Hugh Torrens   Prestigious History of Geology award for Hugh Torrens Posted on 06 September 2013 IUGS Commission on the History of Geological Sciences has awarded the Vladimir V. Tikhomirov History of Geology Award to Prof. Hugh Torrens news02_90x90   Applied Environmental Science and Environment & Sustainability degree programmes gain accreditation status Posted on 05 September 2013 The Applied Environmental Science and Environment & Sustainability degree programmes (School of Physical and Geographical Sciences) have gained accreditation status from the Institution of Environmental Sciences. news05_90x90   David Thompson dies Posted on 25 July 2013 It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of one of Keele Geology's first graduates, David Thompson. Styles_Peter 90x90   International Commission on Hydrocarbon Exploration and Seismicity Posted on 26 June 2013 Professor Peter Styles of the School of Physical and Geographical Science and EPSAM has been appointed President of the International Commission on Hydrocarbon Exploration and Seismicity in the Emilia region by the Italian Government and chaired the inaugural meeting on June 19th in Rome. Styles_Peter 90x90   Unconventional gas in Ukraine Posted on 26 June 2013 This week Professor Styles was the principal UK speaker at a colloquium entitled “Unconventional gas in Ukraine: Higher Education opportunities” organised by the British Council, The Foreign Office and supported by Shell Pringle_Jamie 90x90   Jamie Pringle collaborating with National University of Colombia Posted on 21 May 2013 Dr Jamie Pringle has been collaborating on a forensic geophysics project with the National University of Colombia.   Appointed Chair of Marine and Climate Sciences Posted on 17 May 2013 Professor Andrew Willmott will be joining Keele in August, to take up the Chair of Marine & Climate Sciences.   Dr Jamie Pringle undertaking a commercial near-surface geophysical survey Posted on 17 May 2013 Dr Jamie Pringle has recently returned, with AEG colleagues, from fieldwork in East Cheshire, undertaking a commercial near-surface geophysical survey.   Giulia Di Mascio, a visiting MSc student from the University of Polimi, Milan Italy Posted on 17 May 2013 Giulia Di Mascio, a visiting MSc student from the University of Polimi, Milan Italy, will shortly be returning to Italy.   Two staff nominated for award Posted on 02 May 2013 Drs Sharon George and Jamie Pringle were both nominated for 2013 Academic of the Year. Styles_Peter 90x90   Pete Styles gives shale gas talk in Australia Posted on 19 April 2013 Professor Peter Styles has briefed communities in Western Australia on shale gas.   Analytical Chemistry Trust Bursaries for Keele students Posted on 08 April 2013 Analytical Chemistry Trust awarded £2880 for sponsoring two 2nd year undergraduate students to gain transferable research skills. Styles_Peter 90x90   Prof Peter Styles joins International Commission Posted on 28 March 2013 Prof Peter Styles joins International Commission charged with the evaluation of the possible relationships between hydrocarbon exploration activities and the increase of seismic activity in the area of the Emilia Romagna Region, Italy. Sami Ullah   Peatland Restoration and Biogeochemistry Workshop Posted on 25 March 2013 Dr Sami Ullah co-ordinated a workshop on 'Peatland Restoration and Biogeochemistry' as part of the regional workshop series funded by the British Society of Soil Science. Styles_Peter 90x90   Prof. Peter Styles talks on Fracking and Wind Turbines Posted on 22 February 2013 Professor Peter Styles invited Speaker on the subject of the recent DECC report on Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Induced Earthquakes.   MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Award Posted on 13 February 2013 Drs. Jamie Pringle and Katie Szkornik graduated this week at Keele with an MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.