The Ground We Stand On

Schedule

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Gresham College | London, EN

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This lecture will consider the very ground we stand on - rocks and soil! How should we think about it and its future?
About this Event

The land is often seen as the canvas for human activity: a flat(ish) surface that we can build on, dig into and stand on. Surface area is becoming increasingly valuable – after all, they ain’t making any more of the stuff. This lecture will consider land – both rocks and soil, and build up a picture of what the land we stand on is doing, on both short and very long timescales. How should we think about the ground and its future?

A lecture by Professor Helen Czerski.

This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/ground

Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: Donate Today | Gresham College

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Gresham College, Barnard's Inn Hall, London, United Kingdom

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