RSM WIN THE BOTTLE!

24 February 2009   The RSM have managed once again to retain the bottle after a hard fought match against CSM on saturday. The final score was 14-10; another close game.

Bottle Match Schedule

28 January 2009   Friday 20th Feb: Golf tee off: t.b.c Squash: 7:30pm at Ethos Saturday 21st Feb (Harlington) Womens Hockey: 9am Mens Hockey: 10:30am Football: 12pm Rugby: 2pm

2009 Bottle Match!!

26 January 2009   The 107th Bottle Match is coming!!! The Bottle Match will be taking place this year in London at Harlington Sports Ground on Saturday 21st February. Kick off times etc. will be posted soon so watch this space!!

RSM Christmas Ball Tickets On Sale Now

12 November 2008   The RSM Christmas Ball is fast approaching and is looking to be another fantastic event. It will be held at the Regency Hotel on the 29th November, 2008. Tickets can now be bought from the website. Follow the link at the top of the page to the RSM Shop and then click on events

RSM Regalia Online

11 November 2008   It is now possible to buy rsm regalia from the union website. Go to http://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/royal-school-of-mines-303/category.html

RSM Freshers Dinner

15 October 2008   The RSM Freshers Dinner is this friday 17th october and has completely sold out. This is a great event and is well renowned throughout the college and this year is looking to be another great night. At the dinner we will be joined by our guest speaker John Harrison who is a fantastic lecturer in the RSM and also an honary member of the chaps club. It is great to have John at the dinner and I look forward to listening to his speach on Friday.

RSM Bar Night a Success

15 October 2008   Last thursday the RSM held its annnual freshers bar night which had a fantastic turnout. There were loads of freshers and older rsm people attending and at one point we had reached maximum capacity and still had people queing to get in!! In this years freshers yard competition we had 9 freshers step forward to do one although we could have done more had Mr Hill not broken the yard glass!!!! The final winner of the yard competition was Sam Davies with a great time of 28 secs. After the yard competition we continued the frestivities with some boat races and lots and lots of rsm songs and in all we managed to consume 7 barrells of beer! The next bar night will be the Halloween Bar Night on the 30th October which is sure to be another great night.

New RSM committee take over

03 August 2008   As of August 1st, Adam Baldwin has offcially taken over as RSM President. All committee positions have also exchanged hands. Adam, Tim (VP) and Katie (Hon Sec) are now concentrating on preparing for freshers week and the Autumn term. The traditional Freshers Pub Crawl, Freshers Bar Night and Freshers Dinner lead the line up of events not to be missed! [More...]

Website Update: Year Review!

29 July 2008   Click on the In Depth link to read a review of the academic year 2007 / 08. Includes the pages on RSM colours and the President's last word.

RSM Proposes Union Status!

16 April 2008   A paper will be submitted to ICU Council next week proposing to Restore Union Status to the RSM. The paper, which has well over 100 seconders so far is proposed by Jon Matthews (DPFS 06/07) and Danny Hill (RSM Pres). It notes why the RSM lost its Union status at the end of the 2001-2002 academic year when a College re-organization abolished the RCS, RSM, C&GC and ICSM replacing them with the FoLS1, FoPS , FoE and FoM. The paper details why the RSM doesn't belong as a CSC (clubs and societies committee), but rather as a CCU (constituent, campus union). The paper is over 18,000 words long and includes a well overdue updated version of the Royal School of Mines Union Constitution.

Post Bottle Match Bar Night.... best ever!

09 March 2008   125 Miners, 6 Barrels, and a hell of alot of yards saw the Union Bar packed out last Thursday. Beer kept flowing throughout the night as players and supporters turned up to celebrate the return of the Bottle and Sharply Cup!

The Bottle Returns!!!

09 March 2008   106 Students from the Royal School of Mines travelled to Camborne last weekend to play and support in the Bottle Match games. RSM were victorious in Mens Hockey and Rugby... Detailed Bottle Match report to follow....

Bottle Match is coming!!!

20 February 2008   Just 3 days to go till the event of the year. The Bottle Match kicked off in true style with the traditional Pre Bottle Match Bar night on Tuesday, as usual the yard glass made its appearance. We will be leaving the RSM at 11.30 on Friday morning and returning Sunday afternoon.

Tri Union Bar Night Success

14 February 2008   Last Thursday saw the first 3 college BAR NIGHT of recent times. Over 200 students attended the event, with the majority belonging to the RSM! Yard and boat race competitions filled the evenings entertainment. RSM won both the Presidential yard race and the freshers yard winner race. The next RSM Bar Night is on Tuesday!! Don't miss out!!!

TRI Union Bar Night

03 February 2008   The first 3 college Bar night of recent times is happening this Thursday from 7pm in dB's. The Royal School of Mines, Royal College of Science and City & Guilds College Unions will be working togther to bring their members a Bar Night to remember. The night will be occupied by many yards and boat races and a hell of a lot of banter and singing. Including: Presidents Yard Race Fresher Yard Winners Race Tie Club Rep Yard Race (Pres/Hon Sec) Tie Club Boat Race Union Reps Boat Race And all mascots will be present! It's a £1 a pint with £2 entry. An absolute bargain! So don't miss out......

Davy Returns Home

28 January 2008   Yes that’s right!!!!....... After a 4 month holiday with Guilds College Union the RSM mascot has finally returned to its rightful owners. You will be pleased to hear that the £300 ransom issued by CGCU was never paid thanks to a group of 14 elite individuals known as 'Skinners Bottom.' After a misleading tip-off from a Felix photographer Skinners Bottom assembled on Sunday morning to search across campus. Within a couple of hours the Davy had been saved. The Davy is now in a secure place and will be out in all its glory at the next Bar Night!!!

DLB Talk

23 January 2008   Thursday 5.15pm in G.41 'Orogen: Evolution of Mountains' By Seb Turner (Saviour of the DLB)

Great News

23 January 2008   WEBSITE BACK ONLINE!

Shields return to bar

12 June 2007   After the unusual disappearance of the Union shields from the RSM bar, an investigation finally tracked them down last week. The shields are to be rehung in the bar and securely fastened so that such an incident can never recur. As most had forgotten the layout of the shields, the Union turned to the RSM's online photo gallery to search for old photos of the shields pre-theft.

Committee handover

12 June 2007   The pink pants were exchanged, perhaps rather drunkenly, at last week's Final Finale and since then the new RSM committee have been getting to grips with their new roles. The new President, Mr Daniella Hill, met with C&G delegates last night in talks to secure a better relationship and more joint events with C&G for the coming year. Critics have suggested that we should, instead, stay well clear.

Final closing time for Claud's

05 May 2007   Troubled Claud's Cafe closed its doors today for the last time before the builders move in. The café has been immersed in a crisis ever since plans were revealed to remove the current management and replace it instead with Imperial catering. A staggering 560 signatures were received in an online petition run by the RSM in a bid to save the café, talks for which are ongoing. Whether or not the café returns in around a years time remains uncertain; all we do know is that the RSM building is now without a catering facility for a long time to come.

400+ pints to end the year

01 May 2007   Yes, that's correct - to celebrate the official end of the RSM year, on Tuesday June 5th we will be holding a party to end all others. Join us in the UDH for food, a huge supply of drinks, music, awards, and antics. Tickets are just *£5* and will be on sale after summer fieldwork!

Union bars "not up to scratch"

28 April 2007   The dire service which greets patrons to the bars at Imperial Union continues to worsen, despite a general increase in sales after the Easter period. The bar manager has expressed his concerns that the bars are severely understaffed, bar staff are underpaid and poorly trained. Waiting times often exceed 10 minutes or more, with staff simply not able to cope.

Claud's scandal deepens

28 April 2007   The crisis surrounding the closure of Claud's has worsened. The petition, signed by nearly 600 staff and students in the RSM, has had a significant impact and prompted talks with building manager, Neil Varey. However, a significant increase in ground rent looks to be the deciding factor on the future of Claud's, as Imperial puts its best efforts forward to outprice our small and friendly catering outlet. Inevitably, if Claud's does return, prices will rise, but the loss of this service has a greater impact in demonstrating that ultimately, Imperial College administration can and will oust out any competition which threatens their own catering agendas. The debate continues.

RSM website losing out to Facebook

28 April 2007   The rise of Facebook and the consequential decline of community interaction on the RSM website are almost certainly linked. The trend has continued for the last twelve months since Facebook arrived, and the Forum today is filled with spam, prompting its closure in coming weeks.

Award nominations now open

27 April 2007   As the end of another RSM year approaches, it is time again to put forward nominations for those people who you believe to be rewarded for their services and efforts towards the RSM. As well as half and full colours, there are also a number of other awards available. Please send us your nominations by next Monday. The awards will be announced at the end of year party on Tuesday 5 June.

"Fixed" quiz knocks out RSM

24 March 2007   A competition was held on Thursday night at Imperial to discover the next team to go forward and represent the college in University Challenge, the national TV competition. The RSM team put up a brave fight, but unfortunately did not make the final cut. The event was overshadowed by "blatent fixing" of the results in an attempt to get the ICU Staff and Sabb teams into the final.

RSM election results

24 March 2007   The results of this year's elections were announced at a special bar night on Thursday evening, followed by an evening of celebration to mark the end of term. Daniel Hill will take up the role of President, backed by Holly Sutherland, Alex Middleton and Rosie Smithells on the Exec. A full run down of all the results can be found in the 'In Depth' section.

New golf committee announced

21 March 2007   The RSM's Golf Club held their annual general meeting (AGM) today, and successfully elected a new committee. Oliver Porter takes up the role of Captain, supported by Phil Richardson, Chris Boulter and Craig Lampert who take up the roles of Vice Captain, Treasurer and Hon Sec respectively.

RSM office to move house

19 March 2007   The notorious RSM office, which for the last year has been stuffed away in the back ends of beyond on the fourth floor, is to move. The radical change comes with less than a weeks notice, and despite a reasonable downsizing in space, the new office will be in prime position. Located on the second floor, on the main staircase, it will be ideally placed for things such as ticket and regalia sales. The new office will be open from next Tuesday.

DLB appreciation "all time high"

16 March 2007   Interest in the DLB has increased vastly over recent weeks, mainly as a result of a host of very successful events including the Symposium and most recently the fieldtrip to Snowdonia. Interest in the club has reached an "all time high" according to insiders, and last Thursday's elections saw several of the committee positions highly contended. The DLB has long been seen as a hub for the 'geology goons', but recent activities prove this is quite the opposite.

Clauds petition ready for submission

16 March 2007   After several weeks of petition signing by some 560 students, staff and alumni associated with the RSM, the official document which is hoped will add weight to the argument to save Claud's Café is ready. It will be submitted to the relevant people early in the new week, and an outcome is expected soon.

Wilk new DLB President

15 March 2007   Second coming on third year Geologist Steph Wilk has been elected as the new President of the De La Beche society. Wilk, a keen organiser of this year's fieldtrips, including the recent trip to Snowdonia, narrowly beat rival candidate Adam Baldwin, who takes up the role as Treasurer. Fresher Louisa Stokes becomes Honorary Secretary. The RSMU election results will be announced next Thursday at 5pm in Harry's Bar & Grill.

Elections in crisis

01 March 2007   ICU Elections have fallen into turmoil and the announcement of the results has been delayed. The precise reason for the delay is unknown, although rumours have been flying that it is to do with the winning Presidential candidate. In the meantime, the current Media team have declared "Media Rule" over the Union until the dispute is sorted.

Post-Bottle bar night TONIGHT

27 February 2007   Don't forget that TONIGHT (Tuesday) is the post-Bottle Match bar night in the Union Bar from 7 pm. It looks set to be a good one; we're giving out numerous awards for non-sporting achievement over the weekend, namely those involved in excessive nudity, drinking, Camborne pranks, etc. It's all you can drink for £3 and everyone's welcome.

