The Palaeontographical Society
@palaeontosoc.bsky.social
We are the oldest society in the world devoted to palaeontology. We focus on British fossils, publishing monographs, funding research, and supporting projects in the palaeontological community. For more info visit: www.palaeosoc.org
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Early Career Researchers... 👀
Nominations are now OPEN for the Edward Forbes Prize! 🏆
We’re celebrating outstanding contributions by early career researchers in taxonomic and systematic palaeontology 🦴🌍
Know someone shaping the future of the field? Nominate them today!
#Palaeontology #EarlyCareerResearch #Taxonomy
We’re celebrating outstanding contributions by early career researchers in taxonomic and systematic palaeontology 🦴🌍
Know someone shaping the future of the field? Nominate them today!
#Palaeontology #EarlyCareerResearch #Taxonomy
February 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Early Career Researchers... 👀
Nominations are now OPEN for the Edward Forbes Prize! 🏆
We’re celebrating outstanding contributions by early career researchers in taxonomic and systematic palaeontology 🦴🌍
Know someone shaping the future of the field? Nominate them today!
#Palaeontology #EarlyCareerResearch #Taxonomy
We’re celebrating outstanding contributions by early career researchers in taxonomic and systematic palaeontology 🦴🌍
Know someone shaping the future of the field? Nominate them today!
#Palaeontology #EarlyCareerResearch #Taxonomy
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Nominations are now OPEN for the Edward Forbes Prize! 🏆
We’re celebrating outstanding contributions by early career researchers in taxonomic and systematic palaeontology 🦴🌍
Know someone shaping the future of the field? Nominate them today!
#Palaeontology #EarlyCareerResearch #Taxonomy
We’re celebrating outstanding contributions by early career researchers in taxonomic and systematic palaeontology 🦴🌍
Know someone shaping the future of the field? Nominate them today!
#Palaeontology #EarlyCareerResearch #Taxonomy
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Are you looking for a small grant to assist your palaeontological research on fossil fauna and/or flora of the British Isles and Ireland? 🦕🐌🦎🦈🌿
Applications are now open for our Richard Owen Research Fund. Further details can be found here: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Deadline 28th Feb 2026.
Applications are now open for our Richard Owen Research Fund. Further details can be found here: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Deadline 28th Feb 2026.
February 9, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Are you looking for a small grant to assist your palaeontological research on fossil fauna and/or flora of the British Isles and Ireland? 🦕🐌🦎🦈🌿
Applications are now open for our Richard Owen Research Fund. Further details can be found here: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Deadline 28th Feb 2026.
Applications are now open for our Richard Owen Research Fund. Further details can be found here: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Deadline 28th Feb 2026.
Charles Darwin was born on this day in 1809 🎉
Here is a figure depicting a range of goose barnacles from his "Monograph on the Fossil Lepadidæ, or, Pedunculated Cirripedes of Great Britain" published in the Monographs of the Palaeontographical Society in 1851.
#CharlesDarwin #palaeontology
Here is a figure depicting a range of goose barnacles from his "Monograph on the Fossil Lepadidæ, or, Pedunculated Cirripedes of Great Britain" published in the Monographs of the Palaeontographical Society in 1851.
#CharlesDarwin #palaeontology
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Charles Darwin was born on this day in 1809 🎉
Here is a figure depicting a range of goose barnacles from his "Monograph on the Fossil Lepadidæ, or, Pedunculated Cirripedes of Great Britain" published in the Monographs of the Palaeontographical Society in 1851.
#CharlesDarwin #palaeontology
Here is a figure depicting a range of goose barnacles from his "Monograph on the Fossil Lepadidæ, or, Pedunculated Cirripedes of Great Britain" published in the Monographs of the Palaeontographical Society in 1851.
#CharlesDarwin #palaeontology
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🌍🔬 Calling all aspiring palaeontologists!
Here are 3 open PhD opportunities from across the palaeo world 🦖📚
Explore the projects, find deadlines, and start your research journey!
👉 More info on our official website:
palass.org/phd-opportun...
#PhD #opportunity #ApplyNow
Here are 3 open PhD opportunities from across the palaeo world 🦖📚
Explore the projects, find deadlines, and start your research journey!
👉 More info on our official website:
palass.org/phd-opportun...
#PhD #opportunity #ApplyNow
February 11, 2026 at 1:42 PM
🌍🔬 Calling all aspiring palaeontologists!
