The Geological Society

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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PUBLICATIONS

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.

Bookshop
Geofacets-GSL Millennium Edition
Lyell Collection: Geological Society Publications Online

Journals

Books

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Open access publishing
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Instructions for Authors
Guidelines for Reviewers
Supplementary Publications
Publishing Ethics and Disclaimer
Catalogues

LIBRARY

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-journals, internet resources, bibliographic databases and archives.

Library Catalogue
Virtual Library

Library Services

Library Collections
- Books
- Serials
- Maps
Archives
- Archive Catalogue
- Sponsor-a-Fish

Picture Library
Sponsor-a-Book
Online Exhibitions
Library Events
Burlington House Bookshop
Library Strategy
Library FAQs

EVENTS

Search the events calendar for forthcoming conferences and events, and view past meeting resources. Enquire about room hire and conference facilities at Burlington House.

Events Calendar
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Past Meeting Resources
Venue Hire
- Enquiry Form
- Catering

Meeting Proposals

2019: Year of Carbon
Past London Lectures

Public Lectures 2019

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EDUCATION & CAREERS

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.

Schools
The Rock Cycle
Plate Tectonics

Universities
- Geology at University
- University Representatives
University Geoscience UK
Accredited Degrees
Lifelong Learning
Grants and Awards
- Early Career Geologist Award
Endorsed Training Courses

Resources

Geology Career Pathways
Careers Resources
- Careers Leaflets
- Careers Days
Geoscience Jobs

POLICY & MEDIA

News and updates for members of the public and policy makers interested in how the geosciences interact with society. Find updates about outreach activities, policy related meetings, consultation responses and statements.

Outreach
Earth Science Week
Plate Tectonic Stories

100 Great Geosites
Geology for Society

Policy
Geoscience and the EU Referendum
Consultations

Press Office

GEOSCIENTIST

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 sooner here, in our online version.

March 2019
About Geoscientist
- Advertisement and Subscription Rates
- Information for Authors

Previous Issues
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Letters
Books & Arts
- Book Reviews

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GROUPS & NETWORKS

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.

Commissions
- Joint Committee for Palaeontology
- Stratigraphy Commission
Higher Education Network
Environment Network
Early Careers Network
International Groups

Specialist Groups

Specialist Groups Cont.

Regional Groups

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ABOUT US

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.

Governance

Awards, Grants and Bursaries
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History
- Award Citations & Replies 2001 Onwards
- Obituaries 2001 onwards

Working for the Society
- Staff
General Information
Professional Standards
- Code of Conduct
Diversity in the Geosciences
- Equal Opportunities

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