VMSG-MDSG Conference – Trinity College Dublin, 6-8th January 2025
We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin for the joint meeting of the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group, and the Mineral Deposits Studies Group. More information will be added to this page as the event draws closer, so please check back regularly. To receive circulars and further information by email please ensure you are subscribed to the VMSG mailing list.
More information is available on the VMSG-MDSG 2025 website: https://vmsg-mdsg-2025.com/
Scientific programme
Sunday 5th January: Field trips running through the day with Icebreaker and live band at The Church on Jervis Street from 6 pm.
Monday 6th January: Welcome and cross-disciplinary Plenary Lecture from Dr Kathryn Goodenough (BGS) at 9am, conference presentations until 6 pm and ECR event in the evening (timing TBC)*
Tuesday 7th January: Conference presentations 9 am – 6 pm, with conference dinner (buffet/box style) at the Guinness Storehouse from 7.30 pm
Wednesday 8th January: Conference presentations from 9 am, with Prize Giving and wrap-up by 4 pm.
Thursday 9 January: Conference workshops running through the day
Sessions (for abstract submission)
VMSG-MDSG joint Sessions
Session 1. Mineralisation in mafic intrusions: Silicate melts and sulfides
Session 2. Metals in magmatic aqueous fluids: From porphyry systems to granites
Session 3. Magmatism in rift zones
Session 4. Research in progress: Joining our communities
MDSG Sessions
Session 5. Critical metals and rare metal deposits
Session 6. Sediment-hosted deposits and exhalative deposits
Session 7. Gold – from discovery to development
Session 8. New discoveries and innovative technology in exploration and mining
Session 9. Developing resources from exploration to remediation: Environmental, social and governance perspectives
Session 10. Research in progress: Mineral deposits
VMSG Sessions
Session 11. Volcanic hazards, risks and monitoring
Session 12. Volcanoes in art, history and society
Session 13. Mantle melting and magma generation
Session 14. Crustal magma storage and transport
Session 15. Conduit and eruptive processes
Session 16. Research in progress: Volcanology
Registration
Click here to register for the MDSG–VMSG Conference 2025 via the Mineralogical Society website.
If you are submitting an abstract you will have to upload through the same form (template below). Session titles and numbers are available here.
Once the above form is submitted, complete registration by paying the relevant fee using the emailed TCD PayPal link.
Delegates will not be considered registered until both the form and payment have been submitted. Payments received after the Early Bird registration deadline (8 Nov) will be subject to the full rate.
Early Bird Registration and Abstract Submission both close on Nov. 8th
Early Bird
· Student (inc. recently graduated & unwaged), Geol Soc/Min Soc MEMBER – €175
·Professional, Geol Soc/Min Soc MEMBER – €320
· Student (inc. recently graduated & unwaged), Geol Soc/Min Soc NON-MEMBER – €190
· Professional, Geol Soc/Min Soc NON-MEMBER – €360
Normal Registration
· Student (inc. recently graduated & unwaged), Geol Soc/Min Soc MEMBER – €200
· Professional, Geol Soc/Min Soc MEMBER – €350
· Student (inc. recently graduated & unwaged), Geol Soc/Min Soc NON-MEMBER – €210
· Professional, Geol Soc/Min Soc NON-MEMBER – €390
Workshops & Fieldtrip
Indicate on the registration form whether you would like to attend any of the field trips/workshops. Successful field trip/workshop registrants will receive a confirmation email and a payment link (if applicable) in early November.
Abstract submission
Please name your Word file: Session number_surname__VMSGMDSG25-abstract
For example, SESSION1_Belgrano_VMSGMDSG25-abstract
Session titles and numbers are available here.
Parking and Travel
To Dublin
We encourage participants to travel by Rail+Sail from any UK train station where possible, with prices starting from £46 p.p. from 2400 stations. TCD is well connected to Dublin Port by a short bus ride.
Dublin International Airport is regularly serviced from most major regional British airports.
Transfers from the airport to Dublin City Centre are by coach via operators such as Dublin Express or AirCoach (from 8€) or by Taxi from the airport rank or via Uber or Freenow apps (€30–40). There is no tram/rail connection from the airport.
Within Dublin
TCD is centrally located with Dublin City Centre and well serviced by public transport. UCD is a 20 minute bus ride away in South Dublin.
Dublin city centre is compact much of it can be covered on foot or with the help of the Luas (tram) service.
The DART provides rapid transit along the coast from Howth or Greystones into the city centre. Public buses fill in the gaps between the Luas and the DART.
A convenient way to pay for your journeys is to get a Leap Card (€5), which allows you to use any combination of these services over 90 mins for €2. These can be purchased from ticket machines at DART stations and many other outlets.
Visas
Please note that Ireland is not in the Schengen Area and a Schengen visa cannot be used to travel to Ireland.
If you need a letter of invitation in order to apply for a visa to travel to Ireland, please contact us.
Accommodation
- O’ Callaghan Collection: Registrants can use the discount code SPECIAL10BB to receive 10% off Flexible Rate, inclusive of Breakfast, in all of their Dublin hotels.
- The Ashfield and the Abigails Hostels: Conference attendees can avail of special rates by emailing lynda@astarbackpackers.com and saying that they are attending VMSG-MDSG. Rates are: Ashfield 6 bed room @ €22.00 and 4 bed room @ €25.00 per person per night and Abigails 8 bed room @ €20.00 and 6 bed room @ €22.00 per person per night.
Contact
The VMSG-MDSG 2025 website will be updated with more details on the conference over the coming weeks, and key details will be sent by email to registered participants.
Other queries about the conference can be sent to: VMSG-MDSG-2025@tcd.ie