Clauds petition exceeding 500

27 February 2007   The number of signatures on the petition to save Claud's Café has long passed 500. The deadline for signing the petition has been set for NEXT MONDAY at 5 pm. After this time, any further signatures added will not be added to the official document which will be put forward to college by the RSM. Click on 'In Depth' for more info and to sign the petition.

Bottle photos now online

26 February 2007   Check out the first batch of photos and videos from this weekend's epic Bottle Match. Everything from sports to streakers, you can find them by clicking on 'Photos' in the menu bar at the top. More photos will come later on.

CSM Pres on the Bottle Match

26 February 2007   A few words of post-Bottle thoughts and thanks from the CSM Pres: "This year was one of the closest bottle matches ever! All sports were played with passion and it is rivalry such as ours that will keep our respective schools alive. Thank you to RSM for a fantastic and historical weekend. We shall make sure that all the silverware and tinware is kept clean and intact!!"

RSM lose in 105th Bottle Match

25 February 2007   The Bottle is making its way to Cornwall this afternoon for the first time in 10 years, following the defeat of the RSM's rugby squad in yesterday's Bottle Match. The RSM won in Squash, but lost in all other sports - golf, football, mens and ladies hockey, and ladies rugby. That didn't seem to dampen spirits too much, as the usual RSM antics ensued in the Bottle after party back at the IC Union. Special thanks to all players and supporters for making it such an entertaining weekend.

Clauds petition approaches 300

21 February 2007   Both staff and students have united in a vast and powerful show of support for Claud's Cafe. The decision to replace the cafe with a college-run outlet after refurbishment has received an angry response. If you haven't signed the petition, make sure you get on the case - there's only a week left before this momentus petition is presented to the Head of building administration [Sign now]

Fire puts RSM building at risk

19 February 2007   A fire has been blazing out of control in the Albert Hall Mansions since 10 am this morning, with more than 20 fire engines now in the process of trying to deal with the crisis. Fire workers are now concerned that the fire could spread across the top floors of the building, causing massive collapse and even damage to neighbouring buildings - including the RSM and the Royal Albert Hall. BBC London has reported on the event and is using a photo captured by an RSM student!

Rapid response to Claud's petition

18 February 2007   Despite being launched yesterday evening, the petition to save Claud's Café has already racked up over 100 signatures in less than 18 hours. This remarkable show of support is backed by a whole host of comments, mostly concerned for the increase in price and lack of friendly service that an IC facility would bring. Meanwhile, news spread fast and "Live!" has reported on the situation. Their editor, however, has attacked the RSM, claiming that there is a severe lack of news communication between us and the rest of college.

Digging up the Miner's past

17 February 2007   The RSM has a new found fame this week, with an article outlining our past, present and future published in the latest edition of Felix, the IC newspaper. The article, which stirs up some truthful thoughts, suggests that RSM students are different than the rest of Imperial, being "more outgoing" and proud of their heritage.

RSM launch mass petition

17 February 2007   A massive campaign has been launched in a bid to save Claud's Café from closure and removal of the present management. The news, which was announced several weeks ago, has been greeted with anger and shock by both staff and students who work or regularly visit the RSM building. An online petition has been launched which will be presented to the IC building administration to ensure that Claud's returns after renovation work, and is not instead replaced with an IC catering facility. Click here to sign the petition.

Frontier Geology intrigues RSMers

16 February 2007   Yesterday's annual DLB Symposium was dominated by accounts of geology and fieldwork in distant lands, including Central Asia, the Sahara, Antarctica and even space. The event was a great success, with a high turn out of both staff and students at the talks and for the after party. Thanks to the DLB for their work.

Breaking news: Clauds to close

07 February 2007   Third floor RSM café, "Clauds", has been given the boot as contractors prepare to refurbish in less than 3 months time. The fete of the café is for the moment unknown, and certainly should Claud's be set to disappear for good, mounting anger will ensue in the form of a petition and perhaps more by the RSM Union and all those associated.

February Pit released

31 January 2007   The next edition of the RSM's in-house magazine, The Pit, is now available online and soon in print. This edition features reviews of all the latest events, including the Christmas Ball and Materials Dinner (with photos!), the latest news, plus the announcement of the T-shirt competition winner.

T-shirt competition winner

31 January 2007   The winner of the t-shirt competition, which will decide the design for this February's Bottle Match t-shirt, is to be announced tomorrow. The committee are currently voting for their favourite designs.

Materialists recover from party

27 January 2007   Last night saw the New Year's Party hosted by the Materials Society, at the Kensington Close Hotel. A late surge in ticket sales allayed any fears of a low turnout. With copious amounts of wine, it wasn't long before the formalities broke down and the usual RSM carnage ensued. Materialists everywhere, and a few Geologists, have spent the day recovering.

Damning report into road safety

25 January 2007   Prince Consort Road, which runs outside the front of the RSM building, has been damned as one of the most dangerous roads in London. Incidents are nearly a daily occurrence. Students cross the roads on pedestrian crossings as local millionaires drive violently past at speeds often exceeding 50 mph. In this morning's latest incident, a student was nearly hit by a Mercedes as it swerved to overtake another car AND a bus, without realising a pedestrian crossing was just beyond. One witness reported, "I've never seen driving like it. It's only a matter of time before we are dealing with a death on this road".

Tickets available for Friday dinner

25 January 2007   Are you looking for a great way to kick start this weekend? The Materials contingent of the RSM have organised a fantastic dinner and party this Friday night at the Kensington Close Hotel. Best of all, the dinner is open to all RSMers, so why not come along! Discounts are now available if you book as a pair or foursome. Contact Elly Jay for details or to reserve and buy a ticket.

Tours applications approved

24 January 2007   The RSM's De La Beche society and Hockey club have had their recent 'tours' applications approved and been granted additional monetary support from the Union. Both trips, which depart in early March, will be subsidised 32%, knocking a few quid off each ticket. More details about both trips will be announced in the coming week or two.

Snow causes disruption

24 January 2007   Heavy snow has fallen in London causing massive disruption to travel. The last time it snowed, lectures were cancelled and the departments remained empty, but whether this will happen today, nobody knows. More snow is forecast for the coming days.

Union Court still not finalised

23 January 2007   Last night's Union Council meeting was the second attempt to fill remaining places on the Union Court, one of the Union's new governance initiatives. However, there STILL remains a place after delegates failed to vote for a Natural Science candidate, instead opting to reopen nominations. Some believe this is a sign of the lagging student interest in Union politics.

DPGS in new efforts to save job

23 January 2007   Shamed DPGS Shama Rahman made a statement yesterday in an email to all Postgraduates, announcing that she was setting up 'Surgery' twice a week in order to provide an outlet for Graduates to voice their concerns to the Union. The statement was met with a mixed reaction from Graduates in the RSM, who despite having little interest in Union affairs anyway, see this as a last effort by DPGS to save her job.

Welcome to "Fortress Imperial"

21 January 2007   White boxes containing new CCTV cameras have started to appear on the campus, as part of the "Fortress Imperial" plans. The aim is to make the South Kensington campus more secure. It has also been revealed that the RSM building will soon be fitted with new turnstiles, as recently fitted in Biochemistry [Source: Live].

Gales batter RSM building

21 January 2007   Crisis ensued on Thursday as the college was battered throughout the day by fierce gales which have left a trail of destruction throughout the country. Tiles on the Royal School of Mines building were also thrown off, smashing windows on the third floor as they fell. At one point Imperial College Road was closed, with trees throwing debris across the campus [Source: Live].

Vote now for t-shirts

19 January 2007   All of the latest entries for this year's Bottle Match t-shirt competition are now online, and better still you can vote for your favourite entry. You can also add your own comments and read what others think. The deadline for entries is Friday 26 January, so get designing - even if you're artistic talent isn't great, the winning design will be recreated professionally [More].

Agreement reached over cuff-links

17 January 2007   After much deliberation over several months, it has been announced this morning that the RSM will pursue Simon Pike's idea of introducing cuff-links to the fleet or regalia already on sale. An initial order will be placed to assess the market and to sell to those who have already reserved a pair, followed by a second batch in the coming months.

T-shirt competition has begun

17 January 2007   The hunt is now on to find a design for this year's Bottle Match t-shirt. The t-shirts are made every year for the event, carrying a comedy graphic and blurb. Please submit your designs by Friday 26 January by email to bottle@rsmonline.co.uk. All entries welcome, whether they're good or bad, and there are great prizes for the winner.

Quiz night announced

17 January 2007   Yes! That's right - to celebrate the launch of the Centenary and a range of our own RSM events, we're holding a quiz night on Tuesday 13 February, two nights before the DLB Symposium. Start gathering your teams of up to 6 and clue yourselves up on general knowledge! More details to come soon.

Sabb's dire performance exposed

12 January 2007   Deputy President for Graduate Students, Shama Rahman, has been shamefully exposed by the higher beings of the Union in a vote of no confidence. Ms Rahman allegedly neglected many of her duties, resulting in what looks certain to be a rapid ousting from her position. Perhaps Union politics are just being obsessive again, but it does raise questions as to how someone is able to gain such a high position and perform so poorly, for such a long time.

Would you drink there now?

12 January 2007   The dire attempts of the Union to revamp the Da Vinci's bar can finally be partly put aside, after the arrival of new oak furniture. More than a term after reopening for business, the delayed order certainly adds at least some atmosphere, converting the bleak hospital waiting room into a Wagamamas. Well done. There's also some advertising banners in an attempt to add some colour. We're sure the food is still as vile as ever, though.

Happy Christmas from RSM

22 December 2006   The Royal School of Mines Union would like to wish all Miners and friends of the school a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We stand at the end of a very successful year and would like to thank everyone for continued support, and look forward to more RSM antics inside the new year.

Elly Jay elected to Union Court

13 December 2006   On Tuesday evening, Seb Turner represented RSM's Hon Sec, Elly Jay, in the Union Council meeting in which the future representatives of the ICU Court were elected. The court will ensure that the Union and all clubs within act according to good practise. Elly Jay was elected to represent all Engineering students on the Jury.

Selley to speak on RSM history

11 December 2006   Professor Dick Selley has agreed to speak next term, during the RSM's official Centenary Carnival week in February, on the history of the RSM. He has been working on the history for many years, compiling a fascinating set of photos, stories and tales of antics from times gone by. More details to come in the new year.

Students targeted by gangs

11 December 2006   Organised gangs behind internet scams are targeting UK campuses for recruiting and even offer to support students through their studies. UK students have become a recruitment opportunity for organised gangs behind internet scams. Talented young students are being target to produce trojan horses, software that secretly installs on personal computers and allows them to be used to send vast quantities of spam mail without the users' permission or knowledge. The report, compiled with the Metropolitan police and FBI, identifies bright students rather than existing criminals as the primary target [Source: Live!]

ULU approves Imperial cup entry

10 December 2006   ULU has agreed that Imperial teams can enter ULU sports leagues and cups after we withdraw from the University of London. ULU agreed to an arrangement where IC Union may continue to enter sports teams into their leagues and cups when Imperial withdraws from the University of London. Participation in leagues had already been agreed in principle, however it was thought cups stood a chance of being denied [Source: Live!].

Student rent increases, again

10 December 2006   Students have seen a 23% rise in accomodation costs since 2003-04, reports the latest NUS survey. Once again London tops the list as the most expensive place for students to live with average rent reaching £100 a week. Meanwhile across the border in Wales student's flats average a remarkable £67. Along with rent, the average housing deposit has increased by 21% to £182 nationally, a figure envied by most Imperial students [Source: Live!].

