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Interactive exhibition highlighting multi-hazard research opens in Indonesia
01/11/2026
The exhibition, part of a collaborative effort co-led by BGS, invites the public to consider how communities adapt to dynamic landscapes shaped by natural hazards.
New research demonstrates stability of phosphate oxygen isotope in lake sediments
29/10/2026
The discovery could boost research into past environmental conditions, tracking nutrient pollution and examining the impacts of freshwater management.
Improving bioaccessibility testing for contaminated soils
15/10/2026
BGS has been trialling a novel bioaccessibility tracing technique to ascertain if it offers more analytical precision over traditional methods of detecting chemicals in contaminated soils.
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BGS and WaterAid publish new research on groundwater resilience
21/03/2022
Most African countries have enough groundwater reserves to face at least five years of drought, new research reveals
The importance of staff networks
18/03/2022
A sense of inclusivity in the workplace is essential for staff health and well-being. Staff networks can help this by bringing together people from a diverse group of backgrounds, as Romesh Palamakumbura explores.
Building surveys in La Palma during the 2021 volcanic eruption
18/03/2022
In December 2021, BGS BUFI student Sara Osman visited La Palma in the Canary Islands to assess buildings damaged during the Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption. In this blog, she talks about her experiences on the island.
‘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).
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.
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.
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.
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.