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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.
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.
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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Next stage of funding awarded for project on hydrogen storage potential in the East Midlands
17/10/2024
BGS will conduct essential studies on hydrogen behaviour in the subsurface to predict, measure and monitor underground hydrogen storage.
BGS chemists involved in new project developing early detection test for bladder cancer
15/10/2024
BGS is combining its expertise with researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Dhaka and the International Agency for Research on Cancer to further develop a urine-based early detection test.
What lies beneath Liverpool?
11/10/2024
The geological secrets lying under the surface of Liverpool and Warrington have been unveiled for the first time in BGS’s 3D interactive tool.
World-class facility creates new opportunities for geothermal energy in Cheshire
10/10/2024
The £8.3 million underground observatory will enhance the UK’s knowledge on the clean energy required to decarbonise heating.
Exploring the role of stable isotope geochemistry in nuclear forensics
09/10/2024
Paulina Baranowska introduces her PhD research investigating the use of oxygen isotopes as a nuclear forensic signature.
New research hub announced as part of £160 million investment
08/10/2024
Focusing on quantum sensing, imaging and timing, the hub will be launched at the end of this year as part of an investment announced by the Science Secretary.
New community launched to support effective management of the subsurface
03/10/2024
The initiative aims to increase knowledge exchange on subsurface issues between interested parties involved in subsurface policy and planning.
BGS collaborates with Icelandic colleagues to assess windfarm suitability
03/10/2024
Iceland’s offshore geology, geomorphology and climate present all the elements required for renewable energy resources.