Structural geology and 3D visualisation for geoengineering, geophysics and geology professionals

The course is aimed at professionals working in geoengineering, geophysics, construction, or a similar field who wish to gain a better understanding of the properties of geological materials and learn the principles of predicting and visualising the three-dimensional (3D) structure of the subsurface.

3D understanding of the subsurface is essential for many applications of geoscientific fields; for example, how to understand and predict the geometry and properties of faults that might influence slope stability or influence construction projects such as windfarm foundation plans; or how the 3D structure of a mineral prospect might affect drilling plans or resource estimation.

The course is aimed at professionals working in a range of geoscientific industries, e.g. geoengineering, geophysics, construction, or a similar field where understanding of the structure of the subsurface is needed. The course is suitable for any career stage although it is envisaged to be most beneficial for early career professionals.

To understand the relationships between stress, deformation, and properties of geological materials
To understand how geological materials deform and form geological structures, and how these structures are expressed in three dimensions at outcrop and in the subsurface
To learn how to predict three-dimensional subsurface structures from two-dimensional surface data such as geological maps

This course will be held virtually over four half-days on the following dates, starting at 13:00 BST and ending at approximately 17:00 BST:

Day 1: 16 September

Day 2: 18 September

Day 3: 23 September

Day 4: 25 September

Joining details will be sent out the day prior, alongside any course materials that may be needed.

Dr Taija Torvela CGeol

Taija graduated from Abo Akademi University, Finland, in 2000 with an MSc in Geology and mineralogy. Since then, she has built a career straddling industry and academia, having worked in consultancy, minerals exploration, and nuclear waste deposition before fully embarking on an academic career.

Now Associate Professor in Applied Structural Geology at the University of Leeds, Taija is a Higher Education professional with a HEA qualification, and Chartered Geologist (GSL, 2017). She has significant experience in training students at all levels in applied geosciences.

Taija's particular expertise is in 3D visualisation, structural geology, and mineral deposits, and she is an enthusiast for public outreach via her YouTube channel Our Metallic Earth. She regularly consults companies in the areas of her expertise, and both her teaching and research have a very strong applied, industry-relevant focus.

Early Bird Fees (until 16 July 2025)

*Early-bird discount applicable for all registrations until 16 July 2025. Simply select your delegate type on the registration form and the discount will be applied and reflected in the payment section at the bottom of the registration form.*

Fellow £576

Non-Fellow £1152

Student Member £162

Student Non-Member £324

Corporate Patron £576

GSA Member £691

Standard Fees (after 16 July 2025)

Fellow £640

Non-Fellow £1280

Student Member £180

Student Non-Member £360

Corporate Patron £640

GSA Member £768

The Geological Society of America (GSA) members discount

We offer a generous 40% discount off our Non-Fellow rate to members of the Geological Society of America (GSA). A discount code must be quoted on the registration form in order to take advantage of the discount. If you are a member of GSA and do not have the discount code, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk with proof of your membership.

Group discounts

We offer competitive group discounts on all Training Courses:
5 – 9 delegates: 20% off
10 – 14 delegates: 25% off
15 delegates or more: 30% off

For more information on how to access the Group Discount, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk

Concessions

We offer students a generous discount. Please verify your student status by either registering with your student email address, or uploading a photograph of your student identification/acceptance letter.

The Society offers a limited number of concessionary rates for those in financial hardship. Contact training@geolsoc.org.uk (Please note you may be required to provide details/evidence to support your application for this.)

If you require an invoice to register for this course, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk

Registration will close 24 hours before the event takes place.

GSL reserves the right to postpone or cancel a Training Course in the event of low interest. In this instance, a full refund will be offered for registration fees.