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Geology and Earth Related Sciences for All
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OUGS Objectives |
FIELD TRIPS |
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We support the study of Geology by providing opportunities for members to learn via field trips, talks, workshops and conferences all led by experts in their fields. We are a student organisation linked to the Open University, run by students for students in the widest meaning of the word "student"!
Find out more about this dynamic Society
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Join the OUGS for an off road experience second to none!
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The OUGS operates from 18 branches throughout the UK and Europe and has over 2000 members.
Branches are managed locally and provide a focus for students and enthusiasts in their area. find your local branch? |
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Yorkshire Rocks! We will be at Trinity & All Saints in Leeds
31st July - 2nd August 2009 Great Programme: talks, field trips, dinner & disco
Meet old and make new friends!
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Winter Weekend in Newry
Come and look over The Mountains of Morne
13th - 15th November 2009
Fantastic Location, 4 star hotel with leisure centre
2 talks, 2 field trips, dinner dance Meet old and make new friends! Options to extend your trip - try an excursion to the Antrim coast and Giants Causeway, or visit Dublin for Museums and the Book of Kells.
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Oceanography Experience
A full day at sea and a full day in the Lab
Places available:- 2 on Session 1 (16/17 Jul), 3 on Session 2 (20/21 Jul) and 9 on Session 3 (23/24 July).
Based at Southampton University, and working aboard their research vessel Callista, you will be led by members of the S330 course team, OU Tutors, and OUGS members.
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MEMBERSHIP |
OTHER EVENTS |
PUBLICATIONS |
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Membership is open to all, not just Open University students and staff. Check out becoming an OUGS member
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Whatever your level of interest there will be an activity to suit. OUGS organises over 200 events each year.
Independent study can be an isolating activity. The OUGS provides a forum for like minded people to come together and enjoy the study of geology.
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The Society Newsletter is published six times a year.
The OUGS Journal is produced twice annually giving:
- research papers and field trip notes by members
- a synopsis of each talk given at the Annual Symposium.
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