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William Smith, his maps and other endeavours from a digital perspective

William Smith’s maps have been studied in detail by many researchers interested in Smith’s place in the history of geology but few have looked at the maps in the context of modern geological information.

Our presenter this January, Peter Wigley, has been interested in Smith’s maps for the past decade and during that time has digitised a number of his maps and incorporated them into a Geographic Information System (GIS).

Come and hear the fascinating details of Peter’s work on Thursday 18th January 2018 at the Royal Cambrian Academy. 6pm for a 6-30pm start

Please find his full Abstract and Bio       HERE

We have the first four monthly meetings with confirmed speakers.

Look here or on our Facebook group for more details as they become available

Have a very peaceful and enjoyable festive season everyone !

From the Board of Geoscience Wales

Geoscience Wales has been lucky in already securing speakers for the first 4 months of 2018. Look out for details here and on our Facebook group page. 

Different Day !

On Monday 16th October

(N.B. Not the usual 3rd Thursday, but the 3rd Monday, this month only)

Geoscience Wales are pleased to welcome Dr. Michail V. Shaldybin, who will speak on the West Siberia Basin.
Dr. Shaldybin is Head of lithology sector in The Tomsk Petroleum Institute (JSC TomskNIPIneft), and Associate Professor of Tomsk Polytechnic University. With over 24 years’ experience on the geochemistry and lithology of petroliferous basins, his current research activities include: lithology and forecasting of reservoirs and O&G pools in the West and East Siberia region (cover and basement); secondary processes of oil-saturated reservoirs concern to P&P interaction; facial and sedimentology analysis; lithology and mineralogy of oil-bearing formations; exploration and development of O&G reservoirs.

Artificial Intelligence in Petroleum Exploration

On Thursday 21st September at our usual venue in Conwy, Barrie Wells our board member will be giving an update for all of us on developments in this interesting sphere, as it becomes important again after the early hype years ago, followed by the trough of disappointment, now new beginnings.

6 pm for a 6-30 pm prompt start at Royal Cambrian Academy. 

More details  – HERE