55th Irish Geological Research Meeting
University College Cork
17th - 19th February, 2012
Important Meeting Documents:
IGRM 2012 Programme (159kB)
IGRM 2012 Book of Abstracts (493kB)
For a map indicating the location of the main conference events, see here >> IGRM Event Map (148kB)
The School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Science (BEES) in University College Cork are pleased to welcome you to the 55th Irish Geological Research Meeting (IGRM 2012).
IGRM is the premier forum for Irish geological research with all talks either about Irish Geology and/or showcasing Irish-based geological research. We have no parallel sessions and promote postgraduate and early start postdoctoral research presentations. We are delighted that all who registered for talks and poster have been accommodated (apologies for a few late entries). Excluding the workshop, there are 43 talks plus 2 keynote and 41 posters from 18 institutes. International co-authors highlight collaborations from 16 countries. Study sites presented come from all 7 continents (and the deep mid-Atlantic). Presentations are diverse covering the full spectrum of geology and geophysical research.
Friday, 17th February 2012
Lithosphere workshop, 13.00 – 17.30, LG52, Cavanagh Building
We will open the IGRM with a broad theme of “Lithosphere Workshop” to mark the retirement of Prof. John Gamble, Chair of Geology, UCC. The workshop brings to UCC six internationally acclaimed researchers who will present papers (30 minutes) on recent aspects of their research with discussion encouraged.
IGA-CGA keynote speaker: 18.50-20.00, Boole Lecture Theatre 2
Prof. Dave Harper, Durham University
“The origin of animal ecosystems: integrating the Cambrian Explosion and Ordovician Radiation”
Icebreaker reception, 20.15, Aras na MacLean
Saturday, 18th February 2012
IGRM – Day 1 programme: 08.50 – 16.45, Boole Lecture Theatre 2
A full programme of oral presentations will be scheduled through the day.
Posters will be available for viewing during the coffee break.
Shell sponsored Keynote address: 17.00 – 18.00, Boole Lecture Theatre 2
Dick Kroon, Regius Professor of Geology, University of Edinburgh
“On the link between Neogene evolution of climates and hominids”
Poster session: 18.15 – 19.15, Boole 5
A dedicated poster session with cheese and wine is scheduled for the evening
Conference dinner: 19.30, Devere Hall, Aras na MacLean
Sunday, 19th February 2012
IGRM – Day 2 programme: 09.00 – 16.30, Boole Lecture Theatre 2
A full programme of oral presentations will be scheduled through the day.
Posters will be available for viewing during the coffee break.
Late Registration:
Registration has officially closed although late registrations will be taken up to start of the meeting. Please send an email to memcsweeney@ucc.ie including “IGRM registration” in the subject heading. For late registrants we hope to be able, but cannot guarantee, a registration pack. We are not unfortunately in a position to accept further talks, posters or invites to the conference dinner.
Orientation and Events:
All events will be held on the main UCC campus within walking distance of each other. Lunches and evening meals (not including the conference dinner) will be available on campus and in nearby cafes and restaurants. See Events Map. There are a number of places to eat in Cork including restaurants on Washington St. See www.Finarestaurant.ie and www.cometocork.ie
Our Sponsors:
We would like to acknowledge the generous contributions from our sponsors. Without the help of the geological community, we would not be able to run this event from year to year. To you all and huge thanks!
CRH Plc
Dalradian Gold Ltd.
Providence Resources Plc
Shell E&P Ireland Ltd
Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University College Cork
Irish Salt Mining and Exploration Co. Ltd.
Conroy Gold & Natural Resources Plc
Geological Survey of Ireland
Lundin Mining Exploration
Petroceltic International Plc Ltd.
Boliden Tara Mines Ltd.
Tullow Oil Plc
SLR Consulting (Ireland) Ltd
Aurum Exploration Services
Cork Geological Association
Connemara Marble, J.C. Walshe & Sons Ltd
Irish Geological Association
