Events
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24 Sep - 8 Nov 2024 – The course can be attended remotely or on site. The venue is located in Vetralla (VT), Italy (60 km from Rome).
Introduction to Applied Groundwater Flow Modelling with GW Vistas
Numerical modelling with Groundwater Vistas. This training course is scheduled to take place in autumn 2024 at the SYMPLE school in Vetralla, Italy, with the option of participating online. The course is divided into three parts: the first is theoretical and entirely conducted online, the second part is a blend of online and on-site attendance, emphasizing practical applications. A final session, focused on a dewatering project, will commence on-site and continue online after one month. The entire course will be conducted in English.
The course will cover essential practical criteria necessary for constructing a numerical flow model. This includes topics like defining parameters, boundary conditions and inputs, both in stationary and transient conditions. Practical applications using MODFLOW and related packages will be demonstrated through computer exercises facilitated by the proprietary GUI Groundwater Vistas. Each participant will have access to Groundwater Vistas for a duration of 2 months.
To ensure accessibility and flexibility, all course sessions, whether conducted online or on-site, will be recorded. These recordings will be uploaded to our e-learning platform, allowing participants to review the material at their convenience.Price: 600 € (Students, ECHN), 1000 € (IAH, SGI), 1200 € (Regular fee)
Organised by Symple.
https://hydrosymple.com/en/prodotto/introduction-to-applied-groundwater-flow-modelling-with-groundwater-vistas-feinstein/ 
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8-22 Oct 2024 – Live online training
Automating GIS processes with PyQGIS
Python and QGIS training. About
Tired of clicking through tools in QGIS for your workflows for hydrology? This course is designed to streamline the work of hydrologists through the power of scripting.
PyQGIS is a powerful set of Python libraries for QGIS, providing participants with the skills to automate and enhance GIS workflows.
This 3x2hour over 3-week course delivered by our expert presenters is essential for participants who are new to PyQGIS or GIS automation. You will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of PyQGIS, which will open up powerful capabilities for GIS automation and the creation of efficient processing tools.
Presenters:
Hans van der Kwast | QWAST
Hans van der Kwast has more than 20 years of experience with GIS and Remote Sensing in education and projects, offering consultancy, training and coaching in open source GIS.
Vincent Post | Edinsi Groundwater & Flinders University
Vincent is a hydrogeologist with over 15 years of experience in Python programming. He uses it on a daily basis for many if not all of his tasks, such as working with logger data, preparation of model input, processing of model output and working with GIS data.
Course Overview
This course is designed to streamline the work of hydrologists through the power of scripting. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of PyQGIS, which will open up powerful capabilities for GIS automation and the creation of efficient processing tools.
Course Learning Outcomes
Gain proficiency in accessing QGIS Python Console.
Learn the basics of PyQGIS.
Learn to use PyQGIS without the QGIS interface.
Ability to add tools to scripts using Processing Toolbox history.
Create graphical models and export to a PyQGIS script.
Learn to install packages in the QGIS Python environment.
Develop your own processing tools.
Course Outline
Session 1: Python in QGIS
Overview of where and how Python can be used in QGIS.
Introduction to the basics of PyQGIS documentation and support.
Introduction to the QGIS Python console.
Introduction to the code editor.
Creating scripts in the QGIS Python console using PyQGIS.
Session 2: From Graphical Model to PyQGIS
Install Python packages in the QGIS Python environment.
Create a Graphical Model and export to a PyQGIS script.
Session 3: Create your own processing tool
Create processing tools with PyQGIS.
Share processing tools with QGIS Resource Sharing plugin and the QGIS Model Hub.
Format
3 live and interactive sessions of 2 hours over three weeks on Tuesday, 4-6pm Sydney Time
Session 1: 8th October
Session 2: 15th October
Session 3: 22nd October
Sessions are recorded & uploaded to the learning platform (LMS – within 2 business days after the session), if you cannot attend live;
Pre-and-post-course materials to go through via the LMS;
Exercises between the live sessions;
Manual of the course and working model download/s;
Ability to access all the online course materials for up to a month after the course. The pre-readings/videos and manual/s are available for ongoing learning.
Pre-requisites
Fundamental concepts in Python and QGIS.
Requirements
A good internet connection and software and downloads as described in the learning platform.
A computer with Windows OS.
Completion certification
Attendees earn CPD hours/points (i.e. with Engineers Australia) for at least 12 hours for the entire course.
On completion of the course attendees will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.Price: AUD$895.00
Organised by Australian Water School.
