19th Jun 2008
Why earth science?
Just back from a really stimulating day debating the future of earth science at an event hosted by the Royal Irish Academy, the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and the Geological Survey of Ireland.
The most senior earth scientists on these islands as well as the profession’s European leaders identified the emerging skills shortage as an immediate priority for the sector over the next decade and spent some time discussing ways in which to bring a new generation of geologists forward.
Manuel Rugueiro, the President of the European Federation of Geologists, wrapped up his talk on that theme with a Youtube video which is worth a look at.
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