Dear All, *Good and exciting news to share.* A Training Programme entitled: "*Intensive Course on Meteoritics Science: from A to Z - Season Four"* will be carried out by the The Center of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CCELL) of the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA). Scientific Coordinator and instructor of the training programme is Dr Ioannis Baziotis, Associate Professor at the Department of Natural Resources and Agricultural Engineering of Agricultural University of Athens. The Training Programme is provided exclusively in *English *in the form of *online asynchronous* (with one hour of live synchronous per week for comments, Q&As etc.) learning and lasts *50 hours* (*2 ECTS units*). Trainees who successfully complete the programme receive a* Certificate of Education*, which is issued by the *CCELL *of the AUA. The Programme lasts *8 weeks and will begin July 2026!!!* So, for those who are really interested, please hurry up with the registration etc! The Research of the lecturer, Dr. Ioannis Baziotis, is spanned between the following fields (among others): 1. *Shock metamorphism and impact-related processes inferred from Martian meteorites and ordinary chondrites* 2. *Petrology and Geochemistry of Martian meteorites* 3. *Petrology and Geochemistry of lunar meteorites and lunar soils* 4. *Petrology and geochemistry of mantle xenoliths* 5. *Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry of high- and Ultra-high pressure metamorphic rocks* *Purpose of the Programme* The purpose of the programme is to introduce trainees to the science of meteoritics, the characterization and evaluation processes of meteorites in the field and the laboratory, and the equipment/tools used in this field. This programme aims to teach the methodology of studying the minerals of meteorites and why the science of geology is important for a deeper understanding of the preservation processes of a meteorite specimen. Additionally, the programme aims to provide the trainees with basic knowledge of the formation and evolution of our solar system through the knowledge gained from the science of meteoritics, the equipment required for primary characterization of a sample (determining whether it is a meteorite or not), and the documentation procedures for a potential meteorite. *Programme necessity* This programme will be unique at the level that will be taught. Individuals who participate will gain sufficient knowledge in the field of meteorite recognition, which will help them “open up” and understand the meteorite market in their country. They will acquire knowledge about the general concept of what a meteorite is, when it is significant, and its value. This will attract the interest of individuals from around the globe, particularly from countries where the field of meteoritics is not widely practiced. *Participation fee / Discount policy* The attendance fee is *600 euros* and must be deposited before the beginning of the Training Programme (the deadline for the submission of the attendance fees is recorded in the acceptance letter addressed to the trainee). *Discount policy:* - Undergraduate students of the Agricultural University of Athens: 10% (540 euros) - Undergraduate students of other Universities or Technological Institutions: 10% (540 euros) - Participants repeating the Training Programme within 2 years after an unsuccessful attempt: 50% (300 euros) Interested individuals should deposit the aforementioned amount into the account given below, which held by the Special Account for Research Funds (SARF) of the Agricultural University of Athens, specifying their name and the project’s SARF code (code: 80634). National Bank of Greece Account with IBAN GR *2801100400000004001883448* The proof of deposit should be attached to the application submitted electronically on the website of CCELL of the AUA. More *details* here: Intensive Course on Meteoritics Science: from A to Z-Season 4 - ΚΕ.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.M. Γ.Π.Α. <https://w1.aua.gr/kedivim/courses/intensive-course-on-meteoritics-science-from-a-to-z-season-4/> The *Program Guide* can be downloaded from here: Ενημερωτικός-Οδηγός-Σπουδών-ΕΠ-Intensive-Course-on-Meteoritics-Science-from-A-to-Z-ENG_3.pdf <https://w1.aua.gr/kedivim/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/05/%CE%95%CE%BD%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%B5%CF%81%CF%89%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C%CF%82-%CE%9F%CE%B4%CE%B7%CE%B3%CF%8C%CF%82-%CE%A3%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%B4%CF%8E%CE%BD-%CE%95%CE%A0-Intensive-Course-on-Meteoritics-Science-from-A-to-Z-ENG_3.pdf> For more information, interested parties can contact: - The scientific Coordinator of the Programme e-mail: ibaziotis@aua.gr (*PREFERABLY FOR THE CURRENT PERIOD*) - The Secretariat of the CCELL of the Agricultural University of Athens email: kedivim@aua.gr Tel: +30-210-5294400 [image: Τελική αφισα αγγλικού με QR.jpg] Best Regards, Baziotis Ioannis ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ioannis Baziotis ibaziotis@aua.gr Associate Professor of Mineralogy and Petrology Director of the Center of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Laboratory of Mineralogy and Geology Agricultural University of Athens 75 Iera Odos St., Athens, 11855 Greece (+30)-210-529-4155; (+30)-6975967914 Personal site: http://ibaziotis.wix.com/ioannis-baziotis ----------------------------------------------------------------