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BGS laboratories become first in UKRI to receive gold LEAF accreditation

28/03/2023

BGS achieved gold certification in the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) accreditation in March 2023.

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Nine BGS staff members standing and crouching around the new bug palace, which is made out of wooden pallets and logs, sticks, grass, stones and bricks in a pile.
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Six ways we’re improving recycling at BGS Keyworth

24/03/2023

Sustainability at the BGS site in Keyworth, Nottingham, is being improved by recycling, managing our waste, making our labs more efficient and more...

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UK Geoenergy Observatories at Cuningar Loop
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UK Geoenergy Observatories — open events in Glasgow

Event on 26/04/2023

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Cordoned off section of road after the storm surge of 15th December 2013 in Hembsy, Norfolk. © P Witney BGS BGS, UKRI
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Hemsby coastal erosion: the scale of the transformational challenge around the coastlines of England and Wales

24/03/2023

The recent closure of Hemsby beach in Norfolk provides key information on the transformational challenge of coasts around England and evidence of historical change along the coastlines of England and Wales.

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Granite drill cuttings from United Downs borehole (taken at 2140m depth) – chips approx. 2-3mm in size. Photo courtesy of Dr Robin Shail, Camborne School of Mines.
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Cornwall’s granite could hold the key to UK geothermal potential

19/02/2019

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US and UK geoscientists at the end of a two-day workshop at the University of Colorado’s Renewable and Sutainable Energy Institute, exploring shared research interests and capabilities in geoenergy and geoengineering.
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UK and US geoscientists forge special relationship to tackle world’s energy challenge

12/02/2019

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The North Wales geological visualisation model.
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Exploring the world beneath your feet

04/02/2019

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Reducing disaster risk for the poorest citizens in tomorrow’s cities

28/01/2019

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Dr Tracy Shimmield appointed as Lyell Centre Director

08/01/2019

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Drillers pulling up core samples at the Glasgow observatory. BGS©UKRI
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The BGS submits planning application for UK Geoenergy Observatory in Cheshire

21/12/2018

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Cunnigar Loop sites for UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow.
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Glasgow geothermal project heats up with first borehole

07/12/2018

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Fig. 1. An example of a development in the Tower Hamlets area at Canary Wharf. The dock is being modified in advance of construction. The development will require large quantities of aggregates; to fill the dock and in the manufacture of concrete.
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Humans overtake nature as the biggest contributors to landscape evolution

02/11/2018

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