Geological Collections Group (GCG)
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GCG's purpose is to improve the state and status of geological collections and curation. We do this through meetings, training, conferences, and publications.
Joined January 2013
New to the Geological Collections Group? Welcome! 👋 Here's an introduction to the GCG, including our mission, objectives and values: https://t.co/cLSFFMIcWl Get to know the members of the current GCG Committee here:
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Our latest blog post features a wonderful recap of the 30th Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation, held in Leiden, Netherlands this June — written by Kieran Miles (Natural History Museum, London) 🦖 Give it a read here:
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Posted on by geocurators Written by Kieran Miles, Fossil Preparator (The Natural History Museum, London) The 30th Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation took place between …
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It's #MineralMonday! In our latest blog post, Nadine Gabriel, Mineralogy Curator at the Natural History Museum in London shares insights into her role and the museum's vast mineral collection 💎 Read it here!👇 https://t.co/p4w2MZXiGd
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Posted on by geocurators Written by Nadine Gabriel who works at World Museum, Natural History Museum, London 1. What collections do you care for? I’m the Mineralogy Curator at the Natural…
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This year's theme, "Energy and Resources," is especially relevant to Geoscientists as we work toward a more sustainable future. At GCG, advancing sustainability isn't just a goal - it's a priority.
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This week marks the beginning of Earth Science Week 2025! 🌍 Explore a variety of free webinars, educational resources, and hands-on activities designed to engage and inspire👉 https://t.co/PdabA6jqKg
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Presenters will be invited to submit papers to GCG's journal The Geological Curator. Also a reminder that registration is still open:
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🚨This is your friendly reminder that abstract submission for the GCG Winter Seminar “Putting Geology Collections to Work” closes tomorrow!🚨 Abstracts should be of less than 250 words and can be sent to events@geocurator.org stating whether for oral or poster presentation.
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Moving a whole museum collection? Expect surprises, hazards, and never enough boxes! 📦 Read our latest blog post, written by Nancy Wilson and Martha Jasko-Lawrence from Buxton Museum and Art Gallery (@BuxtonMuseum). https://t.co/WcWPMTMzQq
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Posted on by geocurators Written by Nancy Wilson (Assistant Collections Officer) and Martha Jasko-Lawrence (Derbyshire Museums Manager), Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Buxton Museum and Ar…
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GCG is now on LinkedIn! 👋 Follow us on LinkedIn, alongside our BlueSky, X, and Facebook accounts, to stay up to date with all things GCG – news, updates, and more from across our organisation. We look forward to connecting with you! https://t.co/Yow7pIb5ZI
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Geological Collections Group (GCG) | 160 followers on LinkedIn. GCG's purpose is to improve the state and status of geological collections and curation. | The Geological Collections Group (GCG),...
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Curious about the vital role museum collections play in advancing scientific research? 🔍 Dive into our latest blog post, "Getting Down and Dusty: Using Museum Collections for Scientific Work", by palaeontology graduate Berengar Needham 👇 https://t.co/7DU7Umclbv
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Posted on by geocurators Written by Berengar Needham, a first-class palaeontology graduate from the University of Portsmouth interested in marine invertebrates and ammonites. When I start…
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If you have any general questions, please contact journal@geocurator.org. For more specific questions about the issue, please contact edi@geocurator.org.
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The call closes on the 31st October 2025, with publication due to occur in Spring 2026. Please see our journal webpage ( https://t.co/nJDMdMwUdF) for further information, and please use the form https://t.co/DvQEaAFDIm to submit.
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Please complete this short form and upload your submission. Please refer to the Instructions for Authors here and for any queries contact [email protected]
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Broad themes welcomed include anti-colonial practice, physical accessibility, neuroinclusive practice and representation of minority groups. Submissions can include topics relating to museums and collections, but submissions with a Geoscience collections focus would be preferred.
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🚨The call for submissions for the next issue of Geological Curator, titled 'Moving towards equitable Geoscience collections', is now open!🚨 The purpose is to consolidate research and initiatives that aim to improve the environment, accessibility, and future of geo collections.
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Don't forget - if you would like to contribute content to our monthly blog series News from the Sector (and get some free advertising) please get in touch with our Blog Editor, Phil Hadland, at blog@geocurator.org ✉
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Missed our 'News from the Sector, June 2025' blog? Read it here now!👇 https://t.co/YwkK1KRdMY
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News from the Sector is a monthly blog series featuring the latest geological and palaeontological news, jobs, exhibitions, and conferences. If you or your institution has anything they would …
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If you have any questions relating to the suitability of your topic or specific questions about this special issue, please contact edi@geocurator.org.
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Submissions can include topics relating to museums broadly, but submissions with a Geoscience collections focus would be preferred. For general enquiries relating to Geological Curator please contact journal@geocurator.org or see our journal webpage at https://t.co/x6F6dIC8sr.
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The purpose is to consolidate current research and initiatives that aim to improve the environment, accessibility, and future of geo-collections. Themes welcomed include anti-colonial practice, physical accessibility, neuroinclusive practice and representation of minority groups.
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🚨 This is reminder of the upcoming GCG special issue of Geological Curator! 🚨 This issue will be published in Spring 2026, titled 'Moving towards equitable Geoscience Collections'. Call for submissions will open on 15th September 2025 and close 31st October 2025.
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In our latest blog post, Gemma Laker, EDI Coordinator for the GCG, chats with artist Cordula Marks Venters about how art can help make geology and palaeontology more accessible, engaging, and inclusive for the public! 🦖 Give it a read here 👇 https://t.co/9t5oug1Emf
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Posted on by geocurators Written by Gemma Laker, EDI coordinator of the GCG, and Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR student at the University of Edinburgh. Geology has a perception problem…
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