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 …
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 …
The lecture of Luis Mansilla Plaza (University of Castilla-La Mancha) held at the IFYC25 at the IES Pablo Ruiz Picasso in Almadén explored the historical, geological, and cultural significance of mercury mining in Almadén, Spain—home to the world’s largest and oldest mercury deposit. Formed over 400 million years ago, the site has played a central Read More …
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 …
Travel and Arrival – Friday, 4 October The delegation from Augsburg opted to travel by train, prioritizing sustainability and the symbolic retracing of historical trade routes—albeit via modern high-speed rail. The journey included a stopover in Paris, where participants visited the Louvre Museum and the Parc des Tuileries, with views of iconic landmarks such as Read More …
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 …
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.
