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

25/02/2026

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

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Ground Source Heat Pump installation at BGS Keyworth. BGS © UKRI
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Your views wanted – developing a ‘Geothermal energy subsurface data portfolio’

24/02/2026

BGS is aiming to support the growth of the sector by providing the best-available, location-specific geothermal and ground source heat information as an accessible product or service.

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Primary science teacher CPD sessions

Event on 04/03/2026

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MARC Conference 2025: highlighting the importance of conferences to PhD students

16/02/2026

BGS and University of Nottingham PhD student Paulina Baranowska shares her experience presenting her research on nuclear forensics at her first international conference.

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Nodule-covered seafloor in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone visited during the SMARTEX project. © NERC, SMARTEX Project, Isis ROV.
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New study reveals long-term effects of deep-sea mining and first signs of biological recovery

27/03/2025

BGS geologists were involved in new study revealing the long-term effects of seabed mining tracks, 44 years after deep-sea trials in the Pacific Ocean.

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Maggy Heintz. © Maggy Heintz 2025.
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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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Jonathan Ford
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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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