Geological Collections Group (GCG)

New to the Geological Collections Group? Welcome! 👋 Here's an introduction to the GCG, including our mission, objectives and values: geocurator.org/about-gcg Get to know the members of the current GCG Committee here: geocurator.org/committee

Want to discover how Chatteris Museum is bringing its hidden fossil collection into the spotlight this #FossilFriday? Read our new blog post by Amalia Robertson, volunteer at the museum 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/cha…

From a new rocks and minerals workshop at Cornwall Museum to research into 1940s Australian opal, catch up on all the latest updates in our January 2026 News from the Sector roundup! 🪨 Read it here👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2026/01/29/new…

GCG are happy to announce that we are re-opening submissions for the special issue edition of Geocurator titled 'Moving Towards Equitable Collections' until 1st June 2026. For more information, see geocollections.org/journal and contact edi@geocurator.org with any questions!

The clock is ticking…⏰ A further reminder that there are only a few days left for you to register for the GCG’s Winter Seminar and 52nd AGM at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, December 10-11th. To register for the event and view the programme, visit: geocollections.org/events/184-agm…

In our most recent blog post, Harry Jones, GCG assistant blog editor and palaeontological researcher, reflects on how working with museum collections has shaped his career 🦖 Give it a read here: geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/fun…

The Seminar and AGM will be held at the Museum on December 10th, followed by a coastal field trip in the Pett Level–Fairlight area on December 11th. To register, and to view the draft programme of talks and posters, please visit: geocollections.org/events/184-agm…

The Seminar and AGM will be held at the Museum on December 10th, followed by a coastal field trip in the Pett Level–Fairlight area on December 11th. To register, and to view the draft programme of talks and posters, please visit: geocollections.org/events/184-agm…

There’s still time to register for the 2025 Winter Seminar and Annual General Meeting of the Geological Collections Group, taking place this December at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery! 🚨Registration closes December 1st - don’t miss out!🚨

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: geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/the…

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!👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/six…

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.

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👉earthsciweek.org

Presenters will be invited to submit papers to GCG's journal The Geological Curator. Also a reminder that registration is still open: geocollections.org/events/184-agm…

🚨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.

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). geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/mov…

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! linkedin.com/company/geolog…

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 👇 geocollnews.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/get…

If you have any general questions, please contact journal@geocurator.org. For more specific questions about the issue, please contact edi@geocurator.org.

The call closes on the 31st October 2025, with publication due to occur in Spring 2026. Please see our journal webpage (geocurator.org/journal) for further information, and please use the form forms.gle/gTpsuYojCUxwky… to submit.

🚨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.