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OUGS Journal 34 Open University Geological Society Journal Volume 34 (1) 2013 Symposium Issue Editor: Dr David M. Jones 41 Blackburn Way, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1JY e-mail: [email protected] The Open University Geological Society (OUGS) and its Journal Editor accept no responsibility for breach of copyright. Copyright for the work remains with the authors, but copyright for the published articles is that of the OUGS. ISSN 0143-9472 © Copyright reserved OUGS Journal 34 (1) Edition 2013, printed by Hobbs the Printers Ltd, Totton, Hampshire Committee of the Open University Geological Society 2013 Society Website: ougs.org Executive Committee President: Dr Nick Rogers, Department of Earth Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA; [email protected] Chairman: Linda Fowler, 4 Stoney Row Cottages, Fownhope, Hereford HR1 4NJ; 01432 860465 ; [email protected] Secretary: Sue Vernon, 50 Copthall Road West, Ickenham, Middlesex UB10 8HS; 01895 678932; [email protected] Treasurer: John Gooch, 32 Church Walk, Euxton, Chorley PR7 6HL; 01257 266288; [email protected] Membership Secretary: Phyllis Turkington, 19 Killynure Close, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8PP; 02890 817470; [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Karen Scott, 5 Kingsway Gardens, Stotfold, Beds, SG5 4EU; 01462 731978; [email protected] Events Officer: Glynis Sanderson, 01332 601850; [email protected] Information Officer: Pauline Kirtley; [email protected] Branch Organisers East Anglia (EAn): Wendy Hamilton: 01359 230130; [email protected] East Midlands (EMi): Don Cameron: 01159 142050; [email protected] East Scotland (ESc): Stuart Swales: 01887 840377; east.scotland @ougs.org Ireland (Ire): Susan Pyne ; [email protected] London (Lon): John Lonergan; 01903 740432; [email protected] Mainland Europe (Eur): Elisabeth d'Eyrames: 0033 384 661664 ; [email protected] Northumbria (Nor): Paul Williams: [email protected] North West (NWe): Jane Schollick: 01704 565751; [email protected] Oxford (Oxf): Sally Munnings: 01635 821290; [email protected] Severnside (Ssi): Janet Hiscott: 01633 781557; [email protected] South East (SEa): Elizabeth Boucher: 01634 847561; [email protected] South West (SWe): Chris Popham: 07971 930431; south.west @ougs.org Walton Hall (WHa): Mrs Burti Montagu-Leon: 07912 366405; walton.hall @ougs.org Wessex (Wsx): Sheila Alderman: 01935 825379; [email protected] West Midlands (WMi): Sandra Morgan; [email protected] West Scotland (WSc): Cliff Probert; 01698 828209; [email protected] Yorkshire (Yor): Ricky Savage; 07786 536219; [email protected] Other officers (non-OUGSC voting) Sales Administrator: Ian Lancaster: 01925812011 ; [email protected] Administrator: Don Cameron: 01159 142050; [email protected] Minutes Secretary: Linda McArdell: 01707 339450; [email protected] Journal Editor: Dr David M. Jones, 41 Blackburn Way, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1JY; 01483 424308; [email protected] Archivist/Reviews: Jane Michael: 07917 434598; [email protected] Webmaster: Stuart Swales: 01887 840377; [email protected] Deputy Webmaster: Martin Bryan: 01452 859991; [email protected] Gift Aid Officer: Ann Goundry: 01132 829798; [email protected] OUSA Representative: Bill Willows: 01954 200521 ; [email protected] OUSA Deputy Representative: vacant at time of going to press; [email protected] Branch Organisers Representative: Jane Schollick: 01704 565751; [email protected] Vice Presidents Dr Evelyn Brown, Dr Michael Gagan and Norma Rothwell: [email protected] Past Presidents 1973–74 Prof. Ian Gass 1983–84 Prof. Geoff Brown 1993–94 Dr Dave Rothery 2003–04 Prof. Chris Wilson 1975–76 Dr Chris Wilson 1985–86 Dr Peter Skelton 1995–96 Dr Nigel Harris 2005–06 Dr Angela Coe 1977–78 Mr John Wright 1987–88 Mr Eric Skipsey 1997–98 Dr Dee Edwards 2007 –08 Dr Sandy Smith 1979–80 Dr Richard Thorpe 1989–90 Dr Sandy Smith 1999–00 Dr Peter Sheldon 2011–12 Dr Dave McGarvie 1981–82 Dr Dennis Jackson 1991–92 Dr Dave Williams 2001–02 Prof. Bob Spicer ii DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION PATHWAYS OUGS Committee Policy-making body Executive Committee Sales Officer Executive Committee Gift Aid Officer management Archivist/Reviews President Membership Secretary Journal Editor Chairman Information Officer Secretary Events Officer Treasurer OUSA Rep. BOs’ Rep. Newsletter Editor other co-opted officers Branch Organisers Membership Members can contact any officer at any time, normally through their BO and/or through the BOs’ Rep. iii Editorial: Dear readers, in fact, that I resolved then and there to sign up for the course This issue of the OUGSJ comprises papers (despite the usual OU perceived ‘wisdom’ — ‘Never take a and abstracts from the OUGS Symposium course in its first year’). Well, I did anyway, and the texts, in at Northampton University, 17–19 August the new OU format of ‘metric demi-quarto’, were all ready and 2012, a celebration of the OUGS’s 40th printed on time, were brilliantly written