Earth Science Week 2014
The Society has hosted Earth Science Week since 2011. Each year we have grown and developed the events and resources that we provide throughout the week, and 2014 was the biggest yet.
Our Geoheritage
The dates for UK Earth Science Week 2014 were October 13-19, with a theme of ‘Our Geo-Heritage.’
The week raised awareness of the geological Heritage sites which exist throughout the UK, from famous landmarks like the Giant’s Causeway, to less well known areas of geological significance. As ever, we encouraged organised and self guided walking tours of geology across the UK.
Ask a Geologist Live
From Monday to Friday of Earth Science Week, five brilliant scientists agreed to field questions about their research live on Twitter.
Guided Walks
We heard from people throughout the UK organising guided geowalks to celebrate Earth Science Week.
Geobingo
With over 400 Great Geosites on our nominations list, we thought we should make the most of the amazing geosites the UK and Ireland have to offer! And so, Geobingo was born...
Events for Earth Science Week 2014
Find out what organisations all over the UK did to celebrate Earth Science Week:
Saturday 11 October in the Cohen Building, University of Hull
The Dept of Geography, Environment & Earth Sciences at Hull will rock you with their Discover Geology exhibits.
Saturday 11 October at Hull School of Art & Design
An interdisciplinary symposium exploring illustrating the richness of collaborations between artists and geologists.
Saturday 11 October at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff
Interactive activities for Biology Week & Earth Science Week with Cardiff University & National Museum Wales.
Monday 13 October 2014 at the Parliament Buildings, Belfast
The Northern Ireland Regional Group will attend a Royal Society of Chemistry seminar, exhibition & reception to develop links between the scientific community and the Northern Ireland Assembly & Executive.
Tuesday 14 October at Lapworth Museum of Geology, Birmingham
A talk by Graham Worton, (Keeper of Geology, Dudley Museum) for the GSL West Midlands Regional Group
Tuesday 14 October in “The Hub” cafe, Fort William
A short informal geological talk on Ben Nevis from Lochaber Geopark
Tuesday 14- Wednesday 15 October at Marble Arch Caves Geopark
An opportunity for anyone interested in geoheritage and Geoparks to network with the three Irish Global Geoparks & numerous aspiring Geoparks from across Ireland.
Wednesday 15 October at the Geological Society, London
A London lecture by Rob Butler (University of Aberdeen) to celebrate the launch of 100 Great Geosites
Wednesday 15 October 2014 at Gallery Oldham, Greater Manchester
Gallery Oldham is celebrating Earth Science Week with a Behind-The-Scenes Tour of their collections.
Wednesday 15 October 2014 at Carnforth Library, Lancashire
Science-based play from Science from the Start for pre-school age children and their families with a fossil hunting and dinosaur theme.
Thursday 16 October at Geotechnical Engineering Ltd, Gloucester
Geotechnical Engineering Ltd are hosting an open morning to geology students from local schools, introducing them to the work that a geologist is involved in.
Monday 13 - Sunday 19 October, in Sidmouth, Jurassic Coast
The 2014 Festival is themed 'Science in our Lives', with a focus on Geology.
Friday 17 October in UCL South Wing, London
UCL Earth Sciences presents two centuries of geological maps, from the earliest field surveys to state-of-the-art remote sensing.
Friday 17 October at W5 Science & Discovery Centre, Belfast
Event for young people using positive role models to raise awareness of Geology careers, with speakers from the oil & gas industry, academia & other selected organisations.
Saturday 18 October at Durham Cathedral
A talk by Brian Young on the geology within and around Durham Cathedral, one of our 100 Great Geosites,
Saturday 18 October 10am at Leakey's bookshop, Inverness
An Earth Science Cafe event with free rock-themed activities to find out more about the North West Highlands Geopark.
Saturday 18 October at Lickey Hills County Park, Birmingham
Lickey Hills Geochampions and the GSL West Midlands Regional Group will be celebrating our geoheritage and the local geology in an activity day aimed at all ages.
Saturday 18 October at the Sedgwick Museum, Cambridge
The Sedgwick Museum are getting some of their rocks and fossils out of the cupboards and into the gallery for you to get your hands on.
Saturday 18 October at the Sedgwick Museum, Cambridge
A tour of the Museum's huge collection of rocks & fossils, including John Watson’s stone collection, not usually open to the public.
Sunday 19 October at Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland
The Rocks of Fergus: Lecture by Dr Ian Meighan on the geological story behind Carrickfergus Castle, followed by a guided tour. Find out what the castle is made of and why it is located where it is.