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The Geological Society @geolsoc.bsky.social · Jul 9

On 2 September we're launching our This is Geoscience campaign to reframe public understanding of #geoscience and inspire the next generation of geoscientists ⚒️ 🧪

Join us to be amongst the first to see the report and campaign, and help share them far & wide. Free & open to all tinyurl.com/3r99dzw5

A simple invitation to an online event, the text reads "This is Geoscience" Date: 2 Septemner 2025 from 18:00, Location: The Geological Society & online, free to attend, all welcome. The text is white on a bright blue background. On the right of the text is an image of a person in cold weather gear using a shovel to break ice/snow beneath them.

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · May 10

We've never done this before, and it's not an easy thing to do, so we would LOVE to see a great turnout of our #LGBTQ+ geoscientists & allies so that we can build on it and come back year on year! ⚒️
Join us before the parade, during, after... We'll be there for respite and fun from 10.00! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · May 10

There is lots we can't do at the moment to make the world a better place, but opening up @geolsoc.bsky.social on the day of #Pride in London (we're on the parade route!) might be one of them!
Join us for drinks, nibbles, & photo booth fun with our LGBTQ+ group! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
www.geolsoc.org.uk/events/gsl-p...

GSL Pride Brunch 2025 | The Geological Society of London

www.geolsoc.org.uk

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Apr 30

It's poster time again at #EGU25, this time from our @geolsoc.bsky.social Science and Events teams talking about how we can bridge the gap between #geosciences & (dis)engaged audiences... Come say hello to Tom in room X2.51 before 15.45 & share your opinions on open data and scientific meetings!

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Apr 29

Poster session time at #EGU25 & our incredible Education team from @geolsoc.bsky.social are presenting on our educational resources - go say hello to Sarah at X2.81 before 18.00 today to find out more!

A poster board at a conference with two GSL posters on display, one on plate tectonics and another on the carbon cycle

Two women looking at a poster on display

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Apr 29

Today at #EGU25, our great debate - Out of the bubble - can you be a better science communicator if you step outside of your comfort zone? ⚒️

Join us in room E1 from 10.45, Tues 29th April, with partners from @agu.org, @egu.eu, & @geolsoc.bsky.social, and panelists from @geolatinas.bsky.social

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Apr 28

You will be able to find various @geolsoc.bsky.social staff at #EGU25 this week including Sarah (Education), Megan (Policy), @tharvs.bsky.social (Science), David (Publishing), Catherine (Books), and myself!

Find us in sessions, at the GeolSoc booth (#59), or say hello at a networking reception! ⚒️

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Apr 28

Have you joined the free, global #Geoscience #Education & #Outreach Network, GEON, from @geolsoc.bsky.social yet? Share questions, jobs, opportunities & more!

If you join & show us at the GeolSoc booth at #EGU25 this week, you can claim your free GeolSoc badge! To join: discord.gg/nRzDNWfp 🧪 ⚒️ 🔭

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Apr 28

Not even 10am on a Monday morning and I am done with my talk already! ✅ #EGU25 off to a busy start but I'm here all week along with colleagues from @geolsoc.bsky.social - let us know if you want to chat, or find us at the booth! 🧪🔭🚀

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Feb 27

They're often not too far removed from one another... 🥃

Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Feb 13

Always have, always will.

LGB with the T. Always. 🏳️‍⚧️

#LGBT #LGBTQ+ #LGBWithTheT

a black background with the words trans people have always existed

Alt: a black background with the words trans people have always existed, animated with the trans pride flag colours

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Feb 8

There is some chaos again in academic publishing, so a quick reminder that some societies manage their own journals in house & offer OA options, discounts, read & publish deals etc. Any "profits" go back into the Society to support charitable activities incl. education & funding #AcademicSky

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Feb 5

I keep thinking (hoping?) I will start to use BlueSky regularly and it'll be different to the other place, that it'll be "better" somehow, but the world seems to be burning and it's just...

We deserve better. ALL of us.

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Jan 24

👋🏽

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Pride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · Jan 23

If you want to join our starter pack please do comment below - we are going to start a third one soon

And if you asked to be in in the past but now feel you are at risk for being in them, do DM us and we will remove you. #StaySafeStayStrong

go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ

go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Jan 24

Not unexpected, but still 😭 #AcademicSky

Screenshot of text. Text reads;

We write to you today with heavy hearts to let you know that under the new Executive Order: Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, NASA has been tasked with ending all work and programs affiliated with diversity, equity, and inclusion. Current and future proposal calls will no longer have an Inclusion Plan requirement, and the contract role I’ve played in building and maintaining this incredible group of individuals and studying our inclusion efforts has ended.

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Dec 10

I'm meeting Nancy at the MetSoc booth for 16.30 if you're available?

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Dec 9

Let's try to meet and chat MetSoc outreach, Oz!? 😊

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Dec 9

And so it begins, #AGU24! Already got lost trying to find the first room this morning, but full of excitement for the science this week, starting today with lots of #PlanetaryScience, #AI & #MachineLearning, along with #SciencePolicy..

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Dec 8

Well, a surprisingly sunny 19°C Sunday afternoon in DC today made for a nice walk before the week's chaos begins!

Who else is around for #AGU24 this week? There will be a few of us from @geolsoc.bsky.social about, so come say hello! ⚒️ #academicsky

A sunny Washington DC street corner, with a crosswalk in the foreground and cars lined up. The Washington Monument pokes up into a blue sky with a cloudy sun shining brightly.

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Dec 3

Nooooooo! I missed an opportunity to see you!?! 😭 I so nearly came, too, but have to be in Liverpool tomorrow for an event and then back in Westminster on Thurs, so opted for one evening at home. Sorry! Will you be back soon?

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Nat Stephen @natstephen.bsky.social · Mar 8

In case you haven't heard, @geolsoc.bsky.social has finally secured a 999-year lease at Burlington House, securing its future! Work now begins to make it more accessible & sustainable, as well as focus on education & outreach more regionally as well! ⚒️
Full statement: geolsoc.org.uk/burlingtonho...

An image of the entrance to the courtyard at Burlington House; a large, ornate stone arch with black iron gates below adorned with gold details. A red banner hangs overhead, reading "Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts, Geological Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, Royal Astronomical Society, Linnean Society". It's a sunny day with clear blue skies behind, and sunlight illuminating the walls behind the banner.

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