Clays and construction: 2023 Clay Minerals Group Research-in-Progress meeting 18th May 2023 University of Leeds, UK This meeting will explore recent advances in understanding the role of clay minerals in construction, and how they can be used to shape and improve the built environment. This topic area spans everything from clay-based renders to improve air quality, the role of clay minerals in geotechnics, calcined clays in low-carbon cements, natural earth building, and much more. We invite abstracts on any topic in clay mineral science in general, including research-in-progress. We particularly encourage those with interest in the theme of clays and construction, early career researchers, and those working in industry.  Information: [www.minersoc.org/CMG-RiP.html](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.minersoc.org_CMG-2DRiP.html&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=VN9h4Ku9Jt11NQgD1CiT656MaCamRW_yqIbd6QRELJw&m=AFvtjQguO-G2zVq9LeVtTwckZaD38Um4eJRC_Thubwg&s=LLARuMr1zIj9ZAQzBKE_urdNKdUP74BIXxN0QGJ1UaM&e=) **Kevin Murphy** Executive Director, Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland [kevin@minersoc.org](mailto:kevin@minersoc.org) tel. 02088916600