ARC-15 Electronic Newsletter Issue No. 21: April 25, 2025

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Update: Pre-Conference Workshop Series

Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your expertise at the pre-conference workshops of the 15th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG (ARC-15) on 26 November 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dive into advanced topics like Rock Mass Improvement Techniques, Engineering Geological Models (traditional and digital approaches), and manuscript preparation for international journals. Led by renowned experts, these workshops offer hands-on learning, case studies, and interactive sessions tailored for professionals, researchers, and students. Secure your spot early to gain practical insights and network with peers ahead of the main conference (27–29 November). Learn more and register today!

Update: Registration form for Exhibition Session

The 15th Asian Regional Conference (ARC-15) of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) taking place in Kathmandu from November 27–29, 2025 is inviting student teams to participate in its Student Model Exhibition. This is a unique opportunity to present your physical or digital models, gain global exposure and engage with leading experts and peers in the field. Participants will receive certificates and stand a chance to win awards for innovation and creativity. Don't miss this chance to showcase your ideas and connect with the global geoscience community. Register your team and submit your proposal today at the official ARC-15 exhibition page.

Update: Registration for Conference Sessions

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for several sessions at the 15th Asian Regional Conference (ARC-15) of IAEG scheduled from November 27-29, 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

You can now register for the following sessions:

3.9 Large-Scale Landslides: Advanced Investigation, Monitoring, and Modelling

Session Coordinators: Christian Zangerl, Ranjan Kumar Dahal and others

3.10 Formation of Landslides: Reconstruction, Mapping, Modeling, and Prediction under Different Influencing Factors

Session Convener: Łukasz Pawlik Session Coordinators: Paweł Kroh

7.4 Conceiving Reliable Engineering Geological Models for mining activities, infrastructures and building design, risk and urban planning
Session Convener: Vessia G. Session Coordinators: Dematteis A., Piattelli V.

12.6 ^{Landslide Risk Management}

Session Convener: Mike Winter Session Coordinators: Dario Peduto, Olga Mavrouli

14 The Role of Women in Development of Engineering Geology

Session Convener: Ann Williams Session Coordinators: Anjila Malla, Mahmuda Khatun

17.1: Communication and education based on the knowledge of engineering geology

Session Convener: Atsuko Nonomura Session Coordinators: Shuichi Hasegawa

18.1 Mega-geo-disasters under the changing climate and stability in Asian monsoon climate.

Session Convener: Toru Terao

Click on the title to visit their respective pages and their registration forms.

These sessions are part of the conference's diverse sub-themes aimed at advancing knowledge in engineering geology. For a comprehensive list of all sub-themes and to register, please visit the conference sessions page. Please note that registration for other sessions will open soon. Stay tuned for further updates.