambitious.
Serbian railways https://w3.srbvoz.rs/redvoznje/en
Belgrade bus station http://www.bas.rs/en/
It is possible to buy train tickets online https://webapi1.srbvoz.rs/ekarta/app/#!/home but the page is in Serbian. The ticket offices at railway stations accept cards. It is not possible to buy tickets via the bus station website. You can check the websites of transport companies on a particular route but not all of them offer online sales for all destinations. Note that international credit and debit cards are not accepted at Belgrade bus station so you will need cash.
If for some reason you need to purchase a ticket on board a train or a bus you will have to pay by cash.
You can pay for public transport in Belgrade with Paypass Master Card. The ticket is valid for 1,5 hours and you can use multiple lines during that time.
In Novi Sad public transport bus tickets are paid by cash only, and they can be purchased only aboard the bus. The ticket is valid for one ride.
Taxis are relatively cheap in Serbia, especially in smaller towns. In Belgrade, there is also a car.go service similar to Uber, and when you book a taxi you can ask for one which accepts card payments. In case you would need a taxi outside Belgrade, it is recommended to have some cash ready. There is a slight chance that the drivers might charge you more because you’re a foreigner.
