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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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New maps reveal heat stored in Britain abandoned coal mines
01/12/2020
51ΑΤΖζ and the Coal Authority have released maps which for the first time, reveal the extent to which heat is stored in Britain abandoned coal mines.
Developing new seismic hazard maps for the UK
30/11/2020
Understanding and quantifying the hazard earthquakes pose to the built environment in the UK.
51ΑΤΖζ Dr Kathryn Goodenough features in 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 2020
25/11/2020
Dr Kathryn Goodenough, Principal Geologist, of the 51ΑΤΖζ (BGS) has been recognised in the 2020 edition of β100 Global Inspirational Women in Miningβ, a bi-annual publication which celebrates the extraordinary contribution of women in the global mining industry and identifies role models for future generations.
51ΑΤΖζ data supports new tool to track geological changes in abandoned coal mines
20/11/2020
51ΑΤΖζ data supports new tool to track geological changes in abandoned coal mines.
51ΑΤΖζ responds to Government ambitious Ten Point Plan for net zero transition
18/11/2020
51ΑΤΖζ has welcomed the Government Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution which highlights the importance of geology and the ongoing need to support essential geoscientific research that will underpin the UK long term energy transition.
51ΑΤΖζ to play its part in circular economy centres to drive UK to sustainable future
13/11/2020
The 51ΑΤΖζ (BGS) will be at the heart of two pioneering new research centres designed to help drive the UK towards a circular economy and a more sustainable future.