Our new #OpenAccess paper 'Sediment-stressed reefs over the past 420 Myr', led by Tanja Unger, has been published in The Depositional Record
Understanding natural and anthropogenic sediment influx to reef systems is critical to planning protection strategies
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
09.10.2025 07:19 β π 8 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
Today is University of Derby undergraduate open day!
Come along and learn all about our excellent Earths Sciences program and meet some of the lecturers.
No need to book, just turn up!
www.derby.ac.uk/open-days/un...
04.10.2025 08:56 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Wondering how to use your @derbyuni.bsky.social Earth Science Field Card given to you in induction week? Here I am using an earlier version to align the arrow to indicate North. βοΈπ§ͺ
@derbyuniearth.bsky.social
18.09.2025 07:59 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Wondering how to use your @derbyuni.bsky.social Earth Science Field Card given to you in induction week? Here I am using it on our Kedleston Road campus dry-stone wall to help with the description of this siliciclastic rock. βοΈπ§ͺ
@derbyuniearth.bsky.social
19.09.2025 07:49 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
It's Fresher's Week at the University of Derby.
So, it's time to join one of the longest established societies at the university - the multi-award-winning UoD Geological Society!
Pop down to the Sports Hall today between 11 am - 2 pm to meet the committee & see some cool rocks and fossils!
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17.09.2025 08:27 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Wondering how to use your @derbyuni.bsky.social Earth Science Field Card given to you in induction week? Here I am in the department rock store using it to determine the grain size and grain shape of these 2 very different loose sediments. βοΈπ§ͺ
@derbyuniearth.bsky.social
17.09.2025 08:19 β π 1 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Wondering how to use your @derbyuni.bsky.social Earth Science Field Card given to you in induction week? Here I am using it to convey the depth of this fissure seen in a field in Cambridgeshire in mid August. βοΈπ§ͺ
@derbyuniearth.bsky.social
16.09.2025 08:29 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Earth Science, Systems and Society Home
ES3 is a broad scope, fully Open Access journal publishing timely and topical research with a special focus on the importance of the geosciences to society and sustainability.
I'm delighted to announce I've joined the Editorial Board of Earth Science, Systems and Society (ES3) - The Geological Society's #OpenAccess journal.
I'm really looking forward to seeing everyones contributions!
www.lyellcollection.org/journal/esss
@geolsoc.bsky.social #EarthSciences #Geology βοΈπ§ͺ
15.09.2025 10:58 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Today is THE DAY when we welcome our #EarthSciences freshers to @derbyuni.bsky.social!
Welcome!
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15.09.2025 08:13 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Only a few days to go until Induction Week at the University of Derby.
Freshers, you met some of our #EarthSciences faculty during our Open Days.
Now, it's time to meet them in the classroom, lab and field!
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Derby.
11.09.2025 11:52 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Next week is Induction Week at Derby!
Our #EarthSciences Personal Academic Tutors (PATs) are looking forward to meeting our new and returning students.
π‘ Your personal tutor stays with you throughout your academic journey, helping you thrive academically and personally.
@derbyuni.bsky.social
10.09.2025 08:57 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
It's not too late to become an Earth Scientist at Derby!
If you're still considering your next steps, have changed your mind or received unexpected grades, Clearing is your chance to join our TEF Gold University
Hotline is open 8am-8pm
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15.08.2025 10:34 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
If things didn't go to plan on #ResultsDay2025 or you have a change of heart - don't panic!
We are here to help you.
It's not too late to secure a place on our world class Earth Sciences programme at Derby for this September β‘οΈ www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/ | π 01332 592025
14.08.2025 12:30 β π 3 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Clearing 2025 - University of Derby
Apply today to study with us in September 2025 through Clearing. Choose your future. Choose Derby.
Results day 2025
Still undecided?
Why not choose a career in Earth Sciences?
Contact the Programme Leader Dr Adrian Watson for a chat (A.P.Watson@derby.ac.uk) or pop onto campus and we'll be happy to show you around!
