Events diary for May 2013

30th April 2013 08:00-19:00
Oilfield Minerals Outlook: Proppant Prospects for Europe
According to the US Energy Information Administration, Europe could have as much as 639 trillion cubic feet of recoverable shale gas reserves. Exploration has already taken place in Poland and Romania, and most recently the UK has joined the dash for gas.

Speakers confirmed to date: Sintex Minerals International, British Geological Survey, Cuadrilla and more.

Registration is now open.

31st May to 30th August
GeoFest 2013

GeoFest 2013

There will be lots of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy including guided walks, tours, children s activities, field trips, workshops, exhibitions and much more.

More details in the new GeoFest 2013 leaflet.

21st May 2013 10:00-18:00
Field Equipment Exhibition 2013

The latest geophysical equipment will be on show and the exhibition will include a master class on GPS surveying for the geophysicist conducted by personnel from Leica. There will also be a “hunt the UXO” competition using your choice of geophysical methods with an iPad mini awarded to the winner.

Register for this event

14th May 2013 09:30-16:00
Smartphone apps, maps and augmented reality

Are you a developer or technologist interested in using smartphones and tablets to deliver information?
If you are, then come along to this free one day event at the British Geological Survey.

Themes

• Map visualisation apps
• 3D visualisation apps
• Citizen science and data collection tools
• How to support multiple mobile platforms
• Tools, frameworks, methodologies, data and standards to aid app development

Please register now for this free event

1st May to 2nd May
GEO-South 2013

BGS will be demonstrating GeoVisionary — specialist software for high-resolution, 3Dvisualisation of spatial data — and providing information on BGS technologies.

GEO-Events are free to attend and are designed for everyone involved in the capture and application of geospatial information for construction, civil engineering, development, local / national government agencies, professional survey practice and consultancy. The GEO-Events attract up to 40 exhibitors each year and include seminars, product demos and networking.

Registration is now open.

15th May 2013 09:00-17:00
Archaeology and Landscape in the Trent Valley: Fourth Trent Valley GeoArchaeology Conference

This conference provides the opportunity for discussion of a wide range of geoarchaeological projects focused upon the Trent catchment, including research on early hunter-gatherer communities, later prehistoric and Roman landscape change, cultural resource management and developments in site prospection techniques.

Further information about the conference, including a programme and booking form can be obtained from www.tparchaeology.co.uk/tvg.

Booking forms must be received by Friday 3rd May.

8th June 2013 10:00-16:00
BGS Open Day
The British Geological Survey will be holding an Open Day at the Environmental Science Centre in Keyworth on Saturday 8 June 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We are planning a packed programme of talks, tours and demonstrations illustrating the wide scope and applications of our research activities, as well as a very special guest appearance.

There will be something for rock lovers of all age - from newbies to experienced earth scientists.

Entry is free, but you must fill in the online booking form

More details at BGS Keyworth Open Day 2013