The Lyell Geoscience Society was established in 1987 and provides an academic and social focus for students and staff, particularly those within the Department of Earth Sciences. The society is organised by a committee of students who co-ordinate a series of special guest lectures and social events throughout the year. All events and lectures are pitched for anyone on campus, regardless of degree course.  Events include pizza quizzes, 'Beerientiering', BBQ's, nights to local Windsor and Central London, volunteer work within the local community, Christmas parties, a field trip run during the Easter break and Lyell Day involving a symposium of special guest speakers during the day, followed by a black tie dinner-dance in the evening featuring an address by Lord Lyell. Last but not least, our academic focus is an evening lecture series with special guests from around the world featuring Volcanism, Fossils, Oil & Gas, Planetary Geology and Geohazards.

Socials

• Pizza Quizzes
• Pub Crawls, themed socials & nights to the SU and Liquid
• Charity events throughout the year, including the Rock games
• Photo competitions
• Field trips
• Annual black tie Lyell Dinner, featuring an address by Lord Lyell

Regular meeting times

Special Guest lectures usually fall on a Thursday, with refreshments available from 17:00, followed by the lecture at 17:15.

Social events will also normally be placed on Thursdays starting from 19:00/20:00.