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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
On the occasion of the fifth mobility week in Banská Bystrica (13th-20th May 2023), the partner schools presented their historical and current connections to Jakob Fugger. The Fugger-Forum took place on Friday, 20th of May at 6pm at the Primary school Základná škola Moskovská 2, Banská Bystrica. All the presentations were streamed online to be Read More …
