ABOUT US
Embark on a riveting exploration with Geoscience Futures, a podcast that navigates the present and future of our planet. Join us for insightful conversations with geoscience thought leaders, delving into the role of geoscience in shaping our collective destiny. From the challenges of aligning with societal goals to the inspiring possibilities modern geoscience holds, we're on a mission to bridge the gap between geology and sustainable development.
Our unique approach tackles pivotal questions about the future of geoscience, adapting to upcoming challenges, and elevating its profile. These interviews, born out of the UNESCO IGCP project, are more than discussions; they're a journey through the intriguing intersection of geology and sustainable development. Join us as we break down barriers, explore the unexpected, and unveil the untold stories of Earth’s scientific evolution.
Iain Stewart
Iain Stewart is the El Hassan bin Talal Research Chair in Sustainability at the Royal Scientific Society (Amman, Jordan), Visiting Professor in Environmental Studies at Ashoka University, India, and Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth. Iain’s long-standing research interests are in natural hazards, sustainable geoscience, and earth science communication. His geo-communication work has built on a 15 year partnership with BBC television presenting geoscience programmes (notably ‘Earth: The Power of the Planet’, ‘Earth: The Climate Wars’, ‘How Earth Made Us’, ‘How To Grow A Planet’, ‘The Rise of the Continents’ and ‘Planet Oil) and recently he was academic advisor on the BBC’s acclaimed landmark series ‘Severn Worlds, One Planet’. Awarded an MBE for his services to geography and geology education, he currently holds a UNESCO Chair in Geoscience and Society.
Cam McCuaig
CCam McCuaig is the Head of Geoscience Excellence in BHP's Resource Centre of Excellence. His 35 year career has focused on connecting geoscience across academia, government and industry in the exploration and development of mineral and energy resources for society. This career spans 6 continents, 47 countries (and counting!) and a wide range of commodities. He has been a Director of an international consulting firm (SRK Australasia), a Professor and founding Director of a world-leading research centre (Centre for Exploration Targeting) at the University of Western Australia and is now Head of Geoscience Excellence in the world's largest mining company.
Cam has an Honours degree in Geology and Energy and Fuel Science from Lakehead University and a PhD in Geoscience from the University of Saskatchewan. A passionate communicator of geoscience, he has trained over 3000 geoscientists internationally in aspects of geoscience applied to mining and exploration and is a regular keynote speaker at research, government and industry conferences. He was awarded the Gibb-Maitland medal from the Geological Society of Australia for his contributions to geology and mineral exploration.
Neil Evans
Neil Evans has worked as a geoscientist and exploration leader for BHP for over 26 years in both oil and gas and metals. Over the years he has worked across BHP’s global portfolio leading exploration programs and drilling over 50 exploratory wells. He has held several managerial positions including the Head of South East Asia Exploration and the Head of Gulf of Mexico Exploration in oil and gas and more recently the Head of North America Exploration for metals. Neil has a bachelor’s degree in Geology from Imperial College London and a PhD in Structural Geology from the University of Leeds in the UK. Neil is passionate about promoting the important role geoscience plays in the stewardship of the planet and its people.
Jess Keast
Jess Keast is the CEO of CoreSafe, a global supplier of core trays and core photography systems. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic she became the Founder & Creator of GeoHUG, and initiative that brings geoscientists together to connect, share ideas & knowledge. At regular events, GeoHUG features very high-profile speakers from around the world. The speakers cover a wide range of topics including technical, resource and into geoscientific issues that society faces, both now and in the future.
