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The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Hydrogeologists took place in Budapest, Hungary, on the 16th September. During the meeting, members discussed the revised Rules of the association, which were ultimately approved. To follow up on this, we are sharing the Rules, as well as the minutes... read more...
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The 2026 United Nations Water Conference, to be held in Abu Dhabi, offers a unique opportunity to shape global water priorities and accelerate progress towards SDG 6 and the broader 2030 Agenda. As the world’s largest source of freshwater, groundwater is fundamental to drinking water supplies, food production, industry, ecosystem... read more...
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Hydrogeologists from around the world gathered in Birmingham to celebrate more than 50 years of hydrogeology at the University. The reunion brought together former MSc and PhD students from 1973 onwards to meet, share memories and celebrate the University’s lasting contribution to groundwater science. In its 50+ years, the Birmingham... read more...
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This September, IAH will be celebrating a very special milestone — our 70th birthday! To mark seven decades of IAH, we’d love to hear from our members and celebrate the memories, moments and stories that have made IAH what it is today. Do you have a favourite IAH memory? Perhaps... read more...
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Notice is given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Hydrogeologists will be held in person at the Budapest Congress Centre and online on Wednesday 16th September from 18:15 – 19:45 (CEST). All members of the Association who have fully paid their subscriptions for the current... read more...
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The IAH Distinguished Lecturer series aims to strengthen international engagement by enhancing the visibility of IAH at the international level, and extend the relevance of groundwater beyond the hydrogeology community by highlighting the crucial role of groundwater in addressing global environmental and societal challenges. We are pleased to announce that... read more...
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The latest edition of Hydrogeology Journal, 34(5), is out now! Read the full issue here: https://link.springer.com/journal/10040/volumes-and-issues/34-5 ❗IAH member highlights❗ Find below the direct links to the 13 articles authored by IAH members: Paul Whincup. Australia’s first recorded groundwater well: October 1629 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-026-03072-9 Manon Trottet, Philippe Renard & François Bertone.... read more...
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Deep sadness has been felt throughout the international hydrogeological community following the passing of Professor Joe Tóth, founder of the theory of regional groundwater flow systems, Professor Emeritus of the University of Alberta, Honorary Professor of Eötvös Loránd University, and external member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He passed... read more...
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Five years on from our last member benefits survey in 2021, it is essential to know what additional services and opportunities members want. This will ensure that IAH will continue to progress its mission to promote understanding, wise-use and protection of global groundwater resources. Please help by completing this survey.... read more...
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We are hosting a series of online webinars in cooperation with UNESCO, The World Bank Group, World Meteorological Organization, and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), coordinators of the UN-Water Expert Group on Groundwater. In the third webinar in the series, we will emphasize the economic value of groundwater and integrated... read more...
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