Built on chalk
2 June 2026Chalk—a distinctive rock that is so familiar to people living in northern and western Europe—carries cultural significance in the UK where, particularly...
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Chalk—a distinctive rock that is so familiar to people living in northern and western Europe—carries cultural significance in the UK where, particularly...
While Nemi Walding initially picked geology A-level largely because it offered opportunities for travel, she says this choice (and “an enthusiastic teacher...
What first drew you to geoscience? I marvel at those people who can tell stories about falling in love with geoscience as a child and going on to pursue...
What achievements are you most proud of from your time as President? We secured Burlington House’s lease for 999 years and brought the Society’s...
The Geological Society did not elect its first female Fellows until 21 May 1919—but women had already been part of its story for decades. Founded in...
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Wednesday 17 June 11:00–12:30 (GMT+1) at Burlington House, London and online. Please register here,...
Schools Geology Challenge 2026 To be in with a chance of reaching the final of our annual Schools Geology Challenge, teams of students aged 16 to 18 were...
The UK construction sector invests approximately £1.2 billion per year in ground investigation, yet unforeseen ground conditions still cause significant...
