Open University Geological Society


Welcome to the OUGS
Central website


Geology and Earth Related Sciences for All


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FIELD TRIPS
TALKS, SYMPOSIA & SOCIAL EVENTS
  
   AGM 2008
26th APRIL at the OU
The Geoff Brown Memorial Lecture
 will be given by
Simon Kelley of the OU
 
  
 
    
2008 is
The  International Year of Planet Earth
See links on the Useful Websites page
 

OUGS Field Trip to the Isle of Sheppey

Join the OUGS for an off road experience second to none! Fieldwork is an essential part of geology and the OUGS organises field trips, both in the UK and abroad. There are over 200 events to choose from every year.  There are trips and talks - these not only teach you geology - but they are great fun. Whatever your level of interest, there will be an activity to suit.

In addition to opportunities to do field work, there are talks, revision and social events organised both nationally and locally.
 
A  weekend Symposium is held annually at which world class speakers are invited to give talks on a wide range of geological topics.
 
OUGS members regularly take part in outreach activities in their local communities - bringing the subject to the general public - often with special activities for children. Join us in this - it is very rewarding!
 

MEMBERSHIP

THERE IS A BRANCH NEAR YOU

PUBLICATIONS

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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. Do you want to find your local branch?

Independent study can be an isolating activity. The OUGS provides a forum for likeminded people to come together and enjoy the study of geology.

 
However, membership is open to all, not just Open University students and staff. Are you interested in finding out more about this dynamic Society?
 
The OUGS Journal is produced twice annually:
- one issue containing research papers and field trip notes submitted by members
- the other is the Symposium Edition, containing a synopsis of each talk given at the annual symposium.
 
Download the Index to Journal articles or read on screen:
 
The Society Newsletter is published six times a year, containing Society news, the events list, and articles of geological interest written by members. Key articles of general interest are reproduced on this web site.
 
Each OUGS Branch has its own local newsletter as a forum for the local group activities and social events.

  

Books! Open University Courses in Earth Sciences
Geological guides, reference books and biographies at discount prices.


There are Open University Geoscience courses to suit all -  whether or not you wish to put them together for a particular award. To find out about the courses in Earth Sciences and awards in Science, links to the relevant OU website pages can be found on the Useful Websites page.