and illustrated in full Anniversary as a geological society. colour, and a joy to read and study. Full marks for Dr Skelton The Symposium’s theme was ‘Earth and his team of authors! Sciences at [The] OU and the OUGS’, so the Friday evening Other aspects of earth sciences presented at this symposium opening keynote address by Prof. Chris Wilson was, appropriate - focused on the ‘flip-side’ of palaeontology — its conservation. ly, on the foundation and early development of The OU’s Earth The talks by Drs Dee Edwards and Dave Williams showed us Sciences Department and its courses. Chris was not only a found - how all those fossil kits were provided to us OU students, and ing Lecturer in The OU, but also our second OUGS President, how some new techniques in photography reveal details about after Ian Gass, founder and Professor of the Department. Archaeopteryx that we never knew. There were 10 lectures delivered over the symposium week - Mountains and volcanoes have of course always been the bulk end, covering topics from The OU’s foundation through current and spreading for our geological sandwiches, and talks by Dr OU staff research in all aspects of geology and palaeontology, Tom Argles and by Prof. Hazel Rymer covered some histories of both by current members of staff and by retired staff who have research about these areas, respectively; and fieldwork, of been active throughout the OUGS’s existence, many of them for - course, is the preparation, the developing techniques of which, mer OUGS presidents through the years. Unfortunately, five of actually and virtually, were discussed by Prof. Nigel Harris. these speakers were unable to write up their lectures as papers Two other areas of earth sciences are extraterrestrial geology for the OUGSJ , so we are able to include only their abstracts. and how we present ourselves / appear to the public. Regarding In one case an originally scheduled speaker, Prof. Tony the former, Prof. Simon Kelly spoke to us about those big rocks Grindrod, was unfortunately held up in an airport abroad and that hurl through space and hit the Earth. To paraphrase his therefore unable to make it to the Symposium. Fortunately, how - title, they’re not just holes in the ground! ever, Prof. Grindrod was able to come to the April 2013 OUGS Regarding how we earth scientists, amateur and professional AGM and deliver his lecture at that event, so we hope to publish alike, present ourselves to the public, we all know how impor - his paper on ‘The Earth’s physical resources at The Open tant this aspect of our work is. Dr Dave Rothery, whose University’ in OUGSJ 34 (2). research interests embrace both Earth-bound rocks and geologi - Also to our good fortune, the dynamic Dr Jill Eyers — whose cal processes, and extraterrestrial geology, has throughout his long-time association with The OU and with the OUGS is well career been a leader in interacting and advising the public known — was prepared to step in and present a talk on about geology through the media. Explaining to the public what Geoconservation in Buckinghamshire. I’d like to add that Jill has been going on inside, on the surface of, and beyond the was my OU Summer School Tutor at Durham when I was study - Earth in clear, understandable terms is something at which he ing S236 [as then was], and the enthusiasm with which Jill lead has become impressively adept. His dubbing by an Al Jazeera us on our field trips and in the lab sessions inspired me to con - correspondent as ‘Chairman Dept of Natural Disasters’ has got tinue studying and complete my OU BSc in Earth Sciences. to be a first. But then, few can boast of having been recruited I also remember that Dr Peter Skelton, who also presented a for and given a media report and explanation about an earth - paper at this Symposium, was also a Tutor at that year’s S236 quake, on a mobile phone while horseback riding. Summer School. I remember at one of those informal chats How cool is that? ‘Ride on’, Dr Dave! Now that’s what I call after dinner, before heading to the labs, he described to a few ‘thinking on the hoof’! of us the new course being developed and on offer the next As always, I wish you happy reading. year — S269 Earth and Life. He described it so enthusiastical ly, — David M. Jones, OUGS Journal Editor iv OU Earth Sciences: Laying the foundations Prof. Chris Wilson Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences, The Open University OUGS President 1975–1976 and 2003–2004 Abstract A personal recollection of the early years of The Open University’s development from the perspective of having participated in the pro - duction of the first Science Foundation Course and Earth Science courses. Chris Wilson recounts how we had to design a new degree programme, new methods of presentation and assessment, and a new infrastructure to support students studying at home all over the UK. In 1969, colleagues thought that we must be mad to give up secure ‘normal’ university jobs to join such a speculative venture.
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