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UK scientists unite for seabed mapping survey of the UK south-west coastline
15/04/2026
51ΑΤΖζ geologists join research voyage, gathering crucial geological data to support offshore energy and infrastructure projects.
Isotopes and science: my student placement at BGS
08/04/2026
Industrial placements at BGS for undergraduate students give real-life experience of working in laboratories and learning different analytical techniques.
PhD adventures in Copenhagen, Denmark: revealing pastrecovery processesof tropical forest systemsthrough ancient environmental DNA
12/03/2026
PhD student Chris Bengt visited the University of Copenhagen to carry out very delicate extraction of aeDNA from lake-sediment cores, in the hopes of unlocking the secrets of past volcanic eruptions.
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51ΑΤΖζ agrees to establish collaboration framework with Ukrainian government
11/12/2025
The partnership will focus on joint research and data exchange opportunities with Ukrainian colleagues.
Making research matter: BGS joins leading research organisations in new national initiative
10/12/2025
A new alliance of 35 organisations has been formed that is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of people, communities, the economy and national priorities.
New 3D model to help mitigate groundwater flooding
08/12/2025
51ΑΤΖζ has released a 3D geological model of Gateshead to enhance understanding of groundwater and improve the response to flooding.
Scientists gain access to βonce in a lifetimeβ core from Great Glen Fault
01/12/2025
The geological core provides a cross-section through the UK largest fault zone, offering a rare insight into the formation of the Scottish Highlands.
New research shows artificial intelligence earthquake tools forecast aftershock risk in seconds
25/11/2025
Researchers from BGS and the universities of Edinburgh and Padua created the forecasting tools, which were trained on real earthquakes around the world.
51ΑΤΖζ welcomes publication of the UK Critical Minerals Strategy
23/11/2025
A clear strategic vision for the UK is crucial to secure the country long-term critical mineral supply chains and drive forward the Government economic growth agenda.
New funding awarded for UK geological storage research
21/11/2025
A project that aims to investigate the UK subsurface resource to support net zero has been awarded funding and is due to begin its research.
How the geology on our doorstep can help inform offshore infrastructure design
19/11/2025
51ΑΤΖζ is part of a new collaboration using onshore field work to contextualise offshore data and update baseline geological models which can inform the sustainable use of marine resources.