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The Open University Geological Society
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2009 Events Calendar now online

Visit the Events Page and use the Registration Form to register an interest in any event or to ask questions of the organisers

London Branch Open University Geological Society

If you are interested in any aspect of geology or earth sciences then The Open University Geological Society (OUGS) is the place to be. You don't have to be an Open University student or graduate to join, just an interest in geology. For full details, see the main OUGS site.

When you join the OUGS, you elect to be affiliated to a branch. London Branch serves members in Greater London, Middlesex, Surrey, West Sussex.

On this site you will find the information on the activities and events organised by this Branch. Don't forget that any member can attend any branch's events. Here's what you can find on this site:

	Events - field trips, geowalks, lectures and social events, you will find all the details here.
	Branch Information - curious to see what the committee members look like? Want to borrow a geological map or book? Then follow this link.
	Photo Gallery - if you want to see what it is like to go on a London Branch field trip, then look here. More photographs wanted.
	London Platform - read the latest issue, and study the archives, of the London Platform online.
	Links - links to other interesting geological web sites.
	Wee Beasties - information about the Fossil Insects which can be found in the South East of England.

Join Our Mailing List

On occasions, we need to let people know about changes to the programme of events or give them other information as quickly as possible. We have set-up a London Branch email list of people who would like to receive up to the minute news of London branch activities - including electronic (PDF) copies of the London Branch newsletter (paper copies will continue to be sent out to all branch members whether on the email list or not). If you would like to be included in this list, please send me an email at paul@lougs.org.uk. You do not have to be a London Branch member to be on the list and you can leave the list at any time. The list will only be used the purpose of informing you about London Branch and geological items of interest. Of course, this information will still be posted on this website and the event organiser will attempt to contact people who have registered for an event should changes occur.

Open University Geological Society

The idea for a geological society in the Open University was hatched during the first Summer School of the first geology course in 1972. It was actively supported and encouraged by the then head of department, Professor Ian Gass. Since that time we have been pleased to be able to count on the department's support in both our field and non-field activities. Some teaching members of the department starting out as OU students. But this does not mean that we are an extension of the academic work of the department. We are an independent organisation whose members have mainly come to enjoy geology through the teaching of the department. But it should not be thought that the knowledge all flows one-way, many members of the society have been able in their own ways to contribute to the work of the OU. It is this cross fertilisation that benefits everyone involved.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the society, then full information can be found on the OUGS website.

Fossil Insects

The "Wee Beasties" have come to the London Branch Website. Dr Ed Jarzembowski of the Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery, is well known for his work on fossil insects and in his talk at the 2002 Symposium of the OUGS he challenged members to get out there and help find them. We are proud to host information about these fascinating fossils and how to find them - just follow the Wee Beasties link.