World of Soils lectures at ISRIC World Soil Museum

ISRIC - World Soil Information is thrilled to present the "World of Soils" Lecture Series!

Join us as we explore the fascinating and diverse world of soils, delving into topics that reveal the important role soils play in our environment, art, agriculture, daily lives and more. The lectures take place every four months at the ISRIC World Soil Museum, located on the Wageningen campus (Gaia Building 101). After the lecture, attendees are welcome to visit the museum with a guide.

Please note that the lecture is open to a maximum of 45 participants. Registration is preferred to secure your spot, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Please note that registered participants will be given priority entry.

Soil and people connected through different perspectives - a soil biologist's journey. Presented by Giulia Bongiorno, a lecturer and researcher at Wageningen University and Research (WUR), the event took place on 11 June 2025. Watch event recording.

Mercury background values in soils and saprolites in the gold-rich greenstone belt of Suriname, presented by Salomon Kroonenberg on 12 March 2025. Watch event recording.

Palette of the Earth: The Use of Earth Pigments in Visual Arts, presented by Joop Okx on 4 December 2024. A fascinating talk about the science of art and the art of science revolving around the use of natural pigments. Watch event recording.

Dwelling Mounds in the Dutch Delta: Terps as soil archives of ancient landscapes and water management (500BCE–1900CE), hosted by Roy van Beek, Associate Professor in Landscape Archaeology at Wageningen University and Research (WUR), was held on 18 September 2024. Watch event recording.