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Geological Society of Norfolk @geolsocnorfolk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The Geol Soc Norfolk is helping to develop a Norfolk Fossil Collectors' Code of Practice, to support collectors, #museums, landowners and @naturalengland.bsky.social. See our meeting summary here - sites.google.com/site/norfolk... #FossilFriday #geodiversity #fossils @originalgcg.bsky.social

A cheery group of people at the Fossil Collectors' Code discussion meeting, including representatives of Norfolk and Suffolk Fossil Finds Facebook groups, the Geological Collections Group, Geological Society of Norfolk, Museum of London, Natural England, Norfolk Coast National Landscape, Norfolk Historic Environment Record, Norfolk Museums Service, Natural History Museum, as well as three local collectors. Other organisations including the Seaview Cafe at Runton and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust were invited but could not attend.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🚨 Reminder: the abstract submission deadline for the Marine Reptile Conference 2026 is Monday 1 June 2026! 🚨 To register for the conference, including the optional field trips, please see the link below 👇 www.geocollections.org/events/190-m...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In our latest blog post, Dr Emily Swaby, Earth Collections Assistant at @morethanadodo.bsky.social and GCG's Communications Coordinator, highlights how international conferences help promote and facilitate access to collections held by nearby museums and institutions! 🦕 Give it a read here 👇

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From Conference to Collections: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology 2025 Annual Meeting

Posted on by geocurators Written by Dr Emily Swaby, Earth Collections Assistant (Oxford University Museum of Natural History) and Communications Coordinator for GCG The 85th Annual Meetin…

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The GCG committee got together for our annual Burlington House-based hybrid meeting yesterday! It was lovely for some of the committee to reunite in-person, and take in the beautiful home of the Geological Society of London.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

GCG has launched a Small Grants Scheme, offering up to £1000 total, per round. Applications can be made for projects that focus on any aspect of geological specimens or collections, such as 👇

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

In our latest blog post, Cindy Howells, Curator of Palaeontology at National Museum of Wales and Membership Officer of the Geological Collections Group summarises a meeting addressing threats to geology in universities and museums.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

What does a geology collections curator actually do? 🪨 In our latest 'Six Questions' blog, Dr Hazel McGoff, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, shares insights into caring for the University of Reading’s geological collection! Read it here 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/s...

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Six Questions for a Geology Collections Curator – Geological Collections at the University of Reading

Posted on by geocurators Written by Dr Hazel McGoff h.j.mcgoff@reading.ac.uk Associate Professor in Environmental Science. Member of the Geological Collections Group. What sort of collections do y…

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🚨 Brilliant news - The deadline for abstract submission for the second Symposium on Toarcian Palaeobiology has now been extended until 30th April! Register now at www.geocollections.org/events/189-s... and submit your abstract any time up until the deadline!🐬

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the forthcoming Geological Collections Group (GCG) Winter Seminar Unnatural Disaster: Fighting back against the steady erosion of geological collections.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It is our pleasure to announce the Call for Abstracts, for the Marine Reptile Conference 2026, in collaboration with Oxford University Museum of Natural History! For further details or to submit your abstract for a presentation or poster, please visit: www.geocollections.org/events/190-m...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

From a new rocks and minerals workshop at Cornwall Museum to research into 1940s Australian opal, catch up on all the latest updates in our January 2026 News from the Sector roundup! 🪨 Read it here 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2026/01/29/n...

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News from the Sector – January, 2026

News from the Sector is a monthly blog series featuring the latest geological and palaeontological news, jobs, exhibitions, and conferences. If you or your institution has anything they would …

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

GCG are happy to announce that we are re-opening submissions for the special issue edition of Geocurator titled 'Moving Towards Equitable Collections' until 1st June 2026. For more information, see www.geocollections.org/journal and contact Gemma Laker on edi@geocurator.org with any questions!

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Annette Lokier @annettelokier.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

What a superb day yesterday. As part of @originalgcg.bsky.social annual seminar, I went walking in the footprints of giants - mainly Iguanadonts. Between Pett Level beach & Fairlight Cove, I observed dinosaur trackways, tail marks, bone beds, fossil wood and ripples ⚒️🪨🦕 @derbyuni.bsky.social

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Annette Lokier @annettelokier.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Yesterday I attended the annual seminar of the Geological Collections Group @originalgcg.bsky.social to learn about putting our collections to work. I presented a poster on @derbyuni.bsky.social collection: emphasis on our unique holistic approach to making our specimens accessible to students.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

The clock is ticking…⏰ A further reminder that there are only a few days left for you to register for the GCG’s Winter Seminar and 52nd AGM at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, December 10-11th. To register for the event and view the programme, please visit: www.geocollections.org/events/184-a...

