Dining with Rocks

The Geolsoc Discussion Group brings you 'Dining with Rocks', fostering discussion and debate on societally relevant geological topics 🌋🌍🚀 @geolsoc

[Dr Stacy Phillips @Shtacy_Phillips]

Brill thread on the use of colour to present your work👍
Handy resource for @OUGradSch @OU_EEE!

[Clare Warren @geologyclare]

Huge thanks to the GeolSoc for the Dewey Medal, and even huger thanks to whoever nominated me (because I really don't know you you are!!). 🙏

[iCRAG Centre @iCRAGcentre]

Huge congratulations to Dr Anna Bidgood @akbidgood who has been awarded the Presidents Prize from the @GeolSoc! This award celebrates geoscientists who show significant early promise and are judged to have potential to be future leaders in their fields.

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@DrKatieMcFall @BrianTattitch Oh no, this would've been perfect! I'm so sad I can't attend (I'm doing fieldwork then). I have some very strange minerals in my hydrothermal veins - including kyanite....

[Diana Sahy @DianaSahy]

Are you a UK-based Earth scientist? Fancy some free radio/stable/cosmo isotope data? Now's the time to get in touch with the @isotopesuk labs at @BritGeoSurvey and @SUERC1 to discuss your ideas.
The next deadline for applications is the 5th of April.

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Last chance to register for the in person or online discussion on 9th Feb to discuss the future of the @GeolSoc with president elect and industry consultant Ruth Allington.
Register here: https://t.co/JK8RqPBRfJ

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We love those shiny rocks too! Enter the competition below for a chance to win! @Shtacy_Phillips 's video is awesome

[Metamorphic Studies Group @MSG_1981]

@Shtacy_Phillips made an amazing film to launch our video competition! Are you a metamorphic rock enthusiast, love #ScienceCommunication or simply love rocks? Tell us a story of why metamorphic geology rocks and win £300 + @minsoc membership. More details https://t.co/xQzlVQRhN1

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Please join us in London or online on 9th Feb to discuss the future of the @GeolSoc with president elect and industry consultant Ruth Allington.
Register here: https://t.co/JK8RqPTsEj

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“As President Designate, I am still very much in ‘listening and learning’ mode. This meeting of the Discussion Group therefore presents an important opportunity for me to articulate the key issues facing the Society and to discuss them and to hear feedback"

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Our next discussion will be on Wed 9th Feb, on the future of the Society with President elect Ruth Allington. You can register here:

https://t.co/JK8RqPTsEj

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@GeolSoc 3/3 The sign up link will be launched soon on Eventbrite. In the meantime, keep an eye on the website for more details. https://t.co/mtCtmwspTJ

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1/3 In Aug 2020 the @GeolSoc President of the highlighted key challenges it faces. Peak membership of 12,400 was reached in 2017 but has since fallen and so Council launched a 'Strategic Options Review’ to assess the relevance of the science and membership programmes

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@GeolSoc 2/3 A discussion will take place, led by the Society's incoming President Ruth Allington, on Wed 9 Feb at 6.30pm with a dinner at the University Women's Club at Audley Square, London. the Discussion will be transmitted via an internet link at 8pm

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There's still time to sign up to this talk by Dr Jenny Bennett about Eileen Hendricks: The woman who made major advances in the understanding of the geology of South-West England.
https://t.co/a5LCVa38nn
@GeolSoc #WomenInSTEM

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Eileen was the first woman to apply for a position at the Geological survey in 1930 but really had no chance. Gender may have played a part, but over the age limit and had no honours degree or PhD, Find out more in London or online. https://t.co/a5LCVakJeV
#WomenInSTEM @STEMWomen

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Can't make it to London on 21st October? You can still hear Dr Jenny Bennett's recorded talk on "The woman who made major advances in the understanding of the geology of South-West England". Register here: https://t.co/a5LCVa38nn #WomenInSTEM @STEMWomenEvents

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"Eileen Henricks achieved this despite difficult family circumstances, the impact on her career of two world wars, financial problems, loneliness and the general apathy of the wider geological community." - Dr Jenny Bennett. Sign up to hear Jenny speak: https://t.co/a5LCVakJeV

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Eileen Hendriks played a pivotal role in resolving the stratigraphy and structure of Devon and Cornwall. Sign up to hear about her achievements and the difficulties she encountered - 21st Oct #2worldwars #family #WomenInSTEM
https://t.co/a5LCVa38nn
@GeolSoc @STEMWomen

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Don't forget to sign up to our event 'The Future of the Oil industry' on Wednesday 15th September. We're releasing the 10 minute pre-recorded talk online - you just need to register! https://t.co/dLvxh0sV8N
#oilindustry #lowcarbonfuture @GeolSoc @PESGB

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Can't make it to London to hear about 'The Future of the Oil industry'? We're releasing the 10 minute pre-recorded talk online - you just need to register! https://t.co/dLvxh0Kw0l
#oilindustry #lowcarbonfuture @GeolSoc