The Engineering Group of the Geological Society
Established in 1963, as the first specialist group of the Geological Society, the Engineering Group provides the main focus in the UK for geologists concerned with practice and study of geology across a range of applications including; construction and the built environment, mining and mineral extraction, land use and environmental planning, waste disposal, the management of geohazards and environmental engineering, It includes at its core engineering geology and hydrogeology, the theme of the Geological Society’s leading international journal, Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology.
The group's main aims are to:
- Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and networking for research, education, training and business
- Promote recognition of the role of the chartered geologist within society
- Represent member’s interests in professional matters
- Guide training and career development of professional geologists
- Provide a resource base for those in education , research and practice worldwide
- Promote and support learning and research in both the UK and Internationally
The Group's members form the largest proportion of the chartered membership of the Geological Society and the training and development of professional geologists is paramount to our aims. The Group maintains strong links with the professional associations for geotechnical engineers, highway engineers, the Society’s regional groups and others with an interest in engineering geology. The Group promotes co-operation with engineering geologists within Europe and is the UK representative of the International Association of Engineering Geology (IAEG). The Group represents the Geological Society on the Hazards forum and is a core member of Ground Forum. |
Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists