Open University Geological Society

OUGS is the student association for Open University Earth science/geology students though anyone is welcome!

We post more over on @ougeolsoc.bsky.social

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

Still time to register for the OUGS Geoff Brown Memorial Lecture Wednesday 14 Jan (on Zoom) https://t.co/aX97P6triT
Email [email protected] to register - it's free

[The Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology]

We are off to a great start to the Scottish Geology Festival, with Week 1 being packed full of events!

From fossil walks 🦴, to online talks 💻️ , and lapidary demonstrations 💎 , this week of the Scottish Geology Festival promises to suit everyone’s interests.

[The Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology]

The Deep Time Trail is now OPEN!! 🎉

SGT had a blast at the opening yesterday with Chair Steph Flude helping to cut the ribbon.

It was a privilege to help fundraise for this fantastic initiative. Congratulations to Angus and the DDT working group for brining it all together!

[The Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology]

It is time to launch Two Skies Ltd.'s Rock and Gemstone Museum!⚒

Adam 'Two Skies' McIntosh will be on hand to welcome visitors and guide them through his impressive collection of rocks, minerals and fossils. 🦴

[The Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology]

Walk back in time in Fossil Grove, a unique collection of fossil trees formed 330 million years ago. 🌴

This open day includes the grove itself, access to the surrounding quarry, plus activities and displays!

🎟️ Free event, no booking required.

#ScotGeolFest26 #ScottishGeology

[Darren Naish @TetZoo]

We're not ready to announce #DinoConUK 2026 events yet BUT David Armsby has released some info across social media... follow @DinoConUK and visit https://t.co/kkjNxQQaNb for info. Happens July 25th-26th in Birmingham.

[RHUL Earth Sciences @RHULEarthSci]

Calling all Geology, Geography, and Environmental Science teachers - @rhulearthsci and the Earth Science Teachers' Association (@ESTA_UK) are running a FREE field course to Devon, 23-25 March. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] to register!

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

And of course OUGS Members don't need to register for the talk - the Zoom details are in the Members Area of the OUGS website!

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

Still time to register for the OUGS Geoff Brown Memorial Lecture Wednesday 14 Jan (on Zoom) https://t.co/aX97P6triT
Email [email protected] to register - it's free

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

https://t.co/4KNhU8oLGF

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

MEPC 2025 - Popular Vote is now open!
Our organisers have done a great job, anonymising the entries and posting them on Flickr so that you can admire them and, importantly...
*** Choose your favourite and vote for it ***
Full instructions at https://t.co/pY6mOnHzQF

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

Take a look at past entries to see what appeals to judges... is it colour? Composition? Subject matter? Geology? Technical ability? Informative annotation? Or, as one of our Presidents said: "one that I would like to see on my office wall"! https://t.co/pzP0sCxma7

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

MEPC 25 - Closing date 21 June... five weeks to go... Time for OUGS Members to sort out their favourites to share with the rest of us... and you never know, you could win a prize! (URL in next post)

[WGCG @WGCG_UK]

As part of #GeoWeek , WGCG will be leading a 2-hour walk around #RoyalLeamingtonSpa to look at the building stones of the town on Sunday 25th May at 10.30am.

To register, please email [email protected]

#GeologyEvents #WarwickshireGeology #WarwickshireWalks

[Luisa Hendry | scottishgeologist @scotgeologist]

This weeks geowalks are looking good with visits to Dunure, the scottish highlands and Stonehaven. There’s still spaces left for Stonehaven and the Scottish highlands for those interested.

#geology #geologist #scottishgeology #scottishgeologist

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

Lovely to see the virtual attendees at AGM, but...

I was so very sorry to hear that the Zoom sound last Saturday was not good especially after you zoomers had made the effort to register and attend the meeting and lecture🙁

We'll do better next time.

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

Link for the AGM zoom meeting and lecture is now in the Members Area under 'AGM'. Please do let us know if you're attending by completing the form at the top of that page as it will speed things along.

[USGS Volcanoes🌋 @USGSVolcanoes]

The sustained lava fountaining phase of Episode 20 of the current eruption at Kīlauea volcano (Hawaiʻi ) is under way! Check it out on HVO's two streaming cameras.

V1 streaming camera: https://t.co/nb5gnL7nu0

V2 streaming camera: https://t.co/xZgEMOURJH

[WGCG @WGCG_UK]

Upcoming events.
Please see https://t.co/2jbSh3Ox2F for more details and to reserve your place 

#Geologyevents #Conservationinaction #Warwickshire #exploreGreatBritain

[Open University Geological Society @OpenUniGeolSoc]

One week to OUGS AGM. Support your Branch Organiser and the OUGS Committee at this hybrid meeting followed by tea and a lecture by
@daverothery.bsky.social
Register at https://t.co/8cc2wyuGD9
Annual report etc all in the members area of our website