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

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The May 2024 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 17.04.2024

The May 2024 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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Russell Geotechnical Innovations announced as Platinum Sponsor for BGA Annual Conference

  • 10.04.2024

Russell Geotechnical Innovations announced as Platinum Sponsor for BGA Annual Conference

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Dr Angus Skinner

  • 02.04.2024

​The BGA is very sad to hear that Dr. Angus Skinner passed away on 1st April 2024.

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Call for Nominations for the BGA Executive Committee

  • 31.03.2024

The call for nominations for members to stand for election for the British Geotechnical Association (BGA) Executive Committee is now open, and will close at noon on 22 April 2024.

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The April 2024 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 15.03.2024

The April 2024 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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Professor Kenichi Soga announced as 63rd Rankine Lecturer

  • 13.03.2024

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is pleased to announce that the 63rd Rankine Lecture will be delivered by Professor Kenichi Soga of the University of Berkeley California.

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On-line viewing Link for 62nd Rankine Lecture

  • 12.03.2024

On-line viewing link for the 62nd Rankine Lecture by Professor Lidija Zdravković of Imperial College London on Geotechnical Engineering for a Sustainable Society

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Advance notice of call for Nominations for the BGA Executive Committee 2024

  • 07.03.2024

The BGA will shortly be calling for nominations for members to stand for election for the BGA Executive Committee

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Call for nominations for ISSMGE TC 207 (Soil-Structure Interaction and Retaining Walls) and TC 208 (Slope Stability)

  • 24.02.2024

Call for nominations for ISSMGE TC 207 (Soil-Structure Interaction and Retaining Walls) and TC 208 (Slope Stability). Deadline 21 March 2024. The Call for Nominations is now closed

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