Cornwall Geoconservation Group events are open to all. Be more climate friendly and help to reduce congestion in Cornwall by car sharing with friends. Field trips are at your own risk. Appropriate clothing and footwear are essential. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Thursday 2nd February 2012
Mines, Maps and Models.
Talk by Dr Keith Russ.
A remarkable display of 3D computer-generated models of Cornish mines and mine planning around old workings. Dr Russ commenced modelling undergound workings in the Camborne- Redruth area some years ago and has continued to develop this sophisticated mine survey tool. This will especially fascinate anyone interested in mine surveying or in local mining history.
7.00pm, Tremough Campus, University of Exeter.
Organised by The Cornish Institute of Engineers.
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Aspects of Prehistoric Geologists.
Talk by Dr Caradoc Peters.
7.00pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust Headquarters, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Thursday 1st March 2012
Star and Planet Formation.
Talk by Professor Mathew Bate, University of Exeter.
Prof. Bate is a numerical astrophysicist who uses supercomputers to study the processes of star and planet formation. This entails self-gravitating fluid dynamical simulations, some of which also include radiation transport and magnetic fields, and often requires months and years of computer time. The output of his work includes some extraordinary and beautiful dynamic images.
7.00pm, Opie Building, Cornwall College, Pool.
Organised by The Cornish Institute of Engineers.
Thursday 15th March 2012
Developing Mining Projects in West Africa.
Talk by Peter Taylor.
Peter Taylor is a graduate mining engineer from the Camborne School of Mines. he has held senior management roles in mining , heavy civil engineering and aviation and has worked in Africa, Asia and Europe. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Affero Mining, an iron ore development company seeking to develop the 'next generation' of iron mines in West Africa.
7.00pm, Tremough Campus, University of Exeter.
Organised by The Cornish Institute of Engineers.
Wednesday 21st March 2012
Lode Structures at Geevor Mine.
Talk by Charles Smith.
7.00pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust Headquarters, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Wednesday 18th April 2012
Williams Mineral Collection at Tucson and Munich Mineral Shows.
Talk by Courtenay V. Smale.
7.00pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust Headquarters, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Thursday 19th April 2012
Cornish Institute of Engineers AGM.
Then follows a talk by Steve Dennis, Carnon Contracting.
In an age when energy security and carbon footprint are high on the agenda, Cornwall has become a significant centre for renewable energy. This talk looks at harnessing the ultimate energy source - the sun. Steve Dennis will describe the engineering challenges behind the installation of some of Cornwall's largest solar farms.
6.00pm, Opie Building, Cornwall College, Pool.
Organised by The Cornish Institute of Engineers.
Saturday 21st April 2012
Williams Mineral Collection at Caerhays Castle.
Talk by Courtenay V. Smale.
7.00pm, Cornwall Wildlife Trust Headquarters, Allet.
Organised by The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Other organisations running events with geological interest include:
Please visit their websites for details.