We look forward to talking to you.
www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#Clearing2025
14.08.2025 09:45 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Lepidaspis by Nobu Tomura
New palaeo-PhD opportunity! Will you be the one to figure out the anatomy and function of fossil jawless fish? Come join the team! Application Deadline August 22nd, funding for UK student only (sorry)
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
31.07.2025 09:40 β π 98 π 77 π¬ 3 π 2
Want to study Earth Sciences with Industrial Placement?
Then join us at Derby where you can spend a year in industry between years 2 & 3 of your degree
Results day phone lines open from 7am on Thursday
01332 592025
#geology #geoscience
derby.ac.uk/clearing/
www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduat...
13.08.2025 14:24 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
#Clearing may feel intimidating but itβs a key part of the UCAS application process allowing YOU to find the best Earth Sciences programme for YOU!
You can call now (01332 592025) for early clearing
Results day phone lines open from 8 am on Thursday
www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
13.08.2025 10:37 β π 6 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
βFrom day one, I was supported by incredible lecturers, both in the classroom and out in the field, teaching me skills and techniques that can only be taught in the natural environment. β
Why is Derby the best place to study Geology & Earth Sciences?
Our fabulous teaching team, world class facilities & unique location make us the perfect choice
βοΈ now 01332 592025 for early clearing
Results day phone lines open from 8 am on Thursday
www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
13.08.2025 07:38 β π 7 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
βFrom day one, I was supported by incredible lecturers, both in the classroom and out in the field, teaching me skills and techniques that can only be taught in the natural environment. β
Why is Derby the best place to study Geology & Earth Sciences?
Our fabulous teaching team, world class facilities & unique location make us the perfect choice
βοΈ now 01332 592025 for early clearing
Results day phone lines open from 8 am on Thursday
www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
13.08.2025 07:38 β π 7 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
Clearing 2025 - University of Derby
Apply today to study with us in September 2025 through Clearing. Choose your future. Choose Derby.
Looking to study Geology or Earth Sciences?
We have clearing places and are here to help you!
At Derby, we teach in small groups so get to know our students very well.
Our fabulous field trips are second to none.
π01332 592025
www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduat...
11.08.2025 12:39 β π 8 π 8 π¬ 0 π 0
βDerby equipped me with a degree that emphasizes practical knowledge, integrating extensive field excursions and hands-on geoscientific skills directly applicable in the mining and exploration sectors. The degree's focus on real-world skills, rather than being narrowly centred on academic niche topics, has been invaluable to my career. β
Why is Derby the best place to study Earth Sciences?
Here are some thoughts from one of our former students
If you hold grades, call us on 01332 592025 now for early clearing
On results day our phone lines will be open from 08.00 πhttps://www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
12.08.2025 08:11 β π 9 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
βThe skills I learnt with the Derby Geosciences team enabled me to jump feet first into an international career which has been incredibly rewarding & has allowed me a huge amount of freedom & flexibility both in my personal life and professional career. β Victoria Turnbull
Specialist Production Engineer - Rio Tinto
Looking to study Geology? We have clearing places!
Why is Derby the best place to study Earth Sciences?
96% of Derby graduates are in work or further study
βοΈ 01332 592025 now for early clearing
Our results day phone lines open from 8am πhttps://www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
12.08.2025 11:30 β π 7 π 8 π¬ 0 π 0
Why is Derby the best place to study Earth Sciences?
Because we are always here for you!
Come and meet us Face-to-Face at our Clearing Open House.
14/8 - 11.00-17.00
15/8 - 10.00-16.00
Book here www.derby.ac.uk/open-days/op... or just turn up.
www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
12.08.2025 15:39 β π 6 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
Why is Derby the best place to study Earth Sciences?
Because we are always here for you!
Come and meet us Face-to-Face at our Clearing Open House.
14/8 - 11.00-17.00
15/8 - 10.00-16.00
Book here www.derby.ac.uk/open-days/op... or just turn up.
www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
12.08.2025 15:39 β π 6 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
βThe skills I learnt with the Derby Geosciences team enabled me to jump feet first into an international career which has been incredibly rewarding & has allowed me a huge amount of freedom & flexibility both in my personal life and professional career. β Victoria Turnbull
Specialist Production Engineer - Rio Tinto
Looking to study Geology? We have clearing places!
