IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology in Timișoara, Romania (16-18 September 2025)
The IAG is happy to announce its next Regional Conference on Geomorphology, which will be held in Timișoara (Romania) on September 16-18th! organised by the Romanian Association of Geomorphologists, the conference will take place in the West University of Timișoara.
The chosen theme for this event is ”Geomorphology for society: challenges and opportunities ”, aiming to stress the increasing role of geomorphology in understanding the effects of climate change and human pressures on the environment and society and to highlight the need for better and adapted channels and strategies for science communication to the general public. The overall concept of the conference is both to provide a friendly platform for worldwide specialists to disseminate their newest scientific results and to express their views, and to offer participants a memorable socio-cultural experience.
Find details on the event below, or on the Conference website: https://rcg2025.geomorphology.ro.
IMPORTANT: the abstract submission deadline was extended to 23rd February!
Field trips
Before the conference, three field trips will allow participants to explore scenic routes within the natural beauty and geomorphological diversity (from karst to volcanic and glacial and periglacial processes and landforms) of the Southern, Eastern and Western Romanian Carpathians and to encounter historical and cultural experiences related to gold mining and medieval towns in Transylvania.
After the conference, participants will explore the wonders of the geodiversity of Danube Valley and Iron Gates Gorges and the Southern Romanian Carpathians and will track the footprints of dwarf dinosaurs in Hateg UNESCO Geopark.
Intensive course
We encourage young geomorphologists and early career researchers to participate to the 4th IAG-EGU Intensive Course ”Geomorphic services for environmental change understanding: from field surveying to dynamic and systemic risks evaluation” preceding the conference. Top European researchers will provide training in experimenting and applying complementary field investigation techniques (remote sensing – optic and LiDAR UAV surveys, terrestrial laser scanning; geophysics – ERT and GPR; sampling procedures for absolute dating; sampling for dendrogeomorphology applications in avalanche-prone areas), for evaluating climate change impact in sensitive mountain environments and applying knowledge on disaster risk reduction and risk management.
The course will take place in Sinaia Research Station of the University of Bucharest, in Sinaia, Romania, with field applications in the nearby Bucegi Mountains. Participation is limited to a number of 20 applicants. In recognition of their activity, the University of Bucharest will award the participants with 2 ECTS credits.
Submit your application before 31 January, see more details about the course programme, key-note lecturers and participation fees here. Join us in Sinaia!
The IAG offers several grants for Young Geomorphologists to attend the Regional Conference on Geomorphology, and more specifically the intensive course! Find more information here.
Important dates and deadlines
31st August 2024: Agreement on thematic sessions30th September 2024: Thematic sessions programme available30th September 2024: Abstract submission open (RCG and YGs Intensive Course)30th September 2024: Registration open (RCG and YGs Intensive Course)31st January 2025: Abstract submission closed – extended to 23rd February!- 3rd February 2025: application to IAG Young Geomorphologists grants closed
- 24th February, 2025: notification on YGs Intensive Course acceptance
3rd March 2025: notification on abstract acceptance – extended to 9th March!4th March 2025: conference early bird registration open – extended to 10th March!- 15th May 2025: early bird registration closed
- 15th July 2025: regular registration closed
- 1st August 2025: conference programme available
- 12 – 15th September 2025: Intensive Course for Young Geomorphologists (Sinaia, Romania)
- 12 – 15th September 2025: pre-conference field trips
- 16 – 18th September 2025: conference (Timișoara, Romania)
- 19 – 22nd September 2025: post-conference field trip