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Hydrological parameterisation (left) and simulated groundwater heads (right). BGS © UKRI.
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First national scale groundwater model in Great Britain released

14/05/2024

BGS has released a new model that provides a unique tool for simulating groundwater resources at a national scale, covering England, Scotland and Wales.

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The Seabed substrate map of Iceland’s marine areas has been compiled for the country´s first comprehensive seabed substrate data set and based on the available data points (>3000) of seafloor samples (unpublished data by the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute of Iceland; Thors, 1978; Erlendsson et al., 2015, 2023). © Iceland GeoSurvey.
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BGS awarded research grant to support potential offshore wind development in Iceland

13/05/2024

BGS has been awarded the NERC-Arctic grant for a collaboration project with the Iceland GeoSurvey.

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BGS Open Day 2024

Event on 08/06/2024

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Scott's Monument, west elevation. © BGS/UKRI
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Building stones spotlight: the Sir Walter Scott Memorial 25 years after its conservation

29/04/2024

BGS geologist, Luis Albornoz-Parra, discusses the iconic Edinburgh monument, the building stones used in its construction and the result (so far) of its conservation efforts.

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‘Significant opportunity’ for engineering geologists to increase influence on global sustainable development

15/03/2022

Engineering geologists have an essential role to play in meeting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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BGS launches geoenergy exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre
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Clean Energy Beneath Our Feet launches at Glasgow Science Centre

13/03/2022

A new interactive exhibition has launched at Glasgow Science Centre, inspired by the work of the UK Geoenergy Observatories.

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BGS Stakeholder Event 2022

Event on 31/03/2022

A recording of the British Geological Survey Stakeholder Event 2022 is now available to view online.

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Geochemistry technician in the BGS Stable Isotope Facility
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My role as a BGS Geochemistry Technician

08/03/2022

Kotryna Savickaite tells us about her new role as she settles in at BGS Keyworth.

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Understanding environmental impact through the study of sediments

23/02/2022

A new study aims to understand the range of organic molecules present in urban waterway sediments from different locations around the world.

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Michelle Bentham appointed BGS Chief Scientist for Decarbonisation and Resource Management

23/02/2022

Michelle is a geoscientist, with over 20 years of experience in the field of energy decarbonisation at BGS, with a focus on Carbon Capture and Storage.

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Snowdrops flowering at BGS Keyworth
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Investing in nature

14/02/2022

BGS and local community volunteers join together to plant 12 000 spring bulbs and help native wildlife to thrive.

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UK Geoenergy Observatories at Thornton Science Park
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UK set for groundbreaking underground observatory in Cheshire

09/02/2022

The UK Geoenergy Observatories project will deliver a second underground observatory for the UK after it was granted planning permission on Wednesday 9 February.

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