The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.

Welcome to the British Geotechnical Association

Welcome to the British Geotechnical Association (BGA). We are the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom. We also perform the role of the Ground Board for the Institution of Civil Engineers, as well as being the UK member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM).

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Upcoming Events

BGA Early Career Group Meetings
  • 23.07.2024
  • 09:00 - 14:00
  • School of Engineering, Harrison Hughes Building, University of Liverpool, L3 5RF
  • Event Type: BGA Early Career Group Meetings
BGA Early Career Group Meetings
  • 06.08.2024
  • 18:00 - 20:00
  • Online
  • Event Type: BGA Early Career Group Meetings

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Awards Presented at BGA Annual General Meeting June 2024

  • 13.06.2024

Awards Presented at BGA Annual General Meeting June 2024

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Result of 2024 Elections to the BGA Executive Committee

  • 12.06.2024

The BGA is pleased to announce the results of 2024 Elections to the BGA Executive Committee

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The July 2024 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 11.06.2024

The July 2024 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions

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Papers for the 2024 BGA AGM are available on line

  • 08.06.2024

Papersfor the BGA AGM to be held on 12 June 2024 are available on line via the Members Area

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Call for Sponsors: Celebrate the BGA’s 75th Anniversary Conference and Dinner

  • 01.06.2024

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is delighted to announce its 75th Anniversary Conference and Dinner, set to take place at the prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers on 15th October 2024. This landmark event, marking a significant milestone in the BGA’s history, promises to be a memorable celebration, and we invite you to be a part of it as a sponsor.

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BGA Fund Award - Testimonial from Recipient

  • 01.06.2024

The BGA Fund Award allows the BGA to provide financial assistance to individual BGA members for further study or advancement of their career in technical subjects.

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