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Leading the energy transition through interdisciplinary subsurface research 🌿🔬🌍 🔗 geosolutions.leeds.ac.uk @universityofleeds.bsky.social

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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 13h
Yesterday, we brought the Geosolutions Leeds community together to celebrate the progress we have made since our establishment in 2022. Throughout the day, we showcased the breadth of our interdisciplinary subsurface research and how our approach is helping drive the clean energy transition.
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 14h
In a recent podcast episode hosted by LCP, Prof Fleur Loveridge joins Leeds City Council and Star Refrigeration to discuss insights from the joint GeoGrid innovation project. 🎧 Listen to the episode: www.lcp.com/en/podcasts/...
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Talking New Energy: Can geothermal heat storage ease pressure on heat networks and the grid?
In this episode, LCP Delta experts explore how the GeoGrid project is demonstrating the potential of geothermal heat storage to reduce peak electricity demand, improve heat network efficiency and unlo...
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 14h
Dr Emma Bramham recently presented our geothermal campus project and the University's Geothermal Living Lab at the International Universities Climate Alliance Global Dialogue webinar. 🎥 Watch the webinar recordings: shorturl.at/59xKj 📄 Read the report: shorturl.at/dVNic
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
4️⃣ Years of progress Since Geosolutions Leeds was established, we have launched new projects and recruited new talent to help drive the energy transition. 🔍 Click through the graphics to see how we are delivering on our goals!
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In collaboration with members of Orkuveitan, ÍSOR (Iceland GeoSurvey), and Reykjavik University, Dr Esme Glastonbury-Southern and Dr Andy Nowacki have deployed a temporary seismic monitoring network of 51 nodal seismometers around the Hengill region in August.
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Dr Craig Magee, has secured funding from UK Research and Innovation for his project: Sheet Intrusions and Fluid Transport (ShIFT). The project will transform how we represent magma intrusions in computational models that predict subsurface fluid flow through rocks. ➡️https://shorturl.at/euK8Z
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We're excited to share our latest Research Spotlight, featuring Dr Esme Glastonbury-Southern, working on the ‘Testable geophysical and geological models from probabilistic imaging’ project. Read the full spotlight➡️ shorturl.at/iNvbD
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Dr Na Yan will be providing insights into her new project at the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre's final Focused Funding webinar. 📅 9 September, Wednesday ⌛ 10 AM 📍 Online More info about all the projects and sign up for the webinars here ➡️ ukccsrc.ac.uk/focused-fund...
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UKCCSRC - Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Focused Funding webinar series | UKCCSRC Events | UKCCSRC
Webinar series for the UKCCSRC Focused Funding 2026 projects to share their learnings and results
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Leeds explored how the UK can unlock its domestic critical minerals sector, identifying the broader foundations needed to support its development. ➡️ Read the full report: bit.ly/3SnOjqI
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Unlocking the UK's critical mineral potential: Identifying and overcoming non-technical barriers in the domestic critical mineral sector - Innovation Research Caucus
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🚨 New paper alert 🚨 Members of Geosolutions Leeds have published a new study characterising the heterogeneity of heat transfer in a chalk aquifer using fibre-optic distributed temperature sensing (FO-DTS). ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Insights on the heterogeneity of thermal transfer in the chalk aquifer using fibre-optic distributed temperature sensing
The design of ground-source heat pump systems depends on reliable determination of heat transport parameters, especially the ground thermal conductivi…
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
In a new policy brief, we propose three shifts to unlock the potential of shallow geothermal energy in the UK. Read full policy brief ➡️https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/240721/1/PolicyLeeds-Brief14_The-case-for-geothermal.pdf
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We're hosting an MSc student in Geology, Environment and Hazards from the University of Basilicata from April to June this year. The student will work with Dr Mohamed Gouiza and Prof David Healy on the Lower Carboniferous limestone outcrops of the Peak District. Read full story ➡️ bit.ly/4ef4WxN
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Jack Humphries, a PhD student in Leeds, has secured a three-month policy internship within the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Jack will work as a Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Intern in the CCUS Directorate from April to July 2026. Read more about 👉https://bit.ly/4mGEy1Y
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We're excited to share that the 13th UK Geothermal Symposium will be in Leeds this year. Abstract submission is now open! Apply now 👉 www.geolsoc.org.uk/events/13th-... 📅 9 - 11 November 📍 University of Leeds
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13th UK Geothermal Symposium: Energy Group | The Geological Society of London
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🚨New paper alert 🚨 In this study, Prof David Healy and his colleagues from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), The University of Manchester and UCL explore how rock microstructure controls geothermal fluid flow within reservoirs in active volcanic environments. tinyurl.com/4e3ayw5f
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Microstructural Controls on Geothermal Reservoir Host Rock Responses to Elevated Pressures and Temperatures
Monitoring of Vp changes in geothermal reservoir host analogs at elevated pressure Rock microstructure controls geothermal reservoir rock response to temperature and pressure, influencing pore cl...
