British Geological Survey

Since we first stepped into the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham, in March 2026 we have experienced an inspiring blend of scientific training, cultural exchange, networking and personal growth. Our fellowship journey has not just sharpened our technical skills; it also reshaped how we think about environmental research and scientific collaboration back home in Kenya ...

Groundwater is a critical water source in the UK. Across England it provides around a third of the overall public water supply and as much as 100 per cent in some communities in south-east England and East Anglia, which are underlain by chalk and limestone aquifers. Groundwater can also be a vital tributary to streams and rivers, helping to maintain water levels and importan...

As sea levels continue to rise today, coastlines around the world are changing before our eyes. Cliffs retreat, beaches migrate and storms reshape the shoreline. But these processes are not new.

Scotland after the Last Glacial Maximum

Around 20,000 years ago, Scotland and much of Britain were buried beneath the British-Irish Ice Sheet (BI...

The three-day visit brought together researchers working across marine geoscience, volcanology, geological hazards, geothermal energy, carbon storage and offshore infrastructure from organisations including Iceland GeoSurvey (ÍSOR), the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), the University of Iceland, Carbfix and BGS.

The proposal was developed through discussions ...