37th GRSG INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
7th to 9th December
British Geological Survey HQ, Keyworth, Nottingham
Conference Day 1
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Coach pick-up @ 35 Station St, Nottingham NG2 3DQ | |
| 09:30 | Conference Registration | |
| 10:00 | GRSG Welcome & Introduction | |
| British Geological Survey Welcome | ||
| 10:15 | Keynote Presentation: Karen Hanghøj, Director of the BGS | |
| 11:00 | SESSION ONE | |
| 11:40 | Coffee Break & Mentoring Session | |
| 13:00 | Lunch & Poster Session | |
| 14:00 | Keynote Presentation: Marco Celesti, Mission Scientist for ESA CHIME | |
| 14:15 | SESSION TWO | |
| 15:20 | Coffee Break & Mentoring Session | |
| 15:40 | Poster Nano Talks | |
| 16:00 | The GRSG AGM | |
| 17:10 | Coach Pick-Up back 35 Station St, Nottingham NG2 3DQ | |
| 20:00 | Wine Reception: Laceworks, ARC Space | |
Conference Day 2
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Coach pick-up @ 35 Station St, Nottingham NG2 3DQ | |
| 09:30 | Welcome | |
| 09:35 | SESSION THREE | |
| 10:35 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 | SESSION FOUR | |
| 12:20 | Lunch & Poster Session | |
| 13:20 | ENVI WORKSHOP | |
| 14:20 | Coffee Break & Poster Session | |
| 14:40 | ENVI WORKSHOP Cont. | |
| 16:00 | End of Day | |
| 16:15 | Coach Pick-Up back 35 Station St, Nottingham NG2 3DQ | |
| 19:00 | Conference Dinner @ Nottingham Race Course | |
Conference Day 3
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Coach pick-up @ 35 Station St, Nottingham NG2 3DQ | |
| 09:30 | Welcome | |
| 09:35 | SESSION FIVE | |
| 10:35 | Coffee Break | |
| 12:20 | Lunch & Poster Session | |
| 13:20 | SESSION SIX | |
| 15:10 | SESSION SEVEN | |
| 15:50 | Conference Closes | |
| 16:15 | Coach Pick-Up back 35 Station St, Nottingham NG2 3DQ | |
| Afterglow at the Junkyard | ||
Abstract Submissions:
DEADLINE EXTENDED
The Geological Remote Sensing Group (GRSG) is now inviting abstracts for presentations at our Annual International Conference which will bring together researchers, practitioners, students and industry professionals from across the geospatial and Earth observation community.
Whether your work focuses on satellite remote sensing, airborne surveys, UAVs, geophysics, machine learning, environmental monitoring, mineral exploration, engineering geology or any other application of geological remote sensing, we welcome submissions that showcase new research, innovative methodologies, operational case studies and emerging technologies.
Presenting at the GRSG Conference is an opportunity for you to share your work with an engaged international audience, receive valuable feedback from experts in the field and contribute to one of the UK’s longest-running forums for geological remote sensing.
If you have recent results, lessons learned or a compelling application to share, we encourage you to submit an abstract and join us for an event that promotes collaboration, knowledge exchange and the advancement of geoscience through remote sensing.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2026
Student Travel Bursaries
Want to attend the GRSG Annual General Meeting and Conference in Keyworth?
The GRSG Committee is offering up to five Student Travel Bursaries of £350 each to help students attend this year’s event at the British Geological Survey’s offices in Nottingham.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, you must be a GRSG Student Member at the time of application.
You do not need to submit an abstract to apply for a travel bursary. However, preference will be given to applicants who submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation.
Application deadline: 2 October 2026
Student Research Awards
Funding can be used towards:
- Field activities
- Equipment and lab work
- Research activities
- Other research-related necessities not provided by your institution
What do we expect from award recipients?
Successful applicants will be asked to:
- Contribute an article to the GRSG Newsletter, reflecting on their research and how the award supported their work; and
- Present their research at the annual GRSG Conference.
A supervisor sign-off will be required before the award is granted to confirm support for these commitments.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to students at further education establishments anywhere in the world, provided that applicants:
- Are enrolled in an MSc or PhD programme in geological remote sensing or a related field; and
- Are a GRSG Student Member (Student membership is only £10: Join the GRSG as a Student Member)
Deadline for applications to be received is: 16th October 2026