Here are 3 open PhD opportunities from across the palaeo world 🦖📚
Explore the projects, find deadlines, and start your research journey!
👉 More info on our official website:
palass.org/phd-opportun...
#PhD #opportunity #ApplyNow
Here are 3 open PhD opportunities from across the palaeo world 🦖📚
Explore the projects, find deadlines, and start your research journey!
👉 More info on our official website:
palass.org/phd-opportun...
#PhD #opportunity #ApplyNow
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We are especially keen to find a new editor for our amazing monographs - more info on this role coming soon, in the meantime you can always contact secretary@palaeosoc.org to find out more!
We're seeking new Council members!
We’re seeking nominations for:
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Editor
• Ordinary Member
Help us to shape the future of palaeontological research and publishing. Interested? Get in touch to learn more or nominate a candidate.
#Palaeontology #AcademicService
We’re seeking nominations for:
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Editor
• Ordinary Member
Help us to shape the future of palaeontological research and publishing. Interested? Get in touch to learn more or nominate a candidate.
#Palaeontology #AcademicService
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We are especially keen to find a new editor for our amazing monographs - more info on this role coming soon, in the meantime you can always contact secretary@palaeosoc.org to find out more!
We're seeking new Council members!
We’re seeking nominations for:
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Editor
• Ordinary Member
Help us to shape the future of palaeontological research and publishing. Interested? Get in touch to learn more or nominate a candidate.
#Palaeontology #AcademicService
We’re seeking nominations for:
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Editor
• Ordinary Member
Help us to shape the future of palaeontological research and publishing. Interested? Get in touch to learn more or nominate a candidate.
#Palaeontology #AcademicService
February 11, 2026 at 9:44 AM
We're seeking new Council members!
We’re seeking nominations for:
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Editor
• Ordinary Member
Help us to shape the future of palaeontological research and publishing. Interested? Get in touch to learn more or nominate a candidate.
#Palaeontology #AcademicService
We’re seeking nominations for:
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Editor
• Ordinary Member
Help us to shape the future of palaeontological research and publishing. Interested? Get in touch to learn more or nominate a candidate.
#Palaeontology #AcademicService
From "A Monograph of British Trilobites" by J. W. Salter in 1864. #TrilobiteTuesday
Check out this monograph and many, many more here: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tmps20/c...
Check out this monograph and many, many more here: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tmps20/c...
February 10, 2026 at 2:40 PM
From "A Monograph of British Trilobites" by J. W. Salter in 1864. #TrilobiteTuesday
Check out this monograph and many, many more here: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tmps20/c...
Check out this monograph and many, many more here: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tmps20/c...
Are you looking for a small grant to assist your palaeontological research on fossil fauna and/or flora of the British Isles and Ireland? 🦕🐌🦎🦈🌿
Applications are now open for our Richard Owen Research Fund. Further details can be found here: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Deadline 28th Feb 2026.
Applications are now open for our Richard Owen Research Fund. Further details can be found here: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Deadline 28th Feb 2026.
February 9, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Are you looking for a small grant to assist your palaeontological research on fossil fauna and/or flora of the British Isles and Ireland? 🦕🐌🦎🦈🌿
Applications are now open for our Richard Owen Research Fund. Further details can be found here: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Deadline 28th Feb 2026.
Applications are now open for our Richard Owen Research Fund. Further details can be found here: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Deadline 28th Feb 2026.
Great to see last year's winner of our Marsh Palaeoart Award, @matt-humpage.bsky.social, who illustrated Prototaxites in this amazing new paper. Astonishing science, stunning visuals!
January 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Great to see last year's winner of our Marsh Palaeoart Award, @matt-humpage.bsky.social, who illustrated Prototaxites in this amazing new paper. Astonishing science, stunning visuals!
