UCD School of Earth Sciences Seminar Series
2025-04-09 13:00 (Europe/Dublin) | University College Dublin and on Zoom, G01, School of Earth Sciences, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, D04 V1W8, Ireland
Please see flyer here for this term’s Earth Science seminars.
Michelle Harris – University of Plymouth
“Using hyperspectral core scanning to investigate seafloor hydrothermal systems”
All the Wednesday lunchtime seminars will be given in person at UCD, followed by tea/coffee of notoriously variable quality (high highs, but very low lows), reliably nourishing biscuits, and a chance to connect with and quiz the speaker.
Please do come in if you can make it. For those who can’t, we will also broadcast on Zoom (no recording), with the same link/ID/passcode each week as below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/j/62594086210?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 625 9408 6210
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The zoom link is also at the top of the flyer.
Save the flyer for future references as there will be no weekly reminders, unless there is a change to the attached schedule.

UCD School of Earth Sciences Seminar Series
2025-04-16 13:00 | University College Dublin and on Zoom, G01, School of Earth Sciences, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, D04 V1W8, Ireland
Please see flyer here for this term’s Earth Science seminars.
Derya Gürer – Heidelberg University
“Carbonate Veins in Basalts: Tracing the Timing and Conditions of LIP Emplacement and Carbonation”
All the Wednesday lunchtime seminars will be given in person at UCD, followed by tea/coffee of notoriously variable quality (high highs, but very low lows), reliably nourishing biscuits, and a chance to connect with and quiz the speaker.
Please do come in if you can make it. For those who can’t, we will also broadcast on Zoom (no recording), with the same link/ID/passcode each week as below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/j/62594086210?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 625 9408 6210
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The zoom link is also at the top of the flyer.
Save the flyer for future references as there will be no weekly reminders, unless there is a change to the attached schedule.

UCD School of Earth Sciences Seminar Series
2025-04-23 13:00 | University College Dublin and on Zoom, G01, School of Earth Sciences, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, D04 V1W8, Ireland
Please see flyer here for this term’s Earth Science seminars.
Renée Tamblyn – University of Bern
“In situ Lu-Hf LA-ICP-MS/MS geochronology: applications and outlook”
All the Wednesday lunchtime seminars will be given in person at UCD, followed by tea/coffee of notoriously variable quality (high highs, but very low lows), reliably nourishing biscuits, and a chance to connect with and quiz the speaker.
Please do come in if you can make it. For those who can’t, we will also broadcast on Zoom (no recording), with the same link/ID/passcode each week as below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/j/62594086210?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 625 9408 6210
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The zoom link is also at the top of the flyer.
Save the flyer for future references as there will be no weekly reminders, unless there is a change to the attached schedule.

IAEG Online Lecture
2025-06-25 19:00 | Online Event
The IAEG are pleased to announce that Elly Shaw, Principal Geologist at ERM, will be presenting as part of their 2025 Lecture Series.
Elly Shaw will be talking on the topic of “The Impact of Copper Mineralogy on Recovery” online at 7 pm on Wednesday the 25th of June.
Please note that the Lecture is an IAEG members-only event. Register via the website: IAEG – IAEG 2025 Lecture Series – The Impact of Copper Mineralogy on Recovery – Elly Shaw.
For further information contact secretary@iaeg.ie and for membership queries contact treasurer@iaeg.ie.

GSNI Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The sixth webinar in the 2025 Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series takes place on Thursday 26th June between 16:00 and 17:00.
Professor Neil Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Technologies at Ulster University will provide an overview of geothermal heat pumps and how they can be used for space and process heating.
Case studies and other approaches will explore how we can utilise the “heat beneath our feet”.
Register via the Eventbrite link: Geothermal Heat Pumps – How Much Can We Multiply the Temperature Down There Tickets, Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

