📢 GBLsp followers, a 1/2 day field trip is organised on November 21, 2025 . The Underground Einstein Telescope will be Europe's most advanced observatory for gravitational waves. The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany are jointly studying the subsurface to host this world-class observatory. See infos👇
October 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📢 GBLsp followers, a 1/2 day field trip is organised on November 21, 2025 . The Underground Einstein Telescope will be Europe's most advanced observatory for gravitational waves. The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany are jointly studying the subsurface to host this world-class observatory. See infos👇
#GBLspnews 📣Reminder⚠️If you want to participate to our Lunch and Learn webinar of 27/03/2025, starting at 12h15 and ending approximately at 13h15. The topic of this webinar will be "The Asquempont Detachment System (Brabant Massif, Belgium): an overview", presented by Tim Debacker > GBLsp newsletter
March 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#GBLspnews 📣Reminder⚠️If you want to participate to our Lunch and Learn webinar of 27/03/2025, starting at 12h15 and ending approximately at 13h15. The topic of this webinar will be "The Asquempont Detachment System (Brabant Massif, Belgium): an overview", presented by Tim Debacker > GBLsp newsletter
Dear GBLsp members and followers .. Thanks for joining our association and staying with us .. Let's have a wonderful 2025 year with many new activities ... AND GBLsp has joined Bluesky so if you want to follow us there, feel free to look and follow us at our new account -> @gblsp.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Dear GBLsp members and followers .. Thanks for joining our association and staying with us .. Let's have a wonderful 2025 year with many new activities ... AND GBLsp has joined Bluesky so if you want to follow us there, feel free to look and follow us at our new account -> @gblsp.bsky.social
2025 series of our Lunch & Learn webinars with the first talk “The lower fast spreading oceanic crust and its interactions with fluids”, presented by Romain Meyer, on 15/01/2025 from 12:15 to 13:15. No registration required for GBLsp members, non-GBLsp members -> please contact us for the Teams link
January 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
2025 series of our Lunch & Learn webinars with the first talk “The lower fast spreading oceanic crust and its interactions with fluids”, presented by Romain Meyer, on 15/01/2025 from 12:15 to 13:15. No registration required for GBLsp members, non-GBLsp members -> please contact us for the Teams link
Urban Mining: Unlocking Secondary Resources for a Circular Economy. Breakfast Debate - Brussels - 4 June 2025 ! Hosted by MEP Susana Solís Pérez. Interactive roundtable discussion with representatives from the EU Commission/Parliament, industry leaders, geoscience experts #EFG #GSB #GBLsp #CRMA
May 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📣 New online publication of the GBLsp journal by Jef DECKERS entitled "Early Quaternary channel incisions at the base of the Merksplas Formation at the southern margin of the North Sea Basin" -> DOI: https://f.mtr.cool/gmssgzfmmo #Geologica Belgica
May 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
📣 New online publication of the GBLsp journal by Jef DECKERS entitled "Early Quaternary channel incisions at the base of the Merksplas Formation at the southern margin of the North Sea Basin" -> DOI: https://f.mtr.cool/gmssgzfmmo #Geologica Belgica
REMINDER 😎 one-day field trip "PALEOZOIC OF THE MONS AREA", 19th September 2026, guided by Julien Denayer & Bernard Delcambre. 15 participants max !! Registration mandatory to Julien.denayer@uliege.be. Free excursion for students and GBLsp members. For non-members 15 € as participation fee is asked.
August 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM
REMINDER 😎 one-day field trip "PALEOZOIC OF THE MONS AREA", 19th September 2026, guided by Julien Denayer & Bernard Delcambre. 15 participants max !! Registration mandatory to Julien.denayer@uliege.be. Free excursion for students and GBLsp members. For non-members 15 € as participation fee is asked.
🔊 Book the DATE - GBLsp Jobday 2025 is organised at ULB on October 16th 2025 (1-6 pm) and bring together geology-oriented Ma students from all the Belgian universities to potential companies and institutions employing geologists, mining geology engineers ⚒️ - wait for updated infos and programme soon
August 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🔊 Book the DATE - GBLsp Jobday 2025 is organised at ULB on October 16th 2025 (1-6 pm) and bring together geology-oriented Ma students from all the Belgian universities to potential companies and institutions employing geologists, mining geology engineers ⚒️ - wait for updated infos and programme soon
REMINDER 😎 one-day field trip "PALEOZOIC OF THE MONS AREA", 19th September 2026, guided by Julien Denayer & Bernard Delcambre. 15 participants max !! Registration mandatory to Julien.denayer@uliege.be. Free excursion for students and GBLsp members. For non-members 15 € as participation fee is asked.