The RSM at Christmas

09 December 2006   Wrecked! Probably the best way to describe last night's amazing Christmas Ball - held in a great venue in Kensington, with great food and much wine, made for an awesome night had by all. A full report will be available in the next Pit, and online, soon. Loads of photos are online now in the Photo Gallery.

Pit magazine now online

08 December 2006   The December issue of The Pit - the official magazine of the RSM - is now available online. Printed copies will be available at tonight's Christmas Ball and placed strategically around the department for you to enjoy. To download, click the following link or select 'Media' from the menu above [Download The Pit now ...]

RSM website gets festive

08 December 2006   The long awaited Christmas Ball this evening marks the official start of the RSM's festive season and therefore to celebrate, we've decorated the website for your enjoyment over the coming weeks. We hope you have a great time this evening and wish you a very happy Christmas!

125 to attend Christmas Ball

07 December 2006   The final figure of tickets sold for Friday's Christmas Ball is 125. The event, generously sponsored by Rio Tinto, has got even better with more wine and late night snacks being added to the already very exciting line-up.

Bude photos online

07 December 2006   A selection of photos from last weekend's trip to Bude are now available in the RSM photo gallery, under the DLB directory. A full report will be out in the Pit and Guildsheet, both available very soon.

Late surge in Ball sales

30 November 2006   As usual, last minute sales for the Christmas Ball have given the event a significant boost today, as Foyer and online sales saw significant increases. With the last day of sales tomorrow, it's not too late to get your hands on a ticket to what looks set to be one of the best Balls yet. Organisers have not yet commented on whether the deadline for tickets will be extended, as it depends on the hotel which is hosting the event.

Two places for Bude trip

30 November 2006   The DLB Society are preparing to depart for Cornwall, with their fieldtrip leaving at Friday lunchtime. Two places have become available on the trip so if you would like to go it's not too late! Departs 1 pm tomorrow. Contact us asap if you'd like to go.

Tonight: Pub Golf

29 November 2006   Yes, it's finally here! Join us this evening for another legendary pub crawl, starting off in the Union Bar at 7pm this Wednesday, and visiting 9 pubs, destined for Fulham Broadway. From there, it's easy access by tube or bus back to Kensington. Guaranteed entertainment for all, whether you drink or not, play the game or not. Do cmoe alog.

Crimbo Ball: 4 days left

28 November 2006   Don't forget to get your grubby mits on a ticket for this year's RSM Crimbo Ball. It's on Friday 8 December and, apart from sales finishing THIS FRIDAY (1 December), tickets are limited so buy now to avoid disappointment. You can buy any time of day or night ONLINE in our Shop or in the Foyer at lunchtimes.

New regalia destined for London

24 November 2006   We are pleased to announce that a large batch of new RSM regalia has been ordered and will arrive in early December! Online sales will begin next week; you will be able to order and pay for your regalia, print a receipt and collect when it arrives. Hoodies in a range of new colours with the classic design will be available.

Tuesday: Azerbaijan talk

21 November 2006   Come along to G.41 this evening (Tues 21 November) at 5 pm to find out about the DLB's big fieldtrip next summer to Azerbaijan. The trip is 4 weeks long, involves geology, vodka and Russian, and is generously sponsored by BP. A great chance to gain experience if you're interested in working in oil!

Ball eTickets now available

20 November 2006   For the first time in RSM history you can buy Christmas Ball tickets online! This saves you time, effort and the need for cheques or cash. Simply click 'Shop' in the menu and follow the on-screen instructions. Tickets are £30 and online sales will finish on Friday 1 December.

Internal theft on the rise

20 November 2006   An increasing number of complaints are being raised across the board about thefts in the RSM. It seems that regardless of value, everything from umbrellas and coats to laptops and entire computers are being removed unlawfully. Everyone is asked to be particularly vigilent and watch out for both your own possessions and those of others. Any suspicious behaviour should be reported to Security immediately (tel. 4444 from any internal phone).

Website showing healthy hits

19 November 2006   The last month has seen a long awaited rise in visitors to the RSM website, with more than 2,000 unique visitors since this time in October and approaching over 200 page loads a day. Recent additions such as photos and regularly updated news have helped the cause.

Wales and Dorset photos added

19 November 2006   A whole batch of photos from South Wales have just been uploaded into the photo gallery, sent in by several people. There's also a few more photos in the Dorset album. Take a look, comment away. More to add? Contact us...

£40,000 for delays and inconvenience

19 November 2006   It seems that the Union's contraversial £40,000 website, which was launched earlier in the summer, has failed to live up to its expectations. Out of date pages and unused forums attest to a general public disappointment. More recently, the complete lack of interest when it came to helping the RSM get online ticket sales for the Christmas Ball up and running - for which we are STILL waiting - is causing unnecessary delays and inconvenience to many. This follows months of waiting simply to get the RSM recogonised on the website; previously we did not even have a page!

Imperial to join NUS

18 November 2006   In a referendum that broke all previous records, the Members of Imperial College Union decided whether or not we should affiliate to the National Union of Students. Of the 13,252 eligible voters, 4007 ballots were cast giving a turnout of 30.24% with the votes as follows: No: 1,873 (46.74%); Yes: 2,134 (53.26%).

Crucial result expected 19:00

17 November 2006   We've all heard about it; should ICU join the NUS or not? Voting closed at midnight last night with the highest turnout of votees ever recorded, but although the Union are celebrating, the outcome is yet to be confirmed. Through most of the week it has been ~50:50. Results are announced tonight, 19:00, in Da Vinci's bar.

RSMA poised for launch

17 November 2006   This evening the RSMA come together for their annual dinner, and to celebrate the occassion the brand new Association website will be launched after many months of work. The first parts of the site have been up for testing but with many parts missing, it has not yet been officially launched.

New photos online

13 November 2006   Loads of photos have just arrived from last week's first year trip to Dorset plus the Grad Soc quiz night at Halloween. Check them all out in the photo gallery. Got photos of an event? Let us know!

Sex Pests claim quiz victory

02 November 2006   Team 'Sex Pests' narrowly claimed victory in last night's Grad Soc Halloween Quiz, following several hours of quiz mania in the RSM. The evening was a great success with plenty of food, postgrads and staff, fuelled by an impressive amount of beer, wine and plum schnaps.

New online shop launched

01 November 2006   The Union has kindly sorted us out with our own online shop, which you can access via the menu above. There's not actually anything on sale yet, although you can soon expect to be able to purchase event tickets and regalia, any time you want and from wherever you want.

RSM Rugby vs Honorary Artillery: 42-7

31 October 2006   RSM rugby romped home with an emphatic 42-7 victory in their opening game of the season. The match against the Honrary Artillery Comapny took place at their City of London home; the pitch surrounded by skyscrapers is reputedly the most expensive in the world. The victory was all the more impressive given the carnage of the freshers ball just hours before! RSM stand themselves in good stead for the upcoming season.

Danger! Exclusion Zone created

30 October 2006   In a shocking turn of events, parts of the third floor of the RSM building have been deemed an 'Exclusion Zone' after builders this morning discovered ASBESTOS. Serious concerns have been raised given that the walls were being demolished at the time, with many fearing for their health. The impact this could have on the building works and, importantly, Claud's Café, have not yet been determined.

Carnage at Freshers Dinner

30 October 2006   The unbelievably successful Freshers Dinner welcomed more than 170 patrons on Saturday night, for an evening of fine food, drinks and RSM entertainment. With fines a plenty it wasn't long before some of the Freshers were a little worse for wear, with security tightened and several guests escorted quickly to A&E. Fortunately, no major problems were sustained and the event continued as planned making for a legendary evening which was enjoyed by all.

RSM braced for Freshers Dinner

28 October 2006   Its finally here! In just a few hours more than 170 RSMers will be taking their seats in the MDH for the annual Freshers Dinner, a celebration for all the new students. This will be the biggest dinner in recent history - if not ever - and the usual carnage is expected, although tighter controls are expected to ensure that things don't get too out of hand.

Union stoops to new lows

26 October 2006   One would have thought that Graduation Night would inspire the Union to pull out all the stops with their various drinking establishments. It seems this was not the case and once again the inevitable 55-60 minute queues at the bars ensued, as bar staff remained sparse and slow. This aside, it seemed that the Union was prepared to stoop to new lows; a flooded Gents toilet was reopened and patrons waded through pools of RAW SEWAGE to use them. In short - throw away your shoes.

RSM celebrates Graduands

26 October 2006   Some 60 RSM students graduated yesterday at the annual Commemoration Day, with Batchelors and Masters in Geology, Geophysics and Materials in various forms. Congratulations to all those who have graduated - and - stay in touch with the RSM!

Dinner ticket sales finished

23 October 2006   Sales of tickets for next Saturday's Freshers Dinner have now officially ceased. More than 150 tickets have now been sold, breaking all previous records and paving the way for the biggest Freshers Dinner ever. Table arrangements will be announced in due course.

Photos from Pub Crawl

23 October 2006   Brand new photos from the Freshers Pub Crawl, which took place nearly three weeks ago, have just arrived online. To see and comment on them, click on Photos and then on RSM Events.

Materialists anhialate Geologists

23 October 2006   In an intense and exciting paintballing match yesterday, the Materials contingent defeated the Geologists. The inter-RSM paintballing competition was a great success and enjoyed by all - keep a look out for similar events in the near future.

Ticket sales break all records

20 October 2006   This year's Freshers Dinner has broken all previous records for ticket sales this lunchtime, with more than 150 attendees coming to the event. We are pleased that nearly all freshers are attending! Tickets will be on sale for ONE final day, on Monday lunchtime, but this will be the ABSOLUTE deadline.

Graduate Reps elected

20 October 2006   At the start of October, the RSM committee voted in favour of introducing two new Grad Rep positions on the committee, with the sole aim of communicating details of the RSM, its events, clubs and societies to the graduate students in ESE and Materials. On Tuesday, Louisa Preston and Russell Talling were voted into these positions.

Bottle Match dates confirmed

19 October 2006   We are pleased to announce that the 2007 Bottle Match will take place on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th February, at the end of ESE reading week and start of Materials half term. It has also been decided that the Bottle Match will coincide with the RSM Centenary Carnival.

Last chance for Dinner tickets

18 October 2006   Don't forget, Thursday (tomorrow) is the very last day you will be able to get hold of a ticket to this year's unmissable Freshers Dinner. To buy your ticket, get to the RSM Foyer tomorrow between 12 and 2 pm, with cash or cheque book.

New photos online

18 October 2006   Photos from last week's first year fieldtrip to the Cotswolds are now online in our photo gallery. To see them, click on Photos in the menu and select Fieldtrips. If you have more photos from this or any other event, please send them to us.

Recent history of RSM

15 October 2006   Ever wondered what the RSM was like at the turn of the new Millenium? One of the old websites was recently found on a lost disk, complete with photos and events listings, much the same as they are today, and it's now back online. [Click here]

Today's Events

13 October 2006   Join the DLB this evening at 5pm for an insight into the impact of Geology on Wine, presented by author and lecturer Dick Selley. There will be free wine afterwards for all those who attend! Plus, a chance to join them tomorrow on a fieldtrip to a real vineyard in Kent, for more tasting. It's also the last day to get your tickets for paintballing - DLB vs MatSoc, in the Foyer, at lunchtime.

Paintballing Tickets

12 October 2006   This Friday is the last day that you can get tickets for the DLB vs Matsoc paintballing tournament, which takes place next weekend (Sunday 22 October). Come to the RSM Foyer at lunchtime!

Forum relaunched

10 October 2006   After continued spamming of the Forum, the entire system has been reset, upgraded and relaunched. We encourage everyone to use and enjoy it. Sign up now and get posting!

