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 – Science and on-site research

The morning of the second day of the IFYC25 offered a rich blend of scientific inquiry and cultural engagement. Through expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and student presentations, participants deepened their understanding of mercury’s environmental and health implications while also experiencing elements of Spanish heritage. The morning was both educational and dynamic, reinforcing the conference’s interdisciplinary Read More …

IFYC25 – Travelling to Almadén

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 …

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 …

Awarded by the European Commission

After years of hard work and the delivery of the final report, we have finally received an evaluation from the European Commission and we are very happy and proud to announce to the whole world that we have been awarded the lable of a good practice example. 

450 trees planted in Slovakia

«Erasmus students» planted 450 trees in Laskomer valley Today, Tuesday, April 9th, 8th and 9th grade students took part in an interesting project in the Laskomer Valley. In order to offset the carbon footprint left behind during our Erasmus+ trips abroad, the students and I decided to actively contribute to environmental protection. In the framework Read More …

The presentation of the Erasmus+-project “Jakob Fugger a historical European influencer” at the OSZ in Sterzing

It was a memorable evening, full of moments of pride, moments of joy, moments of tears…. Parents, teachers, the headmistress, politicians, press representatives and the protagonists of the project, the class 3r of the OSZ Sterzing, gathered in the lobby of the school building on 5th June 2023 at 6.30 pm to present three years Read More …