Deadline next week! Don't forget to nominate! (and if you have problems, get in touch with us directly via our website)
Have you completed or commissioned a piece of palaeoart in the last year? Nominations are now open for The Marsh Palaeoart Award! 🎨🦕🌿🐌🐟🎨
You can self-nominate, or nominate an artist you think deserves recognition. Check out our website for more details - palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
You can self-nominate, or nominate an artist you think deserves recognition. Check out our website for more details - palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Deadline next week! Don't forget to nominate! (and if you have problems, get in touch with us directly via our website)
Have you completed or commissioned a piece of palaeoart in the last year? Nominations are now open for The Marsh Palaeoart Award! 🎨🦕🌿🐌🐟🎨
You can self-nominate, or nominate an artist you think deserves recognition. Check out our website for more details - palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
You can self-nominate, or nominate an artist you think deserves recognition. Check out our website for more details - palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Have you completed or commissioned a piece of palaeoart in the last year? Nominations are now open for The Marsh Palaeoart Award! 🎨🦕🌿🐌🐟🎨
You can self-nominate, or nominate an artist you think deserves recognition. Check out our website for more details - palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
You can self-nominate, or nominate an artist you think deserves recognition. Check out our website for more details - palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
🚨Our next Marsh Palaeoart Award launches next week! 🚨Recognising talent in the depiction of fossil fauna, this award is judged by a panel of artists and scientists, and has a cash prize of £500 💰 Check our website for more info: palaeosoc.org/grants.../th...
October 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚨Our next Marsh Palaeoart Award launches next week! 🚨Recognising talent in the depiction of fossil fauna, this award is judged by a panel of artists and scientists, and has a cash prize of £500 💰 Check our website for more info: palaeosoc.org/grants.../th...
We're so proud of our amazing Marsh Palaeoart Award Winners! We have three incredible new artworks to celebrate from some of the leading upcoming artists in palaeontology. You can read all about them in our blog www.palaeosoc.org/latest-news/...
Marsh Palaeoart Award 2025 Winners - The Palaeontographical Society
We are excited to announce our three winners of the Palaeontographical Society Marsh Palaeoart Award 2025!
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May 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We're so proud of our amazing Marsh Palaeoart Award Winners! We have three incredible new artworks to celebrate from some of the leading upcoming artists in palaeontology. You can read all about them in our blog www.palaeosoc.org/latest-news/...
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Very grateful to have gotten this award for work that I conducted during my time at the NHM working (mostly) on Triassic crocs🐊!
Thanks a lot to @richardjbutler.bsky.social and especially @tweetisaurus.bsky.social for their guidance on the project and for making my UK postdoc such a blast!
Thanks a lot to @richardjbutler.bsky.social and especially @tweetisaurus.bsky.social for their guidance on the project and for making my UK postdoc such a blast!
Well done to our Edward Forbes Prize winner, @stephanspiekman.bsky.social for his paper on ‘The postcranial anatomy and osteohistology of Terrestrisuchus gracilis (Archosauria, Crocodylomorpha) from the Late Triassic of Wales.’ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The postcranial anatomy and osteohistology of Terrestrisuchus gracilis (Archosauria, Crocodylomorpha) from the Late Triassic of Wales
The earliest crocodylomorphs, known as non-crocodyliform crocodylomorphs, first appeared during the Late Triassic. In contrast to extant crocodylians, which are all semi-aquatic, early crocodylomorph...
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May 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Very grateful to have gotten this award for work that I conducted during my time at the NHM working (mostly) on Triassic crocs🐊!
Thanks a lot to @richardjbutler.bsky.social and especially @tweetisaurus.bsky.social for their guidance on the project and for making my UK postdoc such a blast!
Thanks a lot to @richardjbutler.bsky.social and especially @tweetisaurus.bsky.social for their guidance on the project and for making my UK postdoc such a blast!
Thanks to everyone who helped make our AGM last week in the NHM London such a success! Special thanks to @gilespalaeo.bsky.social and @imranrahman.bsky.social for their superb lectures on ray-finned fishes and echinoderms 🐟 ⭐
May 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Thanks to everyone who helped make our AGM last week in the NHM London such a success! Special thanks to @gilespalaeo.bsky.social and @imranrahman.bsky.social for their superb lectures on ray-finned fishes and echinoderms 🐟 ⭐
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Announcing The first found, and most complete, #dinosaur skeleton from the Middle #Jurassic of Scotland! 📢🦖 So delighted to finally be able to share this great new fossil, published today! It was actually the first dinosaur found in #Scotland... thread 🧵 #OpenAccess #fossils doi.org/10.1017/S175...
March 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Announcing The first found, and most complete, #dinosaur skeleton from the Middle #Jurassic of Scotland! 📢🦖 So delighted to finally be able to share this great new fossil, published today! It was actually the first dinosaur found in #Scotland... thread 🧵 #OpenAccess #fossils doi.org/10.1017/S175...