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52nd Winter Seminar and Annual General Meeting - Geological Collections Group

The Geological Collections Group is for anyone who is interested in geological collections. Membership is open to all and is reasonably priced.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

In our most recent blog post, Harry Jones, GCG assistant blog editor and palaeontological researcher, reflects on how working with museum collections has shaped his career 🦖 Give it a read here: geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/f...

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Fun with Fossils: Using Museum Collections in the 21st Century

Posted on by geocurators Written by Harry T. Jones, who is a GCG assistant blog editor and palaeontological researcher. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have …

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

There’s still time to register for the 2025 Winter Seminar and Annual General Meeting of the Geological Collections Group, taking place this December at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery! 🚨Registration closes December 1st - don’t miss out!🚨

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Our latest blog post features a wonderful recap of the 30th Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation, held in Leiden, Netherlands this June — written by Kieran Miles (Natural History Museum, London) 🦖 Give it a read here: geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/t...

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The 30th Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation – Leiden

Posted on by geocurators Written by Kieran Miles, Fossil Preparator (The Natural History Museum, London) The 30th Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation took place between …

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Moving a whole museum collection? Expect surprises, hazards, and never enough boxes! 📦 Read our latest blog post, written by Nancy Wilson (Assistant Collections Officer) and Martha Jasko-Lawrence (Derbyshire Museums Manager) at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery!

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Moving an entire museum collection: You will never have enough boxes!

Posted on by geocurators Written by Nancy Wilson (Assistant Collections Officer) and Martha Jasko-Lawrence (Derbyshire Museums Manager), Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Buxton Museum and Ar…

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

GCG is now on LinkedIn! 👋 Follow us on LinkedIn, alongside our BlueSky, X, and Facebook accounts, to stay up to date with all things GCG – news, updates, and more from across our organisation. We look forward to connecting with you! www.linkedin.com/company/geol...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Curious about the vital role museum collections play in advancing scientific research? 🔍 Dive into our latest blog post, "Getting Down and Dusty: Using Museum Collections for Scientific Work", by palaeontology graduate Berengar Needham 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/g...

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Getting Down and Dusty: Using Museum Collections for Scientific Work

Posted on by geocurators Written by Berengar Needham, a first-class palaeontology graduate from the University of Portsmouth interested in marine invertebrates and ammonites. When I start…

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🚨 The call for submissions for the next issue of Geological Curator, titled 'Moving towards equitable Geoscience collections', is now open! 🚨 The purpose is to consolidate current research and initiatives that aim to improve the environment, accessibility, and future of geological collections.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🚨 This is reminder of the upcoming GCG special issue of Geological Curator! 🚨 This issue will be published in Spring 2026, titled 'Moving towards equitable Geoscience Collections'. Call for submissions will open on 15th September 2025 and close 31st October 2025.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In our latest blog post, Gemma Laker, EDI Coordinator for the GCG, chats with artist Cordula Marks Venters about how art can help make geology and palaeontology more accessible, engaging, and inclusive for the public! 🦖 Give it a read here 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/s...

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Swapping out our hammers for paintbrushes: in conversation with Cordula Marks Venters

Posted on by geocurators Written by Gemma Laker, EDI coordinator of the GCG, and Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR student at the University of Edinburgh. Geology has a perception problem…

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

After the success of the GCG EDI symposium in April, we are proud to announce a special issue of Geological Curator for publication in Spring 2025, titled 'Moving towards equitable Geoscience Collections'. Call for submissions will open on 15th September 2025 and close 31st October 2025.

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Journal - Geological Collections Group

The Geological Collections Group is for anyone who is interested in geological collections. Membership is open to all and is reasonably priced.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

As we enter Pride Month, the GCG would like to re-share our blog piece on LGBTQ+ representation in Geoscience 👇 We believe that the Geosciences are for everyone, all year round, and we hope to be part of the move towards positive change in our field. geocollnews.wordpress.com/2024/06/01/y...

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You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Queer Perspectives in Geoscience

Written by Gemma Laker, Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR Student at the University of Edinburgh and GCG EDI Coordinator. There has come to be an increasing understanding and awareness that science…

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

News from the Sector, May 2025: ▪ Events: Lyme Regis Fossil Festival (14th-15th June); GA Annual Conference (3rd-5th October) ▪ Jobs: Natural Science Curator, Stoke Museum Service; Museum Specialist, American Museum of Natural History Read it all here! 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/n...

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News from the Sector – May 2025

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

1/4 Part of our ongoing Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) work at GCG is in ensuring our events and resources are inclusive, that our digital and in-person spheres are safe and respectful spaces, and that we are fostering a geological community that is open and welcoming to all.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

News from the Sector, April 2025: ▪Jobs: Curator in Residence, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery ▪Exhibitions: HMAG's Dino Gallery refurb; Wollaton Hall’s new Dino Gallery ▪Events: SPPC 2025; Lyme Regis Fossil Festival; GA Annual Conference Read it here! 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/04/29/n...

