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

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Dr Barnali Ghosh receives the John Mitchell Award

  • 13.10.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce that Dr Barnali Ghosh has received the 2023 John Mitchell Award.

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BGA Geotechnologist Network

  • 30.09.2023

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is pleased to announce that work has started on the development of a BGA Geotechnologist Network.

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The Inaugural BGA Annual Dinner and Lecture was a Great Success

  • 27.09.2023

The Inaugural BGA Annual Dinner and Lecture was a Great Success. The in-person event was attended by more than 190 people

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Call for Entries for the Fleming Award Competition 2023

  • 13.09.2023

The BGA is pleased to invite entries for the Fleming Competition. This is held annually to commemorate the life and work of Dr Ken Fleming and to recognise excellence in the practical application of geotechnics in a project or a part of a project. Deadline is 16th October 2023

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October 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 13.09.2023

October 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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August/September 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 02.08.2023

The August/September 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line. Online access to Ground Engineering (GE) is included in BGA subscriptions.

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2023 BGA Case Histories Award Winner announced

  • 10.07.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce that the 2023 BGA Case Histories Award has been awarded to authors Martin Preene and Mike Chrimes for their papers “Groundwater lowering for construction of the Kilsby Tunnel – geological and geotechnical aspects” and “Groundwater lowering for construction of the Kilsby Tunnel – pumping and tunnelling” in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering History and Heritage.

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Awards Presented at BGA Annual General Meeting June 2023

  • 01.07.2023

Awards Presented at BGA Annual General Meeting June 2023

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Skempton Medals awarded to Jim Mackey and Tony O'Brien

  • 30.06.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce that Skempton Medals have been awarded to Jim Mackay and Tony O'Brien

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