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🌱 It’s been almost four years since we started reorienting our subsurface research and teaching away from fossil fuels toward a more sustainable, clean-energy future. In this post, we’re reflecting on our progress made so far. Take a look at some of our highlights 👇
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Dr Na Yan and Prof Nigel Mountney are co-authors on a new paper exploring how key modelling choices affect predictions of geothermal doublet performance in fluvial meander-belt reservoirs. 👉 Link to paper: tinyurl.com/58h5tsf3
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
In case you've missed it, we've been featured in the University of Leeds magazine. Geosolutions Leeds director, Professor David Healy, (@healydavid.bsky.social) discussed whether the solution to our energy problems may lie just beneath our feet. 👉 tinyurl.com/8f293rxn
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Prof Fleur Loveridge, @undertheground.bsky.social, appeared on The One Show on the BBC to discuss the installation costs of switching to heat pumps. 👀 tinyurl.com/5epavkc8 #CleanEnergy #BBC #Geothermal #HeatPumps #EnergySecurityForAll #NetZeroUK #AffordableCleanPower
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The One Show - 05/01/2026
James Nesbitt, Phil Daniels, Josh Finan and Helen Skelton join Angellica Bell and Lauren Laverne on the sofa. Plus a chat with the first contestant to leave The Masked Singer at the weekend.
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The immersive film installation, Voices of Coal, in which Geosolutions Leeds took part, is now on display at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Developed by artist Debbie Harman, the exhibition opened on 20 December 2025 and runs until Sunday, 1 March 2026. 👉https://bit.ly/49ftLH2
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
👀 New Research Spotlight Our colleagues, Aastha ., Emma Bramham, Andy Nowacki, Nick Shaw, and David Healy @healydavid.bsky.social, together with Anette K. Mortensen from Landsvirkjun, have published a new study on the Þeistareykir geothermal system in North Iceland. tinyurl.com/ywjzje2d
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Fracture properties, structural heterogeneity, and permeability in the Þeistareykir geothermal system, NE Iceland
Permeability in the Þeistareykir geothermal system of Iceland is structurally controlled. Natural fracture networks are abundant in Þeistareykir and c…
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
📢 ThreeLeeds students were involved in the University of York’s Deep Geothermal Project. The geophysics undergraduates gained hands-on field-work experience installing seismic sensors and learning how seismic surveys operate. 👀 Learn more about their experience: tinyurl.com/4mtxrhx8
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Leeds Students Involved in York’s Deep Geothermal Project
Leeds geophysics students contributed to the University of York’s Deep Geothermal Project to support the UK’s growing geothermal research.
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
In case you missed it, Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social and Dr Emma Bramham presented at the GeoGrid Show & Tell event organised by project partner LCP Delta @lcp-delta.bsky.social at the end of September. 🎧 Listen to the talk: tinyurl.com/2vthca6h
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GeoGrid
Hear from the GeoGrid project team as they discuss the learnings and insights from their Alpha Round 4 project. GeoGrid is exploring the use of Geothermal Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) to store renewable electricity as heat with Leeds University as a trial site
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
🚨New Article Alert 🚨 Prof David Healy (@healydavid.bsky.social) is a co-author of a recently published study 👉 tinyurl.com/mvjkhhpm. The work is a collaboration with the University of Manchester (@manchester.ac.uk) and the British Geological Survey (@bgs.ac.uk).
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Structural Control on the Complex Platform to Basin Transition of a Mississippian Carbonate Platform in the Southern East Irish Sea Basin, UK
Mississippian carbonate platforms in the East Irish Sea Basin developed not only on footwalls but also within hanging wall basins, controlled by inherited N–S faults. Seismic interpretation reveals c...