DEADLINE EXTENDED📢 Are you an Early Career Researcher in palaeo who has published in the last year? Nominate yourself for our Prize! You have until 17th March. Great for your CV, and a cash prize too... full details on our website www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
March 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED📢 Are you an Early Career Researcher in palaeo who has published in the last year? Nominate yourself for our Prize! You have until 17th March. Great for your CV, and a cash prize too... full details on our website www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
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The calls for #2025SVP symposia, field trip and workshop proposals are now live. Please consider proposing and get in contact if there's anything the local host committee can do to support!
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January 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The calls for #2025SVP symposia, field trip and workshop proposals are now live. Please consider proposing and get in contact if there's anything the local host committee can do to support!
vertpaleo.org/call-for-202...
vertpaleo.org/call-for-202...
vertpaleo.org/call-for-202...
vertpaleo.org/call-for-202...
Our funding and awards are now open for submissions!
The Richard Owen Research Fund provides awards of up to £1000 for research on UK and Irish fossil flora and fauna. Closing date 28th Feb 2025. Full details on our website: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
The Richard Owen Research Fund provides awards of up to £1000 for research on UK and Irish fossil flora and fauna. Closing date 28th Feb 2025. Full details on our website: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
January 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Our funding and awards are now open for submissions!
The Richard Owen Research Fund provides awards of up to £1000 for research on UK and Irish fossil flora and fauna. Closing date 28th Feb 2025. Full details on our website: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
The Richard Owen Research Fund provides awards of up to £1000 for research on UK and Irish fossil flora and fauna. Closing date 28th Feb 2025. Full details on our website: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
Last year we were delighted to support the Symposium on Toarcian Palaeobiology, held at @brlsi.bsky.social. It was a great success! You can read about it in this blog by postgraduate researcher, @palaeo-meghan.bsky.social www.palaeosoc.org/latest-news/...
Symposium on Toarcian Palaeobiology - The Palaeontographical Society
In 2024 The Palaeontographical Society was delighted to sponsor The Symposium on Toarcian* Palaeobiology, which took place at the Bath Royal Literary and
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January 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Last year we were delighted to support the Symposium on Toarcian Palaeobiology, held at @brlsi.bsky.social. It was a great success! You can read about it in this blog by postgraduate researcher, @palaeo-meghan.bsky.social www.palaeosoc.org/latest-news/...
We're delighted to publish this superb monograph on Silurian arthropods! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
A lovely surprise on Christmas Eve!
Over the moon my @palaeontosoc.bsky.social monograph has just been published 🎉🥳🎄
A two year labour of love I began shortly after I started as a curator at the NHM in 2022.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Over the moon my @palaeontosoc.bsky.social monograph has just been published 🎉🥳🎄
A two year labour of love I began shortly after I started as a curator at the NHM in 2022.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The Euchelicerate Limuloides and Other Bunodidae from the Upper Silurian (Wenlock Přĺdolĺ) of England
Limuloides (Woodward, 1865) (Euchelicerata: Bunodidae) are marine “synziphosurans” distinguished by nine scalloped, horizontally oriented radial ridges on the dorsal prosoma and prominent spines on...
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December 24, 2024 at 9:00 PM
We're delighted to publish this superb monograph on Silurian arthropods! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
The 2024 PalSoc Medal was awarded to Dr Paul Taylor, an internationally-recognised researcher of fossil and modern bryozoans. Paul has acted as a mentor to generations of palaeontologists and invertebrate zoologists. Read more about his achievements: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
December 18, 2024 at 8:19 AM
The 2024 PalSoc Medal was awarded to Dr Paul Taylor, an internationally-recognised researcher of fossil and modern bryozoans. Paul has acted as a mentor to generations of palaeontologists and invertebrate zoologists. Read more about his achievements: www.palaeosoc.org/grants-prize...
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Dear all, it is almost time for our annual meeting in #Erlangen, Germany.
Here the program: palass.org/meetings-eve...
The official conference hashtag is #PalAss24
See you there!
#FossilFriday
Here the program: palass.org/meetings-eve...
The official conference hashtag is #PalAss24
See you there!
#FossilFriday
December 6, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Dear all, it is almost time for our annual meeting in #Erlangen, Germany.
Here the program: palass.org/meetings-eve...
The official conference hashtag is #PalAss24
See you there!
#FossilFriday
Here the program: palass.org/meetings-eve...
The official conference hashtag is #PalAss24
See you there!
#FossilFriday