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News from the Sector – April 2025

News from the Sector is a monthly blog series featuring the latest geological and palaeontological news, jobs, exhibitions, and conferences. If you or your institution has anything they would …

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Missed our EDI Symposium earlier this month? Don't worry, you can now catch the recordings of all three inspiring sessions on our YouTube channel! 📺 👉 Watch now: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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GCG EDI Symposium 2025 - YouTube

A symposium of three sessions, each of which aimed to create free, short, and accessible talks relating to EDI in Geoscience collections, as well as Geoscien...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

In our latest blog "Bad Bling," Lu Allington-Jones and Robin Hansen delve into the challenges of using certain minerals in jewellery due to their instability, toxicity, or fragility!💎 Give it a read here 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/04/14/b...

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Bad Bling

Posted on by geocurators Written Lu Allington-Jones (Principal Conservator) and Robin Hansen (Senior Curator, Minerals and Gems). Most gemstones are chosen for their hardness and stabilit…

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

It's day 2 of our three-day EDI Symposium, running from April 9th - 11th! Today's session (11:00am – 12:30pm) will explore the theme: Gender and Queer Representation in Geosciences and Museums. Please do join us if you would like to, using the link below 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Today is Day 1 of our three-day EDI Symposium, running from April 9th - 11th! Our opening session (11:00am – 12:30pm) will explore the theme: Addressing our colonial legacy in Geosciences and Museums. Please do join us if you would like to, using the link below 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

🚨 1 week until our three-day EDI Symposium 2025, taking place on April 9th - 11th! 🚨 The symposium will explore three main themes, with the aim of creating accessible information on topics not always considered in Geoscience and museum settings. Register now at: www.geocurator.org/events/182-e...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Check out our latest blog post by Dr Duncan Murdock! 🦖 We asked him six questions about his day-to-day work as Earth Collections Manager at Oxford University Museum of Natural History and editor of GCG’s Journal ‘Geological Curator’. Give it a read here 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/03/21/s...

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Six Questions for the GCG Committee – Duncan Murdock

Posted on by geocurators Written by Duncan Murdock who works at Oxford University Museum of Natural History and is the editor of GCG’s Journal ‘Geological Curator’. 1. T…

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

GCG are proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. To read more about this initiative, please visit: www.neurodiversityweek.com/introduction

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Are you interested in learning more about cutting-edge techniques for visualising and analysing extinct & extant organisms?🦖 Then join us for GCG's Digital Morphology Workshop at the University of Leeds on April 1st, 2025! Secure your spot before March 24th here: www.geocurator.org/events/183-d...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

News from the Sector, March 2025: ▪GCG’s EDI Symposium ▪Exhibitions: Hidden in Stone (Southampton), Breaking Ground (Oxford), Stories from DEEP TIME (Hastings) ▪Lectures: Unnatural History Museum & Palaeoverse ▪Publications: Geoconservation Research Read our latest blog post to find out more! 👇

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News from the Sector – March 2025

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Liz Hide @themuseumofliz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

EDI in #geoscience and #museums - sign up for these free online symposia organised by the Geological Collections Group @originalgcg.bsky.social Focusing on colonial legacies, gender & queer representation, and inclusion & neurodiversity in the workplace www.geocurator.org/events/182-e...

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

🚨 Don't forget to register for GCG's three-day EDI Symposium 2025, taking place on April 9th - 11th! The symposium will explore three main themes, with the aim of creating accessible information on topics not always considered in Geoscience and museum settings. www.geocurator.org/events/182-e...

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EDI Symposium 2025 - Geological Collections Group

The Geological Collections Group is for anyone who is interested in geological collections. Membership is open to all and is reasonably priced.

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

🚨 Call for abstracts - SPPC 2025: From Excavation to Exhibition! 🚨 The 30th Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation will be held at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, Netherlands on 26-27th June 2025!

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Geological Collections Group (GCG) @originalgcg.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Happy (belated) birthday to Charles Darwin, the naturalist and geologist who forever changed our understanding of the natural world!🌍 Here's an 1859 letter from Darwin to geologist John Phillips, discussing his upcoming book 'On the Origin of Species', from the @morethanadodo.bsky.social Archives!📖

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Digging for Britain continues tonight on BBC Two. Join us again as we go walking with dinosaurs - as well as serving up another lovely platter of archaeological fare! www.facebook.com/share/r/15sQ...

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Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford @morethanadodo.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

2024 truly wad the year of the Megalosaur. Not only did we celebrate 200 years since the first scientifically described dinosaur, the megalosaurus, was announced but our team along with researchers from @unibirmingham.bsky.social uncovered megalosaur and sauropod trackways in Oxfordshire!

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