The Society offers a programme of lectures on a diverse range of geological and related topics. Delivered by experienced and engaging speakers, these talks are pitched to appeal to both professional and amateur enthusiasts alike. Our annual programme is designed to cover a range of interests from local East Midlands geology, landscape and heritage through to the latest developments of international significance in geological science.

Our lectures are usually held on the second Saturday evening of each month from October to April, but please check our listings below for specific information about each lecture. Non-members are welcome at all of our lectures. There is normally no need to register in advance, unless stated specifically for any individual events below.

​Unless stated otherwise, EMGS Lectures are normally held in the School of Geography Sir Clive Granger Building on the Nottingham University Park campus, see below for directions.

Our next lecture

Saturday, 14th December 2024 - 6-00pm
Speaker: Albert Benghiat   
Topic: Medicine and Geology - an exploration
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Abstract (click or tap the thumbnail to view a pdf version) : The talk will review the historical contribution of medical practitioners to the science of geology and then go on to explore any methodological similarities in the practice of these two scientific disciplines.

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The talk will be followed by our Christmas Cheese and Wine Buffet
Price £5.00 (cash on night please) - Please bring your own wine glass.

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EMGS lectures 2024-25 season

Saturday, 9th November 2024 - 6-00pm
Speaker: Dr Frankie Dunn, University of Oxford Museum of Natural History
Title: Early evolution of animal life and the generation of form
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Saturday, 14th December 2024 - 6-00pm
Speaker: Albert Benghiat   
Topic: Medicine and Geology - an exploration
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​Saturday, 11th January 2025 - 6-00pm
Speaker: Tony Waltham   
Topic: Atlantic volcanoes
More information to follow
Saturday, 8th February 2025 - 6-00pm
Speaker: Ian Stimpson  
Topic: Geothermal energy
More information to follow
Saturday, 8th March 2025 - 6-00pm
Speaker: To be confirmed  
Topic: To be confirmed
More information to follow
Saturday, 12th April 2025 - 6-00pm TO BE CONFIRMED
Speaker: Jon Ford  
Topic: BGS Mapping Projects
More information to follow

Lecture Venue

EMGS Lectures are held in the School of Geography Sir Clive Granger Building on the Nottingham University Park campus. 
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If travelling by car, please park in the Main University Visitors Car Park (Postcode NG7 2RX Google Maps) – parking is free on Saturday evenings. The Sir Clive Granger Building is on the left as you enter the car park. Please enter the building by the rear doors, accessible via a gentle ramp adjacent to the car park entrance.

The Society is indebted to the School of Geography at the University, who are sponsoring our lectures, for the use of these facilities.

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New! Previous Lectures
Select the links below to download abstract books for previous years or conferences.

EMGS 60th Anniversary Conference 12 October 2024
EMGS Evening Lecture Series 2023/4
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