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On the origin of peer review: The Geological Society, the evolution of refereeing and Charles Darwin’s papers
Publishing

On the origin of peer review: The Geological Society, the evolution of refereeing and Charles Darwin’s papers

Posted on September 13, 2018 by sarah • 1 Comment

In our fourth post celebrating Peer Review Week 2018, we delve into our archives for a look at reviews of one of our most famous Fellows… Continue reading →

Plate Tectonic Stories
Education / History / Interviews

Plate Tectonic Stories

Posted on October 12, 2017 by sarah • 6 Comments

Rob Butler, Professor of Tectonics at the University of Aberdeen, reflects on 50 years of plate tectonic theory, and announces our new online project, Plate Tectonic Stories. Continue reading →

Door 16: The Geologist, the Monocled Lady and the Sultan: A Peek into Edwardian Middle Class Life
Advent calendar / History

Door 16: The Geologist, the Monocled Lady and the Sultan: A Peek into Edwardian Middle Class Life

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Victoria • 1 Comment

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History / Library

Sedimentary my dear Watson?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Caroline • 4 Comments

During the last month or so, I’ve been cataloguing the ‘Merriman Collection’ (ref: LDGSL/1088) from our archives.  The collection of 412 glass lantern slides, primarily dating from 1880s-1910s, was donated to the Society by Mrs Mary Merriman in 2002 after being found languishing in a garden shed for decades.  Around half of the slides relate … Continue reading →

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