RCMNS Interim Colloquium 2015, Mediterranean-Atlantic Gateways (Neogene to present), 5-8th May 2015, Rabat, Morocco.

RCMNS Interim Colloquium 2015, Mediterranean-Atlantic Gateways (Neogene to present), 5-8^th May 2015, Rabat, Morocco.

If you haven't yet submitted an Abstract then please remember that the deadline is today - Thursday 29th January 2015.

This is also the early & author registration deadline.

The focus of this meeting is the Mediterranean-Atlantic gateway system, both today and in the past and a major aim is to start developing proposals for IODP and/or ICDP drilling that recovers a complete record of Miocene Mediterranean-Atlantic exchange. The meeting includes a half day fieldtrip to classic exposures of Morocco’s Miocene Mediterranean-Atlantic gateway sediments. Contributions from scientists working on all aspects of marine gateways, both modern and ancient are most welcome.

Please see the website for more information: http://www.mediterraneanatlanticgateways.net/

Best regards,

RCMNS Interim Colloquium 2015 organisers

YES Network partenaire du "First International Congress on Continental Ichnology" - 21-25 Avril à El Jadida, Maroc

Plus d'information: http://network-yes.blogspot.com.es/2015/01/yes-network-partner-in-first.html

YES Network's Newsletter is Online!

Dear YES Members,

We are glad to send you a new issue of the YES Network's Newsletter. It is another special issue compiling the YES activities and news during the second semester of 2014, and the network's perspectives for the year 2015.

Last year has been a very busy year for the YES leadership, but we carry from it several successful events - including a global meeting (3rd YES Congress in Dar Es salaam, Tanzania), new partnerships and collaborations, and some great news concerning the future of the network.

Highlights:

1. YES Network Updates (page 3).

2. YES Network Annual Report (page 4-7).

3. 3rd YES Congress Report (page 6)

4. YES Congress Proceedings (page 8).

5. News from the Executive Board (page 9).

6. Crossing Boarders Article: Interview with Dr Nizar Ibrahim on the Discovery of Spinosaurus in the Moroccan Sahara (page 10-11)

7. YES Member Showcase: Amiya Kumar Samal (page 12).

8.  Leadership Opportunities: Send us your application now!  (page 13).

9. Geoscience Community News (page 14-15).

The newsletter is available for download on our website on the following link: http://www.networkyes.org/index.phpID=278#Current_Newsletter

The YES Network Teams wish you a Happy and Successful New Year 2015! 

RALI 2015: Rise of Animal Life - Cambrian and Ordovician biodiversification events

RALI 2015

An International Conference on the

Rise of Animal Life

Cambrian and Ordovician biodiversification events

Promoting geological heritage:

challenges and issues

More than 500 million years ago, the emergence of animals marked a turning point in the evolution of life on Earth that gave rise to present-day biodiversity and ecosystems. This international conference will focus on this crucial event, especially its timing, and possible processes and causes with special emphasis on the relationships between the «Cambrian Explosion» and the subsequent «Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event». A special symposium dedicated to aspects of Geological Heritage will be held in conjunction with the conference and will highlight associated educational, cultural and socio-economic issues. The conference will be held in the captivating City of Marrakech, which offers an ideal setting for this scientific gathering. Founded at the beginning of the 11th century by  the Almoravids, the «Red City» boasts an exceptional cultural heritage,  beautiful palm gardens and is set against the beautiful backdrop of the snow capped high peaks of the Atlas Mountains. A post-conference fieldtrip offers participants the exciting opportunity to visit fossil locaties near Zagora where the Ordovician Fezouata exceptional biota is currently being studied by international scientists.

            First circular RALI2015

            Poster  RALI2015

Website: http://www.fstg-marrakech.ac.ma/rali2015/

1er Workshop National: Richesses des Bassins Sédimentaires Marocains : Recherche et Perspectives, le 15 Janvier 2015

Chers membres du YES Network Morocco,

Veuillez trouver ci-dessous l’invitation au Premier Workshop National sur les Richesses des Bassins Sédimentaires Marocains : Recherche et Perspectives, organisé le 15 Janvier 2015 par le Laboratoire de Dynamique des Bassins Sédimentaires et Corrélations Géologiques de la faculté des Sciences Ben M’sik-Casablanca.

Nous invitons les directeurs de thèses et leurs doctorants concernés par la thématique du workshop à participer à cette manifestation. Ils peuvent, s’ils le souhaitent, préparer un poster sur leurs travaux de recherches (bassins sédimentaires, hydrocarbures, phosphates, minerais divers) et envoyer un résumé (1 page max, format word, times 12, interligne simple) à l’adresse e-mail : ldbscg@gmail.com ou r.essamoud@gmail.com avant le 12 Janvier 2015.

Pour une meilleure gestion de la journée (préparation des attestations de participation pour les doctorants, prise en charge du repas de midi, recueils des résumés, ……), une confirmation de la participation est demandée avant le 12 Janvier 2015.

Pour toute information complémentaire, contacter ce numéro : 0677181693

Le coordonnateur du  Workshop
      Pr Rachid ESSAMOUD