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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.
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The Geological Society of London is the UK national society for geoscience, providing support to over 11,500 members in the UK and overseas. Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world.
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The Library offers a range of services; e-journals, literature searches, the map library and special Library events.
The Society hosts key flagship events like the William Smith meeting every year and has an ongoing calendar of events available for Fellows and non Fellows to attend.
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