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Kieran Parker, Geohazards Geologist at GSNI / BGS, Levent Gorgu, Research Scientist from the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin and Rui Gomes, the AGEO Project Coordinator based at the University of Lisbon. BGS © UKRI

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GSNI project wins multiple awards at RegioStars event

17/10/2025

The AGEO project enjoyed a double success at the RegioStars awards, hosted at the European Commission in Brussels.

Gower Peninsula, South Wales (P663757). BGS © UKRI

BGS news

Extended seabed geology map of the Bristol Channel published

07/10/2025

BGS has released significantly extended high-resolution maps that will support offshore green-energy initiatives in the area.

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

BGS events

NERC Tech Forum 2025

Event on 03/06/2025

Fuego volcano with frequent activity that we could observe. This long exposure image shows how material is deposited on the high flanks of the volcano. BGS © UKRI.

BGS blogs

Fieldwork on Volcán de Fuego

13/10/2025

Understanding how one of the world’s most active volcanoes builds up material, and how they collapse to feed hot flows

BGS news

Funding awarded for study on hydrogen storage potential in North Yorkshire

22/09/2025

A new study has been awarded funding to explore the potential for underground hydrogen storage near the Knapton power plant.

Esthwaite Water looking beautiful in early summer sunshine. UKCEH and its partners have been sampling and monitoring many of the lakes in the English Lake District, including Esthwaite Water, for several decades. BGS © UKRI.

BGS blogs

Esthwaite Water: applying novel approaches to understand lake-water nutrient pollution

19/09/2025

Andi Smith (BGS) and Savannah Worne (Loughborough University) embarked on fieldwork in the Lake District, applying a novel stable isotope method for tracing phosphorus sources.

A young woman sits at a table with a laptop on it and a tray with pens and other stationery. She is writing on a pad of paper.

BGS blogs

Opening up the geosciences: making work experience more accessible

19/09/2025

BGS has been working with partners to make the geosciences more accessible to young people, including those from under-represented backgrounds.

BGS news

BGS-led paper scoops prestigious award

16/09/2025

New research providing earlier warnings of landslides has been awarded the British Geotechnical Association medal.

Geological core stored in the National Geological Repository, Keyworth. BGS © UKRI.

BGS news

Why do we store geological core?

11/09/2025

With space at a premium and the advance of new digitisation techniques, why does retaining over 600 km of physical specimens remain of national importance?

Field team with local guides ready to collect soil samples from the surrounding forest. BGS © UKRI.

BGS blogs

PhD adventures in the Philippines: coring around Lake Bulusan

05/09/2025

Chris Bengt recounts his two-week field trip to Bulusan Volcano Natural Park in the Philippines to collect lake sediment cores, fresh soil and water samples.