Send in your photos

10 October 2006   Did you manage to capture any of last week's RSM freshers events? If you did, send in your photos to us and we'll put them online! All you need to do is email them to photo@rsmonline.co.uk. They will appear in our Photo Gallery in a few days.

Dinner tickets now on sale

09 October 2006   Tickets for this year's Freshers Dinner are on sale from today. Buy your ticket any weekday lunchtime from 12-2 pm in the RSM Foyer. Tickets are limited so we advise you book early to avoid disappointment. Prices are £25 for hosts, £32 for non-hosts, and £28 for freshers. You can pay by cash or cheque. [More..]

Today's Events: Sunday

08 October 2006   If you're prepared for an early start, join the DLB for stunning views and some morning exercise as they trek to the top of the Queens Tower. Meet at 10 am in the RSM Foyer. This is followed by a day of trips around London, where you'll explore the Geology right under your feet, concluding with a few drinks at a pub in Piccadilly.

Freshers Bar Night

06 October 2006   The RSM's freshers week line-up concluded last night with the Freshers Bar Night. Records were broken with the fastest yard of all time and the turnover of the event. Anarchy broke out at one point when one of the competitos in the prestigious freshers yard competition turned out to be a Medic. The DLB and MatSoc still have plenty of events for you to come, so keep an eye on your inbox.

Imperial ranks 9th in world

06 October 2006   In the world university rankings, Imperial College has taken 9th place, announced the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) this morning. The World Top 10 is dominated soley by American and British universities.

Freshers Week has arrived

01 October 2006   The new academic year starts tomorrow and with it a host of RSM events to celebrate and welcome our new students. For Freshers, the RSM's Introduction and drinks reception takes place on Monday from 5.30 pm in G.41. For everyone else, the unmissable Pub Crawl and Bar Night are on Tuesday and Thursday respectively.

Record sales for Freshers Dinner

27 September 2006   Ticket sales for the Freshers Dinner have today beaten all previous records for pre-term sales, giving early indications that all tickets will be sold out within weeks and the dinner will be one of the most successful to date. Most students will be able to buy their tickets from the RSM or online from next week, so don't worry!

Try our new online game

26 September 2006   Bored? Then why not have a go at our new online game, Good News Bad News. It's basically a caption competition, the idea stolen from TV, now brought to the RSM Forum. Have a go - you never know, we may award a prize for the best caption.

RSM Postgrad Rep proposed

26 September 2006   Seeing the growing post-graduate community as an important part of the RSM has resulting in the proposition of creating a new committee position for a Postgraduate Representative. The aim will be to make sure that details of events, clubs and societies reaches every corner of the RSM and that postgraduates have a voice on the committee.

New website launched

25 September 2006   After several months of refurbishment we're pleased to announce the launch of our new website, the majority of which is now complete and ready for use. Additions will continue throughout the coming weeks so we hope you'll check back to see the progress.

Welcome Freshers

25 September 2006   We would like to welcome all new students to the RSM and hope that you find our website informative. All the details of what we've got in store for you in Freshers week are now online. If you've got any questions, please don't hestitate to get in touch.

John Cosgrove promoted to Professor

25 September 2006   After many years of dedicated teaching and research in the RSM, Dr John Cosgrove has been awarded a Professorship in the Department of Earth Science. The RSM would like to congratulate John on this well deserved and long overdue achievement.

Naked President watched by millions

17 July 2006   RSM President Leah Glass achieved something that perhaps no other member of the RSM ever has. On Saturday night, as part of BBC1's live "Sports Relief" programme, Leah joined members of the IC Rugby team as they participated in a live NAKED run around Television Centre. After the run was complete, a slow motion replay was introduced by Gary Lineker as Leah revealed all to several million viewers. The naked run inspired more than 25,000 public donations to be made in the last 20 minutes of the show heralding the naked run as an immense success.

Strong earthquake in Java, Indonesia

17 July 2006   At 8.19 am this morning, an earthquake measuring M 7.2 occurred south of Java island in Indonesia. The offshore earthquake sparked fears of another tsunami, although none have been observed. At 9.13 am, a powerful aftershock of 6.1 was also recorded, emanating from the same region. The epicentre falls close to the setting of the disasterous earthquake and tsunami of 2004, and in the vicinity of the earthquake earlier this year when nearly 6,000 people were killed.

Clauds safe for "at least a year"

26 June 2006   After many weeks since the news was broken that Claud's Café, the RSM's in-house café on the fourth floor, was to close, it has been announced that everything is safe for at least another year. The college have confirmed that renovation work will not be carried out on the third floor until at least summer 2007, at which time the situation will be reassessed. It remains unclear whether this change in stance is due to increased pressure by ESE staff or because of disorganisation. In the meantime, the café will adapt to be more "IC-like", introducing a new coffee machine and 'panini's'. It is hoped that the prices will remain the same or at least significantly lower than the rest of college.

Year ends with departmental party

26 June 2006   Yet another academic year is over, and to celebrate the department (ESE) organised a party for all third and fourth years to say farewell to leavers. The party continued until late, with the Union's end-of-year Carnival attracting hundreds into the Union, offering outdoor dancing. A queue extended outside the door for the first time in many months, but bar service was more than disappointing once inside. The RSM would like to wish all those who have graduated both congratulations and the best of luck with all future endeavours.

Your thoughts on London's estate agents

19 June 2006   It's that time of year again where many of us are moving house, either in the next few weeks or later in the summer. RSMers are sharing their advice and experience in the RSM Forum, where you can recommend good estate agents and places to search, and tell us of those that you have had bad experiences with. Your thoughts will be compiled at a later date into a new section on the website, giving advice - a bit like the Union have done but based on your comments.

Successful Summer Ball attracts more than 3,000

18 June 2006   Hoards of students descended upon the South Kensington campus last night, not to enjoy another night in the library but instead to eat and drink at the Union's annual Summer Ball. The event attracted a large number of RSMers, especially second to fourth years, many of whom will be leaving us at the end of this week, and many of whom made it to the end of the night for the RSM's own Survivor's photo. You can check out all the photos from last night in the Photo Gallery, under Imperial Events [More..]

£40,000 price tag for Union website

17 June 2006   It has been revealed that the new Union website cost an extraordinary £40,000 to design and build. The new website, which brings with it several new and useful features, is certainly worth more than the average website but with this price tag, questions are raised as to whether or not the Union have paid too much. The design of the new website looks relatively "low budget" and certainly not what you would expect at such a high price. Meanwhile, the RSM endeavours to launch a similar system in the coming weeks, with features not dissimilar to the new Union website, at a total cost of £0. Tell us what you think in our Forum [More..].

Summer Ball "just got hotter"

17 June 2006   In an update for tomorrow's weather forecast, temperatures are expected to soar to a very hot 28°C, according to the BBC Weather. Brace yourselves for an unpleasant start to the ball, which last year notoriously fell on the hottest day of the year.

High-speed RSM website

16 June 2006   Following all the shifting around as a result of the launch of the new Union website, the RSM website, along with all the other websites for clubs and societies, remain on the old system and therefore you will notice a significant increase in the speed of the website. Pages and photos will now load significantly faster than before!

Summer ball scorcher!

15 June 2006   This Saturday, the South Kensington campus at Imperial College becomes one extensive party arena as the Summer Ball once again descends its anarchy. The great news for all is that this year is set to be another scorcher of an evening, with temperatures during Saturday reaching a steamy 26°C and no less than 17°C during the night. More than hot enough, this comes nowhere close to last year's horrifically intense heat of more than 34°C which caused the Tanaka air conditioning to crash and many-a jacket and bow-tie to be quickly disgarded before the champagne reception had even finished.

Website updates

15 June 2006   The Union launched its new website last night and an early error in the omission of the RSM as a CSC was quickly rectified. Following on from this, the RSM remains on the verge of launching a new system of our own which promises to revolutionise your website visits, fully integrated with the new Union website but retaining our own character and packed full of endless pages of information for students, prospective students, alumni, and anyone else that wants to visit. The stunning new website will launch in a few weeks so keep an eye out for the developments.

New Union website omits RSM

14 June 2006   The launch of an impressive but perhaps difficult to use website for the IC Union has been overshadowed by the omission of RSM, not recognised as one of the main CSC's. Discussion has already been started in the new Union forums about this contraversial error. This aside, the new website provides easy access to purchasing tickets, club memberships, loads of new information and much more. Take a look at www.imperialcollegeunion.org.

World Cup discussion

14 June 2006   Cast your vote in the Forum on who you think will be the winner of the 2006 World Cup. You can also post your comments on matches, teams, who you think will win, and who won't, or anything else you want to share with others.

New Union website launches tomorrow

13 June 2006   The brand new Union website is set to be launched at 6pm tomorrow (Wednesday) night. The website encompasses a wide range of new features, although the new design of the website on which we have all been waiting is perhaps a little disappointing. There are already fears that the transition could cause major disruption to all other websites currently hosted on the Union's server, including the RSM, so should you have any problems over the coming days please be patient.

Sell your stuff online

13 June 2006   It's that time of the year where many of us are preparing to graduate, move house, etc, so while you are clearing out all your stuff over the next few weeks why not sell the stuff you don't need and make a bit of cash! And, at the same time, you might pick yourself up a bargain. Simply log in to the Forum, go to the 'For Sale' forum, and post away. Textbooks, books, furniture, computer equipment,... the list goes on, and you can sell it. [More..]

Mining is "most certainly back"

10 June 2006   The FTSE 100 closed on Friday with Mining stocks leading the top share index. Gold and copper prices have rebounded after recent falls with Anglo American and Rio Tinto being two of the biggest gainers this week. This is just the most recent success for mining companies, which is most certainly an industry restrengthening and provides good career and future prospects for all RSMers.

Preparations made for new website

10 June 2006   The brand new RSM website is to be launched in the coming days in preparation for the next academic year. Unlike new websites in the past, the new RSM site promises to be revolutionary. It will enable users to login to access certain content, encouraging a thriving online community. There will be greatly enhanced news, with the website opening up to posts by a much wider range of people and, reporting on a much greater range of stories. In addition, certain users will be able to update pages which will open up the website to sports teams and club officers who need to make regular changes, without going through the Web Officer. If you have any suggestions on how to improve the website, get in touch.

Pub Golf attracts many

08 June 2006   Last night's Pub Golf attracted a large group of RSMers onto the streets of Kensington and Fulham for another trip around nine of the finest venues the area has to offer. Thanks to all those who came along and congratulations to all those who completed the 'course' and handed in their scorecards, you have been entered into the draw for some fantastic prizes!!

Union poised to launch new website

05 June 2006   The Union is on the verge of launching the brand new website, packed with loads of new information and features. It will run on a more powerful server, which means it will load quicker. As part of the redevelopment, the RSM website will be left on the old system and therefore during the transfer period there may be problems loading pages etc.

Pub Golf "ready to go"

05 June 2006   The route for Wednesday night's Pub Golf is being finalised, as preparations are well underway for the big event. It all kicks off at 5.30 pm in the Union Bar with... yes... FREE BEER for all participants. Once again, you can play the game in teams, individually, in pairs, whatever you want. Scorecards will be given out on the night, bring a pencil. The final venue of the evening will be announced in the next few days.

