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UK scientists unite for seabed mapping survey of the UK’s south-west coastline
15/04/2026
BGS geologists join research voyage, gathering crucial geological data to support offshore energy and infrastructure projects.
Isotopes and science: my student placement at BGS
08/04/2026
Industrial placements at BGS for undergraduate students give real-life experience of working in laboratories and learning different analytical techniques.
PhD adventures in Copenhagen, Denmark: revealing past recovery processes of tropical forest systems through ancient environmental DNA
12/03/2026
PhD student Chris Bengt visited the University of Copenhagen to carry out very delicate extraction of aeDNA from lake-sediment cores, in the hopes of unlocking the secrets of past volcanic eruptions.
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UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre 2026 showcase
Event on 31/03/2026
A special live webinar with the team from the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre showcasing the latest research from 2026 on copper, the future of digital, and what's next for the criticality assessment. A recording of the event is now available.
After-school kids’ clubs
Event from 25/02/2026 to 25/03/2026
An after school club for junior geology enthusiasts
NERC Tech Forum 2025
Event from 03/06/2025 to 05/06/2025
The primary aim of the meeting is networking within technology areas in NERC and related research centres.
Webinar: underground thermal energy storage (UTES): uncertainties and benefits
Event on 15/01/2025
Join us for a special webinar that will introduce underground thermal aquifer storage and offer all interested parties the opportunity to participate in a workshop to be held in spring 2025.
Criticality Assessment 2024 launch webinar
Event on 28/11/2024
A special live webinar with the team from the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre to accompany the launch the latest UK Criticality Assessment. A recording is now available to watch online
BGS Open Day 2024
Event on 08/06/2024
Join us on 8 June 2024 to explore volcanoes and earthquakes, soils and aquifers, the sea, the sky and everything in between!
2024 Mine Water Energy Symposium
Event from 24/04/2024 to 26/04/2024
Now in its fourth year, the 2024 Mine Water Energy Symposium will be held in person for the first time in April 2024, with online streaming functionality.