We’re delighted that the Ordnance Survey has now included the 100 Great Geosites on their online mapping and route-planning tool, which can be used to plan walks and excursions around Great Britain. Continue reading
Tag Archives: geology
The Cheshire Energy Research Field Site
Just as during the space age astronomers wanted to create the Jodrell Bank Observatory to discover some of the secrets of the universe, 70 years later geoscientists want to create an observatory that can look into our own planet to discover new solutions for global problems. Continue reading
A Blog 400 Million Years in the Making
A guest blog from geologist and science communicator Haydon Mort. Continue reading
Small change heralds wider scope for Petroleum Geoscience
Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed a change to the front cover of the February 2018 issue of Petroleum Geoscience. Phil Christie, Chief Editor, explains the reason behind it. Continue reading
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon
Fiann Smithwick, scientific adviser and part of the fossil excavation team for the BBC 1 documentary ‘Attenborough and the Sea Dragon’, speaks to us about his experiences working on a natural history documentary with Sir David Attenborough, his fossil hunting and his PhD topic of fossil colour… Continue reading
Earth Science Week in Pune, India
In November, the NGO Jividha – meaning ‘biodiversity’ in Marathi – held a four day exhibition in association with Earth Science Week in Pune, India. Continue reading
The 2017 Geoscience Education Academy
The 2018 Geoscience Education Academy will run from 24-27 July 2018. Find out more about the GEA and how to apply here! A guest post from Declan Miller, who attended the 2017 Geoscience Education Academy as a student representative. Whilst competing in the 2017 National School’s Geology Challenge, I learnt about the opportunity to take … Continue reading
2018: The Year of Resources
2018 is already one week old, which means the Year of Resources is underway! Throughout the year, we’re exploring the sustainable extraction and use of natural resources through research conferences, lectures, our education programme and other activities. Continue reading
Door 20 – Landscapes Below
Behind door 20 of the geoadvent, GSL Education Assistant Will Foreman reviews the University of Cambridge Library’s ‘Landscapes Below’ exhibition, on display until 29 March 2018. Continue reading
Door 13 – Memory Books
Today’s blog, by geologist and science writer Nina Morgan, takes a trip down memory lane… Continue reading
The Geological Society Blog 