2017 - 2018 Council Approved
The President designate and new Council members were elected at the 2017 AGM on 7 June 2017. Read their biographies and see updated Committees in our Governance section.
GSL Council Member awarded MBE
Tricia Henton has been awarded an MBE for services to the Environment & Professional Education in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Awards, Medals and Grants
The Geological Society of London is delighted to announce the winners of the 2017 awards, medals and funds. The Society has been awarding medals for significant achievement in the Earth sciences since 1831.
Diversity in the Geosciences
Find out more about our commitment to supporting diversity in our staff and Fellowship, and to encourage and celebrate equality and inclusion in geoscience education and professions.
About Us
The Geological Society of London is a not-for-profit organisation, and a registered charity (no. 210161). Its aims are to improve knowledge and understanding of the Earth, to promote Earth science education and awareness, and to promote professional excellence and ethical standards in the work of Earth scientists, for the public good.
Founded in 1807, it is the oldest geological society in the world. Today, it is a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through its scholarly publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. It also provides impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.
The Society is the UK’s professional body for Earth science and has a worldwide membership of over 11,500. More than 2,000 of its members live overseas and over 2,500 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists – professionals who have demonstrated a high level of education, professional competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics. The Society is licensed by the European Federation of Geologists to award the title of European Geologist and works with partner bodies in the UK to maintain specialist professional registers. It accredits undergraduate and MSc degree programmes, as well as in-house professional training schemes provided by employers. These professional designations and programmes play a vital role in assuring high professional standards, for the benefit of society.