Welcome to GeoNews May...

...This month we update you, among others, on the outcomes of the first EuroWorkshop "Geothermal - the Energy of the Future" held in Santorni, Greece, on 18 and 19 May 2017. We also invite you to have a look at the new issue of the European Geologist Journal that is dedicated to geothermal energy as well. 

Are you in a hurry? Then scroll directly to News from EFG & its members; EurGeol of the month; Miscellaneous; Panels of Experts or Jobs & Training. 

Welcome to GeoNews May...

...This month we update you, among others, on the outcomes of the first EuroWorkshop "Geothermal - the Energy of the Future" held in Santorni, Greece, on 18 and 19 May 2017. We also invite you to have a look at the new issue of the European Geologist Journal that is dedicated to geothermal energy as well. 

Are you in a hurry? Then scroll directly to News from EFG & its members; EurGeol of the month; Miscellaneous; Panels of Experts or Jobs & Training. 

News from EFG & its members

EuroWorkshop on Geothermal Energy: EFG taking action today for better energy sources tomorrow
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and the Association of Greek Geologists (AGG) coorganised the first EuroWorkshop on Geothermal Energy in Fira on the island of Santorini (Greece) on 18 and 19 May 2017.
Read the full press release here. 

New 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 of experts aiming to present and protect the professional interests.
EUES has unanimously been elected as a new EFG member during the association’s summer Council meeting held in Santorini, Greece, on 20 and 21 May 2017. EFG now has two Russian members, with the National Association for Subsoil Auditing (NAEN) continuing to be a member.

EFG’s annual report 2016: one yearly publication, a plethora of varied activities
9 panels of experts, 211 experts, 25 National Associations representing together 43677 members…
With numbers so high and growing every year, it is safe to say the EFG is constantly busy and 2016 has not been an exception.
The 2016’s edition of the annual report is now available here.
 
Call for articles European Geologist: Geology and a sustainable future
The Editorial Board of the Journal of the European Federation of Geologists invites you to submit articles for the 44th issue of the journal. The theme of this issue is “Geology and a sustainable future”. We expect contributions related to the topic. Please send your article proposal (name of the author(s), working title of the article and a short abstract of about 10 lines) by 15 July 2017 to the Editor-in-Chief (eva.hartai@eurogeologists.eu) and cc to staff and layout editor Anita Stein (anita.stein@eurogeologists.eu). The Editorial Board of EGJ will decide about the acceptance of the article proposals and selected articles shall be submitted in their full version by 15 September 2017. The articles will be peer reviewed and also reviewed by a native English speaker. You may find the guidelines for authors at http://eurogeologists.eu/journal/.

European Geologist journal: a detailed insight into the future of geothermal energy
Our planet is a very effective energy source. Yet, the large majority of the population does not perceive it as a source of energy. This contradiction is what our new topical issue of the “European Geologist” journal confronts upfront, as part of the EFG’s constant mission to inform the public and share the innovative work of its members. Throughout this publication and its 15 articles, you will therefore learn more about geothermal energy, its applications and future perspectives. And probably rejoice with us at the energetic potential of our Planet Earth. Find this issue here and read our previous issues here.

Obituary of EFG’s First President, John Kenneth Shanklin, 28^th July 1926 – 4 May 2017
The death has occurred (peacefully) of John Shanklin in the Countess of Chester hospital, England. John Shanklin gave some 20 years of his life to the European Federation of Geologists (EFG). At the end of the Seventies, with Gerald Clement of France, Eric Groessens of Belgium, José Martins Carvalho of Portugal, Renzo Zia of Italy, Santiago Leguey of Spain and others, he was one of this group of far-sighted geologists who understood the necessity for geologists across Europe to join together to protect and to develop their profession, through an European community of geologists stretching from the Atlantic to the Urals. Following two years of meetings and drafting, the Federation was officially formed at the Inaugural Council Meeting in July 1980 at the Maison de la Géologie in Paris, France. John Shanklin was elected to be the first President. He successfully guided the EFG through its formative years, helping to develop its policies, to draft the first dossiers and to start the process of enlargement. Read the full obituary here.

EAGE/EFG photo contest 2017: Vote now for your favourite ‘Geoscientists at work’ pic!
All EAGE and EFG members are invited to cast their vote online for their favourite photograph among nearly one hundred entries. The 12 most stunning photographs will be printed and exhibited during the 79th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition (12 - 15 June 2017, Paris, France) and other EAGE and EFG events.
More information: http://houseofgeoscience.org/photocontest

EFG becomes knowledge partner of MINEX Europe 2017
The 2nd MINEX Europe Mining & Exploration Forum will be held from 14 to 16 June 2017 in Belgrade (Serbia). The European Federation of Geologists supports the event as a knowledge partner and, on 14 June, President Vitor Correia will deliver a keynote presentation about the INTRAW project that is coordinated by EFG and the forthcoming launch of the International Raw Materials Observatory (IRMO) in November 2017. More information about MINEX Europe: https://www.minexeurope.com/2017/

EFG projects | Positive results for the ¡VAMOS! underwater Positioning, Navigation and Awareness system
On 29 and 30 March 2017 the partners of the ¡VAMOS! Project came together at INESC (Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science) facilities in Porto. The participants had the opportunity to present their work to the Advisory Board and they discussed ongoing tasks with the other project partners. | Read more

EFG projects | MINATURA2020 second round of stakeholder workshops
The EU-funded MINATURA2020 project intends to discuss with all stakeholders a concept of Mineral Deposits of Public Importance (MDoPI) focusing on delivering solutions for a sustainable and holistic approach to mineral resource planning and management. The consortium partners are currently organising the second round of stakeholder consultations at national level. Find the dates here.
On 8 November 2017 the project’s final stakeholder workshop will be held in Brussels, as a side event of the high level conference of the EIP's Raw Materials Week.  
In addition to the stakeholder consultations organised at national level, the project team has created a discussion forum on LinkedIn to encourage discussions about the concept of Mineral Deposits of Public Importance (MDoPI). We invite you to join the discussion forum to stay up to date about the project activities and share your views about the concept of MDoPI.

EFG members | DGF, Denmark
33rd Nordic Geological Winter Meeting
Copenhagen, Denmark, 10-12 January 2018 | Read more
Call for sessions open until 15 June 2017

EFG members | BDG, Germany
3. Meggener days of natural resources
13-15 September 2017, Lennestadt-Meggen, Germany | Read more

EFG members | GSL, UK
Fermor Meeting 2017: Factory Earth
25-27 September 2017, London, UK | Read more
Abstract Deadline: 1 July 2017

EurGeol of the month: Joan Escuer Solé  

Miscellaneous

Panels of Experts

Jobs & Training

Summer school: "Impacts and their Role in the Evolution of Life"
25 July - 3 August 2017 Saaremaa, Estonia | Read more

Dubrovnik International ESEE Mining School
20-25 Nov 2017, Dubrovnik, Croatia | Read more