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3 - 6 Nov 2013
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BGS is hosting the 7th International Workshop on Chemical Bioavailability. This series is emerging as a premier event for highlighting cutting-edge research in chemical bioavailablity in the environment, and the workshop will also provide the opportunity for delegates to exchange knowledge and experience, and to further develop a common view on contaminant bioavailabilty.

We invite you to submit an abstract for an oral presentation or poster.

Further information on submission of abstracts or to register your interest in attending as a delegate, sponsor or exhibitor.



28 - 30 Aug 2013
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The annual Quaternary Research Association Postgraduate Symposium is being held this year at the University of Southampton from 28-30 August 2013. There are keynote talks from Professor Melanie Leng (BGS/University of Leicester) who will discuss stable isotopes as palaeoenvironmental indicators and Professor Iain Stewart (University of Plymouth) will be talking about geoscience and the public. Both will discuss career paths and give an insight into a career in academia.

Contact Kim Davies and Helen Mackay at the University of Southampton for further information



1 - 7 Jul 2013
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The BGS Glacier Monitoring Project at Virkisjökull in south-east Iceland has been selected to appear at the prestigious Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition in London.

The ‘Ice in the Greenhouse’ exhibit was selected as one of the top 20 current UK science projects, from nearly 100 applicants.

The Exhibition will be held at the Royal Society between 1-7 of July, and BGS staff will be presenting alongside scientists demonstrating research into stem cells, teleportation, the Higgs boson and Big Bang theory.



8 - 8 Jun 2013
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School children at an open day at BGS
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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



31 May to 30 Aug 2013
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GeoFest 2013
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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.



21 - 21 May 2013
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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



15 - 15 May 2013
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‘The Current Disturbed’, triptych, by Jeanine Breaker, BGS/NERC Leverhulme Trust Research Fellow, 2010 - 2011
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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.



14 - 14 May 2013
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The iGeology app gives information on the bedrock and superficial geology
Event
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



30 - 30 Apr 2013
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Oilfield Minerals Outlook: Proppant Prospects for Europe
Event
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.



23 - 23 Mar 2013
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Hands-on examination of fossils from the BGS collections
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The BGS will celebrate National Science & Engineering Week on Saturday 23 March 2013 in our new conference venue at Keyworth.

There will be displays, demonstrations and talks with lots to see and plenty of hands-on activities and tours for children and adults.

A number of science organisations will be helping us out, along with Rockwatch, the national club for young geologists.

For information about National Science & Engineering Week, including other events around the UK, visit the British Science Association website.



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