Join us on 8 October 2026 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, or online, for a one-day hybrid Autumn School bringing together students, researchers, industry professionals and geological experts.
- Together, we’ll explore every step of the rare earth value chain, including:
- Geological exploration
- Mining and mineral processing
- Project evaluation
- Circularity and environmental remediation
Through lectures, practical demonstrations, panel discussions and interactive sessions, participants will gain insights into the technical, environmental and societal challenges shaping Europe’s future supply of critical raw materials. Whether you’re an MSc student, PhD candidate, early-career researcher or young professional, this is an opportunity to learn from experts across academia and industry while expanding your network in the field.
8 October 2026: Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (or join online)
Hosted by National Institute for Research and Development in Optoelectronics – INOE 2000 and Babes-Bolyai University Registration is now open! Full PROGRAMME to be announced soon.
Scan the QR code or visit: www.reesource.eu.
We look forward to see you there!

