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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.

For more information please visit: https://www.geocurator.org/
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New to the Geological Collections Group?

Welcome! 👋

Here's an introduction to the GCG, including our mission, objectives and values: www.geocurator.org/about-gcg

Get to know the members of the current GCG Committee here: www.geocurator.org/committee
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/f...
Fun with Fossils: Using Museum Collections in the 21st Century
Posted on by geocurators Written by Harry T. Jones, who is a GCG assistant blog editor and palaeontological researcher. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have …
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November 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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!🚨
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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/t...
The 30th Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation – Leiden
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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October 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Moving a whole museum collection? Expect surprises, hazards, and never enough boxes! 📦

Read our latest blog post, written by Nancy Wilson (Assistant Collections Officer) and Martha Jasko-Lawrence (Derbyshire Museums Manager) at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery!
Moving an entire museum collection: You will never have enough boxes!
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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September 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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!

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September 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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 👇

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Getting Down and Dusty: Using Museum Collections for Scientific Work
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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September 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🚨 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 current research and initiatives that aim to improve the environment, accessibility, and future of geological collections.
www.geocurator.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🚨 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.
July 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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 👇
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Swapping out our hammers for paintbrushes: in conversation with Cordula Marks Venters
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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June 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
After the success of the GCG EDI symposium in April, we are proud to announce a special issue of Geological Curator for publication in Spring 2025, titled 'Moving towards equitable Geoscience Collections'.

Call for submissions will open on 15th September 2025 and close 31st October 2025.
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The Geological Collections Group is for anyone who is interested in geological collections. Membership is open to all and is reasonably priced.
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June 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As we enter Pride Month, the GCG would like to re-share our blog piece on LGBTQ+ representation in Geoscience 👇

We believe that the Geosciences are for everyone, all year round, and we hope to be part of the move towards positive change in our field.

geocollnews.wordpress.com/2024/06/01/y...
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Queer Perspectives in Geoscience
Written by Gemma Laker, Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR Student at the University of Edinburgh and GCG EDI Coordinator. There has come to be an increasing understanding and awareness that science…
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June 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
News from the Sector, May 2025:

▪ Events: Lyme Regis Fossil Festival (14th-15th June); GA Annual Conference (3rd-5th October)

▪ Jobs: Natural Science Curator, Stoke Museum Service; Museum Specialist, American Museum of Natural History

Read it all here! 👇
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News from the Sector – May 2025
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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June 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
1/4 Part of our ongoing Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) work at GCG is in ensuring our events and resources are inclusive, that our digital and in-person spheres are safe and respectful spaces, and that we are fostering a geological community that is open and welcoming to all.
May 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
News from the Sector, April 2025:

▪Jobs: Curator in Residence, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery

▪Exhibitions: HMAG's Dino Gallery refurb; Wollaton Hall’s new Dino Gallery

▪Events: SPPC 2025; Lyme Regis Fossil Festival; GA Annual Conference

Read it here! 👇
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News from the Sector – April 2025
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 …
geocollnews.wordpress.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Missed our EDI Symposium earlier this month?

Don't worry, you can now catch the recordings of all three inspiring sessions on our YouTube channel! 📺

👉 Watch now: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
GCG EDI Symposium 2025 - YouTube
A symposium of three sessions, each of which aimed to create free, short, and accessible talks relating to EDI in Geoscience collections, as well as Geoscien...
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April 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
​In our latest blog "Bad Bling," Lu Allington-Jones and Robin Hansen delve into the challenges of using certain minerals in jewellery due to their instability, toxicity, or fragility!💎

Give it a read here 👇
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Bad Bling
Posted on by geocurators Written Lu Allington-Jones (Principal Conservator) and Robin Hansen (Senior Curator, Minerals and Gems). Most gemstones are chosen for their hardness and stabilit…
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April 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It's day 2 of our three-day EDI Symposium, running from April 9th - 11th!

Today's session (11:00am – 12:30pm) will explore the theme: Gender and Queer Representation in Geosciences and Museums.

Please do join us if you would like to, using the link below 👇

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April 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Today is Day 1 of our three-day EDI Symposium, running from April 9th - 11th!

Our opening session (11:00am – 12:30pm) will explore the theme: Addressing our colonial legacy in Geosciences and Museums.

Please do join us if you would like to, using the link below 👇

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April 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🚨 1 week until our three-day EDI Symposium 2025, taking place on April 9th - 11th! 🚨

The symposium will explore three main themes, with the aim of creating accessible information on topics not always considered in Geoscience and museum settings.

Register now at: www.geocurator.org/events/182-e...
April 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Check out our latest blog post by Dr Duncan Murdock! 🦖

We asked him six questions about his day-to-day work as Earth Collections Manager at Oxford University Museum of Natural History and editor of GCG’s Journal ‘Geological Curator’.

Give it a read here 👇
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Six Questions for the GCG Committee  – Duncan Murdock
Posted on by geocurators Written by Duncan Murdock who works at Oxford University Museum of Natural History and is the editor of GCG’s Journal ‘Geological Curator’. 1. T…
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March 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
GCG are proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

To read more about this initiative, please visit: www.neurodiversityweek.com/introduction
March 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Are you interested in learning more about cutting-edge techniques for visualising and analysing extinct & extant organisms?🦖

Then join us for GCG's Digital Morphology Workshop at the University of Leeds on April 1st, 2025!

Secure your spot before March 24th here: www.geocurator.org/events/183-d...
March 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
News from the Sector, March 2025:

▪GCG’s EDI Symposium

▪Exhibitions: Hidden in Stone (Southampton), Breaking Ground (Oxford), Stories from DEEP TIME (Hastings)

▪Lectures: Unnatural History Museum & Palaeoverse

▪Publications: Geoconservation Research

Read our latest blog post to find out more! 👇
News from the Sector – March 2025
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 like …
geocollnews.wordpress.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Reposted by Geological Collections Group (GCG)
EDI in #geoscience and #museums - sign up for these free online symposia organised by the Geological Collections Group @originalgcg.bsky.social
Focusing on colonial legacies, gender & queer representation, and inclusion & neurodiversity in the workplace
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March 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM