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 |