Mahdeia Hidary

Mahdeia is an Earth Sciences undergraduate, studying through the Natural Sciences programme at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University. She has a strong fascination with igneous and metamorphic petrology, seismology and, more recently, exploration geology. Her recent summer mapping project helped her recognise the fundamental role geology plays in modern society, from hazard mitigation and infrastructure to water resources. It also highlighted the importance of ensuring sustainable progress across all sectors as society moves forward. Through her studies, Mahdeia has developed a deep appreciation for Earth Sciences and its increasingly vital role, particularly in the context of ongoing climate change discussions and the finite nature of natural resources. This growing awareness has inspired her to pursue a Master’s in Exploration Geology. She has developed a particular interest in sustainable practices surrounding the extraction of critical metals, as well as the recycling of these r