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Tag Archives: William Smith

The Great Geoadvent: Door 24
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The Great Geoadvent: Door 24

Posted on December 24, 2018 by sarah • Leave a comment

We’ve reached the end of another geoadvent season!  Continue reading →

The Great Geoadvent: Door 13
Advent calendar

The Great Geoadvent: Door 13

Posted on December 13, 2018 by sarah • Leave a comment

Throughout advent, we’re sharing some of our favourite entries to Earth Science Week photography competitions past and present – all of which feature the beautiful geology of the UK and Ireland. Check back each day for a new image! Continue reading →

Door 21: Where’s Willy – The Last Chapter
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Door 21: Where’s Willy – The Last Chapter

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Florence Bullough • Leave a comment

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Door 16: Where’s Willy – Part 3!
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Door 16: Where’s Willy – Part 3!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Florence Bullough • Leave a comment

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Door 12: Where’s Willy – Part 2!
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Door 12: Where’s Willy – Part 2!

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Florence Bullough • Leave a comment

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The 2016 Great Geoadvent – Door 1
Advent calendar

The 2016 Great Geoadvent – Door 1

Posted on December 1, 2016 by sarah • 2 Comments

The geoadvent is back! Click on ‘advent calendar’ above to see the latest posts, or follow the links below. Continue reading →

The 2016 Geoscience Education Academy
Education

The 2016 Geoscience Education Academy

Posted on October 25, 2016 by sarah • Leave a comment

A guest post from Lucy Jackson, who attended the 2016 Geoscience Education Academy as a student representative. As someone keenly interested in Geology, the Geoscience Education Academy seemed like a perfect opportunity to develop my knowledge of the subject outside of my school studies. Therefore, when I was offered a place as a student assistant, I … Continue reading →

Maps, Meteorites, Mary Anning and the Missing Link
Events / History

Maps, Meteorites, Mary Anning and the Missing Link

Posted on July 29, 2016 by sarah • Leave a comment

Museum Lates have become a familiar feature in London – everyone from the Science Museum to the Tate Modern are opening up for evening visitors. Two weeks ago, we participated in our first Courtyard Lates event – the second of a three part series of evening events at Burlington House. Visitors stopped by for a … Continue reading →

2016 Awards – Michael de Freitas, William Smith Medallist
Interviews

2016 Awards – Michael de Freitas, William Smith Medallist

Posted on June 6, 2016 by sarah • Leave a comment

This year’s William Smith Medal – named for the man responsible for the first geological map of a nation – is presented to Dr Michael de Freitas, Distinguished Research Fellow at Imperial College London. Continue reading →

Door twenty four
Advent calendar

Door twenty four

Posted on December 24, 2015 by sarah • 1 Comment

With the end of the year almost in sight, we’re rounding off the #geoadvent blog season with a look back at the highlights of our blogging year – featuring mud, salt dough, a last minute Christmas present suggestion, and of course, dinosaur shaped cake….       Continue reading →

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