Women On The Rocks
A showcase display at Kelvin Hall, exploring the stories of some of the pioneering women in Scottish geology
Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024 - Sunday 16 March 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Kelvin Hall
Category: Exhibitions, Hunterian
Website: www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/
Scotland has been home to many pioneering women geologists, whose important work has helped us to understand the Earth. Despite this the history of geology has largely been told through the accomplishments of male scientists. The women have often gone unacknowledged and their contributions have been lost to history.
Until very recently, women with an interest in geology had to fight harder than their male contemporaries for access to education and equal recognition. Those who managed to prosper were usually privileged or married into privilege. Many were expected to give up their jobs if they married, so remained single.
This display explores some of the stories and scientific achievements of some of the pioneering women in Scottish geology, and their contributions to The Hunterian's collections. 'Women on the Rocks' is co-produced by The Hunterian and members of the Geo Natter research group.