8-9th July 2015, Newcastle University Hydrogeology may be underground but it’s not out of sight and a new generation hydrogeologists will be tackling a new set of problems including: fracking, nuclear waste storage, groundwater flooding, increasing demand on water resources, the impact of climate change, and new pollution risks. This two-day conference provides an opportunity…
Dick Downing Memorial Lecture rescheduled – 8th July 2015, GeolSoc, London
Groundwater: Our Hidden Asset. Recent developments in hydrogeology, built upon the legacy of Dick Downing 8 July 2015 – The Geological Society, Burlington House, London Richard Allen (‘Dick’) Downing, who died in 2013, was a geological polymath who worked for most of career as a hydrogeologist, making contributions on almost every aspect of the science.…
IAH Karst Commission June 2015, Birmingham – Full Programme Now Available
KGatB 2015 draft conference programme
Dick Downing Memorial Lecture 12th Nov 2014
Hydrogeological Legacy: A Celebration & Continuation of the Work of Dick Downing (1928-2013) Venue: The Geological Society, Burlington House, London Date: 12th November 2014 Time: 12:45 for 13:15 Richard Allen (‘Dick’) Downing, who died in 2013, was a geological polymath whose early work and interests ranged from field mapping for the Geological Survey to studying…
IAH Groundwater & Ecosystem Network – Call to Action
IAH Groundwater & Ecosystem Network, Call to Action Letter Dear IAH National Chapter Chairman, The Groundwater & Ecosystems Network of IAH is interested in reaching out to the National Chapters to engage more fully in groundwater dependent ecosystem (GDE) research and management at the local level. To this end, we will be initiating a partnership…
Ineson Lecture 2014: Groundwater and Hydrocarbon Change
Ineson Lecture 2014: Groundwater and Hydrocarbon Change Monday 6 October 2014, Geological Society, Burlington House, London. 10:30 – 17:00 The meeting is jointly convened by the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) British Chapter and the Hydrogeological Group of the Geological Society, with a focus on evolving groundwater-related issues from hydrocarbon exploitation and use, including conventional…
2014 Ineson Lecture – 6th October, Burlington House
Hydrocarbon impacts to groundwater resources Jim Barker, Emeritus Professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences – University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Professor Barker has extensive research experience in groundwater contamination by organic chemicals, especially petroleum hydrocarbons and industrial chemicals. He will talk about the processes that control the subsurface migration and fate of organic…
Hydrogeology & WASH Meeting – 5th June, Burlington House.
What can hydrogeologists contribute to safe water supply and poverty reduction? Hydrogeologists Without Borders UK, Hydrogeological Group of the Geological Society, International Association of Hydrogeologists *** Registration now open *** Groundwater plays a key role in the provision of reliable water supplies in many less-developed regions of the world. Due to its complexity, a detailed…
42nd IAH Congress: ROME 2015
Hydrogeology: back to the future! The Italian National Chapter of the IAH, in scientific partnership with FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and the International Hydrological Programme of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), is honoured to host the 42nd IAH Annual Congress AQUA2015, in Rome, Italy, from 13th to…
Characterization and Engineering of Karst Aquifers
International Course and Field Seminar: Characterization and Engineering of Karst Aquifers This international course and field seminar will take place the week before the International Karst Conference which will also be held in Trebinje. The technical sessions will emphasise practical aspects and engineering applications in karst hydrogeology. Some experience in karst hydrogeology would be helpful…