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Monday 21 February 2022
Welcome to Issue 425 of the fortnightly Society newsletter.
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Society: Council Elections 2022 ballot plus our strategy and values
- Outreach: Film screening of The Martian plus Q&A with Mars scientists
- Library: E-resources focus of the month - Geothermal Energy
- Publications: New special publication - Lamprophyres, Lamproites and Related Rocks
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SOCIETY/ Council Elections 2022 ballot
Nominations for Council have closed and a preliminary ballot will now be conducted to determine the candidates for the formal vote at the AGM on 8 June 2022.
Civica Election Services (CES), will once more administer this year’s Council ballot. Fellows should have received voting information in their inbox direct from CES (takepart@cesvotes.com) whilst those with no registered email address will receive a postal ballot pack. If you have not yet heard from CES via email or post, or have difficulties casting your vote, please contact Christina Marron
See website for this year's nominees
Closing date for all votes is 31 March 2022 |
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SOCIETY/ Explore our strategy and values
We recently reviewed our organizational strategy and values.
We aim to be an inclusive and thriving Earth science community advancing knowledge, addressing global challenges, and inspiring future generations.
We exist to support Earth scientists, grow interest in the natural world, and connect science, the profession and society.
We do this to advance and share knowledge of planet Earth and beyond for the benefit of humanity.
Visit our website to find out more about our strategic aims. |
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PUBLICATIONS/ New publication available
Paleoproterozoic to Cenozoic lamprophyres, lamproites and related rock types (e.g. orangeites, kimberlites) are volatile-rich mafic magmatic rocks with a unique potential for the investigation of processes affecting mantle reservoirs.
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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION/ Equator Network Summer School
9-13 April 2022
Join a 5-day, fully-funded, residential training school for undergraduates, postgraduates, post-doctorates and early career researchers who identify as Black, Asian or minority ethnic.
Participants can join a series of workshops, networking activities and events to support preparation for their research careers.
Apply to take part in the Equator Network Summer School by 28 February 2022.
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OTHER/ Career Pathways Survey - Critical Minerals Association
Our friends at the Critical Minerals Association (CMA) are undertaking a careers pathway survey for geoscientists/ mining engineering students/ mineral processors/ mineral surveyors/ environmental engineers who have attended UK universities.
The aim of the survey is to discover the opportunities offered and challenges faced by young people joining the mining industry. The results will be used to encourage future talent into the sector.
It takes just a few minutes to complete and all results will be anonymised. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Take survey |
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