Scholarship for MSc Petroleum Geoscience

01 June 2006   If you are interested in a career in the petroleum industry you might want to consider spending one more year at IC. We have one industry-funded scholarship for the next academic year's MSc Petroleum Geoscience course (starting October 2006), and possibly up to two additional NERC studentships. The Norsk Hydro industry scholarship includes a 3-month work placement in Norway, either Bergen or Oslo, next summer (June-August). All the scholarship cover full fees and maintenance, including fieldwork. The latter includes a spectacular two-week fieldtrip to Utah. If you're interested in a petroleum-related geoscience career, are expecting to get a good 2.1 degree or higher and can handle another year in IC, then please get in touch with either myself, Chris or Gary. We'd be pleased to discuss any aspects of the MSc course and offer advice on future career and job opportunities in the oil industry. At the moment the whole energy sector is booming and our MSc degree is one of the most respected in the industry. Last year resulted in 100% employment by the end of the course, all in geoscience-related jobs. The core technical parts of the course are sedimentology, structural geology and basin analysis, all taught using industry state-of-the art software.

DLB committee meeting

31 May 2006   There will be a DLB committee meeting, today (Wednesday) at 12 pm in room 1.51. All new committee members are invited to attend, as several important issues are to be discussed regarding next years events.

Pub Golf is confirmed for 7 June

25 May 2006   After the success of the last Pub Golf at Christmas, the RSM is excited to announce that the event will return in just 2 weeks from now. Set to take place on Wednesday 7th June, the summer version of Pub Golf will aim to visit 9 establishments, as a pub crawl with a twist. The event will start earlier than previously, with a keg at the Union bar to kick start the event. We look forward to seeing you all there!!

Join Facebook and the RSM community

24 May 2006   Although our own forum lays dormant, a new online community of RSM students, and indeed thousands of Imperial students, has taken off on 'Facebook', the new craze which has swept through college over the last few weeks. If you are not already a member, you can sign up with your Imperial address at www.facebook.com.

RSM announces campaign for Clauds Café

22 May 2006   Following the shock announcement that Claud's Café is to close, it has been revealed that the café's management were UNAWARE of any forthcoming closure until the news was announced online. In a remarkable twist, it turns out that the Imperial Administration have so far only informed ESE staff of the closure. The RSM is on the verge of launching a massive campaign to save the café, which is predicted to draw strong support from both staff and students across both departments. It looks likely that a petition will be launched in the coming days.

Fieldtrip photos uploaded

22 May 2006   Photos from the fourth year Pyrenees trip have and are being uploaded, and photos from other trips are soon to be online. If you would like to add photos, please contact Seb.

Students and staff united over Claud's closure

07 May 2006   The announcement that Claud's Café is to close in the coming months for renovation, and subsequently to become a new café run by IC catering, has sparked an angry response across the RSM. In a rare occurrence, both staff and students are united in protest against the closure. The prospect is for higher prices (an average raise of more than 200% for tea and coffee!), reduced choice and unfriendly service.

Fieldtrips depart across Europe

07 May 2006   This weekend marks the start of the 'fieldwork season', which over the next two to three weeks will see students from all years departing to destinations across Europe, including Spain, Scotland and SW England, for various fieldtrips. We hope everyone has a good time and look forward to seeing you all again on return.

Clauds will close: and be replaced by an IC café

02 May 2006   In a shocking announcement this lunchtime, it has been revealed that Claud's Café is to close in a matter of weeks as renovation work begins on the third floor. In the latest development, it has been revealed that when the café reopens, it will be taken over by IC catering, forcing prices to rise and the selection of food to be dramatically altered and reduced. These plans have prompted an angry reaction across the RSM, and it is very likely that these plans will prompt anarchy and insurgency within the RSM student population.

On the agenda: today's meetings

02 May 2006   Both the DLB and RSM committees meet this lunchtime, at 12 and 1 pm respectively, to discuss forthcoming events this term. Today's meeting agenda will include discussion of website improvements, Pub Golf, a DLB fieldtrip and the possibility of another Gooma Looma.

Students into Mining: tomorrow

01 May 2006   Don't forget that on Tuesday (tomorrow!) at 5pm, there is a mining careers evening where you have the chance to hear from numerous companies. The event lasts for about two hours, and is followed by a networking session with free food and drinks (strictly for event attendees only!). For loads more info, you can now visit the Mining Careers microsite, www.rsmonline.co.uk/mining.

Pub Golf one step closer to returning

01 May 2006   After months of speculation, I am pleased to announce that Pub Golf looks set to make a return later in the term. Provisionally scheduled for sometime around late May to early June, the 'summer' version of the popular RSM pub crawl 'with a twist' will encompass pubs and bars across Kensington and Fulham, on a similar route to the previous Pub Golf last Christmas. This means that the competition is once again on, to find the RSM Pub Golf champions of Summer '06! Better get practising....

High spec computer stolen from G39

28 April 2006   Once again, thieves have struck in the RSM this week with the disappearance of a high-performance Remote Sensing machine from the back of G39 computer room. The machine is thought to have been stolen some time this week, although a precise time is not known. Anyone with any information should come forward immediately. This is just one of several expensive items to go missing in recent time, following the theft of several laptops earlier in the year. Questions have already been raised as to whether it may be due to laxed security during the renovation works of the Bessemer building.

Careers in tunneling for RSM students

28 April 2006   A major UK-based tunneling contractor is looking to identify graduates for current and future projects in the southeast of England. It is very much a company that will develop people correctly and in the area that they desire, so it is open to a larger group that hold interest in Tunneling. However, you may find that such an interest has been best developed if you have been involved in courses such as Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics or Structural Geology etc. Check your email (ESE 3/4) or contact us for details on how to apply.

Good luck to RSM marathon runners

23 April 2006   We would like to wish Henry Brown and John Sykes, both fourth year Geologists, and anyone else who we may not know about, the best of luck for tomorrow's London Marathon. The 26 mile race takes place this morning. Henry is raising money for Save the Rhino, while John is raising money for Whiz Kidz. If you would like to sponsor either of them, visit the marathon page in Sports section [More]

The Final Finale: an event to end all others

21 April 2006   A brand new event this year which promises to be LEGENDARY! On 5th May, join us for a finger buffet, no less than 500 pints of quality beers and real ales, courtesy in part to Fullers, plus wine and soft drinks, i.e. all you can eat and drink! What more could you want! And all for only £5 – bloody good bargain old chap! The evening will also include the presentation of this year’s RSM colours awards. Everyone has finished their exams, so there is NO excuse not to come. Tickets will be on sale from Thursday April 27th, from ~12-2pm in the RSM Foyer.

Kosice Mining School announce ISW

20 April 2006   Another International Students Week is coming, in Kosice Mining School. The ISW is from 30 April to 6 May, and includes a visit to a Metallurgy factory, a tour of Kosice city, a visit to the Faculty of metalurgy in Kosice, Technical Museum in Kosice, take part on some students parties and much more. But we need help, too. We need help demolish a lot of beers! Please, HELP US!!!! If you are interested in going, contact Quincy. For anyone interested in future ISWs, a webpage will full details will be online from next week (after exams!).

Exam reminder from ESE

20 April 2006   A reminder that you should bring your examination candidate number to every examination, together with your College identity card which should be displayed on your desk throughout all examinations. Candidates are prohibited from taking mobile telephones, brief cases, document cases, pencil cases, bags or any other such impedimenta into the examination rooms. Please ensure that these are securely locked away in your lockers before the examinations. No food or drink, (other than clear bottles of water) is permitted into the examination room. Good luck in your examinations. (Ed: I don't think I've ever seen anyone with a brief case wandering around the RSM to be honest... ;)

Mining careers evening announced

20 April 2006   As part of a campaign to better educate students about the many opportunities offered by the mining industry and get graduates back into mining, the RSM, in association with Minesite.com, has organised a 'Students into Mining' evening here at the Royal School of Mines. This will take place in room 1.51 on Tuesday, 2nd May, beginning at 5pm. It will consist of a series of short presentations followed by an informal networking session in Harringtons Bar where students and professionals can meet, discuss opportunities, and exchange ideas over some food and drinks. A selection of mining/exploration companies will talk about their activities, life in the industry and, in particular, focus on any work experience or graduate opportunities they can offer to students and graduates to help them gain vital practical skills and increase their exposure to mining and mineral exploration. The event is completely free and open to everyone - any students or recent graduates from any institution, and mining and minerals industry professionals from any discipline or background. We strongly encourage all of you to attend - opportunities like this are rare, and for a few hours of your time you could pick up vital contacts, summer work or even a job. Not to mention free food and drink....

ISW to Hungary: May 2006

11 April 2006   Following the reinstatement of RSM in the IFMMS, we are pleased to announce that the first ISW (International Student Week) has been scheduled for 7-13 May 2006 (note: some fieldtrips are running at this time aswell, you will need to check your timetable). The University of Miskolc, in Hungary, have invited up to 20 students to visit them. The deadline for booking your place is 26 April, contact Quincy if you are interested.

New CMS chosen

11 April 2006   The new Content Management System, which will be used to build the new RSM website, has been chosen. "Mambo", a system which some of you may be familiar with, provides a powerful setup allowing for news, forums, photo galleries, and vast amounts of information to all be stored in a simple and easy to update format. The aim is to integrate the system into the current page template. There will also be new features to allow you to login to the entire website from the homepage, for messaging, forum and photo gallery use, and much more.

RSM reinitiates links with IFMMS

11 April 2006   After several years of lost contact, RSM has rebuilt contacts and links with the IFMMS - the International Federation for Mining and Metallurgy Students. This is a group of schools and colleges, just like RSM, based across Europe. The main aim of the federation is to organise International Student Weeks (ISW's), whereby member colleges send out invites to other members to come and visit them for a few days to a week. It is an important link to have and it is great to see it come back.

RSM website braced for major overhaul

09 April 2006   In the coming weeks and months the RSM website is to be completely overhauled. It has not yet been decided whether the appearance of the website will change, but the way it works and the content is going to be vastly improved. The new website - including a full site for the RSMA - will be built on a new Content Management System, which will allow for much easier updates by many more people. In particular, focus will be put onto an online news system - similar to "Live!" - which will integrate the Pit and Web News into one system. If you have any ideas, let us know in the Forum.

Grim outlook for RSM Forum

06 April 2006   Despite recent efforts to drive more visitors towards the RSM Forums, there have been almost no new posts. The Forums remain the second most visited page on the website, but the complete inactivity is threatening the Forum's future. Meanwhile, down in CSM, a thriving interactive community has developed and amazingly more RSMers post there than on our very own website.

80,000 hits for RSM Online

04 April 2006   Since statistics began counting this time last year, the RSM website has attracted a staggering 80,000 hits, from more than 26,000 visitors. That's an average of 218 page loads every single day. Over the last term, the website saw some days with record highs in visitor numbers but overall, the website was less popular this term than in Autumn. With the onset of holidays, the visitor levels have crashed but are expected to pick up again come the start of revision!

Registered on the Forum?

04 April 2006   Did you know, the RSM website runs a complete and easy to use Forum system. However, in recent times it's been a bit quiet and we would like to encourage as many RSMers as possible to use it. Whether you want a bit of banter, post some news or questions, course-related or not, the Forum is there for your use. If you have any suggestions on how it could be improved, let us know - click here.

Sponsor Henry in the London Marathon

03 April 2006   Here's your opportunity to give something back! Henry Brown, fourth year Geophysicist, is running in this year's London Marathon to raise money for Save the Rhino International. You can sponsor him any amount right now, online. It's quick and easy and all donations are gratefully accepted. You can read loads more in our Sports section [More]

Sports section redevelopment

02 April 2006   The sports section of the website has never quite been completed, so now that I've got just a few days spare I am working to put the finishing touches to pages that have been offline for a long time. Football is already back, and you will notice some changes to the sports homepage. There will also be new pages to help captains and sports committees to access Union-related forms and documents, as well as post match reports.

Talk: Exploration of the Ivanhoe Mines

28 March 2006   At 3pm today, in room 1.51, there is a guest lecture by Doug Kirwin, Executive Vice President of Exploration of Ivanhoe Mines. This company is responsible for the discovery of the Oyu Tolgoi deposit in Mongolia in 2004 - the worlds largest copper-gold development project. This is a great opportunity to hear about not only the geology of this resource but also get an insight into the reality of exploration in this fast-growing region.