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social will present the University of Leeds Geothermal Campus project at the West Midlands Regional Group of the Geological Society of London. 📅 09 December 2025 ⌛ 18:30 - 19:30 📍 Mott MacDonald offices, Birmingham & online Register 🔗 bit.ly/4rynn4y
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
🌍 Shaping a Low-Carbon Future 🌍 Our colleagues, Dr Adam Booth @geophysics-adam.bsky.social and Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social, are helping unlock the potential of geothermal energy in UK cities through the SmartRes project. More about the project👉 tinyurl.com/39bsbnww
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The SmartRes Project: Advancing Shallow Geothermal Systems in the UK : Geosolutions Leeds
The UK has come a long way in decarbonising electricity. With the closure of the country’s last coal-fired power station, we’ve entered a new era of cleaner energy. Yet, one major challenge remains: h...
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🚨 New paper alert 🚨 Prof David Healy @healydavid.bsky.social is a co-author of a newly published study, carried out in collaboration with Prof Cathy Hollis @carbonatesuom.bsky.social and Maulana Rizki Aditama from The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk. 👉 tinyurl.com/syhmwhnm
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Multi-scale fault and fracture networks of the UK’s Mississippian carbonate platforms: implications for extracting geothermal energy
Unlocking the low enthalpy geothermal potential of the UK through heat extraction from Mississippian carbonate platforms (MCP) could support the trans…
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
The immersive art project 'Voices of Coal', in which Prof David Healy @healydavid.bsky.social and the Geomechanics Laboratory took part, will be exhibited at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this week. More information about the project 👉 tinyurl.com/43jrknws
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
New Paper Alert! An interdisciplinary study exploring the direct link between upstream corrosion and long-term injectivity and storage capacity in CCS systems. #CO2storage #CCUS tinyurl.com/3s6hxaz8
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The importance of whole system considerations for sustainable, long-term CO2 injection and storage: Interplay between infrastructure-related corrosion and reservoir rock chemistry effects on the evolu...
As global emissions fail to reduce rapidly, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is attracting ever-growing attention. CCS involves capturing, treating, t…
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
We're excited to introduce Dr Olawale Frank, who is working on a Geosolutions Leeds project that aims to understand mineral deposit formations through transdisciplinary research. Read the full article 👉https://bit.ly/4nVgwzf
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Geosolutions Leeds researcher Dr Mohamed Gouiza presented his latest work at the 12th UK Geothermal Symposium, organised by the Geological Society, last week. The project contributes to the UK’s drive toward #NetZero and helps advance the #EnergyTransition. 🔗https://bit.ly/4i7etqL
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Geosolutions Leeds researchers, Dr Adam Booth and Prof Fleur Loveridge, recently completed the first distributed acoustic sensing survey at the Cheshire Observatory, demonstrating the potential to map thermal changes in the subsurface using sound waves. Read full article 👉https://bit.ly/3WTPcX7
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
📢 Applications are now open for our Master’s by Research project bit.ly/4hX8Afy led by Prof David Healy @healydavid.bsky.social and Prof Sandra Piazolo-Trimby. UK/Home-fee students can also apply for our Master's by Research Scholarship 📅 Application deadline: 31 May 2026 🔗https://bit.ly/4hRl4Fn
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
🌍Happy World Geothermal Energy Day!🌍 Today, we celebrate the heat beneath our feet and its role in the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. At Geosolutions Leeds, we’re proud to reflect on the progress of our Geothermal Campus Project. #Geothermal #NetZeto #EnergyTransition
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
We’re offering up to three scholarships to UK/Home-status students in geology, engineering, and social sciences with an interest in the energy transition. 📅 Applications close: 31 Oct 2025 Learn more 👉https://geosolutions.leeds.ac.uk/study/masters-by-research/scholarship/
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
📢 We will be at #EGC2025 in Zürich, 6 - 10 October. We will speak at several sessions, including: ✅ Underground thermal energy storage ✅Thermal responsive testing ✅Regulations and guidelines - SHALLOW Geothermal ✅Onshore seismic thermometry Let's connect in Zürich! @egecgeothermal.bsky.social
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Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
A lovely morning to be in London!. And an excellent day at the Ground Engineering Sustainability & Resilience event, presenting on the @universityofleeds.bsky.social @geosolutions.bsky.social Geothermal Campus. Very uplifting to see the real enthusiasm & actions for a lower carbon industry.
