BEST Courses at ULiège: GeMMe Labs open their doors to 22 international students
Mining vs. Carbon Capture: Can Tradition Outperform Innovation in the Energy Transition?
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On Tuesday, July 2nd, we were thrilled to welcome 22 international students in our GeMMe labs at Université de Liège as part of the BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) course programme.
The day kicked off with an insightful lecture by Professor Eric PIRARD on "Raw Materials, Criticality, and the Circular Economy". Students then had the opportunity to explore our automated mineralogy labs, guided by our knowledgeable colleagues Hassan Bouzahzah and Laura Lenoir. The visit continued with Robert Baudinet, who showcased our lab dedicated to raw materials sensing and sorting, featuring our advanced smart robot.
In the afternoon, Professor Stoyan Gaydardzhiev delivered an engaging lecture on "Environmental Impacts of Mining, Responsible Mining, and Contemporary Mineral Processing Practices". He then led the students to our lab focused on mineral processing, recycling, and extractive metallurgy. There, they delved into advanced raw materials processing techniques with the expertise of our colleagues Michèle Batutiako and Mohamed Aâtach.
We hope this immersive experience sparked inspiration and curiosity in our 22 international students. A heartfelt thank you to all our dedicated staff and professors for making this day a resounding success. We look forward to nurturing the next generation of leaders in technology and sustainability.
