A golden age of spinosaur discovery - Prof. N. Gostling. Univ. Southampton

Professor Neil Gostling will talk about the use of advanced techniques like CT scanning to reveal the brains, senses, and diversity of these semi-aquatic dinosaurs, uncovering new species in British fossils, and highlighting how collaborations with collectors and museums are revolutionizing paleontology. His teams research shows spinosaurs lived in ancient Britain over millions of years and were more diverse than previously thought, with different species inhabiting the region.

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General Information about the Society

The Mole Valley Geological Society normally meets monthly for lectures which are held in Dorking and also streamed live. Founded in 1979, the Society is a Local Group of the Geologists’ Association, founded in 1858.

Visitors are very welcome. No previous geological knowledge is needed, just curiosity about the Earth and its history.

Meetings are held in the Follet Hall of the Dorking United Reformed Church. Access off Church Street. Postcode: RH4 1BS.

Coffee & biscuits served from 7.30pm. Lectures start at 8.00 and finish at about 9.30pm.

Those attending online can join from 7.40pm

Examples of recent talks can be viewed on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/@MVLCTV

Note - Members have access to recordings of all talks since December 2023