Read all the latest news in Issue 436 of our fortnightly Society newsletter.

Wednesday 10 August 2022   Welcome to Issue 436 of the fortnightly Society newsletter. IN THIS ISSUE:   Library: Enjoy a geological map tour of the Mediterranean this summer   Policy: Parliament's Science & Technology Committee call for potential topics of enquiry   ​​​​​​Events: Coming up - September Public Lecture and Asian climate, tectonics and biodiversity conference ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Publications: Discounted price on our August book of the month     See more LIBRARY/ Tour the Mediterranean with our geological maps!   This summer on social media we’re taking a special #MapMonday tour of the Mediterranean with our historical geological maps. So far we’ve visited Sicily, Cyprus, Turkey and Spain. Follow us every Monday on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram to see where we go next - including an unusual map of Malta! Many of the geological maps featured are available to order as prints in a range of sizes from our Picture Library. Register EVENTS/ September Public Lecture - Salt tectonics in Provence: the evolution of ideas over a lifetime Burlington House, Piccadilly - 27 September 2022 at 17:00 hrs Registration is now open for our September Public Lecture in which Dr Rod Graham, our 2022 William Smith Medallist, will present on the salt tectonics of the sub-Alpine chains of Haute Provence and Alpes Maritimes. This event is FREE to attend, although donations are very much welcome. Register here via Eventbrite. More events EVENTS/ Event Highlights   Asian climate, tectonics and biodiversity hybrid conference - 5-7 September 2022​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ Online training course: Site investigation – a practical guide (all modules) - 14 September to 14 December 2022     Visit website POLICY/ My Science Enquiry The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has launched an open call for potential topics of inquiry in the areas of science and technology. 'My Science Inquiry' invites proposals on what the Committee should investigate next and why, including what action is needed from the Government. Find out what's involved and submit your idea before Friday 9 September 2023. Buy now PUBLICATIONS/ August Book of the Month!   Multiple Roles of Clays in Radioactive Waste Confinement List price: was £120 now £44.99 Fellow's price: was £60 now £44.99 Other societies price: was £72.00 now £44.99 *The offer is valid until 31 August 2022 Order now from our Online Bookshop Read now GEOSCIENTIST/ Geoscientist Magazine|Intrepid Trespass In this feature article on the 90th anniversary of the Kinder Mass Trespass, Colin Serridge reflects on how it helped open countryside access.  Access more articles from our summer edition, along with even more great content at www.Geoscientist.Online Image © Colin Serridge   Find out more OTHER/ UK Young Academy The UK Young Academy connects and develops talented individuals in the early years of their career from a wide range of sectors so they can collaborate to make a difference in the world. Are you early in your career with approximately 3 –12 years’ experience in your field? If so, why not join now? Membership applications close on 8 September 2022 at 15:00 hrs BST Membership Publications Library Events Education Policy & Outreach Groups Year of Sustainability

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