​The GSI supported IQUA 2024 Autumn Symposium will take place on Friday 29th November in Tom Johnson House, Beggar's Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4. The return to the traditional home of the IQUA Autumn Symposium, after the disruptions of Covid and major refurbishment works at the venue, is eagerly anticipated.

The theme of this year's symposium will be "Peatlands: Past, Present and Future". Peatlands are recognised as a pivotal part of the landscape and have had a major impact on the development of culture, history, and science. Recent studies estimate that ~23% of Ireland's Quaternary landscape can be considered as peat soils. These environments continue to be important for society as we face environmental challenges. In keeping with our theme we are delighted to announce our keynote speakers include Dave Beilman (University of Hawai'i at Mānoa), John Connolly (Trinity College Dublin) and Kate Flood (University College Dublin).

IQUA invites presentations of research by members at the Symposium on the broad area of peat studies. IQUA welcomes representatives from public, charitable and industrial bodies with peatlands interests to contribute perspectives through participation in the meeting. Abstracts can be submitted online here and the deadline for abstract submission is 22nd November 2024.

For any questions please contact Dave at DaveOLearyPhD@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there,

Dave O'Leary (Teagasc), 

Michelle McKeown (University College Cork)

Gill Plunkett (Queen's University Belfast).