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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.

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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.

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Primary science teacher CPD sessions

Event on 04/03/2026

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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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New geological maps of the Yorkshire Wolds to better inform groundwater management and policy decisions

17/12/2025

The new mapping provides crucial data on localised geological issues that may assist in protecting water supplies.

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‘Three norths’ set to leave England and not return for hundreds of years

12/12/2025

The historic alignment of true, magnetic, and grid north is set to leave England, three years after they combined in the country for the first time since records began.

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Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Yehor Perelyhin meeting with representatives of the British Geological Survey.
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BGS agrees to establish collaboration framework with Ukrainian government

11/12/2025

The partnership will focus on joint research and data exchange opportunities with Ukrainian colleagues.

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Making research matter: BGS joins leading research organisations in new national initiative

10/12/2025

A new alliance of 35 organisations has been formed that is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of people, communities, the economy and national priorities.

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New 3D model to help mitigate groundwater flooding

08/12/2025

BGS has released a 3D geological model of Gateshead to enhance understanding of groundwater and improve the response to flooding.

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BGS geologists studying the core in the National Geological Repository. BGS © UKRI.
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Scientists gain access to ‘once in a lifetime’ core from Great Glen Fault

01/12/2025

The geological core provides a cross-section through the UK’s largest fault zone, offering a rare insight into the formation of the Scottish Highlands.

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New research shows artificial intelligence earthquake tools forecast aftershock risk in seconds

25/11/2025

Researchers from BGS and the universities of Edinburgh and Padua created the forecasting tools, which were trained on real earthquakes around the world.

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BGS welcomes publication of the UK Critical Minerals Strategy

23/11/2025

A clear strategic vision for the UK is crucial to secure the country’s long-term critical mineral supply chains and drive forward the Government’s economic growth agenda.

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