IFYC25 – Presentations and plans for future collaborations

The final day of IFYC25 successfully combined historical exploration of Almagro, collaborative reflection, and cultural celebration. It marked a fitting end to a transformative week, reinforcing the conference’s core values of learning, connection, and shared responsibility for the future. The final day of the conference began early in the morning with a bus journey from Read More …

IFYC25 – Environmental aspects of mercury and historical mining practices

The afternoon session provided a rich combination of scientific insight and historical context. The presentation and mine tour offered a deeper understanding of mercury’s environmental impact and the legacy of mining in Almadén. The experience was both educational and memorable, contributing significantly to the overall objectives of the conference. The afternoon program began with a Read More …

IFYC25 – Introduction and first input phases

The first day of the IFYC25 was marked by a balanced combination of academic input, cultural exchange, and interactive activities. Participants gained valuable historical knowledge, strengthened intercultural relationships, and enjoyed a dynamic start to the conference. The first official day of the conference commenced at IES Picasso with introductory presentations by the participating delegations from Read More …

IFYC25 in Almadén – Programme

500 years after the Fuggers arrived in Almadén –What can we learn for the future Students and teachers from the historic towns linked to the Fugger family – Allmadén (Spain), Augsburg (Germany), Banská Bystrica (Slovakia) and Sterzing (Italy) – will come together at the IFYC 25 International Youth Conference in Allmadén to celebrate the 500th Read More …

Vorbereitungsbesuch der JFG-Erasmus+-Gruppe

Im Rahmen der Vorbereitung auf die 1. Internationale Fugger Jugend Konferenz im Oktober 2025 in Almadén, Spanien, besuchte die Erasmus+-Gruppe des Jakob-Fugger-Gymnasiums das Fugger und Welser Erlebnismuseum in Augsburg. Ziel des Besuchs war es, die historischen und wirtschaftlichen Zusammenhänge rund um Jakob Fugger und seine Verbindung zum Bergbau – insbesondere zu den Quecksilberminen in Almadén – besser zu verstehen. Die Führung, die Read More …

Preparatories of Team Slovakia

The calendar for the new school year is once again full of interesting activities. One of them will be the Erasmus+ mobility program in the Spanish city of Almadén, where a youth conference will be held in October to mark the 500th anniversary of the Fugger family’s arrival in Spain. The theme of the conference Read More …

Ausgezeichnet von der Europäischen Kommission

Nach jahrelanger harter Arbeit und der Übergabe des Abschlussberichts haben wir endlich eine Bewertung von der Europäischen Kommission erhalten. Wir sind sehr glücklich und stolz, der ganzen Welt mitteilen zu können, dass uns das Prädikat eines Beispiels guter Praxis verliehen wurde.