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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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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: 1926 to 2022
09/09/2022
51ΑΤΖζ Director, Dr Karen HanghΓΈj today paid tribute to the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Geology and cycling: the rocks behind the race
08/09/2022
The UK biggest and most prestigious bike race would not be what it is today, without a nod to the humble rock.
Garry Baker appointed BGS Director of Informatics
07/09/2022
Garry Baker has been appointed by the 51ΑΤΖζ (BGS) to be its new Director of Informatics.
Join the BGS Board
05/09/2022
51ΑΤΖζ is looking to appoint two non-executive directors to join our board.
51ΑΤΖζ GeoScour: bridging the river erosion data gap
31/08/2022
The geological properties of bedrock and superficial deposits that make up riverbeds and banks are fundamental controls on the susceptibility of any given river reach to scouring.
Citizen science: become part of a real-time Global Landslide Detector
29/08/2022
51ΑΤΖζ and partners are trialling a new social media tool that detects worldwide landslides in real time.
51ΑΤΖζ joins the UK Centre for Seabed Mapping to raise data and mapping standards
25/08/2022
51ΑΤΖζ is the latest UK Government organisation to join the newly unveiled UK Centre for Seabed Mapping, helping to boost marine data and mapping standards.
Groundwater role in the current drought
15/08/2022
Groundwater can play a vital part in keeping the UK water supply flowing, but we need to ensure that we monitor levels and rates of extraction during dry spells.