End of another successful term

28 March 2006   As the end of the spring term came and went, the last three months have been hailed as yet another successful term for the RSM. This term's events included bar nights, the elections and of course, the Bottle Match. The popularity of the events and the ever increasing involvement of students in the lower years gives good prospects for the term ahead, when new committee members will begin the hand-over period.

Union announces Summer Ball 2006

22 March 2006   Imperial College Union has announced that this year's Summer Ball will be held on Saturday 17th June. After the success of last year's event, it has been decided to hold the ball on the South Ken campus again, which is great news for anyone who is considering going. Ticket prices have yet to be announced but will be on sale from early next term.

Hockey announce new captains

21 March 2006   The hockey AGM and elections took place yesterday evening. Tim has been announced mens hockey captain, and Charlotte as ladies captain. Lucy takes up role as Treasurer. If you'd like to join the RSM hockey club, why not check out the club website for more details [More..].

Sport: AGM and elections

18 March 2006   Both hockey and golf clubs are holding their AGM (annual general meetings) and elections this week. On Monday night, instead of training, is the hockey club AGM, and on Tuesday night, at 6pm in Harringtons, is the golf club AGM. If you are interested in finding out more about the club, having an input and importantly, running for a position next year, you should come along to these events.

DLB announces new committee

17 March 2006   Marcus Lemberger takes over as DLB President from Liz Stock after the DLB elections this lunchtime. He will be supported by Chris Larvin as Hon Sec and Will Turner as Treasurer. The AGM was focused on the successes of the DLB this year, which have included the fieldtrips and Symposium, although next year a major emphasis will be placed on attracting far more freshers and second years to get involved with the club; a priority now reflected across the RSM.

Election results announced

16 March 2006   After a week of suspense, the results of this year's RSM elections were announced earlier this evening in Harringtons. Many of the positions were tightly contended, including the Vice President post. A full list of election results is now available online [More..].

Hours to go before election results

16 March 2006   We are now just hours away from hearing who will be in next year's RSM committee. Last week's elections saw a vast turn-out of voters from both Materials and Earth Science, voting for several highly contested positions. The votes have all been counted and verified and the results for each position are ready to be announced, tonight, at 6 pm in Harrington's Bar & Grill.

Tomorrow: DLB AGM

16 March 2006   The DLB is holding it's AGM and elections tomorrow. If you want to hear about the highs and low's of this year's DLB work, and put yourself forward for a position in next year's committee, come along. Details are on posters scattered across the department.

Election results: 2 days

15 March 2006   There are now just 2 days until the results of last week's elections are announced to the RSM. Early indications say that several of the key positions have been very closely contested while others have been won by landslides. It has also been revealed that more than 30% of RSM students voted - which is actually quite high, and in-line with Imperial Union elections. Of this, more than 40% of undergraduates voted but this year, a higher turn-out of post graduate students showed a shift in trend.

RSM victorious against BBC

14 March 2006   RSM mixed hockey have won another match against the BBC (yes, that's right, the people who bring us TV!), at Roehampton on Monday night. The final score, 3-0, is attributed to a good team effort. Mixed team captain, Rachel Kershaw, said: "It was cold, very cold, but everyone played brilliantly. There was some truly amazing hockey out there tonight. Man of the match to Mikey and Lucy, champagne moment to Pikester for the drama queen dive to save the ball (when he could have quite easily just kicked it) and dick of the day to Tim for despite scoring not making the most of all his other chances."

Gooma Looma: today (Tuesday)

13 March 2006   Don't forget, the DLB are offering an 'all-you-can-drink' Gooma Looma in the fish bowl tomorrow evening, starting at 5pm. It costs a mere £2 to get in and it's a chance for you to meet many of the current DLB members and experience the social side of this infamous geology club.

Voting closes on Day 3 of 3

10 March 2006   Voting closed for the last time this lunchtime in the 2006 Elections. There is now a nervous wait for all candidates, who will find out the results next Thursday evening in the Union Bar. There was a good turn-out from both Geologists and Materialists, and the results are expected to be very close for many of the positions. Thank you to everyone who voted and ran for a position, and good luck.

Vicious comments must stop

09 March 2006   Another bombardment of obnoxious comments has been posted on the photo gallery in the last 48 hours. The comments, posted by a select few Camborne students, will not be tolerated and undermine the true spirit of the RSM-CSM rivalry. If you find any comments that are unsuitable, please report them.

Voting closes on Day 2 of 3

09 March 2006   A contraversial second day of voting closed with a generally higher % turn-out from Materials students. Election campaigns have been stepped up across both departments, with a late surge of voters expected on Friday. Remember that tomorrow is the final day of voting and you can vote from 12-2 pm in the RSM Foyer, it takes just one or two minutes and your vote is so essential. For all the candidates and manifestos, check the election page. [More..]

DLB announce Gooma Looma

09 March 2006   The DLB have announced an "all-you-can-drink" Gooma Looma for next Tuesday, starting at 5pm in room G.35, the fish bowl. Everyone is invited to come along.

Voting closes on Day 1 of 3

08 March 2006   The first lunchtime vote has now closed, with a good turn-out of voters so far. Approximately 11% of Materials and 6% of Earth Science students have now voted, with a much higher turn-out expected tomorrow when lectures run all day. Remember, you can find out all about the candidates and what they have to offer on our election pages. [More..]

On the verge of voting ...

07 March 2006   After a very successful turn-out for today's hustings, with more than 60 spectators, all of this year's officers and executives have presented their cases and voting is ready to begin. Voting is now open every lunchtime 12-2 pm, in the RSM Foyer, until Friday. For all the details on this year's candidates, check out the election pages on this website where you'll find statements, details and much more.

Final countdown to Hustings

06 March 2006   At 1pm tomorrow, in room 1.47 of the RSM, this year's RSM committee candidates will stand up and give a brief overview as to who they are and why they would make good candidates for their nominated positions. This is your chance to meet them, and to grill them with your own questions. We strongly advise everyone to attend, it's your vote that counts and it's your RSM!

Election nominations close

06 March 2006   At 5 pm this evening, nominations for this year's RSM elections officially closed with a good number of candidates standing for roles in next years committee. The top jobs are in high demand, with a late entry from Sam Phillips joining the presidential race, and Susie joining the candidates for Vice President. A full list of all the candidates will appear online shortly. If you are a candidate, you are invited to post a short manifesto (no more than 120 words) in the RSM Forum, which will be added to the elections page.

Seb joins Presidential race

05 March 2006   Web officer and golf captain Seb Turner, currently in fourth year Geology and Geophysics, last night confirmed rumours that he would be standing in this year's elections for RSM President. He joins Simon Pike and Satan on the nomination list. Seb is proposed by Charles Thornton, seconded by James Gardner and Lizzie Stock. If you're getting confused by all the nominations, make sure you come to hustings where you'll have a chance to see all of the candidates.

Lizzie Stock goes for Vice Prez

05 March 2006   DLB President and third year geologist Lizzie Stock has joined the list of nominations to become RSM Vice President, competiting with Ben Gates for the prestigious spot.

Satan joins presidential nominations

05 March 2006   Third year geologist James Wilcock, better known as 'Satan', has joined Simon Pike on the list of nominations for next year's RSM President. He was proposed by Mike Seager and currently seconded by Sam Philipps. Remember ... hustings takes place on Tuesday lunchtime, and voting from Wednesday to Friday.

DLB announce Ocean Modelling talk

04 March 2006   Martin Wells, PhD student and former undergraduate, presents a talk for the DLB entitled 'Tidal modelling using the Imperial College Ocean Model'. The talk takes place on Tuesday 7th March in room G.41. All are invited to come along, as the talk may interest you in future projects and even post-graduate study.

Online hustings open in Forum

03 March 2006   All this year's candidates for the RSM committee are invited to post their manifestos on the Forum, under the Elections 2006 folder. Everyone else is invited to then ask candidates questions, which should then be answered by the candidate, in an online hustings style. [More..]

Nomination deadline extended

03 March 2006   The deadline for nominations for next week's RSM elections has been extended until 5pm on Monday. The elections are beginning to hot up as more positions become contested, with the outcome of the elections forecast to be very close in several cases. There is still time to get your name down and everyone is encouraged to join in!

John Collins becomes ICU president

03 March 2006   In an election victory last night, it was announced that John Collins, former C&G president and avid supporter of the RSM, is to be next year's president of Imperial College Union. This is fantastic news for the RSM and indeed all similar institutions across the university. He gained more than 950 votes, almost three times as much as any other candidate.

Photos uploaded from Bottle 2006

27 February 2006   The first set of photos from this weekend's Bottle Match have been uploaded onto the Photo Gallery. Check them out by clicking on 'Photo' link, then 'Sport', you'll see where to go from there. Have a look and add your thoughts and comments! More photos are on their way so check back later.

100th forum user registered

27 February 2006   Spanneka has become the 100th registered user in the RSM forum and as such has just won herself a fantastic prize. There is plenty of Bottle Match banter now going on and we invite everyone to join in. And while you're at it, why not check out CSM's new website aswell, where they also have plenty of banter going on.

Election nominations open

27 February 2006   From this morning, nominations for the 2006 RSM Elections are now open and will remain so until Friday 3rd March - that's the end of this week! If you would like to run for a position on next year's RSM committee, check out the election webpage for all the details of positions available and how you can go about applying. [More..]

Bottle reports now online

27 February 2006   The first of the reports and all of the scores from this weekend's Bottle Match are now online. Click on Events > Bottle Match to find out all the details. If you are a member of a team or a team captain and you haven't got a report online, just send one to me (Seb) by email. [More..]

RSM return victorious!

26 February 2006   The RSM have returned from Cornwall with the Bottle, for the tenth year running. RSM played well in all sporting disciplines, unfortunately losing in golf, hockey, ladies rugby and football, but winning in squash and rugby. Full details will be posted later this evening.

Bottle Match: is here

24 February 2006   Finally we reach the first of two days of sport. Early this morning the golf team departed for Camborne to kick start the weekend, hopefully with good news for everyone else on arrival later this afternoon. We wish all the teams the very best of luck - go kick some Camborne arse. Camborne going down? Let's hope so!!

Bottle 2006: 1 day to go

23 February 2006   That's right, tomorrow sees the official start of the Bottle Match 2006 - kicking off with golf and squash competitions, followed on Saturday by all the rest including the rugby. So time for another Bottle Match fact. "The Bottle", the infamous trophy, was actually stolen from a beer lorry in 1946 by RSM students. The competition had been played for almost 50 years prior to this, each year fighting to win the prestigious "sock" - worn by the captain on the very first match ever.

Bottle 2006: 2 days to go

22 February 2006   We are now just 2 days away from the biggest RSM event of the year, where seven sports teams and a large number of spectators travel all the way to Cornwall for the Bottle Match 2006. It all kicks off at midday on Friday, taking on our rivals at Camborne in golf for the very first time. Did you know ... the Bottle Match is 104 years old this year, and RSM have now held the Bottle successively for 9 years!

RSM deep freeze here to stay

22 February 2006   You may have noticed the chilling temperatures in the RSM over the last few days. The good news is, this is because some builders 'accidentally destroyed a sprocket' so we have no central heating. The system was set to be repaired by today, however delays mean it is unlikely we'll be working in anything above 10 degrees for at least another week, possibly longer.

Applications now open for elections

22 February 2006   Have you thought about what you would do, if you were to be a part of the RSM committee? Think you could make a difference whilst developing invaluable skills and experiences? Then you should consider applying for a position in next year's RSM committee. Elections take place in just 3 weeks, giving you just over 2 weeks to get your application for election in. [More..]

