Our intention is to balance the safe retention and control of national geoscience databases and geological information, with the need to release information openly.
As an independent geological survey, we provide data, knowledge and information on natural resources.
As a world-leading geoscience organisation, we provide independent and authoritative advice to the UK government and the administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The BGS is a UK research-eligible organisation and we welcome conversation with your organisation on opportunities to collaborate.
BGS GeoSchool offers a wide-ranging programme of both field and classroom-based professional development training courses.
The British Geological Survey is the world’s oldest national geological survey.
Hosting BGS's collections of borehole cores, cuttings, samples, specimens, and related subsurface information from the UK landmass and continental shelf.
New images of the BGS Building Stone Collection have been published.
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