September 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
REMINDER 😎 one-day field trip "PALEOZOIC OF THE MONS AREA", 19th September 2026, guided by Julien Denayer & Bernard Delcambre. 15 participants max !! Registration mandatory to Julien.denayer@uliege.be. Free excursion for students and GBLsp members. For non-members 15 € as participation fee is asked.
An amazing visit of GBLsp leaded by UGent colleagues on the exploration core drilling site of Agristo. Our warmest thanks to the team of Skapto company that has organised the visit and the facilities on site. On top, we had the opportunity to see fresh & wet cores arrived from a depth of >1.2 km.
July 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM
An amazing visit of GBLsp leaded by UGent colleagues on the exploration core drilling site of Agristo. Our warmest thanks to the team of Skapto company that has organised the visit and the facilities on site. On top, we had the opportunity to see fresh & wet cores arrived from a depth of >1.2 km.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired colleague Dr Jacques Thorez from ULiège university. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him. The GBLsp association and it's members extend their sincere condolences to his family.
December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired colleague Dr Jacques Thorez from ULiège university. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him. The GBLsp association and it's members extend their sincere condolences to his family.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired colleague Dr Pieter Laga from the Geological Survey of Belgium. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him. The GBLsp association and it's members extend their sincere condolences to his family.
December 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired colleague Dr Pieter Laga from the Geological Survey of Belgium. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him. The GBLsp association and it's members extend their sincere condolences to his family.
☝️To GBLsp members, the last Lunch and Learn webinar on 11th December - Steve Gruslin and Tiffany Hennebaut from Géoconseils will present us the topic “Collapse of the Schieburg tunnel (Luxembourg) : geological causes and emergency securing works”. 😱 >Teams link in your emailbox | Meet 12:15-13:30 pm
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
☝️To GBLsp members, the last Lunch and Learn webinar on 11th December - Steve Gruslin and Tiffany Hennebaut from Géoconseils will present us the topic “Collapse of the Schieburg tunnel (Luxembourg) : geological causes and emergency securing works”. 😱 >Teams link in your emailbox | Meet 12:15-13:30 pm
An amazing visit organised by GBLsp this saturday morning to the ongoing geological activities associated to the Einstein telescope Euregion Rhine-Meuse project. The presentations of the exploration campaign and the observations on the available cores were followed by a visit on the drilling site.
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
An amazing visit organised by GBLsp this saturday morning to the ongoing geological activities associated to the Einstein telescope Euregion Rhine-Meuse project. The presentations of the exploration campaign and the observations on the available cores were followed by a visit on the drilling site.
Dear GBLsp followers, please look at this event : "We are pleased to invite anyone interested in the geology of Luxembourg to visit the Slate Museum in Haut-Martelange (workshops, underground gallery) on Saturday 15 November" -> to register: https://forms.office.com/e/1a3xrQcdxd
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Dear GBLsp followers, please look at this event : "We are pleased to invite anyone interested in the geology of Luxembourg to visit the Slate Museum in Haut-Martelange (workshops, underground gallery) on Saturday 15 November" -> to register: https://forms.office.com/e/1a3xrQcdxd
The 16th October, the ULB Dpt of Geology & GBLsp have organised the Job Day. Around 50 students came from many universities to follow an oral and technical presentation given by several companies active in geology, mining, environment & for vibrant discussions at the booth with the company delegates
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The 16th October, the ULB Dpt of Geology & GBLsp have organised the Job Day. Around 50 students came from many universities to follow an oral and technical presentation given by several companies active in geology, mining, environment & for vibrant discussions at the booth with the company delegates
Reminder⚠️If you want to participate to our Lunch and Learn webinar on 25/09/2025, starting 12:00 for 1 hour. The topic will be "EPUKARST, evaluation of nitrate behaviour in 5 karst catchments used for drinking water production in Wallonia" presented by Sophie De Volder from Traqua > GBLsp newsletter
