Geological Society of Glasgow
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| Formation | 17 May 1858[1] |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Glasgow |
| Purpose | Scientific, educational |
| Headquarters | Gregory Building, Glasgow University[2] |
| Coordinates | 55°52′20″N 4°17′18″W / 55.872121°N 4.2882°WCoordinates: 55°52′20″N 4°17′18″W / 55.872121°N 4.2882°W |
Region | Scotland |
| Fields | Geology |
President | Brian Bell[3] |
Vice Presidents |
Ben Browne Margaret Donnelly Michael Pell |
Secretary | Simon Cuthbert |
Treasurer | Ben Browne |
| Affiliations |
Anderson's University University of Glasgow |
| Mission | "To advance the education of its members and of the general public in geology and allied sciences by holding and organising meetings, lectures, exhibitions of specimens, excursions to places of geological interest, the publication of journals and other books of geological interest, and the maintenance of a library of works relating to geology and its allied sciences."[4] |
| Website |
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The Geological Society of Glasgow is a scientific society devoted to the study of geology in Scotland.[2]
The society contributed to the understanding of Scotland's glacial history, and the relationship between the Earth's rotation and climate change. The Geological Society of Glasgow is registered as a charity in Scotland.[2]
History
The society was founded on 17 May 1858, by a group of amateur geology enthusiasts.[1] The society organized its first field trip, to Campsie Glen, in June of that year. Some fossils from these early excursions are on display in the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow.[1]
The society continues to attract lecturers at the forefront of the field, and publishes field guides of the Glasgow region.[1]
Programs
Each summer, the society runs day-long and residential field trips, open to members.[5]
Each winter, the society hosts a lecture series, open to all, in the Gregory Building at Glasgow University.[6]
Publications
The Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow, first published in 1860, is available online as part of the Geological Society of London's Lyell Collection. The Transactions included papers by James Croll, Archibald Geikie, Lord Kelvin, and Joseph Tyrrell. In 1865, the Transactions merged with the Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society.[7]
Notable people
Presidents
Former presidents have included:[1]
- Archibald Geikie
- John Walter Gregory
- Charles Lapworth
- Ben Peach
- James Smith of Jordanhill (served 1864–1867)
- William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin
- Ramsay Traquair (served 1902–1905)
Other notable members
- Archibald Lamont
- Elizabeth Gray, Scottish fossil hunter, became honorary member in 1900[8]
Thomas Neville George Medal recipients
Recipients of the Thomas Neville George Medal, awarded by the society, include:
- Jenny Clack, English paleontologist
- Richard Fortey, British palaeontologist, writer and television presenter
- William James Kennedy, British geologist
- Peter Ziegler, Swiss geologist
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "History". The Geological Society of Glasgow. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 "About Us". The Geological Society of Glasgow. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "Council". The Geological Society of Glasgow. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "Constitution" (PDF). The Geological Society of Glasgow. November 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "Excursions". The Geological Society of Glasgow. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "Lectures". The Geological Society of Glasgow. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow". The Geological Society of London. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ Cleevely, R. J. (2004). "Gray, Elizabeth (1831–1924)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/54373. Retrieved November 19, 2015.