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GUtech presentation focuses on careers in Applied Geosciences

MUSCAT — The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) hosted a public Careers Evening focusing on its four-year BSc degree programme in Applied Geosciences. The talk, titled ‘Studying the Wonders of our Planet and How to Use and Protect our Resources, was held at GUtech’s Al Athaiba campus yesterday.

“Geosciences is a very attractive programme of study in this region. If you want to learn more about oil and gas and how it is formed inside the Earth, Geosciences could be the right field for you. The GUtech programme focuses on oil, gas, minerals and water management. These are still the main sources of income for the Gulf region,” said Professor Dr Janos L Urai, Head of the Department of Applied Geosciences and Professor for Geosciences at RWTH Aachen University.

An experienced academic, researcher and consultant, Prof Urai has worked at different universities in the US, Australia and for Shell in Holland. During the past ten years, he has been involved in several research projects in Dhofar and in Dakhiliya region, especially in Al Jabal al Akhdhar.

During the public presentation Professor Urai elaborated on the everyday-work of geoscientists and gave examples of future career paths. GUtech’s programme of Applied Geosciences focuses on water, oil, gas and minerals. “Geoscience is a really fascinating science. All around us you see geological processes. To study Geosciences you need knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics,” said Mohammed al Harthy, gas exploration manager at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).

“Geoscience is still a male dominated field, however most of our students are female, we would like to encourage female students to become Geoscientists and discover our planet,” said Urai.“Our programme in Applied Geosciences is tailor-made for the Gulf region and it includes several field-trips in and outside Oman,” he added.