Final 10 tickets for Bottle 2006

21 February 2006   There are now just 10 tickets remaining for spectators to come and join the RSM for a weekend of fantastic sporting entertainment as we head to Camborne for the Bottle Match 2006. The competition comprises seven sports matches, played over two days, including this year golf and female rugby for the first time. Tickets are just £40 which includes return travel, transfers, two nights accomodation and breakfasts. Bargain.

Urgent request for budgets

21 February 2006   An urgent request is made to all team captains and society/club presidents to ensure that budgets for 2006-07 are submitted by Wednesday 5pm at the very latest. If submitted later than this point, it will be impossible for you to get a budget for next year.

Last chance for Bottle Match tickets

17 February 2006   There are now just 15 tickets remaining for this year's Bottle Match! If you would like to be one of the last people to get your place on the trip to Camborne next weekend, get in touch with Simon Pike. Tickets are just £40 which includes two nights accomodation and breakfast, return travel and all transfers, and a weekend of great entertainment.

DLB hosts successful Symposium

17 February 2006   Once again, the DLB club have run a very successful Symposium, this year featuring the role of water in geological processes. Despite reading week, the talks received a good turn out and were enjoyed by all. The lunch, coffee breaks and evening entertainment were, as usual, all of very high standard and much praise is given to all those involved.

DLB Symposium kicks off

16 February 2006   The 2006 DLB Symposium, focusing on the role of water in geological processes, has kicked off this morning in 1.47. Talks continue throughout the day and all are invited to attend. Get yourself along asap and see the DLB website for a full outline of the day's schedule.

Competition winner to be announced

06 February 2006   We can now officially reveal that the winner of the 2006 Bottle Match t-shirt competition is to be revealed within hours. Following a vast number of last minute entries, all of which are now online for public viewing and slandering in the photo gallery, disrupted the original plans and with so many good ideas to choose from the award has been delayed. Check back soon for all the details!

Bottle match ticket sales soar

06 February 2006   Sales of tickets for this years Bottle Match have soared. There are only limited places, so to book yourself on the best weekend of the year, at an incredibly cheap price of £40 including all travel, accomodation and breakfasts, get yourself to the RSM office any lunchtime and buy a ticket. Ticket sales for team members have also tripled. Sports officer Simon Pike has requested all teams purchase their tickets as soon as possible.

Claud's introduce mini pizza

04 February 2006   Following suggestions before Christmas, Claud's Café on the third floor of the RSM has introduced mini 'Chicago Town' pizzas onto the lunchtime menu. Available in just 2 minutes, a pizza will cost you £1.50 - the same as Claud's popular soggy pasta - giving you a satisfactory lunch at a bargain price.

Bottle match ticket sales remain poor

04 February 2006   A large number of tickets for this year's Bottle match remain to be sold. The main reason for this is because team members are yet to buy their tickets, despite a deadline passing yesterday. All team players are urged to buy their tickets as soon as possible before they are made available to supporters. Non-playing tickets have sold well. To get your ticket, visit the RSM office any lunchtime.

T-shirt design still to be confirmed

03 February 2006   The final design for the Bottle Match t-shirt remains yet to be confirmed. Following a meeting yesterday lunchtime, no final decision could be made on the winning entry although more ideas were put forward. The official winner is expected to be announced soon. Meanwhile, the entries have been causing much banter across the RSM as visitors flock to the photo gallery to check out what everyone's chatting about.

Fourth year in class reunion

03 February 2006   The fourth year enjoyed a successful class reunion last night with a good turnout of both past and present students who started their studies in 2002. The event took place at the glamourous Lloyds Bar in Fulham Broadway. Special thanks to Jo for organising the evening.

Salt tectonics stuns crowd

03 February 2006   Dr Gary Hampson gave a fascinating insight into the geological study of salt, and its relationship to tectonics and impacts on sediments. The DLB organised the talk, which saw a large turn out from across the department, including a healthy abundance of MSc students. Special thanks to Gary for a fantastic talk.

Tonight: Salt Tectonics

02 February 2006   This evening at 6pm Dr Gary Hampson, an expert in all things sedimentary, will be giving a talk on salt tectonics, and the impacts thereof. The talk will last about an hour, and takes place in G.41. However for any fourth years considering going to the class reunion for Ili, you may find yourself short of time due to the delayed start.

Winner yet to be announced

01 February 2006   The Bottle Match t-shirt competition closed last night with all the entries now on display in the photo gallery. However, the competition is yet to produce a firm winner. There are several ideas that were submitted and would like to be used, so until a final decision is made no clear cut winner has yet been announced. Early indications suggest that James Gardener, fourth year geology, may have won the competition.

Departmental seminar: tomorrow

01 February 2006   Please note that there will be a departmental seminar tomorrow. Professor Paul Valdes from the University of Bristol will be giving a talk on 'Climate modelling of the past: an Earth Systems Perspective'. Thursday 2nd February, 2-3 pm, in room 1.51. Apologies for the short notice but it was mistakenly omitted from the Spring schedule circulated earlier.

Warning over new virus

01 February 2006   A serious virus known as Blackmal or Nyxem is currently infecting unprotected PCs, and will wipe data from infected systems on Friday 3rd February. Virus definitions to provide protection against this virus have been available since 17th January 2006, but you are advised to ensure that your PC at work and at home is running anti-virus software, with up-to-date virus definitions. ICT has been monitoring the College network for PCs showing signs of infection, and arranging the disinfection of these systems. (from ICT)

Competition entries shock weary visitors

31 January 2006   With just one day left until the Bottle Match t-shirt competition officially closes, we have released all the entries submitted so far onto the internet. Check them out on the photo gallery, click on 'Other', and follow the link. We had no idea the RSM was so crude - we're loving it! Some of the entries could, umm, maybe have had a bit more work, but thanks for your efforts. And there are some that really stand out. Entries close 31 Jan and the winner will be announced on Wednesday.

Computer room drops to 12°C

27 January 2006   Conditions in the Bessemer computer room have reached a chilling 12°C this afternoon, as Siberian temperatures set in to London. The computer room has been deemed almost unsuitable for use, as heating systems are shut off for maintenance in the rest of building. This is just one in a long line of issues surrounding one of just two computer rooms in the department, which has been constantly noisy since summer. The nearest toilets are also squalid, not having been cleaned for five months, and now acting as temporary home to the RSM senior treasurer.

Last chance for competition entries

27 January 2006   There are now just a few days to go until the Bottle Match competition closes, so get your entries in as soon as you can. We are looking for a design for this year's Bottle t-shirts, if your idea wins it will be printed on the t-shirts and you will win other prizes aswell. It will take just a small amount of your time to come up with a design but you could go down in RSM history!! Full details under Events section.

MSci seminar day confirmed

26 January 2006   The date for this years MSci presentations has been confirmed as Tuesday 14th February. The seminar involves a whole day of short presentations by this year's fourth year students covering a vast range of topics, which have been independently researched over the last six months. The day is highly recommended for third and second years who will be doing a similar project in coming years. All invited. Full details will be announced online soon.

Website updates

24 January 2006   There have been some changes on the RSM website in the last few days. Check out the brand new Real Ale website, and the upgraded DLB website - which now includes all the latest information on the symposium and Salt Tectonics talk - through the Societies section. You may have also noticed some changes to the layout of the homepage.

DLB announce Symposium programme

24 January 2006   The full outline for this year's DLB Symposium, which takes place on Thursday 16th February, have been posted on the website. This year's symposium studies the complex relationship between geology and arguably our planet's most important liquid, water. Learn about hydrothermal vents, ocean currents, the Bermuda Triangle and the potential of a British tsunami. [More..]

RSM to run mining careers evening

23 January 2006   As careers advice in the department becomes ever more oil orientated, the RSM have taken it upon themselves to organise a mining careers evening. This will be a chance to find out what the mining industry has to offer Geology graduates, with visits from the big industry names including Anglo American, Rio Tinto, and BHP Bilton. More details to come.

DLB lay out plans for mining classes

23 January 2006   DLB officer John Sykes and Chaps president Barry Stoffell have proposed a practical mining course covering the more exciting aspects of the world of ore deposits, in a series of evening classes. These would include access to some of the finest mineral specimens from the NHM, and trips to see electron microscopes, laser ablators, and even the real thing in fieldtrips to North Wales.

Committee meeting: tomorrow at 1pm

22 January 2006   Just a brief reminder to everyone in the RSM committee that there is a meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Monday) lunchtime at 1pm. All committee members should attend as there are a number of important issues to cover, including Bottle Match. The meeting will take place in the RSM office and should not last more than about 30-45 mins.

Golf launch bid for Paul Grant Cup

21 January 2006   Yes, that's right. The Paul Grant Cup. We are about to invest in the trophy that will, for the first time this year, be awarded at the Bottle Match to the winning team of the golf competition. However, to make sure that the cup remains an important part of the match we wanted to give it a special and memorable name. So we have decided to name the cup after the much loved and golf-playing Geology lecturer, Paul Grant. We are running a poll at the moment in the Forum, so why not log in and cast your vote if you think this is a suitable name for the trophy!

Tonight: bar night

19 January 2006   Don't forget, if you want to celebrate the end of the exam week and all sorts of other things why not come along to the RSM's 'T' themed bar night. It all starts at 7.30pm in the Union Bar, £2 entry for RSM students and £4 for all others, you'll get free beer all evening once you're in.

Bottle Match competition kicks off

15 January 2006   Have you got what it takes to design the t-shirt for the 2006 Bottle Match? Why not have a go. The winning design will be printed on the t-shirts for this years event and distributed to all ticket holders. You'll also win other prizes. For full details, visit the competition page under the Events section. The deadline for entries is 31st January 2006, giving you about 3 more weeks to come up with a cracking design.

Bar night is coming: next Thursday

13 January 2006   Next Thursday, 19th January, you are all cordially invited to an RSM T-party - another themed bar night to celebrate the end of the exams! This means that you come dressed as something beginning with the letter 'T'. For example: a turtle (ninja or otherwise), tree, cup-of-tea, tits (birds or more x-rated), Tinkerbell, toys, turnip, tent, trumpet, you get the idea! It all starts at 7.30pm in the Union Bar, costing just £2 entry (£4 non-RSM), for free beer and soft drinks! There will be a prize for the best dressed, of course! I look foward to seeing you there... no excuses! :p [More..]

Hockey club calendar on sale

13 January 2006   You may or may not know that the IC Hockey Club, including several members of the RSM, has been involved in a few naked antics and the end product was a calendar. They are now available to buy now at a bargain price of £5 from: the Student Activity Office, Harrington's Bar & Grill, or from myself (Sarah) or any other IC hockey players.

Sports committee meeting: Monday 1pm

13 January 2006   Next Monday there is going to be a a very important Sports Commitee meeting at 1pm in the RSM office. It will of course mostly be concerning the Bottle Match and finalising details for it. It is of VITAL importance that all the captains turn up as alot of this information will be needed to be passed on to their team so please let me (Simon) know if you can not make it in advance.

Coming up in 2006

06 January 2006   With the Christmas holidays just about over and the prospect of exam week looming in just a few days, there's no better time to tell you about some of the stuff to look forward to in the coming weeks and months courtesy of the RSM. This term will be busy - in just 7 weeks we are off to Camborne for the 104th Bottle Match, with tickets going on sale in just over a week. There are three bar nights lined up, one is coming up in just a few weeks time. And not to forget the DLB's Symposium, focusing on the world of water, in mid February. For a full list of events coming up, check out the online calendar in the Events section. [More..]

Happy New Year

31 December 2005   The RSM and all associated sports teams and societies would like to wish everyone a very happy new year and good luck in the forthcoming 2006.

