Benefits of Membership

As a Fellow you will join an international community of geoscientists. There are about 9500 Fellows worldwide in over 80 countries, with 20% based outside the UK. Fellows cover the spectrum of geoscience professions, from industry and consultancy to education and the public sector. Fellows are entitled to the postnominal ‘FGS’ to mark their commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour.

Fellowship of the Geological Society provides a wide range of benefits for all geoscientists, whether student, professional or retired. Click on the links below for more information.

Lyell Collection – new for May 2007 – an online resource giving Fellows access to online versions of the Society’s core journals, Special Publications and key book series

Journals – Fellows receive a free subscription to one of the four Society journals, with online access, plus discounts on subscriptions to other Society journals, as well as Geology and Geology Today

Geoscientist – Free to Fellows, the Society’s monthly colour magazine has news, views, features and an events calendar

Discounts on books – up to 50% off the Society’s highly acclaimed Special Publications and other books.

Library – access to the Society’s world-class geological library

Chartership – the opportunity to become Chartered Geologist or Chartered Scientist

Professional qualifications – a route to gaining CSCS cards, SiLC status, European Geologist, professional membership of other geological bodies

CPD – an online recording scheme and discounts on training courses

Regional Groups – 13 Groups in the UK and one in Hong Kong provide an opportunity to meet geoscientists in your area at scientific and professional meetings and field trips

Specialist Groups – 23 Specialist Groups organise meetings catering for all aspects of modern Earth science

Conferences and meetings – see the online events calendar for a comprehensive listing of Society and other events, many free or discounted for Fellows

Fellowship Directory – all Fellows can choose whether or not to be listed and can publicise consultancy services if they wish to do so

Email newsletter – an optional twice-monthly email newsletter with Society news and information on upcoming events