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8-10 Nov 2024 – Hammamet Tunisia
AGIC5 Special session: Groundwater recharge in arid and semi-arid regions with focus on the MENA
Groundwater recharge, Managed aquifer recharge, Mena region. Assessing groundwater recharge in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions is critical in the face of escalating drought hazards induced by climate change and exacerbated by groundwater over-abstractions. This challenge is further compounded by significant data gaps, mainly spatiotemporal information, emphasizing the urgency for comprehensive studies to bridge knowledge disparities and formulate resilient strategies for sustainable groundwater management, and to guide managed aquifer recharge (MAR) activities. The session will focus on groundwater recharge assessment in the MENA region. This session promises to feature a collection of valuable papers that delve into the latest methods and advancements in understanding, measuring, assessing and managing groundwater recharge. Attendees can anticipate perusing papers on various topics, including cutting-edge techniques for observations, data analysis, modeling approaches, and the integration of remote sensing methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance precision in groundwater recharge assessments at regional or local scales. The session will also address the crucial aspect of climate change, exploring projections and impacts on groundwater recharge. Papers dedicated to rainwater harvesting and managed aquifer recharge solutions, emphasizing their role as adaptive strategies to drought and groundwater overexploitation, and to address the challenges posed by climate change and increasing demand are also encouraged.
Price: https://agic.tn/international-participants/
Organised by IAH Tunisia (CTH), IAH MENA.
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12-14 Nov 2024 – Université Paris Cité, France
Sustainable Water Management, and Resource Adaptation (SWMRA)
(SWMRA). The conference aims to contribute to the achievement of the UN’s 6th Sustainable Development Goal, which calls for ensuring access to water and sanitation for all and promoting sustainable water management. innovative solutions and actionable strategies for promoting water sustainability and adaptation at local, regional, and global scales. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the conference will seek to identify.
Price: 250-350 euro
Organised by IEREK.
http://https://www.ierek.com/events/sustainable-water-management-and-resource-adaptation-swmra swmra@ierek-scholar.org -
13-15 Nov 2024 – Maseru, Lesotho
6th SADC Groundwater Conference
In line with SADC-GMI's core mission, the SADC-GMI will host the SADC Groundwater Conference under the theme "Promoting Peace Across Borders through Conjunctive Water Management" from November 13-15, 2024, in Maseru, Lesotho. The conference theme is inspired by the World Water Day Theme: “Water for peace” and the Stockholm World Water Week Theme “Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future”.
Sub-themes:
• Using advanced technologies
• Harnessing data
• Establishing Innovative governance structures
The primary goal of the conference is to bring together critical stakeholders in the water sector, with a particular emphasis on groundwater, to exchange expertise, knowledge, achievements, and persistent challenges affecting groundwater resources in the regional and continental context. Moreover, the conference endeavors to consistently advocate for the importance of groundwater, encouraging adaptation and fostering collaboration among Member States.
This conference is a premier event that garners the attention and participation of diverse stakeholders across the SADC Member States, including government representatives, regional institutions, private sector entities, academia, scientists, civic organizations, and the media, both from within the region and beyond.Price: 3500.00 ZAR
Organised by SADC Groundwater Management Institute.
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19 Nov 2024 – Burlington House, London
Ineson Lecture 2024
Groundwater famine and feast: Quantifying future groundwater extremes. The natural variability of the earth’s climate is predicted to become more extreme, with impacts on the hydrological cycle already evident. The intensity and frequency of floods and droughts are expected to increase, compounded by other drivers of environmental change. The talks at Ineson 2024 will address the causes, impacts and water management issues related to groundwater extremes, looking at progress over recent decades as well as current challenges and future directions. Talks will consider the evolution of scientific knowledge of physical processes and human interactions including large-scale climatic drivers and spatio-temporal geological controls, challenges in quantifying impacts and response options through data and modelling, and future societal and policy needs to manage groundwater floods and droughts.
The 2024 Ineson Lecture will be delivered by Dr John Bloomfield, a Principal Hydrogeologist at the British Geological Survey (BGS) where he has worked for the last 33 years. In the early 2000s, John became the Groundwater Resources Topic and Team leader for BGS where he has overseen a wide range of projects investigating geological controls on hydrogeology, and, for the last decade or more, groundwater responses to hydrological extremes and climate change. He has published over 80 papers in the peer-reviewed literature and his recent work has focussed primarily on groundwater drought. John’s Ineson lecture will provide an overview of how we can understand hydrological extremes in a non-stationary world.
Our keynote speaker is Dr David Macdonald, Principal Hydrogeologist at the British Geological Survey. David has been at the BGS for 35 years, leading research into groundwater flooding, policy and management, as well as international research into groundwater resource assessment and climate resilience. David’s talk will discuss the history of groundwater flooding in the UK and globally, ongoing research into groundwater flooding and potential mitigations and impacts on local communities.Price: TBC
Organised by IAH-GB Chapter.
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25-28 Nov 2024 – Barcelona, Spain
The 4th Mediterranean Geosciences Union
Geoscience, earthscience, environmental science. The Mediterranean Geosciences Union organizes the 4TH MedGU Annual Meeting at the University of Barcelona (Spain) in collaboration with other universities in the Mediterranean region and with Springer Nature as publishing partner. The proceedings papers (limited to 5 Word pages including figures and references) will be published in the Springer/IEREK ASTI Book Series (indexed in Scopus and SCImago) and extended papers will be published in Special Issues of journals (indexed in Scopus and Web of Science). To learn more about the event and its Publication Plan, please visit our website (2024.medgu.org). Additionally, you can see videos of past MedGU Annual Meetings on YouTube. On this occasion, we are pleased to invite you to take part in the conference (in-person or virtually) and share/discuss your latest research findings.
