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

Past Events

This page is an archive of previous BGA, ISSMGE and ISRM events, as well as certain geotechnical events by other organisations that are of interest. For regional events click on the relevant area of the map.

For regional events click on the relevant area of the map.

BGA Meeting
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Things that affect Soil Strength

Chris Wallace of Geolabs will speak on practical matters relating to soil strength. This is an on-line event, and is part of the BGA Technologist Network.

  • 21.11.2023
  • 13:00 - 14:00
  • On-line event
  • Organiser: BGA Meeting
BGA Meeting
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InSAR and Earth Observation Techniques for Infrastructure Asset Management

BGA Evening Meeting: Dr Skevi Perdikou of Geofem and Dr Philippa Mason of Imperial College London will present on InSAR and Earth Observation Techniques for Infrastructure Asset Management

  • 20.11.2023
  • 18:00 - 19:45
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA
  • Organiser: BGA Meeting
BGA Meeting
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2023 Géotechnique Lecture

The 2023 Géotechnique Lecture will be presented by Professor Alessandro Tarrantino of the University of Strathclyde on Bringing vegetation-based solutions into geotechnical engineering design: how do we make it happen?

  • 14.11.2023
  • 19:00 - 20:30
  • Telford Lecture Theatre, Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA
  • Organiser: BGA Meeting
BGA Meeting
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Introduction to the BGA Geotechnologist Network

This is the launch event for the BGA Geotechnologist Network; with the purpose of bringing such skilled & practical individuals together as a community within the BGA.

  • 24.10.2023
  • 13:00 - 14:00
  • On-line event
  • Organiser: BGA Meeting
BGA Meeting
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BGA / IGS Invitational Lecture - Innovation, Progress and Geosynthetics on HS2

Nick Sartain will present on Innovation, Progress and Geosynthetics on HS2

  • 10.10.2023
  • 18:00 - 19:45
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA
  • Organiser: BGA Meeting
BGA Meeting
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Inaugural BGA Annual Dinner and Lecture - The historical underpinning of Winchester Cathedral – heroic or horrific?

The BGA Annual Dinner is a new addition to BGA’s annual calendar of events. This prestigious occasion will bring together the geotechnical community for an evening of fine food, socializing and networking. The inaugural BGA Annual Dinner will also include a lecture by Professors John Burland and Jamie Standing on the underpinning of Winchester Cathedral. The lecture will only be open to those attending the dinner.

  • 26.09.2023
  • 18:00 - 22:30
  • The Great Hall, Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA
  • Organiser: BGA Meeting

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