Doctoral School in Science and Technology

Corso di Earth sciences - Università degli Studi di Parma

The Doctorate in Earth Sciences aims to provide highly qualified training in the field of Earth Sciences, covering a wide range of scientific-disciplinary sectors and aimed at entering the world of research, the profession, industry and Public Administration.

 


Website edited by:  Dott. Cristian Cavozzi
 


administrative hub:
University of parma
duration
3 years
course in
Italian and english
spanish Pirenei

Notices from the course


GET2025 Hydrogen and Energy Storage Conference

Discover the latest in Hydrogen and Energy Storage innovations

The transition to renewable energy brings a growing need for large-scale energy storage—and the subsurface holds the key, from GWh–TWh storage capacity to essential minerals for batteries.

GET2025 Hydrogen and Energy Storage Conference offers a platform to explore the latest in hydrogen and energy storage, featuring emerging projects and new developments, including naturally occurring hydrogen as a promising low-carbon source.

Learn more about the conference


19th National Conference of the GIT Section "Geosciences and Information Technologies"

On the advice of Dr. Matia Menichini (CNR IGG and GIT Coordinator), we are pleased to inform you that registration and abstract submission are now open for the 19th National Conference of the GIT Section "Geosciences and Information Technologies", which will take place from 16 to 18 June 2025 in Sicily at the castle of Milazzo (ME) 

At this link you will find the registration and abstract submission form for the work you intend to present at the proposed sessions.
 


5a Scuola CAMGEO

on the recommendation of Prof. Orlando Vaselli (University of Florence) we inform you that from 1 to 4 July 2025, the 5th CAMGEO School will be held at the Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences of the University of Naples "Federico II", whose main topic will be: Contaminated Sites and Environmental Risk Analysis.

In the poster you will find all the information to participate and the related costs.


6th Virtual Geoscience Conference (VGC 2025),

We are pleased to invite you to the 6th Virtual Geoscience Conference (VGC 2025), taking place *in person* 9-12 September 2025 at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

VGC 2025 serves as a multidisciplinary forum for researchers and practitioners applying virtual and digital technologies in the Earth sciences. It fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange across geoscience, geospatial, remote sensing, computer and data science, software development, and engineering, providing a platform to share cutting-edge developments and applications.

Abstract submission deadline: 16 May 2025
More details available at: https://vgc-series.org/


short-course "Lithium in igneous and volcano-sedimentary systems: geological aspects and exploration strategies" 

On the recommendation of Prof. Paolo Nimis (University of Padua) and Dr. Simone Vezzoni (IGG-CNR), we would like to point out the short-course "Lithium in igneous and volcano-sedimentary systems: geological aspects and exploration strategies" dedicated to the geological characteristics and exploration of lithium mineralizations, a fundamental raw material for the energy transition. The course will be held in mixed mode on May 20, 2025.

For further details, please download the relevant flyer.


Convegno annuale AIQUA

On the recommendation of Dr. Giulia Margaritelli (University of Perugia), we remind you that on 26 and 27 May 2025, the annual AIQUA (Italian Association for the Study of the Quaternary) Conference will be held at the Department of Physics and Geology of the University of Perugia.

For further information, please refer to the poster and the first circular.


World Multidisciplinary Congress on Earth and Environmental Sciences (WMCEES 2025)

We would like to inform you about the important deadlines for the World Multidisciplinary Congress on Earth and Environmental Sciences (WMCEES 2025), which will take place in Ostrava, Czech Republic, at the VSB – Technical University of Ostrava from September 8–12, 2025.

https://wmcees.org/deadlines/

 Abstract Submission Deadline is 29 March 2025

Fulltext Submission Deadline is 15 April 2025

Register now and submit your abstract(s) and full text(s) via the link below:

https://wmcees.org/registration/


Executive Master in "Raw Materials Engineering applied to Industrial Minerals - Extraction and Management"

At the suggestion of Prof. Paola Marini (Politecnico di Torino), we would like to highlight the Executive Master in "Raw Materials Engineering applied to Industrial Minerals - Extraction and Management", organized by the Politecnico di Torino.

The Executive Master was established to meet the growing demand for technicians specialized in mining engineering, with advanced skills in the extraction and production of Industrial Minerals (MI). Developed together with partner companies in the sector, it offers a training path tailored to the professional needs of the sector.

more info:  https://www.polito.it/didattica/master-e-formazione-permanente/corsi-executive/catalogo-corsi-executive/ingegneria-delle-materie-prime-applicata-ai-minerali


IAGA/IASPEI 2025

31 August - 5 September 2025, particularly to the Session S22 The main lithospheric discontinuities, Imaged by Seismic Anisotropy and Integrated Studies, and their influence on the Earth’s tectonics

Convener: Jaroslava Plomerova (Czech Republic), jpl @iog.cas.cz
Co-conveners: Daniel Kalmar (Hungary), kalmard@seismology.hu
                         Laura Petrescu (Romania), laura.petrescu@infp.ro


Microscience Microscopy Congress 2025 incorporating EMAG 2025

This conference could be of interest to geoscientists with sessions on AFM, TEM, SEM, FIB, SIMS, microCT and EBSD. For EBSD, Nathalie Gey is convening “EBSD Technique: Advances in Data Collection and Processing” and I am convening “EBSD Applications to Novel Materials and Minerals” with geoscience and materials science keynotes. I am also running a short course on “Quantitative EBSD interpretation”. https://www.mmc-series.org.uk/

Abstract Submission deadline extended!

