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New geological maps of the Yorkshire Wolds to better inform groundwater management and policy decisions

17/12/2025

The new mapping provides crucial data on localised geological issues that may assist in protecting water supplies.

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‘Three norths’ set to leave England and not return for hundreds of years

12/12/2025

The historic alignment of true, magnetic, and grid north is set to leave England, three years after they combined in the country for the first time since records began.

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Fieldwork setting up the Abergavenny geomagnetic repeat station BGS © UKRI.
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NERC Tech Forum 2025

Event on 03/06/2025

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Valley and rock islands at Carlops. The telephone poles help emphasise the scale of the valley and serve as a useful analogue for the general spacing of ground-truth sites offshore, which often miss the variability of geological conditions. Offshore valleys formed by meltwater can be up to ten times larger than the one shown here, reaching several hundreds of metres in depth. BGS © UKRI.
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How the geology on our doorstep can help inform offshore infrastructure design

19/11/2025

BGS is part of a new collaboration using onshore field work to contextualise offshore data and update baseline geological models which can inform the sustainable use of marine resources.

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BGS announces new director of its international geoscience programme

17/03/2025

Experienced international development research leader joins the organisation.

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Spodumene, a commercially important source of lithium. BGS © UKRI 2025.
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Future projections for mineral demand highlight vulnerabilities in UK supply chain

13/03/2025

New Government-commissioned studies reveal that the UK may require as much as 40 per cent of the global lithium supply to meet anticipated demand by 2030.

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Waste next to a river with buildings in the background.
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Presence of harmful chemicals found in water sources across southern Indian capital, study finds

10/03/2025

Research has revealed the urgent need for improved water quality in Bengaluru and other Indian cities.

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Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre hosts second conference

28/02/2025

The Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre conference took place at BGS’s headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire.

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Dr Kathryn Goodenough honoured with prestigious award from The Geological Society 

27/02/2025

Dr Kathryn Goodenough has been awarded the Coke Medal, which recognises those who have made a significant contribution to science.

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Call for new members and Chair to join the NERC facilities steering committees

18/02/2025

New members are needed to join the committees over the next four years.

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BGS announces new director of BGS National Geoscience

12/02/2025

BGS announces its new director of BGS National Geoscience.

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Fieldwork setting up the Abergavenny geomagnetic repeat station BGS © UKRI.
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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.

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