The Geological Society of Glasgow is a scientific society devoted to the study of geology in Scotland.[2]
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| Formation | 17 May 1858[1] |
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| Founded at | Glasgow |
| Purpose | Scientific, educational |
| Headquarters | Molema Building, Glasgow University[2] |
| Coordinates | 55°52′20″N 4°17′18″W / 55.872121°N 4.2882°W |
Region | Scotland |
| Fields | Geology |
| Affiliations | University of Glasgow[1]Edinburgh Geological Society[2] |
| Website | www |
The society contributed to the understanding of Scotland's glacial history, and the relationship between the Earth's rotation and climate change.The Geological Society of Glasgow is registered as a charity in Scotland.[2]
History edit
The society was founded on 17 May 1858, by a group of amateur geology enthusiasts.[1] The society organized its first field trip, to Campsie Glen, in June of that year. Some fossils from these early excursions are on display in the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow.[1]
The society continues to attract lecturers at the forefront of the field, and publishes field guides of the Glasgow region.[1]
Programs edit
Each summer, the society runs day-long and residential field trips, open to members.[3]
Each winter, the society hosts a lecture series, open to all, in the Boyd Orr Building at Glasgow University.[4]
Publications edit
The Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow, first published in 1860, is available online as part of the Geological Society of London's Lyell Collection. The Transactions included papers by James Croll, Archibald Geikie, Lord Kelvin, and Joseph Tyrrell. In 1965, the Transactions merged with the Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society to form the Scottish Journal of Geology.[5]
Notable people edit
Presidents edit
Former presidents have included:[6]
- James Smith of Jordanhill (1864–1867)
- William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1872-1893)
- Archibald Geikie (1893-1899)
- Charles Lapworth (1899-1902)
- Ramsay Traquair (1902–1905)
- Ben Peach (1905-1908)
- John Walter Gregory (1908-1911 & 1914-1917)
Other notable members edit
- Elizabeth Gray, Scottish fossil hunter, became honorary member in 1900[7]
- Thomas King, Scottish botanist[8]
- Archibald Lamont[9]
- John Young (1823–1900), one of the first people elected an Honorary Associate of the society on its foundation.[10]
Thomas Neville George Medal recipients edit
Recipients of the Thomas Neville George Medal, awarded by the society, include:[11]
- Stephen Jay Gould, American palaeontologist and science writer (1989)
- Peter Ziegler, Swiss geologist (1989)
- William James Kennedy, British geologist (1992)
- Richard Fortey, British palaeontologist, writer and television presenter (2007)
- Jenny Clack, English paleontologist (2013)