Why is Derby the best place to study Earth Sciences?
96% of Derby graduates are in work or further study
βοΈ 01332 592025 now for early clearing
Our results day phone lines open from 8am πhttps://www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
12.08.2025 11:30 β π 7 π 8 π¬ 0 π 0
βDerby equipped me with a degree that emphasizes practical knowledge, integrating extensive field excursions and hands-on geoscientific skills directly applicable in the mining and exploration sectors. The degree's focus on real-world skills, rather than being narrowly centred on academic niche topics, has been invaluable to my career. β
Why is Derby the best place to study Earth Sciences?
Here are some thoughts from one of our former students
If you hold grades, call us on 01332 592025 now for early clearing
On results day our phone lines will be open from 08.00 πhttps://www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
#geology #geoscience
12.08.2025 08:11 β π 9 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
Clearing 2025 - University of Derby
Apply today to study with us in September 2025 through Clearing. Choose your future. Choose Derby.
Looking to study Geology or Earth Sciences?
We have clearing places and are here to help you!
At Derby, we teach in small groups so get to know our students very well.
Our fabulous field trips are second to none.
π01332 592025
www.derby.ac.uk/clearing/
www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduat...
11.08.2025 12:39 β π 8 π 8 π¬ 0 π 0
Home of the International Association of Sedimentologists and the IAS Journals
#sedimentology #sedimentologist
A group of geochemists, promoting geochemistry and early career geochemists. Special interest group of the Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland, and The Geological Society of London.
The Geological Society of London is the oldest geological society in the world, and the UK's learned and professional body for Earth & Planetary scientists with ~12,000 members worldwide. www.geolsoc.org.uk
Official Bluesky of The Palaeontological Association (palass.org). Re-post of jobs and other events doesn't mean endorsement.
Geography (Daearyddiaeth) at Bangor Uni Also find us on Insta @BUGeography Follow us for news, updates, events, student activities & staff research
Account for the EGU Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, Paleontology (SSP) Division. For more info, visit - https://www.egu.eu/ssp/
Securing freshwater resources for a sustainable future
Academic at the University of Leeds in petrophysics, environmental ethics, climate change, permafrost, machine learning, ethics and AI governance, research ethics, renewable energy, cats and coffee. My creative work is at @paulglover.bsky.social
The magazine of the Geological Society of London (@geolsoc.bsky.social), with news, views, and features for the community.
Website: https://geoscientist.online/
Pitches: geoscientist@geolsoc.org.uk
Geologist @ University of Derby
Programme leader for BSc Earth Sciences
Structural geologist and geoscience educator, University of Derby. Engineering Geology, Field Photography, Fishing, Ipswich Town FC, Chillies and Moths.
Lecturer in Earth Sciences @ the University of Derby
Geologist | Sedimentologist | Reservoir Characterisation
#Ecosystem Science and Impacts of #Climate Change; #Forest #Ecology; #Biodiversity.
| Ecosystem Ecology group at @wslresearch.bsky.social |
| Professor at @usyseth.bsky.social |
| Head of the @SwissForestLab.bsky.social |
Geochemist @Yale | enhanced rock weathering | biochar | CDR
Lecturer in Zero Carbon at University of Derby π Developing low-cost instruments for environmental monitoring π She/her
Associate Professor, Paleoclimatology and organic biogeochemistry, University of Notre Dame, she/her
Marine geology and geophysics + glaciogenic landforms and sediments. Climbing and skiing when not poking the seabed with sound;) PhD from the UoAberdeen.
Geoscientistπ¨πΎβπ¬ | Visiting Professor at Imperial College | Ex-Academic | ππΎββοΈπ΄πΎββοΈ π§πΎββοΈπΈπΊ| he/him | π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ| I do all my own stunts | βSelf-declared King of Geotwitterβ (Palin, 2022) | Professional (East)Midlander π| Co-founder of @EarthArxiv
Geologist. Associate Lecturer at University of Derby, UK. Geoscience education; volcanology; sedimentology; regional geology.