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"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 [humans] as well as to the prediction and of the development of measures for prevention or remediation of geological hazards" – IAEG Statutes, 1992.

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.

Event details

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.

Indicative Event Programme

Day One
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 - 11:15	Talk 1
11:15 - 11:30	Talk 2
11:30 - 11:45	Talk 3
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 & posters
Session 2 - Theme 2 (Early Career)
13:45 - 14:00	Talk 4
14:00 - 14:15	Talk 5
14:15 - 14:30	Talk 6
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

Day Two
Three sessions following the format of an initial career-related talk and talks solicited via abstract for each session. Could add keynotes and reschedule regular talks to extend each session also.
08:30 - 09:00	Arrival
Session 1 - Theme 1
09:00 - 09:30	Keynote talk
09:30 - 09:45	Talk 1
09:45 - 10:00	Talk 2
10:00 - 10:15	Talk 3
10:15 - 10:30	Talk 4
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee
Session 2 - Theme 2
11:00 - 11:30	Mid-career talk
11:30 - 11:45	Talk 5
11:45 - 12:00	Talk 6
12:00 - 12:15	Talk 7
12:15 - 12:30	Talk 8
12:30 - 14:00	Lunch & posters
Session 3 - Theme 3
14:00 - 14:30	Mid-career talk
14:30 - 14:45	Talk 9
14:45 - 15:00	Talk 10
15:00 - 15:15	Talk 11
15:15 - 15:30	Talk 12
15:30 - 16:00	Coffee
16:00 - 16:45	Careers Panel
16:45 - 17:00	Closing remarks

The Glossop Medal and Award

The Glossop Award is a prestigious award made annually to an outstanding young engineering geologist or geo-environmentalist. The winner will receive up to £500 for a Geological Society Special Publication of their choice or attendance at a training course or field meeting supported or run by the Engineering Group. The winner will also be offered the option of joining the Engineering Group of Geological Society Committee for one year.

The successful candidate will present their work at the Glossop Meeting to be held at the premises of the Royal Institution, London in November 2025, before the Glossop Medal lecture.

Read more about past events here.

Abstracts

Abstracts are currently being accepted for the inaugural Fookes Meeting for Engineering Geology (FMEG) for both oral and poster presentation.

Abstracts will be assessed based on the content of the abstract with names/affiliations removed and selected by the FMEG working group.

Students (both current undergraduate and postgraduate) are welcome to submit abstracts for inclusion in the main programme, and/or as part of the student competition within the FMEG programme (details below).

We welcome abstracts from individuals in applied practice, research or education in any of these related disciplines: Engineering Geology, Engineering Geomorphology, those with a background in physical Geography, Archaeology.

Contributions under these broad themes will be welcome, please indicate on the form which theme best suits your abstract.

• Climate Adaptation
• Digital Geoscience
• Energy Transition
• Ground Modelling
• Geohazards
• Other

The call for abstracts is now open. You can submit your abstract here.

The call for abstracts will close 10 March 2025.

Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology

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.

Fees

In-Person
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
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 (Student or Early Career*)	£0
Speaker (Fellow)	£0
Speaker (Non-Fellow)	£85
Speaker (Student Non-Member)	£0
Corporate Patron	£120

Free places for Early Careers and Student Non-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, 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 [email protected] for any group bookings.

Sponsorship

A special thank you to Ebor, who have kindly supported this event

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