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

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The latest news from the BGA.

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Free Student Membership of the BGA

  • 18.11.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce that students can now join the BGA for free, with benefits including online access to Ground Engineering Magazine

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Call for applications: BGA Scheme to provide free student places at the 62nd Rankine Dinner

  • 12.11.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce a new scheme whereby a limited number of free student places will be made available for the Rankine Dinner after the Rankine Lecture

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The call for Tickets for the 62nd Rankine Dinner is open

  • 12.11.2023

Expressions of interest are now open for tickets for the BGA 62nd Rankine Dinner in honour of the 2024 Rankine Lecturer, Professor Lidija Zdravkovic, to be held at Imperial College London on Wednesday 13th March 2024.

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2023 Fleming Award Shortlist Announced

  • 07.11.2023

The BGA is pleased to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2023 Fleming Award. The finalists will present at the Fleming Award event on 5 December 2023, when a judging panel will select the winner.

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November 2023 issue of Ground Engineering is available on line

  • 18.10.2023

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

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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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