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

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Harry Postill wins 50th Cooling Prize Competition

  • 06.03.2019

The British Geotechnical Society (BGA) is pleased to announce that Harry Postill of Loughborough University has been awarded the 50th Cooling Prize for his paper and presentation on Clay cut slope deterioration, climate change and maintenance

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Finalists Announced for the 50th Cooling Prize Competition

  • 01.02.2019

The British Geotechnical Society (BGA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 50th Cooling Prize Competition to be held in London on 5 March 2019

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Deadline for 2018 BGA Medal and MSc/MEng Prize Submissions Extended to 15 February 2019

  • 31.01.2019

Deadline for 2018 BGA Medal and MSc/MEng Prize Submissions Extended to 15 February 2019

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PhD Opportunities in Geotechnics - January 2019

  • 28.01.2019

To support the wider academic and professional field the British Geotechnical Association (BGA) would like to draw attention to available PhD positions in geotechnical subjects.

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SEE-Bangkok 2019 Thailand & GEOMATE 2019 Tokyo Japan

  • 20.01.2019

Call for abstracts for SEE-Bangkok 2019 Thailand & GEOMATE 2019 Tokyo Japan

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Upcoming Lecture on Failure Modes in Rock Masses - 24th January

  • 14.01.2019

Lecture about Failure modes in rock masses as evidenced by failure in deep tunnels, cliffs, mountain walls and the highest mountains

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Ground Engineering eNewsletters

  • 09.01.2019

Ground Engineering eNewsletters

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BGA Member Dr Qinghua Lei wins ISRM Rocha Medal

  • 28.12.2018

BGA Member Dr Qinghua Lei wins ISRM Rocha Medal

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Call for Submissions for BGA MSc/MEng Prize 2018

  • 19.12.2018

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) invites submissions for the 2017 MSc/MEng Prize.

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