Events & Courses

A geological hazard (geohazard) is the consequence of an adverse combination of geological processes and ground conditions, sometimes precipitated by anthropogenic activity. The term implies that the event is unexpected and likely to cause significant loss or harm. To understand geohazards and mitigate their effects, expertise is required in the key areas of engineering geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, risk management, communication and planning, supported by appropriate specialist knowledge of subjects such as seismology and volcanology. There is a temptation for geoscientists involved in geohazards to get too focused on the ‘science’ and lose sight of the purpose of the work, which is to facilitate the effective management and mitigation of the consequences of geohazards within society.

The study and assessment of geohazards into the wider social context, helping the engineering geologist to better communicate the issues concerning geohazards in the UK to the client and the wider public.

Course overview

This course is ideal for geoscientists who are geoengineers, geotechnical experts or those who work in contaminated land. It is also useful for those who are in parallel sectors.

This full course programme comprises of fifteen modules in total, providing a comprehensive training on various geological hazards, typically UK hazards. Each module can also be booked individually (see course modules below).

Modules focus on a particular geohazard and include a presentation which sets the scene for the specific hazard as well as a discussion to develop understanding of the monitoring and the various elements which contribute to possible mitigation.

Course Modules, Dates & Speakers

1. Glacial hazards - Dr David Giles - 7 February 2023
2. Problematic soils – Peat - Chris Eccles -14 February 2023
3. Landslides - Dr Roxana Ciurean - 21 February 2023
4. Debris flows - Professor Mike Winter - 28 February 2023
5. Coal hazard – mining subsidence plus fault reactivation - Dr Peter Brabham - 7 March 2023
6. Problematic soils – Swell/shrink soils - Dr Colin Serridge - 14 March 2023
7. Evaporite hazard – mining and dissolution - Dr Tony Cooper- 21 March 2023
8. Metalliferous mining and building stone (principally Devon and Cornwall) - Lucy Crane - 28 March 2023 
9. Radon & Methane Gas Hazards - Amy Juden - 4 April 2023
10. Brownfield Sites - Paul Nathanail - 18 April 2023
11. Volcanic Hazards - Dr Jazmin Scarlett - 25 April 2023
12. Communicating Hazards - Dr Anna Hicks - 2 May 2023
13. Seismic and Tsunami Hazards - Dr Ilaria Mosca & Dr David Giles - 16 May 2023
14. Carbonate hazard – mining and dissolution - Dr Clive Edmunds - 23 May 2023
15. Problem Soils - quick clays, collapsible soils - Professor Ian Jefferson -30 May 2023

Registration fees

We offer students a generous discount (as above). Please verify your student status by either registering with your student email address, or upload a photograph of your student identification/ acceptance letter.

Group discounts and concessions

The society offers a limited number of concessionary rates for those in financial hardship. Please contact [email protected] (please note you may be required to provide details/evidence to support your application for this rate).

We offer discounts on group bookings of 5 or more, please email [email protected] to enquire.

Full programme plus accompanying special publication

We are also offering this full course programme plus a copy of our Special Publication Geological Hazards in the UK: Their Occurrence, Monitoring and Mitigation. The usual price for this publication is £140.00 for Non-Fellows and £80.00 for Fellows so you'll be making a big saving by purchasing the book with the course. If you would like to purchase the book along with the course, simply click on the Register Now link below and select from the delegate drop down options on the form. Fellow with book         £580.00 Non-Fellow with book  £755.00 Student with book       £190.00

Venue

All course modules will be held virtually.

Contact

Please contact [email protected] with any enquiries.