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Monday 7 February 2022
Welcome to Issue 424 of the fortnightly Society newsletter.
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Society: Burlington House re-opens to Fellows from 8 February - find out more
- Library: Discover our new e-resources package on the ScienceDirect platform
- Events: President Mike Daly presents our first Public Lecture of 2022
- Outreach: Would you like to help transcribe Sir Humphrey Davy's notebooks?
- Education: Applications now open for the Hazel Pritchard Student Bursary
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SOCIETY/ Re-opening of Burlington House to Fellows
We are pleased to announce the re-opening of Burlington House to Fellows with effect from Tuesday 8 February. Initially the premises will re-open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week, however, we plan to expand to five days by Spring, should the situation allow.
Entry will once again by via the main door onto Piccadilly, and reception will be staffed as it was prior to the pandemic.
Fellows can enjoy use of the lower Library and meeting rooms without the need for an appointment. Please note that visits to the Library will continue to be by prior appointment, with bookings open on Wednesdays and Thursdays only. From 7 March, appointments will also become available on Tuesdays – see here for further details.
In person events will recommence from 1 March.
Considering that infection rates remain high, we kindly ask that all Fellows visiting Burlington House wear a face covering unless exempt, and observe all Covid-related measures in place.
We look forward to welcoming you back. |
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SOCIETY/ We are hiring!
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Events Co-ordinator (Energy Group)
The overall purpose of this post is to manage the Energy Group's administration and busy programme of events.
Should you wish to find out more about this exciting role, including how to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date for applications is 21 February 2022
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LIBRARY/ Major new e-resources package for Fellows!
We are delighted to announce an expansion to one of our Library services for Fellows.
The ScienceDirect platform offers a range of e-books and e-journals covering all aspects of geological sciences, as well as access to some of the latest research on topics such as energy policy, the energy transition, carbon capture, the hydrogen economy and geohazards.
To explore these great resources, please login at www.sciencedirect.com using your OpenAthens details.
If you have not yet signed up for an OpenAthens account please download and complete the registration form and return to [email protected]
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EVENTS/ Virtual Public Lecture: Breaking African Lithosphere: A story of Plateaux, Rifts, Methane and Mammals
Join Professor Mike Daly, current President of the Society, for this fascinating Public Lecture on the evolution of the Central African landscape, its major tectonic features and their development, and how this tectonic activity has influenced the regional ecosystems, the distribution of mammals and the development of a remarkable biogenic methane plume.
This is a free to attend, virtual event and is open to everyone. Find out more at our website or register via Evenbrite. |
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OUTREACH/ Help transcribe Sir Humphrey Davy's notebooks!
The Davy Notebooks Project is seeking citizen science volunteers to help transcribe Sir Humphrey Davy's handwritten notebooks. A growing international community of over 1800 volunteers are transcribing Davy's (1778-1829) handwritten notes on geology, many of which have never been transcribed before. Find out what's involved and how you can help here.
Image credit: Sir Humphry Davy, Bt, by Henry Howard, oil on canvas (1803), National Portrait Gallery, NPG 4591. Reproduced under the terms of CC BY-NC-ND 3.0
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EDUCATION/ Hazel Prichard Student Bursary open for applications
The Hazel Prichard Student Bursary is now open for applications to support undergraduate and taught MSc students undertaking research in the area of mineral genesis and exploration.
Full details, including how to apply can be found at our website.
Closing date for applications is 15 February 2022 |
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