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 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 …
The headteacher of the Jakob Fugger Gymnasium in Augsburg, Mrs. Angelika Felber, handed over an archive work of Sarah Schmid B.A. and Dr. Stefan Birkle from the Fürstlich und Gräflich Fuggersches Familien- und Stiftungsarchiv in Dillingen to the mayor of Almadén Ms. Dª. Raquel Mª Jurado Merchán. The first and second pages of the five-page Fugger Read More …
The Sunday Family Day experience was particularly enriching, offering meaningful engagement with the host family and a deeper understanding of Spanish culture. The warm hospitality and cultural immersion contributed significantly to the overall success of the exchange. Sunday was designated as a family day for the guest students. The day began with a breakfast consisting 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 …
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 …
As part of the preparations for the International Fugger Youth Conference in October 2025 in Almadén, Spain, the Erasmus+ group from the Jakob-Fugger-Gymnasium visited the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum in Augsburg. The aim of the visit was to gain a better understanding of the historical and economic context surrounding Jakob Fugger and his connection Read More …
