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Engineering Group

Discover the Engineering Group of the Geological Society (EGGS). Formed in 1964, it is also the UK National Group of the International Association of Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG)

Aims and activities

"Engineering Geology is the science devoted to the investigation, study and solution of the engineering and environmental problems which may arise as the result of the interaction between geology and the works and activities of man as well as to the prediction and of the development of measures for prevention or remediation of geological hazards." (IAEG statutes, 1992)

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About us

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The Committee

Read about our Committee Members

The Committee
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Our Early Career Group

Discover our Early Career Group, aimed at early career engineering geologists, geoenvironmental and geotechnical engineers in the UK

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Contact us

For questions and enquiries, get in touch

Awards

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Discover our awards including the prestigious Glossop Lecture & Glossop Award

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CPD & Training

Discover CPD and training opportunities for Engineering Geologists

Working Parties

Professional Representation

Upcoming events:

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Apr

09

2026

Annual Conference: Engineering Geology of Infrastructure Projects: Engineering Group of The Geological Society

Conference, Dinner, Social event, Specialist Group

Past Events

Resources from past events organised by the Engineering Group can be found here:

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