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The Geological Society offers grades of membership for every stage of your career, from student to retirement. Find out about the benefits of membership, and how we can help you achieve and maintain Chartered status.
Information about the Geological Society’s internationally acclaimed books and journals for authors, editors, librarians and readers. Order publications, find out about the Lyell Collection and read guidelines for preparing a paper or submitting a book proposal.
Discover and access geoscience information resources via one of the world’s premier Earth science libraries. Search our collection of printed books, maps and journals, e-resources, bibliographic databases and archives.
Search the events bar for a dynamic programme of conferences, field trips, public events and training courses. Enquire about unique room hire options at Burlington House, Piccadilly.
Information and resources for teachers and students from primary education onwards; for those making careers choices after A-levels including undergraduate and further degrees at university; and for those seeking professional geosciences training or exploring lifelong learning opportunities.
Updates on outreach activities, information about how the geosciences interact with society, details of policy related meetings, consultation responses, and policy briefing notes.
Geoscientist is the Fellowship magazine of the Geological Society: with news about science, people, the Society, features, reviews, opinion, letters and forthcoming events. All this, and more, can be found at our dedicated website Geoscientist Online
Information on our Specialist and Regional groups, Joint Associations and Networks. Keep up to date with activities, news and events and find out how Fellows can get involved.
The Geological Society of London is the UK's national society for geoscience, providing support to over 12,000 members in the UK and overseas. Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world.
Fellowship is aimed at those with a degree or equivalent in geology or a related subject, or with relevant experience in geology
Support our charitable mission to educate, inspire and grow the awareness of the Earth sciences
Connect and collaborate with Earth scientists throughout the UK and internationally
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From £6-18 per month
Joining the Geological Society as student is the ideal first step towards becoming a professionally qualified Earth scientist
Explore career opportunities through a network of practising Earth scientists
Discover your community with our 22 unique special interest groups
Grow your local network by taking part in events and activities near you
From £10 per year
Fellows can enhance their professional career by becoming Chartered geologists
Unlock your career potential with professional accreditation and unique development opportunities
Find a mentor and grow your network
Become recognised for your expertise and demonstrate excellence in your profession
Friend membership is open to all amateur, non-professional geologists
Learn about our exciting projects and new research
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