Organised by Performer.
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26 Nov - 10 Dec 2024 – Online
Python essentials for water
Python. Python has become part of the toolbox of scientists and engineers, and has numerous applications in hydrology. By mastering Python, you are able to extend data analysis and modelling capabilities far beyond what is possible with spreadsheets, GIS platforms and other standard software.
This course is intended for anyone working in the water sector, regardless of their Python experience. Over three sessions this introductory course will teach you the fundamentals of Python and provide an overview of its most important libraries. The course will give you the confidence to create basic programs to process hydrological data and calculations. Register now to make Python a part of your professional toolbox!
Course Outline
This course is designed to be highly practical, with x3, 2-hour training sessions.
Session 1: Tuesday 26th November, 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Sydney Time)
- Things you need to get started with Python
- Basics of Python and useful packages
- First steps: Python language and simple scripts
Session 2: Tuesday 3rd December, 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Sydney Time)
- Working with arrays and dataframes
- Loading, viewing and analysing data
- Statistics and curve fitting
Session 3: Tuesday 10th December, 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Sydney Time)
- Working with time series and geospatial data
- Create stunning graphs and animations
Format
- 3 live and interactive sessions of 2 hours over three consecutive weeks;
- Sessions are recorded & uploaded to the learning platform (within 24hrs after session), if you cannot attend live;
- Unlimited access to live course recordings and materials for 30-days after the last live session;
- Pre-and-post-course materials to go through via the AWS learning platform;
- Exercises between the 3 sessions;
- Manual of the course and working model download/s;
- Ability to ask questions to the presenters at anytime during the live session and through the learning platform between sessions;
- Attendees earn CPD hours/points (ie with Engineers Australia) for at least 12 hours for the entire course.
Requirements
A good internet connection and software and downloads as described in the learning platform.
Learning Outcome(s)
- Gain basic command of the Python programming language;
- Ability to work with arrays and dataframes;
- Process spreadsheet and GIS data;
- Perform hydrological calculations;
- Visualise data and model results in graphs;
- Be introduced to pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, SciPy;
- See Jupyter and Anaconda scripting demonstrated.
- On completion of the course, attendees will be issued with a Certificate of Participation.Price: 695.00
Organised by Australian Water School.
https://awschool.com.au/training/python-essentials-for-water-december-2024/ training@awschool.com.au -
27-28 Nov 2024 – online
Sustainable Economy and Ecotechnology (SEE)
SEE’s objective is to establish an interactive and interdisciplinary forum where attendees can explore cutting-edge developments, exchange creative perspectives, and collaboratively tackle the emerging complexities within the realms of environmental and economic dynamics. Through captivating keynote presentations, insightful workshops, and participatory dialogues, the conference seeks to cultivate an atmosphere of curiosity, cooperation, and forward-looking vision. As we navigate the intricate terrain where economics intersects with environmental concerns, our goal is to spark transformative insights and sustainable strategies. Join us in this intellectual voyage, where together we strive to shape a future that harmonizes economic progress with environmental stewardship.
Price: €150
Organised by Ierek.
https://www.ierek.com/events/sustainable-economy-and-ecotechnology-see#introduction submission@ierek.com -
27-29 Nov 2024 – Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus
Groundwater Symposium of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, Mexico Chapter
Groundwater Interaction. In a world of rapid change, groundwater is a vital resource facing increasing pressure. To predict future trends, it is crucial to understand how groundwater relates to rivers, lakes, and ecosystems, and how it reacts to extreme weather events and urban growth, taking advantage of efficient technological advances.
Sustainable management strategies must consider the multiple connections within the water-food-energy-ecosystems link, and can only be developed in close collaboration between stakeholders and society at large.
At the Groundwater Symposium of the IAH Mexico Chapter, we will promote interactions between the academic community, industry, public administration, non-profit and international organizations, as well as general stakeholders to share knowledge and address these challenges.
Immerse yourself in an event full of knowledge with keynotes, panel discussions, keynotes, poster sessions, and student sessions. Also, don't miss the interesting courses that will be taught before and after the symposium!
Join experts, academics, and students to explore the challenges and solutions in groundwater management.
Get ready for an enriching and inspiring experience!
Important Dates:
Deadline for receipt of abstracts – August 31
Issuance of Letters of Acceptance – September 15.Price: See website for Symposium prices
Organised by IAH Mexico Chapter.
National Chapters
Local professional, scientific and social benefits and promotion of sustainable groundwater use
Commissions & Networks
Contributing to the science of groundwater and undertaking outreach, education and training
Publications
Information about IAH’s Hydrogeology Journal and books
Education
Resources, materials and links for the general public, students and professionals
