Play a pivotal role in the transition to clean energy and the achievement of the European Green Deal, contributing significantly to the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A sustainable supply of CRMs is fundamental for all industrial sectors and will determine the destiny of Europe. Strengthening local production and sustainable management of these resources are crucial to reduce dependence on imports and ensure a secure and resilient supply chain.
Play a pivotal role in the transition to clean energy and the achievement of the European Green Deal, contributing significantly to the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A sustainable supply of CRMs is fundamental for all industrial sectors and will determine the destiny of Europe. Strengthening local production and sustainable management of these resources are crucial to reduce dependence on imports and ensure a secure and resilient supply chain.
As the focus on sustainable resource practices grows, there is a rising need for skilled professionals to ensure the responsible and secure extraction of CRMs. However, a notable challenge in Europe is the shortage of qualified specialists in the mining and mineral raw materials sector. In response to this urgency, the collaborative IMMERSE (Immersive Virtual Tours on Critical Minerals for Clean Energy Transition) project has been initiated, uniting prominent universities across Europe and Australia to bridge the gap in training raw materials experts through innovative learning and teaching practices, focusing on sustainable mining practices in the CRMs sector.
As the focus on sustainable resource practices grows, there is a rising need for skilled professionals to ensure the responsible and secure extraction of CRMs. However, a notable challenge in Europe is the shortage of qualified specialists in the mining and mineral raw materials sector. In response to this urgency, the collaborative IMMERSE (Immersive Virtual Tours on Critical Minerals for Clean Energy Transition) project has been initiated, uniting prominent universities across Europe and Australia to bridge the gap in training raw materials experts through innovative learning and teaching practices, focusing on sustainable mining practices in the CRMs sector.
Workshop for Joint Conception of General Framework with all Project Partners
The IMMERSE project brings together a consortium of leading academic institutions in Europe and Australia, each contributing unique expertise in mining and geosciences.
The IMMERSE project brings together a consortium of leading academic institutions in Europe and Australia, each contributing unique expertise in mining and geosciences.
The partnership is led by the Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering (MRE) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, which is well-known for its strengths in sustainable resource management. Collaborating partners include the Centre for Ore Deposit and Earth Sciences (CODES) at the University of Tasmania, Australia, renowned for its leading research in ore deposit geology and geosciences; the School of Mineral Resources Engineering (MRE) at the Technical University of Crete, Greece, with a strong focus on sustainable mining practices; and the Environmental Mineralogy and Geochemistry Group (MGA) at the University of Huelva, Spain, with expertise in geological sciences and environmental impact assessments.
The partnership is led by the Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering (MRE) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, which is well-known for its strengths in sustainable resource management. Collaborating partners include the Centre for Ore Deposit and Earth Sciences (CODES) at the University of Tasmania, Australia, renowned for its leading research in ore deposit geology and geosciences; the School of Mineral Resources Engineering (MRE) at the Technical University of Crete, Greece, with a strong focus on sustainable mining practices; and the Environmental Mineralogy and Geochemistry Group (MGA) at the University of Huelva, Spain, with expertise in geological sciences and environmental impact assessments.
The primary focus of the project is to provide comprehensive educational resources for undergraduate and postgraduate students in geosciences and mining.
Public
The project also targets the public with the aim of raising awareness about the significance of CRMs for society and the importance of sustainable extraction practices.
Universities
In addition, the project seeks to facilitate the creation and dissemination of VEs for educational purposes, encouraging universities and other organizations to develop similar content.
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Join this initiative to be part of the shift towards a more sustainable, responsible, and future-focused mining industry. Through educational innovation and collaborative efforts, we can drive the efficient development of the sector and promote practices that benefit both people and the environment. Together, we can make a difference and build a better future!
