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

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Finalists Announced for the 2022 Cooling Prize Competition

  • 19.03.2022

The British Geotechnical Society (BGA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 Cooling Prize Competition to be held on 29 March 2022 as an on-line event hosted by the Scottish Ground Engineering Group.

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Professor John Carter announced as 61st Rankine Lecturer

  • 16.03.2022

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is pleased to announce that the 61st Rankine Lecture will be delivered by Professor John Carter of University of Newcastle, in New South Wales, Australia.

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ISSMGE Survey on Offshore Geotechnics

  • 13.03.2022

ISSMGE’s Technical Committee 209 Offshore Geotechnics invites all geotechnical practitioners with experience in offshore geotechnics (past and present, and including PhD students) to participate in a survey, aimed at investigating current perceptions and future trends in the field.

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Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Scheme – Call for work experience opportunities

  • 11.03.2022

The Ground Forum are requesting support from industry to run work experience sessions for mentees on their Undergraduate Mentoring Scheme (GFUMP)

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Confirmation of the 60th Rankine Lecture as an in-person event

  • 22.02.2022

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is pleased to confirm that the 60th Rankine Lecture, to be delivered by Professor Stephan Jefferis, will be held as an in-person event at Imperial College London on 16 March 2022.

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Ground Engineering’s March 2022 issue is available online

  • 16.02.2022

Ground Engineering’s March 2022 issue is available online

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ISSMGE News & Information Circular - February 2022

  • 13.02.2022

ISSMGE News & Information Circular - February 2022

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ISRM Awards

  • 13.02.2022

Information on the awards offered by the International Society of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM).

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Breaking Ground Podcast – Patrick Lane-Nott, hyperTunnel Limited

  • 29.01.2022

In the latest episode of the Breaking Ground podcast is now available, featuring Patrick Lane-Nott of hyperTunnel Limited

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