We've opened applications for Cohort 2 of our #Soil Scientist #Apprenticeship launching November 2025 here Cranfield University 💡Covered by a £21,000 Levy! 💡Hybrid: integrating online with in-person training 💡Part-time, 2 years 💡MSc Degree qualification youtu.be/8lHawIP3sNA?fe…

Let’s dig into the importance of soil this #FarmingFortnight! 🌱🌾 Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming, supporting everything from crop growth to water retention and biodiversity. 🥾 Find out more here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1851

🌐 Unearth Your Potential - Building Your Brand Join us for our first 'Unearth your Potential' webinar on 11 June from 12 - 1pm (UK time). Join Diana Chrouch OBE as she discusses how to 'Build Your Own Brand' as a science professional. REGISTER FOR FREE: ow.ly/L7z250W3XrA

🌍 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! A Hutton study has revealed an increase of 1,450% in #Microplastics found in #SoilSamples after 4 years of sewage sludge application. 🚨 These levels remained nearly unchanged 22 years later. #BeatPlasticPollution More: ow.ly/iHUx50W42A6

Are you looking for training courses in soils? We have courses ranging from #soil classification, soil description, catchment management and agricultural land classification. All are run by industry experts who will provide you with the essential skills. soils.org.uk/education/soil…

📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - BSSS CONFERENCES We are currently accepting oral and poster abstracts for both our Annual Conference and Early Careers Conference in December. Oral abstract deadline - 31 August. Poster abstract deadline - 24 October. soils.org.uk/blog/call-for-…

Great day talking soils & farming RSPB Hope Farm OpenFarmSunday ADAS RSK

Highlighting the Importance of Soil on Open Farm Sunday It was fantastic to see BSSS members getting involved in events around the UK for OpenFarmSunday. #Soil is important for agriculture as it provides structural support for plants and is their source of water and nutrients.

Join us and Rothamsted Research for our next webinar about Regenerative Farming on 19 June from 12-1pm with Prof. Jonathan Storkey, agroecologist at Rothamsted Research, and Dr Jenny Bussell, Principal Scientist at The Allerton Project. REGISTER FOR FREE: ow.ly/Q5Ri50W8gzx

Congratulations to all our winners and finalists at our 10th Anniversary Women Leaders' Awards 🏆 And thank you to our headline sponsor NHBC and all our category sponsors and other supporters 👏 See you in 2026 🥂

Still time to submit! We’re looking for research on how soil physics supports soil health, boosts cropland productivity, and enhances ecosystem resilience for sustainable agriculture. Learn more: ow.ly/4P5c50W77ip British Society of Soil Science European Journal of Soil Science #SoilHealth #Agroecology

Still time to submit! We're seeking cutting-edge research in Digital Soil Mapping (DSM)! Topics include spatial sampling, data processing, innovative soil covariates, new models and making DSM operational. 🔗: ow.ly/cXYi50W79of British Society of Soil Science European Journal of Soil Science Soil Use and Management

Congratulations to BSSS Past-President, Prof. Jacqueline Hannam, for winning the Women Leaders Outstanding Contribution Award and Engineering, Science & Maths Award last night at the ceremony in Milton Keynes. Very well deserved! Jack Hannam Women Leaders UK Cranfield University BSSS Early Careers

Engaging with researchers at Rhizosphere6 We had a fantastic few days at #Rhizosphere6 in Edinburgh speaking with researchers & introducing them to BSSS. Delegates met President, Prof. Paul Hallett, & Executive Director, Andy Morris - thank you to everyone who visited our stand.

Join the British Society of Soil Science for a London Climate Action Week webinar on Friday 27 June from 2:30pm - 3:30pm (UK time). Hear from an expert panel as they discuss soil health as a climate mitigation and adaptation strategy. REGISTER FOR FREE: ow.ly/26Ec50WaX3G

📌 2 Postdoc Positions in Soil Biogeochemistry: Carbon Sequestration via Rhizodeposits in France 🇫🇷, See details at: wp.me/pbv48T-bnf

📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - BSSS CONFERENCES We are currently accepting oral and poster abstracts for both our Annual Conference and Early Careers Conference in December. Oral abstract deadline - 31 August. Poster abstract deadline - 24 October. soils.org.uk/blog/call-for-…

Are you attending Groundswell? Come & find us at Stand DF D33 We are looking forward to exhibiting at Groundswell on 2-3 July in Hertfordshire alongside our Corporate Member, ADAS. Find us on Stand DF D33 to hear more about soil & see our soil pit. groundswellag.com

We are delighted to be exhibiting at Groundswell in Hertfordshire this week with our Corporate Member, ADAS. We are looking forward to speaking with delegates about soil & the Society, as well as showcasing our soil pit & soil map of the UK. Catch us on Stand DF D33.

The BSSS 79th AGM will take place on Wednesday 16 July from 4:15pm – 5:15pm during the Natural England Soil Health Conference in Sheffield. Members are asked to vote on the resolutions in advance of the meeting. Please submit responses by Friday 11 July. ow.ly/y9Vq50W8SCA