by Soils | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog
By Dan Evans, Senior Lecturer in Soil Science & UKRI Future Leaders Fellow The Talking Soil Benches are one of the most exciting outreach ideas I have led. As the UK’s first soil-focused talking benches, they offer a creative way to bring soil science into...
by Soils | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog, Featured Blog, News
The British Society of Soil Science is delighted to be entering a UK team to the 5th International Soil Judging Contest in Nanjing, which is part of the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science. Our team of four includes Jess Brooks, Theodore Heaton-Davies, Thomas Smith,...
by Soils | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog, News
Blog from Dr Antal Wozniak (Senior Lecturer in Communication and Media at the University of Liverpool) and Dr Jill Hopke (Associate Professor of Journalism at DePaul University in Chicago). Every five years the UK government is legally mandated to publish a Climate...
by Soils | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog
30 March 2026: – The Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN) is pleased to announce the official establishment of its West African Hub, a major step forward in strengthening youth-led climate-smart agriculture initiatives across the region. On...
by Soils | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
As 2026 gets fully underway I have been reflecting on my first year in the role of IUSS President Elect and also looking forward to 2027 when I will take on the role of IUSS President, following in the footsteps of esteemed colleagues. Stepping into the role felt...
by Soils | Mar 17, 2026 | Blog
Q: Roland, can you tell us a little about your background and how it led you to soil science? I was born in Delft in the Netherlands and studied Physical Geography as an undergraduate at the University of Amsterdam. From there, I completed a PhD in Soil Science at the...
