And thus ends another CGS field school, this time an especially notable occasion as it was the 10-year anniversary of the programme! We ended this auspicious event with the usual fanfare, and much loathed, feedback sessions.
Research topic presentations and the certificates of achievement being awarded by Nick Baglow, Mapping Geosciences Competency Manager
Also, we provided the the participants a platform to present their individual research assignments to a strict, and international, panel of experts (from the CGS). These presentations are becoming a very important facet of the field school as many have not had an opportunity to present in a professional communication manner. Feedback here is golden.
Final certificates being handed over and the field school participants standing proud at their posters - some tough questions being asked by Henk Coetzee (far right)
There was of course a feedback session regarding the geological maps, cross sections and South African stratigraphic reports. The South African stratigraphy will now be deeply ingrained in many of our participants and will hopefully prove useful for their careers in the geosciences.
Overview of maps produced during the 2015 CGS field school
Overall, everybody performed exceptionally well and we wish them all of the best in the future.
The CGS field school will now look to the future and continue to evolve with the times, the Anthropogenic times that is. It is envisioned that the field of 2016 is going to be mind blowing - so watch this space!
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