I was fortunate to visit the southern part of the East African Rift recently, South of Mt Suswa, beautiful flood trachytes (lava) along the N-S fissures of the rift floor. Reported to have erupted approximately 1 Million years ago (Pleistocene). Subsequent erosion has left these elongated volcanic features.On the ground examining these rocks, you can... Continue Reading →

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Geoethics Commission is working on new guidance to address vague and misleading uses of “open” terminology in geoscience AI research. This is especially relevant as big data and large language model technology applications and deep learning become increasingly mainstream in the geosciences.This follows on from the recommendations for... Continue Reading →

Free webinar 26th Feb: Looking forward to talking with Dr Gerald Stein and the AI/ML in Geoscience Group: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges of Using Large Language Models in Geoscience.26th Feb at 6pm UK time (link in the comments). https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86747898196?pwd=jdNmiq1OHzFuLGz8T1DIPHxH5wJXKW.1

Free webinar 4th March: Entrepreneurship, Innovations and Startups in Geoscience. Meet Taslim Salaudeen helping organisations across Africa make data-driven decisions.Full speaker line up of geological and geoscientist entrepreneurs who will be sharing their experiences & learnings and taking questions: Danny Donahue (TerraAi), Taslim Salaudeen (Milsat) and Brenton Crawford (Datarock)"Geoscience is no longer just about discovery... Continue Reading →

According to the African Development Bank, the youthful working-age population continues to grow at a faster pace than job creation in Africa. Few geoscience programs address commercialisation, entrepreneurship, and innovation, focusing instead on academic and technical knowledge. We have a range of international geoscience start-up entrepreneurs lined up to share their experiences and learnings. This... Continue Reading →

After nine years of service, my time with GeoScienceWorld has come to a close. I was elected to the Board in 2016, re-elected in 2019, and after completing the maximum two terms, I had the honour of joining the newly formed Governance Committee in 2022 for a three year term.It has been an extraordinary journey,... Continue Reading →

COGE-EOP Webinar "Large Language Models and Their Role in Geoscience Education: Opportunities and Challenges"Date: Thursday, 27 NovemberTime: 14:00 (GMT +1)Format: 40-minute talk + 20-minute discussionJoin us for a thought-provoking session on how artificial intelligence—particularly Large Language Models (LLMs)—is reshaping geoscience education. From automating data interpretation to enriching student learning, this webinar will explore both the... Continue Reading →