114th IAEG Connector
Richard Wolters Prize nominations extended and many volcanoes and landslides — the latest issue of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available online.
Society News
Call for nominations — AGS Practitioner Award and D.H. Trollope Medal
The Australian Geomechanics Society is calling on members for nominations for the AGS Practitioner Award and the D.H. Trollope Medal. AGS Practitioner Award This biennial award recognises contributions of the highest order over an extended period with a commitment to the geotechnical profession in Australia and the Australian Geomechanics Society. Nominations Nominations should be made by at least three persons (not necessarily members) to the Secretary of the National Committee of the Society following a call for submissions in Australian Geomechanics. Nominations must be accompanied by a comprehensive supporting document. AGS Practitioner Award Nomination Form D.H. Trollope Medal The Trollope Medal is awarded to the author of an outstanding paper on either theoretical or applied geomechanics. The work reported in…
13th IAEG Connector
Two landslides block rivers and one traps coal miner — The most recent edition of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available online.
Soil & Rock Logging Courses Postponed
Health and safety concerns due to COVI-19, along with logistical issues, have meant that the Soil & Rock logging courses have been postponed. It is unlikely that these courses will be held in 2020.
112th IAEG Connector
New Bulletin Released and Incredible Geohazard Events — the latest issue of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available online.
Dr Baden Clegg Award
On Tuesday 14th of July 2020, the Western Australian Chapter held a webinar for their annual Dr Baden Clegg Award. This annual event gives a platform for our younger (under 35) geo-professionals to present their work, gain feedback from experienced colleagues and become involved in AGS activities. There were three presentations on a wide range of topics and delivered to a number of AGS members and guests. Michael Kostadinovski’s (BHP) presentation on “Rapid and robust slope failure appraisal using aerial photogrammetry and 3D slope stability models” was announced as the overall winner and will receive a $1,000 prize along with a miniature “Clegg Hammer” trophy. Exceptional presentations were also delivered by the other two finalists: Colin McGovern (Fugro) on “The…
111th IAEG Connector
Monsoons bring landslides and Newsletter 2 now available — the latest issue of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available online.
110th IAEG Connector
New Dates for Euroengeo2020 and Impact Factor to 3.04! — The latest issue of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available online.
July ISSMGE Circular
The latest ISSMGE newsletter, the July ISSMGE Circular, is available online.
109th IAEG Connector
3rd EUROENGEO2020 Conference in Athens, Greece Postponed until 2021 — the latest newsletter of the IAEG is available online.