The deadline for abstract submission for submitted talk, poster and commercial talk / techno bite presentations has been extended.

The new deadline is Friday 28 February 2025


Goldschmidt 2025 - Session 03g - "Decoding deformation processes and fluid flow: insights from isotopic and geochronological approaches

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Goldschmidt 2025 session 03g: 
"Decoding deformation processes and fluid flow: insights from isotopic and geochronological approaches"
taking place in Prague from July 6-11.

Our keynote speaker, Guilhem Hoareau, will showcase the application of isotopic and geochronological methods in the Pyrenees, providing valuable insights into deformation processes and fluid flow.

For further details, please visit the session page:
https://conf.goldschmidt.info/goldschmidt/2025/meetingapp.cgi/Session/7684
Please also note a related workshop on Sunday on:

"Decade-long lessons from laser ablation geochronology of carbonates”.

https://conf.goldschmidt.info/goldschmidt/2025/meetingapp.cgi/Session/7387

We look forward to your participation.


 


Upd.
Congress SIMP-SGI 2025

The 65 proposed sessions are online on the website of the SIMP-SGI 2025 Joint Congress, which will be held in Padua from 16 to 18 September. We invite you to consult the sessions in view of the call for abstracts, which will open on 10 March.


LaSi 7 conference in Iceland

Our website https://lasi7.hi.is/ is now updated including information about important dates, costs, the programme, keynote speakers, and related field trips.

The organising committee:

  • Prof. Dr. Steffi Burchardt, University of Uppsala, Sweden
  • Dr. Rikke Pedersen, University of Iceland, Iceland
  • Dr. Olivier Galland, University of Oslo, Norway
  • Dr. Sam Poppe, Space Research Centre Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

 Contact us at lasi7iceland@gmail.com


Second circular GeoSed congress

At the request of the GeoSed Committee, we are sending the second circular of the next GeoSed congress that will take place in Rende (CS), from 10 to 13 June 2025, at the University of Calabria. The Meeting will be held on 11 and 12 June and will be preceded by a pre-congress field workshop on 10 June, followed by a post-congress field workshop on 13 June. Below you can download the second circular with all the useful information, the template for abstracts and the registration form. 

Kind regards, The SGI Secretariat

II circular
Registration form
Abstract template


IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology "Geomorphology for society: challenges and opportunities"
  • IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology "Geomorphology for society: challenges and opportunities", Timișoara, Romania (16-18 September 2025) - https://rcg2025.geomorphology.ro/. Deadline  abstract 23 february 2025.

Upd.
11th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology,
  • 11th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology, Christchurch, New Zealand (2-6 February 2026) - https://www.confer.co.nz/icg2026/. Deadline abstract 31 may 2025.

Third IAGC International Conference Water Rock Interaction-18 & Applied Isotope Geochemistry-15

Su indicazione della Prof.ssa Daniela Ducci (Università di Napoli Federico II) vi comunichiamo che è stata estesa al 15 febbraio p.v. la data di scadenza per la sottomissione degli abstract al "Third IAGC International Conference Water Rock Interaction-18 & Applied Isotope Geochemistry-15" che si svolgerà a Cagliari dal 16 al 21 giugno 2025.

Vi ricordiamo in particolare la sessione IAH Italy:

Title: Integrating Geochemical Tools for Sustainable Groundwater Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Chairs: Daniela Ducci (IAH Italy ETS, ex University of Naples, Italy); Daren Goody (British Geological Survey, BGS, Wallingford - UK); Andrea H. Manning (USGS - USA); M. Chiara Porru (University of Cagliari -Italy)

Per maggiori informazioni vi invitiamo a visitare il sito web di IAH .


Training activities
  • 38th cycle: The PhD student in Earth Sciences in the world of research (20 hours, 2 CFU, 8 hours of lectures, 12 hours of exercises) - Prof.ssa SABRINA NAZZARENI (to be planned for June-July)
  • 40th cycle - Approach, methodologies and data analysis in geological research (20 hours) - Prof. ROBERTO FRANCESE (lectures from 5 to 19 February).
  • 39th and 40th cycle - Multidisciplinary geological field (20 hours, 1 CFU, 20 hours of field) - Prof. VINICIO MANZI (responsible), Prof.ssa EMMA PETRELLA, Prof. FABRIZIO BALSAMO. (from 23 to 26 June)

Contacts

UO Formazione Post Lauream - PhD Office

Hub

P.le San Francesco 3 – 43121 Parma

Contacts
T. +39 0521 034214
E. dottorati@unipr.it

Head
Dott.ssa Sonia RIZZOLI