BGS announces new director of BGS National Geoscience
BGS announces its new director of BGS National Geoscience.
12/02/2025 By BGS Press
BGS is pleased to announce that Jonathan Ford has been appointed as the new director of BGS National Geoscience. The national geoscience programme forms a core part of BGS and underpins its role as the UK’s national geological survey. The programme is a forward-looking investment in UK geology that provides relevant, coherent and enriched geoscience knowledge for our stakeholders. It also improves the understanding of the geology of the UK and its continental margin; it will provide enhanced interpretations of the UK’s sedimentary basins and basement in key areas for applied research and to support UK infrastructure.
Jonathan has more than 24 years of experience at BGS and will be based at the organisation’s headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. He will oversee the programme and the delivery of fundamental scientific research into new, quality-assured UK geological knowledge and data, both on- and offshore, from mapping and modelling.
Jonathan previously held the role of chief geologist for England at BGS. His research has focused on developing geological datasets and knowledge, working with stakeholders to apply to this understanding and enable improved decision making. He is also a Chartered Geologist, European Geologist (EurGeol) and a Fellow of the Geological Society of London.
I’m delighted to be appointed as the new director of BGS National Geoscience. We have a vital role to play in improving the understanding of the geology of the UK and I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues and partners to continue to deliver relevant and enriched geoscience knowledge for the wider public good.
Jonathan Ford.
Jonathan is an outstanding geologist, with expertise in mapping and modelling, which continues to be an integral part of BGS and I am delighted, on behalf of BGS and the BGS Board, to announce him in this important role.
Dr Karen Hanghøj, BGS Director.
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