IGS NEWSLETTER – August 2021
Helping the world understand the appropriate value and use of geosynthetics
The IGS is delighted to announce its soon-to-launch new website! With a more modern look and functionality, the revamped site aims to give users greater access to a range of resources with interactive elements, and members-only features to widen collaboration and networking. READ MORE


Considering the overwhelming requests from several organizations, the deadline for GeoAsia 7 Abstract Submission has been extended from July 31 to August 31 (00:00 GMT + 8)
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) continues to diversify its educational offerings, holding major in-person conferences, supporting webinars, opening its vault of technical papers to the world, and, increasingly, posting videos. READ MORE




In our continuing series with engineers at the start of their careers, we speak to Alex de Guzman. Alex works for IGS corporate member Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand.

The first Young Professional Forum on Geosynthetic Research & Application was held in Taian, Shandong Province on June 19th, 2021. READ MORE





Nearly 400 participants gathered for the virtual 4th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics (ICTG). The quadrennial event is a forum to share the latest thinking on geotechnics and address challenges in the design, construction and maintenance of facilities including roads, airfields and harbors to ensure infrastructures are safer, more cost-effective and sustainable.

With sadness, we announce that Dr. D. Manuel Blanco Fernández passed away in Madrid on Monday, 12th July 2021. Dr. Manuel Blanco was the Head of the Materials Department of the Central Laboratory of Structures and Materials of the CEDEX, Professor at Complutense University of Madrid and Vice President of the Spanish Chapter of IGS.
The submission deadline to be considered for one of the Geosynthetic Institution's fellowships is August 23, 2021. READ MORE
Upcoming Webinars
Calendar of Events
NEW DATE - October 6 - 10, 2021
Athens, Greece
NEW DATE - April 11 - 15, 2022
Taipei, Taiwan
NEW DATE - September 4 - 7, 2022
Warsaw, Poland
NEW DATE - February 20-23, 2023
Cairo, Egypt
NEW DATE - September 17 – 21, 2023
Rome, Italy
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