Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group - a joint special interest group of the Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland & the Geological Society of London
United Kingdom
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We're excited to announce registration for our 2027 VMSG Annual Meeting in Cambridge is now open! See our webpage here: vmsg.org.uk/events/vmsg2027/
For this year we also have bursary support available to help attendees, deadline to apply 9th October!
There are now just 12 DAYS remaining to submit your nomination for the VMSG Award, Willy Aspinall Prize, Zeiss Postdoctoral Keynote Award, or apply for our £750 student bursary! Deadline 15th Sept. Details at vmsg.org.uk/awards
Reminder: We're inviting nominations for the VMSG Award, Willy Aspinall Prize & Zeiss Postdoctoral Keynote Award, as well as applications for our £750 student bursaries, by 15th Sept. Details at vmsg.org.uk/awards
Following a break after our 2026 conference in Southampton, we have a bumper newsletter for you! vmsg.org.uk/2026/07/vmsg-new… Included are details of vacancies for a Newsletter Editor, Equality & Diversity Officer, & general position as an Ordinary Member of the committee from Oct.
Are you a UK-based student volcanology researcher needing funds to exploit opportunities & maximize the reach of your work? Our (now £750) student bursaries are open for applications: deadline 15/9/26. Eligibility & application details on our website: vmsg.org.uk/awards/student-b…
It’s award nomination season! We're now inviting nominations for the VMSG Award, Willy Aspinall Prize & Zeiss Postdoctoral Keynote Award. Please nominate someone you feel has made a substantial impact in their area of research, going above & beyond to contribute to the community.
Full details of how to nominate and eligibility on our website: vmsg.org.uk/awards/. Deadline is 15th September 2026.
I'm dreaming of a white VMSG! ❄️
We've had a dusting of snow in Southampton this morning, so be careful making your way to the NOC and be sure to send in any good pictures you got on your travels!
Final Registration for the VMSG Annual Meeting 2026 is fast approaching. Abstract deadline has been extended until Friday 8 Dec.
We aim to inform registrants of their presentation type (talk/poster) & time slot by 12 Dec.
We look forward to welcoming you all to Southampton!
We'd also like to congratulate Dr Paul Cole, our winner of the VMSG Award this year! Paul & Emma will receive their awards at our annual conference at NOC Southampton in Jan, where they will present keynote lectures. Please join us to celebrate their contributions & achievements!
Congratulations to Dr Emma Watts, our winner of the Zeiss Postdoctoral Keynote Award this year! Emma was nominated for her recent Nature paper on mantle upwelling at the Afar triple junction, outstanding mentorship & peer support, as well as dedication to public engagement.
The VMSG Annual Meeting will be hosted by @NOCnews and @unisouthampton at their waterfront campus, 5th - 7th January 2026. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Please see the meeting website for info on travel, programme, registration & our buddy scheme here: noc-events.co.uk/VMSG-volcan…
🌋We’re relaunching our Discord server: VMSG Connect!🌋
The server provides an online platform for members of the VMSG community to connect with each other in scientific discussions, sharing their academic journey & general socialising.
Invite Link: discord.gg/QNkY34Pmk4
Reminder; the closing date for our next round of awards & bursaries is 15 Sept!
We're seeking nominations for our VMSG Award, Willy Aspinall Prize & Zeiss Postdoctoral Keynote Award. Please see our website for more details on each award & how to nominate: vmsg.org.uk/awards/
Ahead of our next deadline for award nominations on the 15th Sept (VMSG Award, Willy Aspinall Prize & Zeiss Post-doc Award), we've updated our website with information on past winners & their projects. We've also added more info on student bursaries: vmsg.org.uk/awards/
