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Monday 4 October 2021
Welcome to Issue 415 of the fortnightly Geological Society newsletter.
IN THIS ISSUE
- Year of Space: Enjoy an additional weekend of our Spacescapes courtyard exhibition
- Society: Nominations are open for Council elections 2022
- Events: Calling all students - register for our Virtual Careers Days 2021 and find out more about your career options within Geoscience
- Policy: Join the debate on coal in a Net Zero future
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SOCIETY/ Council elections 2022
Would you consider standing for election to Council? We are committed to a diverse and inclusive Council with appointment open to all Fellows.
If you would be keen to play an active role in the delivery of the Society's strategy through Council and its Committees, in addition to the opportunity for personal development, please visit our website for further information.
Closing date for nominations is 23:59 on 5 January 2022.
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EVENTS/ Virtual Careers Days 2021
13-15 October
A three day event offering the ideal opportunity for students to learn about the various career options in Geoscience.
There'll be a chance to meet industry professionals, and receive guidance on CV and cover letters, interviews and networking.
This online event is free to attend, however numbers are limited so register now! |
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POLICY/ Achieving Net Zero: a future without coal?
Ahead of the COP26 climate change conference, there have been calls to phase out coal in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and meet Net Zero commitments. However, the production of essential commodities such as iron, steel and cement currently depend on coal.
The steel industry emits between 4 and 7% of all CO2 emissions globally, and although not yet viable at scale, alternatives to coal for steel production do exist.
Join us on 18 October at 12.30pm for a free, virtual discussion on coal and our Net Zero future, in collaboration with the Institution of Environmental Sciences.
Register for this event here. |
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OTHER EVENTS/ Special COP26 lecture series - Climate change and the UK
Protecting communities and habitats through adaptation is a primary goal of #COP26. Join the British Geological Survey for a special lecture highlighting the geoscientific research that is helping to mitigate the impacts of a changing climate in the UK.
This free online event takes place on 12 October from 2pm - 3.30pm. Register here. |
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