The Schools Geology Challenge is a competition where students showcase their interest in geology, learn more about the way geoscience impacts our lives, and put their teamwork and presentation skills to the test! 

First prize includes the coveted Schools Geology Challenge Trophy, £500 to use towards geoscience education at school, a year’s Student Membership with the Geological Society plus a certificate. The two runners-up will each receive £200 to use towards geoscience education at school and a certificate.

Participants don’t have to study geology to enter – the competition is open to any interested students who are currently studying geology, geography or science A-levels (England/Wales/Northern Ireland), or Advanced Highers (Scotland).

2023 winners

The final of the 2023 competition took place at Burlington House on 23 March. Participants took part in a problem-solving activity whereby they had to assess the hazards posed to the fictional town of New Barnes by the volcanic activity of Mt Akingbade, and create a management plan for these hazards, using a $1billion fund created by the City council of New Barnes. Click here to see the 2023 problem-solving activity in full.

Sir William Borlase's Grammar School were proclaimed the winners of 2023 and were awarded the coveted Schools Geology Challenge trophy, along with £200 for their school and a year's Student Membership for each member of the team. The Sixth Form College Farnborough and Runshaw College were both runners-up.

Closing date for entries is 2 February 2024

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