IAEG 2025 Lecture Series
2025-08-27 19:00 | Online Event
The Irish Association for Economic Geology (IAEG) are pleased to announce that Filipa Luz, Exploration Geologist and Greenfield Project Manager at Almina – Minas do Alentejo S.A., will be presenting as part of their 2025 Lecture Series.
Filipa Luz will be speaking on the topic of “The Sherlock lens: Looking for base metals in the Iberian Pyrite Belt”.
Join online at 7 pm on Wednesday the 27th of August. Register via the website: https://lnkd.in/eG7a8FWR.
Mineral exploration geologists can be commonly perceived as Sherlock’s. Recent revitalization of exploration surveys in the Iberian Pyrite Belt has renewed the interest in developing a new and systematic study workflow based on a multi-approach methods. Back to mapping and gather it with new technologies, use the sensitivity of geochemistry and geophysics and focus on a geology drive model for exploration success. The refinement of metallogenic models will be a useful tool for future mineral exploration surveys in the Iberian Pyrite Belt. This presentation will focus on a success case, where I assume Sherlock’s role looking for base metals in the Iberian Pyrite Belt.
Registration is open via the IAEG website. Please register in plenty of time to ensure you receive an invite in time. Please note that the Lecture is an IAEG members only event.
For further information contact secretary@iaeg.ie
For membership queries contact treasurer@iaeg.ie.

IAEG 2025 Lecture Series
2025-10-14 19:00 | Online Event
The next lecture in the 2025 series will be presented by Dr Mpho Keeditse, Lecturer of Economic Geology at the Department of Geology and Geotechnical Engineering, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, at Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST).
Mpho will be speaking on the topic of “Geology and Exploration of the Kalahari Copperbelt, Botswana”.
The talk takes place online 7 pm on Tuesday the 14th October. Registration is open via the IAEG website: IAEG – IAEG 2025 Lecture Series – Geology and Exploration of the Kalahari Copperbelt, Botswana – Mpho Keeditse.
Please register in plenty of time to ensure you receive an invite. Please note that this Lecture is a members-only event.
For further information contact secretary@iaeg.ie for membership queries contact treasurer@iaeg.ie.

Belfast Geologists Society Lecture
2025-10-20 18:30 | Methodist College Belfast and on Zoom, 1 Malone Rd, Belfast, BT9 6BY, United Kingdom
This talk, entitled “Close Encounters of the Third (Geological) Kind” will be held as a hybrid event, at Methodist College Belfast and online – on Monday 20th October 2025 at 6:30pm for 7pm start.
More details can be found here Close Encounters of the Third(Geological) Kind – Belfast Geologist’ Society

Belfast Geologists Society Lecture
2025-11-17 19:00 | Methodist College Belfast and on Zoom, 1 Malone Rd, Belfast, BT9 6BY, United Kingdom
This talk by Dr Joanne Curran, entitled “Rock Solid: A Geological Perspective on our Stone-built Heritage” will be held as a hybrid event, at Methodist College Belfast, McArthur Hall and online via Zoom– on Monday 17th November 2025 at 7pm.
This presentation explores the connection between Ireland’s geological foundation and its architectural heritage. It will examine how knowledge of rock properties was an essential skill for architects and builders in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The talk will also address current challenges in selecting appropriate stone materials for both new construction projects and the conservation of historic buildings.
Zoom link
Topic: ‘Rock Solid: A Geological Perspective on our Stone-built Heritage’ Joanne Curran
Time: Nov 17, 2025 06:45 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89421236776?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 894 2123 6776
Passcode: [REDACTED]

IAEG 2025 Lecture Series
2025-11-25 19:00 | Online Event
The final lecture in the IAEG series will be given by Rachael Paul of SGZ Cononish Acrux Gold.
Entitled “The Mining Cycle of the Cononish Gold Mine.”
It will take place Online at 7 pm on Tuesday, 25th November.
The talk will then be followed by the IAEG AGM. The Lecture and AGM are only open to IAEG members.
Registration is open via the IAEG website: IAEG – Online 2025 AGM + Lecture: The Mining Cycle of Cononish Gold Mine – Rachael Paul.
Please register in plenty of time to ensure you receive an invite. For further information contact secretary@iaeg.ie for membership queries contact treasurer@iaeg.ie.

Galway Geological Association – Lecture
2026-01-22 19:00 | ZOOM
Lecture via Zoom Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 19:00.
To be given by Prof. Dr Bernd Zolitschka, Institute of Geography, University of Bremen. Prof. Zolitschka will be talking about “The Eifel volcanic field, Germany: type-location of “maars”, natural archives of exceptional environmental records”.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84803122481?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 848 0312 2481; Passcode: [REDACTED]
More details and information on future GGA and other events can be found on the flyer here.