Early morning sunshine over Tower Bridge and the ThamesPanel discussion and audience at the GE Sustainability and Resilience Conference
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Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
📣Job alert: geophysicist required for seismic interpretation at shallow geothermal research sites. Its only a short term role, but is on the existing SmartRes Project (www.imperial.ac.uk/earth-scienc...) with @geophysics-adam.bsky.social @geosolutions.bsky.social. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Geothermal Seismology
Salary: Grade 7 (£41,064 – £48,822 p.a. depending on experience) University of Leeds (with scope for hybrid working). We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you an ambitious geoph...
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
📢 New article alert Prof Dave Healy is a co-author of the recently published article: bit.ly/41P38Vc In partnership with his colleagues at #UCL, they developed a new True Triaxial Apparatus in the #UCL Rock and Ice Physics Laboratory.
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A new true triaxial apparatus with pore fluid system for rock deformation under representative crustal stress conditions
We have developed a new true triaxial apparatus for rock deformation, featuring six servo-controlled loading rams capable of applying maximum stresses of 220 MP
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
In a recent article in Ground Engineering Magazine, our colleague Prof. Fleur Loveridge shares insights on how a sustainable and resilient society depends on ground engineering. Read the full article 👉 tinyurl.com/fleur-loveri.... @undertheground.bsky.social
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‘Sustainability, resilience and the need for systems thinking’ | Ground Engineering
University of Leeds' Fleur Loveridge shares insights on how a sustainable and resilient society depends on ground engineering
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
"2024 was a year of significant progress for Geosolutions Leeds". 📖Read the full review: tinyurl.com/climate-plan-news
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Third Annual Progress Review of the University of Leeds Climate Plan - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
The third annual progress review of the University of Leeds Climate Plan has been published by the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures and is now available on the Priestley Centre website. The review...
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We're looking for a Research Fellow in Structural Diagenesis for the Energy Transition. ⌛Closing date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025 Apply now 👉https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=ENVEE1819
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
We had the great pleasure of speaking with Dr Mark Cooper about his work at the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and the future of the energy transition. Read the full interview 👉https://geosolutions.leeds.ac.uk/news/dr-mark-cooper-interview/
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
How can we make food production cleaner? In our recent blog, we talk with Dr Paola Sakai @paola-sakai.bsky.social about her project, Food for Our Own Good. 🔗 Read the full post here: geosolutions.leeds.ac.uk/news/food-fo...
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
As part of the geothermal campus project, Dr Adam Booth @geophysics-adam.bsky.social and colleagues explore the potential of novel distributed acoustic and temperature sensing methods.  Learn more🔗https://geosolutions.leeds.ac.uk/news/fibre-optic-distributed-sensing/
Painstaking measurement of fibre optic cable ahead of borehole deployment.
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Join us for a one-day hybrid workshop focused on shaping the future of surface and subsurface sensor technology. 🗓️ 12 May 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Newlyn building, University of Leeds & Online Reserve your place here 👉 bit.ly/3SjzYbu
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Sensing our Environment
Join us on May 12, 2025, for an engaging discussion on advancing the monitoring of rocks and fluids in the subsurface using digital sensors.
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Our director, Prof David Healy, has a new project starting next week. The project will be delivered in partnership with the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics and the British Geological Survey. 👉 bit.ly/geosolutions... @healydavid.bsky.social @lida-leeds.bsky.social @britgeosurvey.bsky.social
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LIDA Data Scientist Development Programme | Geosolutions Leeds
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
We're excited to share some promising results from our geothermal drilling on campus. Follow the link to learn more 👉 lnkd.in/dp5Pvjth @priestleycentre.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Professor Dave Healy, @healydavid.bsky.social, recently published an article in the Journal of Structural Geology @elsevierconnect.bsky.social, co-authored with colleagues from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Read the full article for free 👇 bit.ly/4bKEPLX
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Structural control on the Southern Andean Nevados de Chillán geothermal system
Detailed structural analysis from representative outcrops is necessary to characterize geothermal reservoir dynamics. Here, we estimate fracture densi…
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Geosolutions Leeds @geosolutions.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
In a recent article, Dr David Barns and Prof Fleur Loveridge discuss the reasons behind the recent increase in energy prices and explore how we're working to move away from fossil fuels. @davidbarns.bsky.social @undertheground.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social Link to article 👇
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