Geoweek is an annual weeklong event conducted by the Centre for Education and Research in Geosciences (CERG) in association with educational institutes / other organizations. It is a volunteer driven initiative of professional Earth Scientists to promote Earth Literacy – translating information on Earth science into a language and learning that can be understood by the common man. Being conducted from 2017, Geoweek 2023 is the seventh such event.
The highlight of the Geoweek is the GEO-EX, an exhibition which is held for three days. This year the exhibition will be held in the Tata Assembly Hall of Nowrosjee Wadia Collège. The exhibition showcases rocks, minerals, fossils not only from India, but also from other places across the world. It also features an exhibition of installations pertaining to the year’s theme.
Also, on display will be the top 25 entries of breath-taking photographs submitted to the Geosnap - International Photo Contest from Geoscience lovers from across the world. In addition we will showcase entries received for the Geotales creative writing contest.
The Geoart & Rock-Art contests will also be held live during the exhibition days.
Dates : 26th to 28th October 2023
Timings : 10:30 am to 5:30 pm during the above days
Theme : Earth Science - Exploring our Planet, Empowering our Future"
Entry fee : Free and open to all.
We have some very interesting installations and exhibits for you. These range from display of various petroleum products, rocks from different parts of India, techniques for exploration of water and many more..
