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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

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

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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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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

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The team on the boat in the shallow waters surrounding Ascension Island. BGS © UKRI.
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BGS completes first mapping expedition to Ascension Island

11/12/2023

BGS marine geoscientists travelled to Ascension Island to support its government with an ongoing, conservation-driven mapping programme.

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BGS to lead new research project on barrier systems to support more sustainable coastal management

06/12/2023

Scientists at BGS will lead a new four-year project that will enhance our understanding of gravel barrier systems across the coastlines of the UK.

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Dry River Pang, Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, during the drought of 2022. BGS © UKRI.
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BGS publication included in Environment Agency’s review of drought in the UK

05/12/2023

A BGS essay on groundwater and drought has been included in the Environment Agency’s review of the research and scientific understanding of drought.

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Landslide in Seatown, Dorset. © James Loveridge
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BGS receives award at the World Landslide Forum 2023

30/11/2023

BGS's landslide team has been designated a World Centre of Excellence on landslide risk reduction by the International Consortium on Landslides.

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Monitoring storm water runoff in the catchment using autosamplers to gather information on the isotopic and chemical composition of the river waters, and how this changes across the catchment depending on land use. © Leo Peskett / Heriot Watt
BGS news
Natural flood management: is geology more important than trees?

23/11/2023

Looking at innovative ways of creating resilience to flooding hazards with natural flood management.

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CMIC conference. BGS © UKRI.
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First annual Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre conference takes place

23/11/2023

The conference took place at BGS’s headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, on 21 November 2023.

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Geothermal evidence report, titled ‘Evidence report supporting the deep geothermal energy White Paper: the case for deep geothermal energy – unlocking investment at scale in the UK.’ BGS © UKRI.
BGS news
Evidence report on deep geothermal energy opportunities in the UK released

16/11/2023

BGS has published a detailed evidence report that underpins a deep geothermal White Paper.

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Sophia Dowell, PhD student at BGS, conducting her research in Kenya. BGS © UKRI.
Research highlight
The optimisation of plutonium separation

07/11/2023

BGS research leads to advancements in the detection of plutonium and ultimately the determination of soil erosion rates in tropical soils.

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