*   More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/mapping-the-subsurface-seismic-reflection-interpretation/

 *   More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/structural-geology-and-3d-visualisation-for-geoengineering-geophysics-and-geology-professionals/

 *   More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/exploring-geoethics-ethics-of-responsibility-towards-the-earth-system/

 *   More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/earthworks-25/

 *   More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/who-decides-a-participatory-learning-activity-in-mining-governance/

 *   More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/all-modules-image-log-analysis-past-present-and-new-technology/

 *   More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/analysis-interpretation-of-pumping-and-slug-tests-2025/

 *   More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/bda-site-risk-classification-system-for-potentially-contaminated-sites/

Dear colleagues, We wanted to draw your attention to the upcoming Training Courses from The Geological Society of London<https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/>, delivered live and online by members of the community. MSA members are eligible to receive a 15% discount on course fees, and significant student discounts are also available. * Mapping the Subsurface: Seismic Reflection Interpretation, taught by Kamala Sen (CGG) The course is designed to give participants an overview of seismic data and its uses, how it is interpreted, and how seismic data and interpretations are integrated with other data types and disciplines to produce a geological model. Participants will be given practical exercises to gain a feel for how seismic interpretation works in practice. * More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/mapping-the-subsurface-seismic-reflection-interpretation/ * Structural Geology and 3D Visualisation for Geoengineering, Geophysics and Geology Professionals, taught by Dr Taija Torvela (University of Leeds, UK) The course is aimed at professionals working in geoengineering, geophysics, construction, or a similar field who wish to gain a better understanding of the properties of geological materials and learn the principles of predicting and visualising the three-dimensional (3D) structure of the subsurface. * More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/structural-geology-and-3d-visualisation-for-geoengineering-geophysics-and-geology-professionals/ * Exploring Geoethics - Ethics of Responsibility Towards the Earth System, taught by Silvia Peppoloni & Giuseppe Di Capua (International Association for Promotion of Geoethics, IAPG) All branches of geosciences have cultural, social, and ethical implications. Geoscientists are becoming increasingly aware of their ethical responsibilities to serve society and foster public trust in geosciences. Geoethics aims to provide a common framework to responsibly manage questions such as geo-resources, geological risks, pollution, geoheritage, as well as geoscience-society-policy interaction. This course outlines the personal and professional responsibilities within this space. * More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/exploring-geoethics-ethics-of-responsibility-towards-the-earth-system/ * Earthworks, taught by Dr John Perry, Alison Graham (Geotechnics), Sam Boden (Balfour Beatty), & Vicky Corcoran (Atkins) This course is for practising ground and materials engineers who want to learn more about current earthworks practice, explore the principles and application of design, and understand the demands and opportunities during construction. The course covers new build earthworks, in principal rail, road, and developments, but not existing earthworks and their asset management. * More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/earthworks-25/ * Who Decides? A Participatory Learning Activity in Mining Governance, taught by Mark Proctor (Sazani Associates) and Cathryn MacCallum This course introduces participants to the complexities of mining projects through scenario-based decision-making, centred around a fictitious mining project. This participatory learning activity helps stakeholders explore challenges such as environmental impacts, governance frameworks, indigenous peoples' rights, and shared value creation. Participants are grouped into teams to address specific issues within scenarios, discuss responses, and develop actionable recommendations. * More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/who-decides-a-participatory-learning-activity-in-mining-governance/ * Image Log Analysis: Past, present & new technology, taught by Jurry van Doorn, Dr Melissa Johansson, & Iwan Roberts (Geode-Energy Ltd.) This course is concerned with the historical development, physical measurement principles and applications of technologies that were originally designed to obtain the orientation of strata in the subsurface and are now used to provide a full geological description of the formations crossed by the borehole. Both wireline and logging-while-drilling imaging services will be extensively covered. * More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/all-modules-image-log-analysis-past-present-and-new-technology/ * Analysis & Interpretation of Pumping and Slug Tests, taught by Mike Streetly & Dr Alan Herbert Pumping tests (step tests and constant rate tests) and slug tests (rising/falling head tests) are important techniques for determining formation properties at borehole scale. However, whilst sophisticated software for analysing the results have been readily available for many years, many practitioners are not confident in their understanding of the analytical solutions (and associated conceptual models) available for interpreting the field data. Incorrect application of the analytical solutions can result in seriously erroneous results. * More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/analysis-interpretation-of-pumping-and-slug-tests-2025/ * BDA Site Risk Classification System for Potentially Contaminated Sites, taught by Darren Makin (SOCOTEC UK) An introduction to the BDA site classification system, how (and why) sites are classified and what this means for GI working methods. The course will be split into the following topics; (1) Background to Potentially Contaminated Land (2) Hazardous Properties of Contaminants and Risk to GI Workers and the Environment (3) Approach to Assessing Risk from Potentially Hazardous Substances (BDA / SISG Risk Classification System) (4) Procedure for Site Risk Classification (5) Communicating the Site Risk Classification (6) Contaminated Land Risk Assessment & RAMS * More info/to book: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/courses/bda-site-risk-classification-system-for-potentially-contaminated-sites/ If you have any queries regarding Training Courses at GSL, or would like to offer a new training course yourself, please get in touch with the team via training@geolsoc.org.uk<mailto:training@geolsoc.org.uk> Many thanks, Natasha Stephen, on behalf of the Training Courses team ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Natasha Stephen MSci (Hons) PhD FGS FRAS FRMS FHEA (she/her) Director of Science & Engagement The Geological Society E: natasha.stephen@geolsoc.org.uk<mailto:natasha.stephen@geolsoc.org.uk> Socials: @GeolSoc<https://www.instagram.com/geolsoc/?hl=en> @NatStephen<https://bsky.app/profile/natstephen.bsky.social> @UKSpaceRocks<https://www.facebook.com/UKSpaceRocks/> W: The Geological Society<http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/> | Research Website<http://www.ukspacerocks.co.uk/> | ORCiD<https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3952-922X> | Imperial<https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/n.stephen09> The Geological Society | Burlington House | Piccadilly | London | W1J 0BG Please note, you may receive this message outside of typical working hours. 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