In depth

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Glossop Medal and Award, newly appointed Engineering Group of the Geological Society chair John Davis looks back at how it all began.

A mentoring scheme to encourage undergraduates to consider a career in ground engineering is now two years old. Helena Russell talks to mentors and mentees about the difference it has made to them.

Hong Kong is planning to move more of its infrastructure into underground caverns to make better use of its land supply. New technologies and digital engineering could improve the construction efficiency.

Drone technology can add value to ground engineering by maximising the amount of data captured during site investigations.

A new research facility at the University of Bristol will examine the way buildings and infrastructure interact with the ground under dynamic loading. It is preparing for its first projects.

The engineers behind the new Hypertunnel method aim to shake up the tunnelling status quo.

New immersive technology aims to visualise temporary works design and make it more accessible for project stakeholders, even before stepping on site.

How can geotechnical companies help university students develop the skills their future employees will need? Ailbhe Goodbody reports.

The UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow, which was set up to research minewater heat energy, is now open for research and innovation. The facilities have the potential to deliver new underground data.

For many LGBTQ+ engineers, the question of whether to come out at work is an added burden in an already demanding industry. Olivia Gagan reports.