The engineering geology and geomorphology of relict glacial and periglacial terrains

This course is designed to consider the Quaternary with respect to engineering geology including aspects of glacial and periglacial ground models, problematic soils and ground conditions, illustrated with engineering geology case studies from relict glacial and periglacial terrains.

The significance of the Quaternary to Engineering Geology
Landsystems & process models
Development of Conceptual Ground Models in relict glaciated & periglaciated terrains
Understanding of related ground hazards & the reduction of ground engineering risk
The Quaternary: Global climate change
Glacial ground models
Periglacial ground models
Glaciogenic & periglacial deposits
Glaciogenic & periglacial landforms and structures
Engineering geology case studies from relict glacial & periglacial terrains

Explain the significance of the Quaternary to Engineering Geology.
Introduce the Quaternary landsystems, landforms and deposits relevant to engineering geology.
Develop Quaternary Ground Models for use in ground engineering practice.
Categorize and describe problematic ground in relict glacial and periglacial terrain

Early Career working towards Chartership
Mature carer new to glacial and periglacial terrains
Developers working in to glacial and periglacial terrains

This in-person course will take place on Tuesday 12 May 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00 (BST).

Location: The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG

Dr David Giles, CGeol

Dr David Giles is Senior Consultant, Geotechnical Consulting Group (GCG) with over 40 years' experience in academia and the Engineering Geology and Geotechnics industry. His experience includes 28 years' lecturing and researching in Engineering Geology in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Portsmouth. Dr Giles is an active member of the Engineering Group of the Geological Society of London, a past Chair and an active member of Geological Society Working Parties including UK Geological Hazards, which he chairs and the Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains.

Fees

Fellow £295

Non-Fellow £595

Student Member £125

Student Non-Member £175

GSA Member £350

Partner £505

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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.

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