Regional Groups
There are 15 Regional Groups in the UK and one in Hong Kong. These groups organise scientific, technical, professional and social events locally. Professional matters are high on the agenda of the groups, which are an essential means of disseminating information and gathering opinion. Representatives meet at least once a year through the Regional Groups Committee, which reports to the Society's Professional and Chartership Committee.
All Fellows and Student Members are allocated to a Regional Group based on their correspondence address provided at the time of application. View the postal district table and individual groups.
Specialist Groups
The Society operates
14 specialist groups, known as
Professional and Scientific Interest Groups (PSIGs), and is affiliated with 9 more. Members are welcome to join as many specialist groups as they wish, although should note that affiliated groups may charge an additional membership.
All specialist groups are represented on the
Science Committee, which oversees activity by the groups.
The Specialist Groups have preferential access to use of Burlington House. Please contact [email protected] for further information about services and spaces available.
Commissions
The Stratigraphy Commission is a constituent body of the Society.
Networks
| Early Career Network |
The Early Career Network's key aim is to provide support and guidance for professional development across all sectors of geoscience, recognising the varied needs of those in different sectors and career stages.
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Group events
You can find out about events organised by our groups by searching our event listings. Details of selected forthcoming meetings are also listed in the Society's magazine, Geoscientist.
Group field trips: insurance information and safety procedures
The Society’s insurance covers Specialist and Regional Group field trips in the UK if they are non-hazardous. The public liability insurance covers third party injury or damage to property, for example if a participant on a field trip hurt themselves or broke their camera, but a claimant would have to prove that the Society had been negligent.
For details please download the PDF below, which includes Risk Assessment Guidance Notes and a Field Excursion Risk Assessment and Safety Plan for Groups to complete where necessary. Also included is Safety Information for Field Excursion Leaders & Participants.
Specialist and Regional Group field trips safety information