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

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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Call for Entries for BGA Medal

  • 14.01.2016

This annual award, inaugurated in 1958, is made to members of the Society for “meritorious contributions to geotechnical science or practice”. Contributions by members published or accepted for publication in any calendar year, are eligible for consideration for the awards of that year.

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December 2015 Newsletter

  • 30.12.2015

Dear BGA Member,

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BDA Event: Digital Data in Geotechnics

  • 25.11.2015

Digital Data in Geotechnics Seminar to be held on 14th January 2016 at the Geological Society of London.

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