1. Update on progress of training activities of MUSE Network Dr Domenico Gallipoli Durham University

2. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University Training Programme  Training of a new generation of researchers in the area of unsaturated soil mechanics by:  Their involvement in the MUSE research project including the relevant management aspects  Offer of teaching modules in the area of unsaturated soil mechanics available at member institutions  Visits to associated industrial partners  Participation to international conferences and scientific meetings

3. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University Networking Programme  Organization of annual network meetings of 1 week duration including:  a 2-day workshop focused on the progress of the MUSE research programme  a 2-day school where speakers from industry and academia give lectures on a specific geotechnical theme. The school will also include lectures for training on complementary skills (OPEN TO RESEARCHERS FROM OUTSIDE THE NETWORK FREE OF CHARGE)  A 1-day “hands-on” training session providing practical training in a particular skill/technique/methodology relevant to unsaturated soils

4. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University First MUSE School  The 1st MUSE school took place at UPC in Barcelona, Spain on 1 and 2 June 2005 and was devoted to the theme “Fundamentals of Unsaturated Soils”  It was open free of charge to researchers from outside the Network  It was attended by a total of 79 participants including 31 from outside the network from both academia and industry, some from countries outside Europe  Eight lectures were delivered by academics from UPC  Two invited key-note lectures were delivered by academics outside the Network  Two invited industrial lectures were delivered by associated industrial partners

5. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University Programme First MUSE School

6. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University Audience First MUSE School

7. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University Audience First MUSE School

8. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University Second MUSE School  The 2nd MUSE school will take place at ENPC in Paris, France on the 17 and 18 May 2006 and will be devoted to the theme “Applied Unsaturated Soil Mechanics”  It will be open free of charge to researchers from outside the Network (YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND!)  Six lectures will be delivered by academics from ENPC  Two invited key-note lectures will be delivered by academics outside the Network  Two invited industrial lectures will be delivered by speakers from industry

9. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University Programme Second MUSE School

10. 4 th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Phoenix, USA, April 2006 Dr Domenico Gallipoli, Durham University Contact and Further Information  Network website: http://muse.dur.ac.uk  Network Coordinator: Dr D. Gallipoli School of Engineering University of Durham Durham DH1 3LE Email: domenico.gallipoli@durham.ac.uk