RIA / GSI Lecture
2026-01-29 18:00 | Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2,, Dublin, D02 HH58, Ireland
Royal Irish Academy / 2026 Geological Survey Ireland Geoscience lecture on Thursday 29 January 2026 at 6.00pm at the Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 HH58.
The talk, entitled ‘Why does net zero need geoscience?’ will be given by Karen Hanghøj, Director of the British Geological Survey.
Book your ticket here.
Renewable energy and mobility technologies create a strong demand for certain raw materials. Potential scarcity and criticality of these materials might negatively impact the energy transition, and the downstream supply chain significantly. The sustainable use of natural resources is essential for the energy transition and for reaching Net Zero.
This presentation will focus on the importance of knowledge about minerals and metals in this context. The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion with Ireland-based geologists to bring an Irish perspective to the topic.
Karen Hanghøj is the Director of the British Geological Survey. She is a geologist with extensive experience in research and innovation management and the minerals and metals industry. Karen is passionate about understanding the complexity of resource management, about environmental and social sustainability, and about the role of geoscience in finding solutions to societal challenges. Karen holds a PhD in Geology from University of Copenhagen and has worked with research on geological processes in the lower crust and mantle and their associated mineral deposits, before taking senior leadership roles in research and innovation organisations. She is a member of a range of international committees and working groups.

EuroGeoSurveys webinar on QGIS
2026-02-19 01:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
EuroGeoSurveys, the representative body of 37 EU Geological Surveys, is hosting a webinar on “3D Geological Modelling in QGIS with ForGeo” on Thursday 19th February 2026 at 13:00-14:00 IST (14:00-15:00 CET).
Discover how open-source tools are advancing 3D geological modelling in the webinar organised by their Geological Mapping & Modelling Expert Group:
More information and a link to join the webinar can be found here Online Lecture: 3D Geological Modelling in QGIS with ForGEO – EuroGeoSurveys.

IAEG Online Lecture Series 2026
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Event
The David Hall Exploration Fund Student Mapping Project Presentations will take place on Monday 2nd March at 7pm.
Theertha Rajesh and Natalie Cole, both final year Geology students in UCD, will present their mapping projects.
Theertha’s final year mapping project will focus on the Villamanin region in north western Spain, an area within the Variscan fold and thrust belt associated with the Pyrenean-Cantabrian mountains. The primary aim is to understand the timing and nature of lithological deposition, particularly in the context of facies successions that reflect environmental and depositional changes through time.
The second major focus is on structural geology. Natalie’s mapping project will also focus on the Villaminin region in north western Spain. The primary goal is to understand the geological and tectonic development of the area including changes in depositional setting and any mineralisation that may have occurred.
The study will also investigate how these rocks have been influenced by the deformation associated with tectonic events, such as folding, faulting and volcanism. This lecture is open to all. Registration is open via the IAEG website IAEG – IAEG 2026 Lecture Series – David Hall Fund Students Mapping Project Presentations. Please register in plenty of time to ensure you receive an invite.

EuroGeoSurveys online lecture on Geoheritage
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Event
The EuroGeoSurveys Geoheritage Group invites you to attend their upcoming online lecture entitled “Safeguarding Geoheritage: Best Practices from Protected Areas” on Wednesday 18th March between 15:00 and 16:30 IST (16:00 – 17:30 CET).
Geoheritage is a non-renewable natural resource, and its protection is essential for science, education, and sustainable development. This session will explore how protected areas, including UNESCO Global Geoparks, support geoconservation through practical management approaches and examples from Europe.
The lineup of speakers includes Dr Kirstin Lemon of GNSI who is also an IGI Board member. More details on the agenda, speaker line-up and how to join the webinar can found here Online Lecture: Safeguarding Geoheritage: Best Practices from Protected Areas – EuroGeoSurveys

