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Founded in 1928, INQUA serves as the global representative body for Quaternary science. The organization is committed to eliminating barriers and promoting diversity and inclusivity by prioritizing funding for early-career researchers and scholars from developing countries. This support enables their active participation in the international scientific networks that INQUA fosters.
INQUA operates under a philosophy of inclusivity, ensuring that no individual is discriminated against based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, or disability.
INQUA is registered as a foundation in the Netherlands: KvK – RSIN-number 81067321
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Quaternary International Editorial Team UpdateWarm greetings with gratitude to the outgoing Associate Editors!
Paleopedology newsletter Issue 36Paleopedology newsletter Issue 36, September 2025 is now out!
INQUA HABCOM Meeting – Developing a Good ApplicationProjects and Fellowships – Developing a Good Application We are pleased to announce the upcoming INQUA HABCOM Meeting focused on supporting researchers in preparing strong applications for INQUA Projects and Fellowships. 📅 Date: 3 September…
Podcast INQUA India 2027Quaternary is the age when modern recognisable humans started inhabiting this planet. All over the world scientists are engaged in studying various aspects of human evolution. Once every 4 years scientists from all across the…
Podcast INQUA 2027 IndiaQuaternary is the age when modern recognisable humans started inhabiting this planet. All over the world scientists are engaged in studying various aspects of human evolution. Once every 4 years scientists from all across the…
2026 PATA DaysPATA Days are the main activity of TERPRO’s project CHAMP. PATA stands for International Workshop on Paleoseismology, Active Tectonics and Archeoseismology.