September 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reminder⚠️If you want to participate to our Lunch and Learn webinar on 25/09/2025, starting 12:00 for 1 hour. The topic will be "EPUKARST, evaluation of nitrate behaviour in 5 karst catchments used for drinking water production in Wallonia" presented by Sophie De Volder from Traqua > GBLsp newsletter
🖐️ Dear GBLsp followers, come and discover the 10 thematics presented by the 2025 Ma thesis in geology on Wednesday 10th September 2025 starting at 10 am. Don't hesitate to come and support the students presentation at ULiège Academic Hall (Salle Académique), Place du 20-Août. More details attached
September 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🖐️ Dear GBLsp followers, come and discover the 10 thematics presented by the 2025 Ma thesis in geology on Wednesday 10th September 2025 starting at 10 am. Don't hesitate to come and support the students presentation at ULiège Academic Hall (Salle Académique), Place du 20-Août. More details attached
📣 GBLsp is proud to announce a one-day field excursion 😍, on Saturday September, 06th 2025 entitled The Paleozoic of the Mons area. The field trip will be guided by Julien Denayer and Bernard Delcambre. More information can be found in the image hereafter ⬇️. Book the date in your agendas ! 📅
August 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
📣 GBLsp is proud to announce a one-day field excursion 😍, on Saturday September, 06th 2025 entitled The Paleozoic of the Mons area. The field trip will be guided by Julien Denayer and Bernard Delcambre. More information can be found in the image hereafter ⬇️. Book the date in your agendas ! 📅
📣 GBLsp is proud to announce a one-day field excursion 😍, on Saturday September, 06th 2025 entitled The Paleozoic of the Mons area. The field trip will be guided by Julien Denayer and Bernard Delcambre. More information can be found in the image hereafter ⬇️. Book the date in your agendas ! 📅
June 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
📣 GBLsp is proud to announce a one-day field excursion 😍, on Saturday September, 06th 2025 entitled The Paleozoic of the Mons area. The field trip will be guided by Julien Denayer and Bernard Delcambre. More information can be found in the image hereafter ⬇️. Book the date in your agendas ! 📅
📣 City walk "Bruges in stone" guided by Roland Dreesen (28/06/2025). Proximity of the sea and navigable waterways are supply route for natural stones that we will discover during the walk. Start 10:00 am, Stationsplein Brugge, Kiss & Ride zone till 1 pm Max 25 p., contact GBLsp to confirm attendance
June 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
📣 City walk "Bruges in stone" guided by Roland Dreesen (28/06/2025). Proximity of the sea and navigable waterways are supply route for natural stones that we will discover during the walk. Start 10:00 am, Stationsplein Brugge, Kiss & Ride zone till 1 pm Max 25 p., contact GBLsp to confirm attendance
Urban Mining: Unlocking Secondary Resources for a Circular Economy. Breakfast Debate - Brussels - 4 June 2025 ! Hosted by MEP Susana Solís Pérez. Interactive roundtable discussion with representatives from the EU Commission/Parliament, industry leaders, geoscience experts #EFG #GSB #GBLsp #CRMA
May 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Reminder⚠️Van den Broeck Medal 2025 awarded to Pr. Jan Elsen. Both the General Assembly of GBLsp and the Van den Broeck Medal 2025 lecture will take place 7th May 2025 in room 01.267 at the Geo-Institute, KULeuven (https://f.mtr.cool/lguvtmnzlq
May 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Reminder⚠️Van den Broeck Medal 2025 awarded to Pr. Jan Elsen. Both the General Assembly of GBLsp and the Van den Broeck Medal 2025 lecture will take place 7th May 2025 in room 01.267 at the Geo-Institute, KULeuven (https://f.mtr.cool/lguvtmnzlq
Reminder⚠️Van den Broeck Medal 2025 awarded to Pr. Jan Elsen. Both the General Assembly of GBLsp and the Van den Broeck Medal 2025 lecture will take place 7th May 2025 in room 01.267 at the Geo-Institute, KULeuven (https://f.mtr.cool/bhkgtybugk
May 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Reminder⚠️Van den Broeck Medal 2025 awarded to Pr. Jan Elsen. Both the General Assembly of GBLsp and the Van den Broeck Medal 2025 lecture will take place 7th May 2025 in room 01.267 at the Geo-Institute, KULeuven (https://f.mtr.cool/bhkgtybugk
📣 GBLsp members, don't forget to renew your GBLsp membership fee 💰, which is set for a calendar year only 🗓️. 45€ (or 70€ including printed GB Journal), 22,5€ for unemployed, PhD students & recently graduated geologists, Free for Master students. -> 💻 https://s.mtrbio.com/msibbfjzwj
January 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
📣 GBLsp members, don't forget to renew your GBLsp membership fee 💰, which is set for a calendar year only 🗓️. 45€ (or 70€ including printed GB Journal), 22,5€ for unemployed, PhD students & recently graduated geologists, Free for Master students. -> 💻 https://s.mtrbio.com/msibbfjzwj