Belfast Geologist’s Society Talk
2026-03-23 19:00 | Methodist College Belfast and on Zoom, 1 Malone Rd, Belfast, BT9 6BY, United Kingdom
The next Belfast Geologist’s talk will be held in hybrid format on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 7pm.
It will be entitled “Does Groundwater matter at all” and will be given by Paul Wilson, Hydrogeologist with the GSNI.
It is open to the public. To attend in-person, meet at McArthur Hall, Methodist College, Malone Road for refreshments from 6.30pm.
If attending via Zoom, please log in from 6.45pm and the talk will start at 7pm.
More information is available on the website Does Groundwater Matter at All ? – Belfast Geologist’ Society.
To Join via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84933864378?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 849 3386 4378
Passcode: [REDACTED]

IAEG 2026 Lecture Series – Early Career Talk
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Event
IAEG will hold their next lecture in the series on Tuesday 24th March at 7pm, online.
They are pleased to announce their speaker as Ron Voordouw, a partner & Director of Geoscience at Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd., a Vancouver-based firm specialising in mineral exploration project management.
Ron will speak about Canada’s Mineral Industry: Camps, Careers, and Pathways for International Geologists. This lecture is open to all.
Registration is open via the IAEG website here IAEG – IAEG 2026 Lecture Series – Early Careers Talk – Ron Voordouw

IAEG online lecture for Members only
2026-04-14 19:00 | Online Event
IAEG are pleased to announce that Dave Beek, Rados Operational Services Director, will be presenting as part of their 2026 Online Lecture series.
Dave will be speaking on “An Introduction to the Rados XRF ore Sorting Solutions – with a particular focus on Irish opportunities”.
The talk will take place on Tuesday, 14th April at 7 PM online.
Registration (for members only) is open via the IAEG website, here IAEG – IAEG 2026 Lecture Series – Rados XRF – Dave Beek.
Please register in plenty of time to ensure you receive an invite.

IAEG online lecture for Members only
2026-05-12 19:00 | Online Event
IAEG are delighted to announce that Mark Williams, Principal Mining Geologist at Land & Minerals Consulting, will be presenting as part of their 2026 Online Lecture series. Mark will be speaking on “Underground Drilling Innovation and Geo-Metallurgical Integration at Barbrook Mine, Barberton”.
The talk will take place online at 7 PM on 12th May 2026.
Registration (for members only) is open via the IAEG website, here IAEG – IAEG 2026 Lecture Series – Underground Drilling Innovation and Geo-Metallurgical Integration at Barbrook Mine, Barberton – Mark Williams. Please register in plenty of time to ensure you receive an invite.

Belfast Geologists Society Talk
2026-05-18 19:00 | Methodist College Belfast and on Zoom, 1 Malone Rd, Belfast, BT9 6BY, United Kingdom
The next Belfast Geologists Society online talk will be given by Dr Erin Thompson, Exploration Geologist with Aberdeen Minerals, on Monday 18th May at 19:00 at McArthur Hall, Methodist College, Malone Road, Belfast and online (in-person refreshments at 6:30, online attendance sign in from 6:45).
The talk is entitled “Controls on magmatic sulfide Ni-Cu-Co-PGE mineralisation: Tales from South Africa and NE Scotland”.
More details are available here and Zoom links will be available at the end of the month.

GSNI Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series
2026-05-28 00:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
The next webinar in the 2026 Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series is taking place on Thursday 28th May at 12:00 – 13:00 (note different to usual time) featuring Matthew Fox from the Mining Remediation Authority, who will explore the story so far behind mine water geothermal and the growing role it can play in the energy transition.
This webinar will examine the progress, challenges and opportunities associated with projects developed to date, alongside key lessons learned from the sector. Visit the Eventbrite link here Mine Water Heat – The story so far Tickets, Thursday 28 May • 12 PM – 1 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite

ReSToRE Summer School 2026
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03 | University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
iCRAG applications are now open for the fourth ReSToRE International Summer School, taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at University College Dublin, Ireland.
ReSToRE brings together talent from the social sciences, humanities, natural and physical sciences to co-create sustainable solutions for global challenges that are socially acceptable, economically affordable, and technically feasible.
If you are an early-career researcher or professional, apply to join a highly diverse, global group at ReSToRE. Next year’s theme is “Delivering Sustainability to the Global Community”.
Apply here Restore – iCRAG – applications are open until the 1st December 2025.
