School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow

26/05/2026

Have you ever wondered how the Moon formed? In this video, James tells all about the Geology of the Moon, something that is often forgotten about!

11/05/2026

Did you know that geology is all around campus? Final-year geologist James is here to take you on the Geological Trail of Campus, which is all about time! Part 2 coming soon...

22/04/2026

HAPPY EARTH DAY!🌍

Ever wondered how to read a rock? Fourth year Geology student James is here to explain! 🪨

08/03/2026

Yasmin, Lucy and Paige all stayed for MSc study after their BSc with UofG. Find out about the range of Masters in Geographical and Earth Sciences on our website. UofG students are invited to our Masters Info Session on Monday 9th March LINK IN BIO 👈

20/02/2026

Lucy, a former Masters student at the University of Glasgow’s School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, shares her journey into the world of geoscience. Originally studying physics, Lucy discovered a passion for earth sciences after taking an elective course — a subject she found practical, essential, and incredibly relevant.

She explains how she bridged the gap between physics, coding, and geoscience, and how her Masters programme equipped her with vital skills for research and her PhD she is now studying.

Want to widen your career options with Masters in Climate Science or Computational Geoscience? Find out more and apply at https://gla.ac/PG-Geoscience-Lucy-FB

20/02/2026

FREE PUBLIC FILM SCREENING
Pakta Ledak | Explosive Pact
Thursday, February 26, 2026. University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, Studio 2, 13:00-14:30

What does it mean to move a mountain? How does a state extract geopower? Can documentary film intervene in stressed environments?

Sand mines on active volcanoes are feeding Indonesia’s unprecedented economic growth and infrastructure expansion. Bridges, roads, airports, renewable energy technologies, and massive sea walls are being built with the remains of volcanic eruptions. A vast fleet of miners and trucks are intervening in the deep time drift of plate tectonics. Farms are churned up, villages terrorised by violence, and politicians are paid to keep quiet.

Pakta Ledak is a collaboration between artisanal miners, a youth orchestra, wild boar, activists, anthropologists, geographers, and artists. Filmed in the sand mines of Mount Merapi volcano, the documentary dismantles the violent cosmology of extraction.

Irwan Ahmett + Tita Salina + Adam Bobbette + Yehezkiel Sugiyono + Sitras Anjilin + Untung Pribadi + Nying Nying + Yopie Nugraha + Yuda Samakta + Rangga Aditiawan + M Faizur Rahman + Afham + Sanggar Bangun Budaya Padepokan Seni Tjipta Boedaja + University of Glasgow GCID Funds.

Screening is in Indonesian and English

20/01/2026

Lucy studied a Masters at our School of Geographical and Earth Sciences. She shares her journey into the world of geoscience. Originally studying physics, Lucy discovered a passion for earth sciences after taking an elective course — a subject she found practical, essential, and incredibly relevant.

She explains how she bridged the gap between physics, coding, and geoscience, and how her Masters programme equipped her with vital skills for research and her PhD which she is now studying.

Specialise and give your career more options with Masters in Climate Science or Computational Geoscience. Find out more and apply with the LINK IN BIO 👀

15/01/2026

Measuring levels of radiocarbon not only tells us how old organic materials are, but it also tells us about the impacts of climate change. Philippa Ascough and the team at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) are advancing this technique for environmental science, expanding the possibilities for what radiocarbon dating can be used for.

Find out more about the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow research at https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/ges/research/

UK Research and Innovation

15/12/2025

Fraser knew from age 12 he wanted to work in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Today, he leads a global team helping British nationals in need abroad.

His advice? Choose a degree that teaches you to think critically and adapt—like Geography. It’s not just maps; it’s geopolitics, data, and understanding how the world works.

Where could a degree in geography lead you? Apply now for 2026 and join a World Top 100 University! https://gla.ac/Geography-Fraser-FB

15/12/2025