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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · 20d

The VMSG Annual Meeting will be hosted by @noc.ac.uk and @unisouthampton.bsky.social 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-volcani...

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · 21d

A fantastic volcanic postdoc opportunity at University of Bristol!
@iavcei.bsky.social @vmsg.bsky.social @aguvgp.bsky.social

Univ. Bristol Volcanology Group @bristolvolcanology.bsky.social · 21d

We are advertising for a 3-year "Senior Research Associate in Volcanic Petrology and Stratigraphy". Part of a Leverhulme-funded interdisciplinary research grant "Volcanic Histories", focused on research in the Eastern Caribbean.

Closing: October 15th
www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌋We’re relaunching our Discord server: VMSG Connect!🌋
Not all VMSG members will be part of large, lively geoscience departments. The server is a platform for members to connect, discuss, share their academic journey & socialise. Sign up & connect with the community!
discord.gg/QNkY34Pmk4

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Sep 1

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 consider nominating; see our website for more details on each award & how to do so: vmsg.org.uk/awards/

VMSG are proud to present several awards, which may be presented up to annually. The awards are:

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Aug 14

Ahead of our next deadline for award nominations on the 15th September (VMSG Award, Willy Aspinall Prize & Zeiss Post-doc Award), we've updated our website with more information on past winners & their projects. We've also added more information on our Student Bursaries: vmsg.org.uk/awards/

VMSG are proud to present several awards, which may be presented up to annually. The awards are:

vmsg.org.uk

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Univ. Bristol Volcanology Group @bristolvolcanology.bsky.social · Jun 19

We are advertising for a 3-yr Senior Research Associate position in Caribbean Volcanic Petrology! 🌋🏝️ Please share with those who might be interested. More details within the link. Advert closing July 17th:

www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

@iavcei.bsky.social @vmsg.bsky.social

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Jun 18

UK volcanology was well represented last week at UNDRR's 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva! This conference brings together the global community working on disaster risk reduction & is a crucial forum for assessing progress on the implementation of the Sendai Framework.

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Apr 23

Great to see work from the VMSG community featured in BBC News this week! @isobelyeo.bsky.social from the National Oceanography Centre & colleagues have been on a month-long mission aboard Discovery to map the hydrothermal systems of Santorini & Kolumbo: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Santorini volcano probed for clues about next big explosion

Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.

www.bbc.co.uk

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Apr 1

We're now on LinkedIn! You can follow us at www.linkedin.com/company/volc...

Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group (VMSG) | LinkedIn

Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group (VMSG) | A joint special interest group of the Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland & The Geological Society.

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Jan 29

Calling all prospective PhD students: Join our PhD Interview Advice Session!
17th Feb 2025, 11:00AM (30mins)
Zoom: zoom.us/j/94106049496
We'll share tips, experiences & answer your questions on PhD interviews. Open to all; spread the word! For queries, reach out to @volcdoc9.bsky.social

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Jan 27

Min Soc workshop: Asbestos Regulations & Geological Materials
29/01/25, 3-5pm GMT
Workshop run by Dr John Faithfull, Honorary Research Associate at the Hunterian Museum, Uni of Glasgow. Q&A at the end for discussion of problems & ways forward.
Registration: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Mineralogical Society Skills and Training Event: Asbestos Regulations and Geological Materials. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email abo...

This is a rescheduled event (original date 15th January). The question of regulation around asbestos and geological materials is increasingly being raised by health and safety professionals, and it i...

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Oxford Tephrochronology Group @oxfordtephra.bsky.social · Jan 17

And more recently, PhD student @gavrkane.bsky.social gave his conference debut at the @vmsg.bsky.social conference in Dublin 🟩 👏🏻 🧪

Gavin presented glass chemistry that can be used to synchronise eruption records between the Campanian Ignimbrite and NYT 🇮🇹

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Jan 10

Our committee also enjoyed the impressive range of talks & posters presented during this week's #VMSG_MDSG25. Congrats to our winners & runners-up for best student talk & poster; Lydia, Abigail, Katie & Jasmine!

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Mike Clare @mikeaclare.bsky.social · Jan 8

It’s been great to share results from @ukri.org funded research on the offshore impacts of various volcanic phenomena at @vmsg.bsky.social in Dublin

Isobel Yeo @isobelyeo.bsky.social · Jan 8

Two cracking talks from @noc.ac.uk colleagues @mikeaclare.bsky.social and Jacob Nash on the last day of a great #VMSG_MDSG25 conference. Great examples of why understanding volcano-ocean interactions are essential and how the ocean record of volcanic hazards can help us plan for the future.

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Jack Bronziet @jackbronzietgeo.bsky.social · Jan 8

A great 3 days presenting a poster at the joint #MDSG and #VMSG annual conference at #trinitycollegedublin. I've had lots of discussions regarding my research so far into Caledonian small volume magmatism. A big thanks goes to @vmsg.bsky.social for their generous student travel bursary.

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Jan 7

Following our announcement that Michael Heap has won this year's VMSG Award, today he was able to receive it in person and give his keynote lecture at #VMSG_MDSG25 in Dublin!

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Leah Gingell @leahdorite.bsky.social · Jan 7

Want to hear about my masters research? Poster board 50 at #VMSG_MDSG25! 🌟

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Rock Lab Strasbourg @rocklabstrasbourg.bsky.social · Jan 7

Kendra Ní Nualláin presents her amazing 3D models of volcano collapse at #VMSG_MDSG25!
@vmsg.bsky.social @claireharnett.bsky.social 🌋

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Rock Lab Strasbourg @rocklabstrasbourg.bsky.social · Jan 6

@claireharnett.bsky.social presents her work on lava dome growth at #VMSG_MDSG25!
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Rahul Subbaraman @volcdoc9.bsky.social · Jan 6

Thrilled to have delivered my first-ever oral presentation at VMSG-MDSG-2025 conference at Trinity College Dublin! Honored to share my research on 3D insights into mushes using XCT with such an inspiring community. Here's to many more milestones ahead!

#VMSG_MDSG25

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Jan 6

Will do! :D

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Rock Lab Strasbourg @rocklabstrasbourg.bsky.social · Jan 5

After the travel disruption following a snowstorm in Liverpool, good things come to those who wait…
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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Dec 18

Starter pack...started! go.bsky.app/NiJYvDa

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Dec 18

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VMSG @vmsg.bsky.social · Dec 18

We have now created our VMSG starter pack, feel free to share amongst your networks & keep adding your suggestions for students, staff & alumni to include!

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