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The Geological Society of London is the UK national society for geoscience, providing support to over 10,000 members in the UK and overseas. Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world.
To recognise the work of geoscientists in the early stages of their careers, The Geological Society runs the Early Career Geologist award. This competition is open to all Fellows with less than 10 years post graduate experience, who are working towards Chartership.
Taking part is a great way to enhance your communication skills and demonstrate your understanding of a particular geological topic to an audience.
Our Regional Groups are responsible for organising regional heats, and winners go forward to the National Final held on 3 May 2017 at Burlington House in London.
The national final is held jointly with the National Schools Geology Challenge, aimed at A-level students. To reflect the different audience to the regional events the finalists are asked to shorten their presentation to 10 minutes. The judges of the national final will assess how you deliver geoscience information to a mixed audience from A-level upwards, rather than solely focussing on the technical content of your work. To compete in 2017, please contact your local Regional Group to find a regional heat near you. A copy of the rules can be found in the downloads. If you have any queries please contact Amy Ball (amy.ball@geolsoc.org.uk)
The National Final for the 2016 Challenge was held at Burlington House on 25 April, hosted by Paul Maliphant. Presentations, videos and photos from the final will be uploaded shortly.
The winner was Angela Hillman of Atkins (representing the Yorkshire Regional Group) with her presentation on the geotechnical challenges of reconstructing a Victorian bridge at Whitchurch.
The other finalists were:
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If you have any queries about the Early Career Geologist Award, or if you're running a Regional Heat, please contact Amy Ball.
The Early Career Geologist Award is held jointly with the National Schools Geology Challenge, aimed at A-level students. Both awards share a national final.
Find out how to enter the 2017 Challenge.
