Opening just in time for April Fools’ Day, the Geological Society Library’s latest exhibition ‘The Lying Stones of Johann Beringer’ tells the story of one of geology’s earliest recorded practical jokes. Continue reading
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Celebrate Science in a Cemetery
The wide range of rock types used for gravestones means that cemeteries can be geological treasure-troves. For geologists – whether amateur, student or professional – almost any urban cemetery provides a valuable opportunity to carry out scientific field work at leisure, right on the doorstep and at no cost. From minerals to fossils, to sedimentary … Continue reading
Why Dinosaurs Matter
PESGB GEOLiteracy Tour, 8-15 April 2017: ‘Why Dinosaurs Matter’ With Professor Ken Lacovara The PESGB are delighted to announce that Professor Ken Lacovara will be headlining The PESGB GEOLiteracy Tour 2017. He has unearthed some of the largest dinosaurs ever to walk our planet, including the super-massive Dreadnoughtus, which at 65 tons weighs more than … Continue reading
Journey to the Interior
A guest blog from artist Tereza Stelhikova* Where: Dissenters Chapel, Kensal Green Cemetery When: 21st May, 2017 I am currently developing a multi-sensory, participatory performance, inspired by George Bellas Greenough, (1778 – 1855), a geologist and a founder of the Geological Society of London. The performance will happen within the context of Open Senses weekend, a London wide festival dedicated to the … Continue reading
Raising Horizons
We’re so pleased to be hosting the Raising Horizons exhibition throughout February – a free photographic exhibition open to all!
We’re currently gauging interest in an evening opening from 5.30pm – 9pm on Friday 17th February – if you would like to register your interest, please email sarah.day@geolsoc.org.uk.
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Stratigraphy: Lost in Translation?
Alex Whittaker of Imperial College will lead the next Geological Society Discussion Group meeting, challenging some of the cosy assumptions we might be tempted to make when looking at sedimentary rocks! Continue reading
Door 14: The Geological Society during the Second World War
Door 7: Account of a meteorite and mammoth from Russia
Door 5: The fossils of Etheldred Benett
The 2016 Regional Groups Joint Photo Competition
The Joint Regional Groups Photo Competition is back – and there’s still a month to get your entries in!
This year, ten of our Regional Groups have joined forces – the deadline for entries is 31 December 2016.
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