Following a break after our 2026 conference in Southampton, we have a bumper newsletter for you! vmsg.org.uk/2026/07/vmsg... Included are details of vacancies for a Newsletter Editor, Equality & Diversity Officer, & general position as an Ordinary Member of the committee from October.

Of course, there is a lot of evidence to suggest that the sense of achievement and community that comes with volunteering benefits the volunteer too – but nonetheless without these volunteers that sense of community would disappear faster than a tephra deposit in a rainstorm.

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Are you a UK-based student volcanology researcher needing funds to exploit opportunities & maximize the reach of your work? Our (increased to £750) student bursaries are open for applications: deadline 15/9/26. Updated eligibility & application details on our website: vmsg.org.uk/awards/stude...

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It’s award nomination season again! We're now inviting nominations for the VMSG Award, Willy Aspinall Prize & Zeiss Postdoctoral Keynote Award. Please consider nominating someone you feel has made a substantial impact in their area of research, going above & beyond to contribute to the community.

What a cracking first day of science presentations at the @vmsg.bsky.social Annual Meeting at @noc.ac.uk Fascinating talks and posters across the sessions. Back today covering magma, eruptive processes and volcanic monitoring among other topics. Photos taken by Dan Bourne.

Another fantastic VMSG Annual Meeting done! Huge thanks to everyone who came along, presented talks & posters, attended workshops & social events. The atmosphere was friendly and positive, & the science on show was superb! Special thanks to @isobelyeo.bsky.social and our Local Organising Committee.

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 this year's VMSG Award! Paul & Emma will receive their awards at our annual conference at NOC Southampton in January, 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 student mentorship & peer support, as well as dedication to public engagement.

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...

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

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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...

🌋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

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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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:

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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

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.

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.

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

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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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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

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...

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 🇮🇹

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!

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

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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.

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.

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!

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

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

@claireharnett.bsky.social presents her work on lava dome growth at #VMSG_MDSG25! @vmsg.bsky.social 🌋

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

After the travel disruption following a snowstorm in Liverpool, good things come to those who wait… @vmsg.bsky.social #VMSG_MDSG25