The HERawS project is organizing training activities for researchers, students, and professionals interested in the role of raw materials in the green and digital transition. These events will provide expert insights, interactive learning opportunities, and networking with specialists in the field.
HERawS Summer School on Critical Raw Materials and Sustainable Mining
- Date: June 30 – July 4, 2025
- Location: Josef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
- Who should participate: Master’s and PhD students in STEM, political sciences, social sciences, and related fields
The summer school will provide an in-depth exploration of critical raw materials and their role in sustainable technologies. Participants will engage in expert-led lectures, interdisciplinary group work, and field visits to mining sites. The program covers raw material sourcing challenges, circular economy solutions, biological reclamation, and responsible resource management strategies.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Lectures by experts from the University of Lorraine, Jožef Stefan Institute, and University of Belgrade
- Practical teamwork on sustainability challenges
- Field visits to two mining sites
- Tuition waiver and accommodation covered for selected participants
- Travel grants for the top 20 applicants
Registration deadline: May 25, 2025
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Workshop on Critical Materials and Europe’s Future: Sustainable Substitution Strategies
- Date: June 10, 2025
- Location: Maison Irène et Frédéric Joliot-Curie | 100 Rue du Trône, 1050 Bruxelles
- Who should participate: enterprises, policy-makers, and sustainability stakeholders
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Join leading experts, policy-makers, and industry pioneers for a high-level training and networking event dedicated to sustainable solutions for critical materials.
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THE DAY FEATURES:
- expert insights,
- hands-on software training
- high-level roundtable
- opportunities to connect with key stakeholders across policy, industry, and research
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Scientific Seminar on Raw Materials for Green and Digital Transition
- Date: April 8-9, 2025
- Location: University of Lorraine (Mines Nancy), Nancy, France
- Who should participate: Researchers, scientists, and PhD students
This seminar is designed to help researchers strengthen their scientific publications, integrate sustainability aspects into their research, and develop more impactful scientific communication strategies. It will also explore how raw materials shape the future of green and digital technologies and how these topics can be effectively taught to the next generation of scientists and engineers.
KEY TOPICS:
- Best practices for integrating sustainability in scientific publications
- Innovative teaching methods for sustainability and raw materials
- Supply chains, critical metal recovery, ESG aspects of mining, data-driven decision-making for materials science and more
All these training events offer unique opportunities to deepen knowledge, engage with leading experts, and contribute to the future of sustainable raw materials. Early registration is recommended as spots are limited.
