BGS Diary

GeoFest 2013 | 31 May - 30 August 2013 | Abberley & Malvern Hills Geopark

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

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.

BGS Open Day | Sat 8 June 2013 | Keyworth

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT

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

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition | 1 - 7 July | London

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:00:00 GMT

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.

QRA Postgraduate Symposium | 28-30 Aug | Southampton

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:00:01 GMT

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

7th International Workshop on Chemical Bioavailability | 3-6 Nov 2013 | Keyworth

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT

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.