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Open House London, 18 September 2010

As part of Open House London, the capital's greatest architectural showcase, the Society will be opening the doors to the public for the first time from 10am-5pm for half-hourly tours.

Society Podcasts

Building in Concepción (photo by Claudio Núñez)

Episode 7: Ground Shaking Research

Prof Richard Sibson explains why earthquakes appear to be getting worse, and in our dino double bill, Prof Xu Xing and Michael Pittman explain their search for new dinosaur specimens.

Forthcoming Event

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British Science Festival 2010

As part of the British Science Festival, the Society will be hosting a session on 19 September to explore the legacy of Birmingham’s industrial past, and the role geology has to play.

Forthcoming Society Conference

Nuclear factory

Nuclear Waste Management, 28-29 September 2010

This 2-day conference will address key questions for the next generation of nuclear waste researchers. Registration is now open.

Society Awards

Wollaston medal

Call for Nominations

Fellows are invited to submit nominations for the Society’s 2011 Awards. Nominations must be received no later than 8 October 2010. Visit the Awards page for full details.

Shell London Lecture Series 2010

Erupting volcano

September Lecture: Degassing and Volcanic Eruptions

The next lecture, by Marie Edmonds, will be on Wednesday 8 September 2010. Don't forget you can now view all of this year's lectures online.