Topics

Earth Science Themes:

1. Metamorphism and Tethyan Evolution

2. Tethyan Ophiolites: Genesis, Paleogeographic/ Palaeotectonic Implications

3. Granites and associated metallogenetic systems

4. Metallogenesis of Eastern Tethys

5. Tethyan Basin Evolution and Petroleum

6. Tethyan Tectonics and Earthquakes

7. Geology and Metallogeny of central Asia

8. Geothermal and Water Resources along the Silk Roads

Silk Road Higher Education Cooperation Forum
I. President’s Forum:

The purpose of this forum is to build a win-win platform for cooperation among institutions of higher education along the Silk Road Belts. The forum and its associated activities will offer a great opportunity for first-class universities in relevant countries to exchange ideas, share experiences and explore methods for cooperation in higher education and talent training, in order to build collaboration in tackling future challenges that we all may face. The Forum will focus on the following themes:

1. Multicultural Education Policy and Practice

2. Cross-Border Education Quality Assurance

3. Pathways for International Student Exchange and Mutual Recognition of Credit

4. Evaluation of Admission Standards within a Multicultural Framework

5. Mechanism and Training System for Student Exchanges between Universities

II. Silk Road Young Leaders' Forum (SRYLF)

The SRYLF is designed to provide outstanding young scientists and student leaders from different cultural backgrounds a platform to build networks, share knowledge and voice their viewpoints on the role and responsibilities of youth in response to future developments, and on the qualities and abilities required for future leaders. The organizing committee will provide financial support such as international travel fees to a certain number of student leaders and outstanding young scientists who meet our requirements.

Important Dates

March 10, 2015  Registration opens

August 5, 2015

Manuscript submission deadline of JES Special Issue
August 31, 2015

Application deadline for travel grants

September 5, 2015 Abstracts deadline (extended abstracts)
September 15, 2015 Early bird registration deadline
October 16, 2015 Pre-conference excursion
October 17-18, 2015 Workshop and Forums
October 19-21, 2015 Post-conference field excursion
November 8, 2015 Manuscript submission deadline for the second Special Issue

Important Dates

  • March 10, 2015
  • Registration opens
  • August 5, 2015
  • Manuscript submission deadline for the Special Issue in JES
  • August 31, 2015
  • Travel grants application deadline
  • September 5, 2015
  • Abstracts deadline (extended abstracts)
  • September 15, 2015
  • Early bird registration deadline
  • October 16, 2015
  • Pre-conference excursion
  • October 17-18, 2015
  • Workshop
  • October 19-21, 2015
  • Post-conference excursion
  • November 8, 2015
  • Manuscript submission deadline for the second Special Issue

Sponsored By

  • China University of Geosciences

Supported By

  • State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources
  • State Key Laboratory of Continental Tectonics and Dynamics
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China
  • Center for Global Tectonics (CUG)
  • Wuhan Oversea Return Scholars Association (WORSA-CUG)
  • Khorog State University
  • University of Peshawar
  • The University of Sydney
  • Suranaree University of Technology
  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
  • Kabul University
  • Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
  • Hacettepe University
  • Mandalay University
  • Mahasarakham University

Organized By

  • International Education College, China University of Geosciences
  • Silk Road Institute, 
    China University of Geosciences
  • Center for Jordanian studies,
    China University of Geosciences
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