The Young Geotechnical Engineers Conferences evolved from an idea by Professor Atkinson at City University, London, UK, in the 1980s. The Young Geotechnical Engineers Conferences bring together small groups of delegates who are working towards a PhD or Masters degree or are at an early stage of their career in industry or academia and are under the age of 35. Delegates want to connect with other researchers and early career geotechnical engineers and share their experiences.
Conference goals:
Bringing together young researchers
in the field of geotechnics
International
networking
Exchange of experience
and knowledge
When?
WHERE?
Radmile Matejcic 3, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
The Croatian Geotechnical Society (HGD) is pleased to welcome you to the 29th European Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference in Croatia, from September 9-12, 2025.
The four-day conference will take place in Rijeka, Croatia at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, on the campus of the University of Rijeka.
We look forward to welcoming you in Rijeka in September 2025.
On behalf of the Croatian Geotechnical Society (HGD)
President of the Croatian Geotechnical Society
The Croatian Geotechnical Society (HGD) was founded with the aim of promoting, developing and advancing the profession and technical sciences in the field of geotechnics.
Application and abstract submission deadline
15.12.2024.
Abstract acceptance
20.01.2025.
Paper submission deadline
01.04.2025.
The registration fee is 500 EUR and includes:
Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks, conference materials and a technical tour
For information on submitting papers, conference registration, and information on the venue contact:
Asst. Prof. Martina Vivoda Prodan,
29th EYGEC Symposium Chair,
University of Rijeka
Assoc. Prof. Leo Matesic,
President of Croatian Geotechnical Society,
University of Rijeka
Assoc. Prof.Sanja Dugonjic Jovancevic,
University of Rijeka
Assoc. Prof. Vedran Jagodnik,
University of Rijeka
Asst. Prof. Josip Peranic,
University of Rijeka
Asst. Prof. Petra Jagodnik,
University of Rijeka
Davor Marusic, assistant,
University of Rijeka
Assoc. Prof. Krunoslav Minazek,
University of Osijek
Assoc. Prof. Goran Vlastelica,
University of Split
Assoc. Prof. Lovorka Libric,
University of Zagreb
Sonja Zlatovic, PhD
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It will be available soon, and includes invited lectures, paper presentations with coffee and lunch breaks, welcome cocktail, conference dinner and technical tour.
6 invited lectures to be announced.
To be announced.
Like the previous valuable conferences, the Rijeka event aims to create a solid foundation for young European geotechnical engineers to establish contacts and promote long-term cooperation.
From the abstracts received, each national society is encouraged to nominate two M.Sc. or PhD students to attend the conference, with the possibility of nominating additional candidates. Candidates apply for the conference and send an abstract by 15 December 2024 to the following e-mail: eygec2025@gradri.uniri.hr
Selected candidates will receive notification of abstract acceptance by 20 January 2025. Full papers will be sent to the organizing committee by 1 April 2025. The review process will be carried out by the national societies. Papers will be accepted by the National Committee and the Conference Organizing Committee on 20 June 2025.
With its 200,000 inhabitants, Rijeka is the third largest city and the largest Croatian port. It is located on the Kvarner Bay, in the northernmost part of the Adriatic. Rijeka is close to the Italian and Slovenian borders and is surrounded by mountains and numerous picturesque coastal towns. It enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate with exceptionally warm summers and relatively mild winters. In addition to its role as an economic and transport hub, Rijeka continues to be an important cultural, educational and sports centre in the region. In the last century, Rijeka belonged to 12 different states and was a separate state for a time in 1920. This has certainly contributed to Rijeka being one of the most hospitable, open, tolerant and welcoming cities in this part of Europe. It is a modern city that is an excellent place to study, work and live.
University of Rijeka (UNIRI) is the fundamental educational and research institution in the western part of Croatia. Founded in 1973, the University of Rijeka has matured into a modern European university and centre of excellence whose impact extends beyond the region. With a total of 16 faculties, 12 specialized research centres, and over 160 study programmes it is a research, science, and education-oriented university that supports social and economic development in its community.
The Faculty of Civil Engineering was established in 1969. Currently, about 800 students study at the Faculty. The Faculty provides high quality education of professionals in the field of civil engineering and related disciplines. Mission of the Faculty is the education and professional development of academic staff in the field of civil engineering and related technical branches. Faculty mission is also to promote the profession of civil engineering and raise awareness of its importance for sustainable development while promoting academic principles and contributing to the development of the city and the wider region.
The activities of the faculty are:
The continuous development of human resources has ensured the work of currently 85 employees. It is located on the modern university campus in a building with an area of approx. 15,000 m2 with 14 modernly equipped lecture halls, six practical laboratories, three IT cabinets, two rooms for independent student work and five excellently equipped laboratories.