Aspiring astrophysicist Riveen Pehesara Kumanayaka shares his experience following an A-level work placement with BGS.
UNESCO Global Geoparks are areas with internationally important rocks and landscapes, all of which are managed responsibly.
BGS releases an updated maps portal, which allows users to view all publicly available maps, and includes 10 000 and 1:10 560 scale maps for the first time.
The directions of true, grid and magnetic north will, for the first time, coincide at various locations in Great Britain between 2022 and 2026.
BGS is increasingly utilising GitHub to make its software available as open source and encourage collaboration with partners and the wider community.
A large new solar panel array on the roof of the BGS Core Store is expected to result in a significant reduction in our carbon footprint.
BGS has been working with partners to make the geosciences more accessible to young people, including those from under-represented backgrounds.
Michael Watts, BGS Head of Inorganic Chemistry, and previous placement students reflect on their experiences working at BGS’s Inorganic Geochemistry Facility over the past 20 years.
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