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National Research Organisations Group launch with Minister Vallance
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UK’s world-class research organisations launch new collective

10/07/2026

The launch of the National Research Organisations Group, brings together more than 100 leaders from government, research, industry and funding organisations, providing an authorativive voice on science, research policy and long-term investment.

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Aerial view of the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Cheshire. BGS © UKRI.
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Cheshire Geoenergy Observatory releases key geological datasets for UK thermal energy storage scheme design

09/07/2026

A new report and data packs from BGS will provide a unique resource for scientists working on the geology and hydrogeology of the Sherwood Sandstone Formation, an important aquifer and reservoir rock.

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Strengthening capacity through partnership: a critical minerals perspective

28/04/2026

BGS has been working in partnership with the Geological Survey Department of Zambia (GSD) to build national capacity, improve data accessibility and support long-term, sustainable development.

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New geological maps of Berwick-upon-Tweed to help future-proof natural water supply

20/05/2026

Scientists have mapped the geology under the town to better understand the groundwater system to inform decisions around abstraction.

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BGS science teacher CPD sessions - plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes
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Primary science teacher CPD sessions

Event from 18/06/2026 to 02/07/2026

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BGS contributes to UN sand and sustainability report

19/05/2026

The new report highlights the impact of poor governance and unsustainable sand mining practices, calling on policymakers to take action.

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BGS GeoClimate – dataset launch webinar

Event on 02/06/2026

The virtual launch of our new BGS GeoClimate dataset - helping mitigate the economic risk from shrink-swell subsidence. Event recording now available

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BGS engineering geologist elected to CCOP

29/04/2026

Marcus Dobbs has been elected as vice-chair of the advisory group for the Coordinating Committee for Geoscience Programmes in East and Southeast Asia.

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BGS blogs
Strengthening capacity through partnership: a critical minerals perspective

28/04/2026

BGS has been working in partnership with the Geological Survey Department of Zambia (GSD) to build national capacity, improve data accessibility and support long-term, sustainable development.

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UK Minerals Yearbook 2025 now available

21/04/2026

The annual publication provides essential information about the production, consumption and trade of UK minerals up to 2025.

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UK scientists unite for seabed mapping survey of the UK’s south-west coastline

15/04/2026

BGS geologists join research voyage, gathering crucial geological data to support offshore energy and infrastructure projects.

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