To ensure that that primary students do not lose interest and enthusiasm for the world around them, and the science that underpins this, they need innovative, creative and dedicated science teachers. Continue reading
Tag Archives: geoscience
Celebrating 25 Years of Petroleum Geoscience
Over the last 25 years, Petroleum Geoscience has been publishing leading research papers on exploration and development of sub-surface hydrocarbon resources and related themes in applied geoscience. The journal is a joint enterprise between the Geological Society of London (GSL) and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), published by the GSL Publishing House. … Continue reading
Science is global: Applying for IGCP project funding
The International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) recently held their annual open meeting at UNESCO, reviewing progress in 2018 and announcing their latest funded projects. Joel Gill* reports on this meeting, introducing the IGCP and sharing thoughts on how to craft a successful application. Continue reading
Why the ‘Child of Krakatau’ volcano is still dangerous – a volcanologist explains
Thomas Giachetti (University of Oregon) explains his research into the risk posed by Anak Krakatau, published in the Journal of the Geological Society in January 2012, and how it relates to what happened in December 2018. Continue reading
On the origin of peer review: The Geological Society, the evolution of refereeing and Charles Darwin’s papers
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
Peer Review Week: A day in the life of a Commissioning Assistant
In the first of a series of posts celebrating Peer Review Week 2018, Bethan Phillips, Commissioning Assistant at the Geological Society Publishing House, gives an insight into her working day… Continue reading
Competition – be on the cover of the Journal of the Geological Society!
If you’ve ever fancied being a cover star, our flagship journal is currently running a competition for images to feature on its cover! Continue reading
Reading the rocks
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 to know about Earth sciences to benefit from our planet’s resources or protect yourself from … Continue reading
