12 May 2026 09:00 - 17:00 The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG
12 May 2026 | 09:00 - 17:00 | The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG
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.
Early-Bird Fees (Until 12 March 2026)
Fellow £449.10
Non-Fellow £899.10
Student Member £202.50
Student Non-Member £405
Corporate Patron £449.10
GSA Member £539.10
Partner £764.10
Standard Fees (After 12 March 2026)
Fellow £499
Non-Fellow £999
Student Member £225
Student Non-Member £450
Corporate Patron £499
GSA Member £599
Partner £849
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.)
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