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Geological Society

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The Geological Society
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BG
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 7434 9944

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The Geological Society is the UK’s national society for Earth sciences and the oldest of its kind in the world. Its work focuses on improving knowledge of the Earth system. It supports around 12,000 members across the UK and overseas, and plays a world-leading role promoting Earth sciences through publishing, education and outreach, informing policy-making, and upholding professional standards. It is estimated to deliver £26M of public value every year.

Founded in 1807, the institution are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, they are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through scholarly publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. The Society also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.

The Society accredit undergraduate and MSc degree programmes, as well as in-house professional training schemes provided by employers. These professional designations and programmes play a vital role in assuring high professional standards, for the benefit of society.

The Geological Society is committed to promoting and celebrating diversity, equality and inclusion in Earth science education and professions.

Located at Burlington House, Piccadilly, which was developed by the government in the nineteenth century as a meeting place for the arts and sciences, the Society share the courtyard with the Royal Academy of Arts, the Royal Astronomical Society, the Society of Antiquaries of London, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Linnean Society of London. 

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