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Symposium · Karstology

Karst Science Days Institute of Speleology "Emil Racoviță"

Event dedicated to students and young researchers in karstology and subterranean biology — organised by the Institute of Speleology "Emil Racoviță" and the Department of Biological Sciences of the Romanian Academy

3
Editions
2023
First edition
3
Published journals
Students & doctoral researchers
Overview

About the event

Karst Science Days is an event organised by the Institute of Speleology "Emil Racoviță" and the Department of Biological Sciences of the Romanian Academy, with the aim of bringing together students (bachelor's, master's and doctoral) and young researchers in the fields of karstology and subterranean biology.

The event offers the opportunity to share information about ongoing research, to debate theoretical and practical topics related to scientific activity, and to discuss perspectives and experiences in the research field.

Target audience

The event is addressed to:

  • Students in the last two years of their bachelor's degree
  • Master's students
  • Doctoral students
  • Young researchers in training
Objectives

Purpose of the event

Professional development

Preparing students and young researchers for the next stage of their career through education and continuous training.

Knowledge exchange

Forming the next generation of researchers through knowledge sharing and dissemination of information about the subterranean environment.

Collaboration and networking

Promoting collaboration, networking and a spirit of engagement within the scientific community dedicated to the study of karst ecosystems.

Scientific dissemination

Contributing to the dissemination of information about various aspects of the subterranean environment and karst ecosystems.

Planning

Programme

14 noiembrie 2025
Last scheduled edition

The symposium is structured around two main themes — karstology and subterranean biology — and includes 15-minute oral presentations and a poster session.

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Presentation formats
  • Oral presentations — 15 minutes per presenter
  • Scientific poster session
  • Theme 1: Karstology
  • Theme 2: Subterranean biology
Participation criteria
  • Students in the last 2 years of their bachelor's degree
  • Master's students
  • Doctoral students
  • Young researchers — fields: karstology and subterranean biology
Research areas

Topics covered

The main thematic areas include, but are not limited to:

Karstology

Structures, geological and hydrological processes in karst environments.

Subterranean biology

Biodiversity and ecology in subterranean environments, including studies on karst organisms.

Related topics

Palaeoclimatology, speleothems, hydrogeology in karst contexts.

Participants

Who is the conference for?

The conference is addressed in particular to:

Students and young researchers
Bachelor's (last 2 years), master's, doctoral and researchers in training.
Professionals
Specialists in geology and biology of subterranean environments.
Interested persons
Anyone interested in speleology, biodiversity and the study of karst ecosystems.
History

Karst Science Days Editions

2023
Edition I
Journal published

KSD Symposium Proceedings
2024
Edition II
Journal published

KSD Symposium Proceedings
2025
Edition III
Journal published

KSD Symposium Proceedings
Official Karst Science Days website
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