Category Archives: Education

Reading the rocks

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Over the last few weeks, a number of news stories have highlighted the impact geoscience has on our everyday lives in the UK.  But how do you interpret these stories for your own lives? How much do you really need … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week 2012 – Palaeocast

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

There’s a huge range of career options for Earth scientists, from academia to communications. All week, in honour of Earth Science Week, we’ve been featuring geologists who have taken their careers in more unusual directions. In our final blog, we … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week 2012 – working with NGOs

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

We’re returning to the Philippines for our fourth career blog, where scientists recognising the social impact of their work is more important than ever… Dr Carlos Primo C David, Geologist at the University of the Philippines, National Institute of Geological … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week 2012 – mapping the future

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

All week, we’re exploring some of the more unusual directions a career in Earth sciences can take you. We’ve been as far as the Philippines, but for today’s profile we don’t even need to leave the building, as our map … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week day two: the art of geology

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

All week, we’re posting profiles which highlight some of the more unusual directions the Earth sciences can take you in. (For more career profiles, visit our website). Today, artist Phil Entwistle explains how his love of science has inspired his … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week 2012

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

We’ve been a bit quiet on our blog recently, but that’s all about to change. We’ve been busy preparing for another Earth Science Week, and here’s where to find the latest info!

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Survivors: Nature’s indestructible creatures

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

An ex – President of the Geological Society is bound to be one of the survivors. But starting on Tuesday 24th at 9  p.m. I am fronting a BBC4 series about different kinds of survivors – animals and plants whose … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week day 5: chocolate rocks and angel cake layers….

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

It has come to our attention that, as well as being Earth Science Week, it is currently Chocolate Week. An opportunity too good to miss, to combine geology and sweets in a fabulous smorgasbord of delicious learning. Disclaimer: all of … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week day 4: Hidden Science Phone App

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Ever wondered why natural disasters happen? Or been frustrated by a flight cancelled by volcanic ash clouds? Earth science affects our lives in all kinds of ways, throwing up a lot of questions along the way. This month, to coincide … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week day 3: what on Earth is geocaching?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Earth Science Week is a great opportunity to explore the geology in your area – especially as we’re experiencing some unseasonably good weather! A great way to do this is by ‘geocaching’ (pronounced geo-kash-ing). A growing hobby in the US, … Continue reading →

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