The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.

BGA News

The latest news from the BGA.

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Latest News

March 2016 Newsletter

  • 02.03.2016

Flyers, booking arrangements and full details of all BGA events are available on the BGA website at www.britishgeotech.org.uk. It would be really helpful if you could let the BGA know if your commitments prevent you from attending an event for which you have previously registered so that a) someone else may do so and b) we have a full theatre.

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Free Student Membership of DFI

  • 24.02.2016

For a limited period the Deep Foundations Institute are offering free membership to students. You can download full details below:

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Cooling Prize Finalists Announced

  • 24.02.2016

Many congratulations to the three finalists for the Cooling Prize Competition who have been confirmed as;

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Call for Rocha Medal Candidates

  • 02.02.2016

Since 1982 a bronze medal and a cash prize have been awarded annually by the ISRM for an outstanding doctoral thesis in rock mechanics or rock engineering, to honour the memory of Past President Manuel Rocha while stimulating young researchers.

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ISSMGE News Digest February 2016

  • 02.02.2016

Please visit the ISSMGE website – www.issmge.org for full details of all ISSMGE activities.

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New Early Career Group Event Targets Professional Review

  • 18.01.2016

If you are considering sitting for your Professional Review in the near future, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from two very experienced and well-accomplished geotechnical engineers, both currently ICE Reviewers, providing practical guidance on how to approach the Professional Review and interpret the ICE guidelines into the geotechnical field.

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Rankine Dinner Ticket Sales Now Open

  • 15.01.2016

Update 22nd January: Tickets are now sold out. To be placed on a waiting list please contact Shelagh Fleming at the ICE. 

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ISSMGE News Digest January 2016

  • 14.01.2016

Please visit the ISSMGE website – www.issmge.org for full details of all ISSMGE activities.

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ISSMGE News Digest

  • 14.01.2016

Please visit the ISSMGE website – www.issmge.org for full details of all ISSMGE activities.

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