20 - Friday, 21 November 2025 09:00 - 18:00 | Virtual and at The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG
20 - Friday, 21 November 2025 | 09:00 - 18:00 | Virtual and at The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG
The 'Fookes Meeting for Engineering Geology' (FMEG) will be held every two years by the Geological Society, by virtue of a generous donation from Mrs Edna Fookes in memory of Peter Fookes, FGS.
Each FMG will be developed with a thematic focus aligned to our Geohazards, Geoengineering & Georesilience Science Theme, in collaboration with the wider community via our Engineering Group (EGGS) and supported by Geological Society staff.
The meeting programme has been designed to appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic researchers and those working in applied practice, with the aim to foster stronger networks and new collaborations between the Engineering Geology community and allied professions and sectors, with a particular focus on supporting early-career members of this community.
Thanks to the generous donation in Peter Fookes' name, the meeting will be free to attend for all GSL Fellows and Student Fellows (with a delegate fee for non-Fellows). The two-day hybrid event will be held in person but will also be available remotely to involve an international audience as well as those who can't get to London in person.
The inaugural meeting will combine two keynote speakers, panel discussions with invited guests, networking sessions with industry professionals, poster presentations, and a student competition alongside the main scientific programme that we anticipate will have speakers from across applied practice, academia, and government.
Read more on the programme page.
The Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology (QJEGH) is collaborating with the Engineering Group of the Geological Society on the 'Fookes Meeting for Engineering Geology' and wishes to extend an invite to presenters at the conference to submit a written-up version of their talk to the journal.
QJEGH welcomes a range of article types, such as case studies and technical notes. Depending on the level of interest, the opportunity to contribute to a dedicated thematic collection on the meeting topic will be available. For more info please contact the QJEGH editorial team, or visit the Geological Society stand at the event itself.
Event Programme
The programme for Day One is expected to include two sessions of 15-minute talks for early-career participants to present within selected themes and will incorporate lightning talks for poster presenters to advertise their poster ahead of lunch.
The afternoon session will focus on professional skills with 30 minutes each to present / run practical activities followed by an afternoon speed mentoring session finishing in time for participants to attend the EGGS' Glossop Lecture and Award event, which will take place at the Royal Institution, which is a short walk from Burlington House.
09:00 - 09:30 Registration
09:30 - 09:45 Welcome Address
09:45 - 10:30 Keynote talk
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee
Session 1 - Theme 1 (Early Career)
11:00 - 3 x 15 minute talks
11:45 - 12:15 Panel Session 1
12:15 - 12:45 Lightning Talks (to advertise posters during the lunch break)
12:45 - 13:45 Lunch and posters
Session 2 - Theme 2 (Early Career)
13:45 - 3 x 15 minute talks
14:30 - 15:00 Panel Session 2
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee
Session 3 - Professional skills / networking
15:30 - 16:00 Presenting workshop / tips
16:00 - 16:30 Networking workshop
16:30 -17:30* - Evening drinks & speed mentoring & posters
*Glossop Event: Doors at 17:30 – 18:00, starts at 18:30
08:30 - 09:00 - Arrival
Session 1 - Theme 1
09:00 - 09:30 - Keynote talk
09:30 - 4 x 15 minute talks
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee
Session 2 - Theme 2
11:00 - 11:30 - Mid-career talk
11:30 - 12:30 - 4 x 15 minute talks
12:30 - 14:00 - Lunch & posters
Session 3 - Theme 3
14:00 - 14:30 - Mid-career talk
14:30 - 4 x 15 minute talks
15:30 - 16:00 - Coffee
16:00 - 16:45 - Careers Panel
16:45 - 17:00 - Closing remarks
Sponsorship
A special thank you to Ebor Geoscience and Hearn Geoserve, who have kindly sponsored this meeting.
Showcase your commitment to advancing cutting-edge science, align with sustainable energy transition goals and bolster your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments.
We understand that each organisation has unique objectives, and we welcome the opportunity to tailor bespoke packages to meet your specific needs.
For more information, please get in touch: sponsorship@geolsoc.org.uk
In-Person Fees
Fellow £0
Non-Fellow £325
Early Career* £0 first 10 places £75 hereafter
Student Member £0
Student Non-Member *£0 first 10 places £55 hereafter
Speaker (Student or Early Career) £0
Speaker (Fellow) £0
Speaker Non-Fellow £110
Corporate Patron £220
Virtual Fees
GSL Fellow £0
GSA Fellow £0
Non-Fellow £130
Early Career £0
GSL Student Member £0
GSA Student Member £0
Student Non-Member £40
Speaker Fellow £0
Speaker Non-Fellow £85
Speaker Student Non-Member £0
Corporate Patron £120
Free places for Early Careers and Student Members
Early Career is defined as a person who has completed their first degree <10 years ago. Thanks to the Fookes Fund, which has enabled funding of 10 Early Careers in-person places. These are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
** A special thank you to Ebor and Hearne Geoserve who have kindly funded 10 Student Non-Member in-person places for this event. These are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Group Discounts
5 – 9 delegates: 10% off
10 – 14 delegates: 15% off
15 delegates or more: 20% off
Please contact conference@geolsoc.org.uk for any group bookings