ESTA is delighted to let members know that The Geological Society is offering curriculum-linked Key Stage 3 planetary science school workshops, delivered by planetary scientists using real extra-terrestrial rock samples!

The workshops are free, but advance booking is required. To book a workshop, teachers and educators should email education@geolsoc.org.uk including "KS3 planetary science workshop" in the email subject.

11-12 June 2025 in key venues around Falmouth, Cornwall.

The UK Mining Conference in Cornwall has grown to be one of the most important sustainable mining, investment and energy conferences in the UK.

It brings together like-minded people to celebrate and deliberate the UK’s supply of critical minerals and the renewable energy transition, all fundamental factors in meeting the government’s target of net zero by 2050.

The EGU Education Committee is delighted to announce the next GIFT Workshop in Vienna starting on Sunday, 27 April, to Wednesday, 30 April 2025.

GIFT (Geosciences Information for Teachers) with presentations by renowned scientists and hands-on activities will take place during the EGU General Assembly 2025, with about 90 participating teachers from all over Europe and beyond.

The topic of GIFT 2025 is 'Exploring the Sea Floor’.

Are you a teacher who enjoys finding extra curricular challenges for your students? The Geological Society's 2025 Schools Geology Challenge is now open for entries until 31 January 2025. Hear from previous participants below about their experience in the competition.