Is soil having a cultural moment?

Is soil having a cultural moment?

Guest Blog by Jo Pearl It was with great pleasure that I accepted an invitation from the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) to present my most recent sculptures and clay animations about healthy soil’s biodiversity at last December’s Annual Conference. The...
My Experience as an Apprentice at BSSS

My Experience as an Apprentice at BSSS

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is the biggest week in the apprenticeships and skills calendar, taking place from 10 – 16 February 2025. The week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships and skills to celebrate the value, benefit, and...
An arts revolution in Cardiff?

An arts revolution in Cardiff?

Guest blog by Phil Lambert For many soil scientists, the history of human interaction with soil begins around 10,000 years ago, when early humans started farming. However, before the agricultural revolution, there was a cultural revolution, and soil played a key part...
Welcome from our new President

Welcome from our new President

Professor Paul Hallett from the University of Aberdeen has officially commenced his term as British Society of Soil Science President for 2025 and 2026, as of 1 January. Prof Hallett works in the School of Biological Sciences where he coordinates soil science teaching...