Bottle Match details announced

30 December 2005   Ancient rivalry between the Royal School of Mines and Camborne School of Mines, at Exeter University, ensures that each year the Bottle Match competiton only gets more fierce. This year, the match is played for the 104th time, and you can be a part of it. All the latest details on this year's competition arrangements are now online. You can learn more about the Bottle Match in the events section, and for a full list of when the games are happening, check out the Spring Calendar. [More..]

Web Updates

30 December 2005   There have been some recent changes that you may be interested in. The forum, photo gallery and Pit, as well as access to the online news archive, are now available in the brand new Community section. Don't forget, you can also access popular pages like the Forum and the photo gallery from this page, just scroll down and look on the right. The DLB have also just updated their website to match the new RSM style, which is now available under the Societies section or at www.delabeche.co.uk.

Happy Christmas

21 December 2005   We would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a happy new year! For all those, like me, who will be enjoying their final terms at Imperial (and in the RSM!), I would like to wish the best of luck in all the forthcoming months. For everyone else, we hope you are having a fantastic holiday wherever you may be, and we look forward to seeing you again in 2006. At this time of year.... play hard, and work, umm, not very much, if at all!!!

Ghail says goodbye with Gooma Looma

16 December 2005   It really was a planetary Gooma-Looma, as a packed fish bowl enjoyed a variety of concoctions put together for a huge Gooma Looma to say goodbye to Dr Richard Ghail. Always up for a laugh, Richard has formed a unique bond with his students which is unreplicated in the rest of the department. He has been an inspirational and reliable lecturer, with years of dedication to the RSM and DLB, and it will be very hard to find a replacement.

Christmas ball success... a tale of two venues

10 December 2005   Congratulations to Elly Jay for what can only be described as one of the most exquisite (and maybe most well behaved!) RSM Christmas Ball of recent times. Over 130 guests arrived at a very festive Jury's restaurant in South Kensington for a fantastic mulled wine reception and three course meal. Jazz and dancing, and a few RSM songs courtesy of the guest speaker, were to follow and at around midnight the party moved on to Kav's. Unfortunately, this is where things turned - the Kav's management did not seem to grasp the concept that we had already paid and started refusing entry at random to certain members of the RSM. We should give special thanks to Leah Glass who fought tirelessly on our behalf to make sure that everyone could get in, and by around 1 am, the battle had been won and the Jury's management got an earful they deserved! Now all that's left is to exercise off the late night kebab and get some photos online!

Ladies hockey team scoop Pub Golf prize

10 December 2005   Last night's Christmas Ball also saw the draw of the Pub Golf 2005 winners. Pub Golf, for those who didn't know, took place last week and visited 9 pubs around Kensington and Fulham, drawing out a crowd of around 70 people - including a fantastic number of freshers. An incredible eight teams made it to the final - three of which were made up of first year Geologists. But there could only be one winner, so congratulations to the Ladies Hockey team who have won themselves a big crate of beer courtesy of the RSM.

Final hours before Christmas Ball 2005

09 December 2005   There are just hours to go and the final preparations are well underway for the RSM's very last event of 2005. Over 120 honoured guests will be heading towards Jury's restaurant at 7pm this evening for the RSM Christmas Ball, a glamourous night of food, drink and dancing in a fantastic location. Much thanks should go to Elly Jay who has worked tirelessly in preparing the event. Also tomorrow night we will be drawing the winners of Pub Golf 2005, to be announced early on Saturday morning online. Good luck!

RSM mens hockey v IC 4ths: 3-0

09 December 2005   Better late than never, RSM Hockey are finally on top form as they continue their winning streak after beating the IC 4th's in their first fixture of the season. After the match, Captain Sam Phillips said, "It was a game we just couldn't afford to lose." IC had the upper hand early on as a result of some RSM injuries. But after half time, it was the fitness of the far superior RSM team which saw three superb goals in the back of the net from Nick and both Charles'. Charles Purhouse was named man of the match. A full match report will be available in the RSM Forum shortly. Until then, we wish captain Sam and his men a quick recovery from their post-match celebrations.

Saskia makes it to Felix page 3

08 December 2005   Fourth year Geophysicist Saskia van Manen has made it to the page 3 (which is actually the centerfold) of this week's festive edition of Felix, posing almost nude alongside several of her Weeks Hall colleagues. She is just one of several RSM'ers who have made it to the Felix page 3 in recent weeks, and you can 'check her out' by picking up your copy of Felix today.

Imperial plans to leave UL revealed

05 December 2005   This Thursday is judgement day, as the rector goes head to head with the leaders of the other University of London colleges in an attempt to propose a ballot to enable Imperial to pull out of the University. It has been rumoured that if we were to pull out, UCL would quickly follow suit. More details were broadcast earlier this evening on BBC London's early evening bulletin. It is not known what effects this major change would have on the college, and whether it would be for better or for worse.

Friday night carnage on the streets of Fulham

05 December 2005   On Friday night, the streets of Putney and Fulham were graced by around twenty members of Chaps club on a pub crawl, destined for Bellushi's. Some never made it. Shortly before midnight, three members of Chaps - only two of whom could be identified - were seen breaking into the grounds of a primary school in West Fulham. It is thought local residents then raised the alarm as police were seen at the scene several minutes later. It is not known whether any damage was caused.

Final chance for ball tickets

02 December 2005   It's your very last chance to get ball tickets until 2 pm this afternoon. All the tickets have now been sold out so if you're still after a ticket, the price is now £32. After today you will not be able to get a ticket. Get yourself down to the RSM Foyer where Elly and Ben are waiting to sell you a ticket.

Azerbaijan trip - full details online

02 December 2005   Are you interested in joining the big fieldtrip to Azerbaijan next summer? Even if you're just curious about what's involved, why not check out the brand new webpage which outlines all the details. The DLB are running a four week fieldtrip to the country next August and September. After the success of our first trip this year, we decided to give more students the opportunity to experience some amazing culture and unique geology, as well as a chance to learn Russian and have a great summer break before the start of the new academic year [More..]

New photos now online

02 December 2005   Photos from several recent events have been uploaded into the photo gallery in the last few days. You can now find the photo gallery in our new 'Media' section, which is also the new home of the Pit and some other stuff (mostly still under construction). New photos from the second year fieldtrip and the DLB fieldtrip to Southampton are just some of the galleries now available. Photos from last night's pub golf will be online soon - once I find out where my camera went.

Final ball ticket sales and price change

01 December 2005   Tomorrow lunchtime from 12-2 pm in the RSM Foyer is the very last chance you have to get your grubby mits on tickets to this year's Christmas Ball, which takes place next Friday evening at Jury's restaurant in South Kensington. The ball includes a mulled wine reception, four course meal with wine, and an after-party dance in Jury's! It's an event not to be missed. We will also be doing the draw for the winners of Pub Golf 2005, so if you submitted your scorecard it will be well worth turning up!

Pub golf all-round success

01 December 2005   Last night's Pub Golf saw about 50 intrepid pub golfers from across the RSM and associated sports clubs taking to the streets and pubs of Kensington and Fulham. We would like to thank everyone who came - especially all the freshers - and especially congratulate the 20-30 people who made it to the end of the 9 pub course. I did receive some scorecards and we will be announcing the winning team on this website shortly, there may be a prize involved which will be handed out at the Christmas Ball next Friday. Good luck!

Final hours before Pub Golf 2005

30 November 2005   From 7 pm in the Union Bar this fair evening, the RSM will begin its decent upon the dark streets of Kensington and Fulham in another massive pub crawl. Taking in the sights and drinks of a 9 pub course, Pub Golf promises to be a night you'll be sure to remember. Why not team up with some mates and try the Pub Golf game, scorecards will be provided on the night. You can download yours already, check out the route and find out loads more on our Pub Golf mini site. [More..]

Camborne infiltrate website and forum

29 November 2005   Members from Camborne School of Mines at Falmouth have managed to infiltrate the forum and post anti-RSM slogans. There is a possible link with false headlines posted by a hacker on the Sports homepage of the RSM website last night. We will not be removing the comments from the Forum, instead we cordially invite you to post whatever you like in response. Also, why not visit the Forum on the CSM website and post stuff - www.csmss.co.uk is the website you want :p

Pub Golf has finally arrived!

29 November 2005   Tomorrow night the RSM once again takes to the streets of South Kensington and Fulham for one of the biggest events of the term! To kick start your festive celebrations join us for a 9 pub course from 7 pm in the Union Bar. You will receive maps and directions, and we will head off from there. We will finish around midnight at Fulham Broadway station. Everyone is invited to come along, especially first years and MSc's!! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!!

RSM successfully secures the Davy

28 November 2005   In an exciting turn of events, the RSM's infamous mascot, the Davy, which was brutally stolen from the RSM office almost two weeks ago by the C&G, has been returned. The heroic efforts of RSM hockey member John saw the capture of the Davy early this morning, in the kitchen of his west London flat which frequents several members of the C&G. This story is unfolding as we speak so more details will follow, brought to you first @ RSM Online.

Snow forecast "may halt lectures"

28 November 2005   There is heavy snow forecast for the London area this evening which could cause massive problems in tomorrow morning's rush hour. The Met Office has issued the forecast this afternoon. But of course, as it's London, it probably won't snow so this headline is in fact complete bo*lo*ks.

RSM hockey back on top form

28 November 2005   Following last week's win over the BBC, spirits remained high as the RSM mixed hockey team was rolled out yesterday afternoon for a match against the London Strollers. After losing the match against them just a few weeks ago, things looked uncertain at half time when the team were 3-0 down. But coming back for a thrilling win, the RSM scored 5 goals in the second half giving a full time score of 5-4. You can read more about this match on the Forum.

Pub golf is almost here!

26 November 2005   In just a few days, the RSM will kick start the festive season with Pub Golf - the RSM pub crawl with a twist. It all starts at 7pm, at the Union Bar, on Wednesday 30 November, and everyone is invited along - especially first years! Join us for a trip around 9 of the finest venues (or 'holes') which Kensington and Fulham have to offer, conveniently finishing at around midnight in Fulham Broadway with great connections by bus and tube. Check out the Pub Golf minisite to find out more, and we look forward to seeing you there! [Visit www.rsmonline.co.uk/pubgolf.]

DLB prepare to brave the weather

25 November 2005   The DLB trip to Southampton departs tomorrow at 8 am prompt from the RSM entrance, it's just £5 and it's not too late to grab one of the last places - contact Liz Stock if you're interested and find out if we've got enough room! The day will include several hours of fossil hunting on the beach led by Dr Peter Allison - so make sure you're dressed up warm and bring some equipment with you. Then off to the pub. It looks set to be an awesome day, it might even snow / blizzard.

Pubs in new 24-hour opening era

24 November 2005   Round-the-clock drinking in England and Wales is now a reality, after new licensing laws came in force. More than 1,000 pubs, clubs and supermarkets have been granted 24-hour licences to sell alcohol, the government says - with the most new licenses being granted in London and the south east (taken from BBC News). This signals change in college aswell, with the opening of the brand new Southside bar this Friday in the depths of Linstead Hall. Next week's Pub Golf will become the first event in RSM history to run under new license laws enabling the pub crawl to continue until well after midnight with no extra trouble.

Bottle match crisis as rugby team unavailable

23 November 2005   A major crisis is unfolding this afternoon after the announcement that the Imperial College 1sts rugby team will not be available for the Bottle Match. Traditionally, the RSM team is made up mostly of IC 1sts and a few other RSMers. The IC team is said to have prior committments in another important match. This means that another suitably strong team needs to be found in order to have a chance of reclaiming the Bottle trophy for the tenth successive year. More information will be announced as it becomes available.

BBC defeated by RSM Hockey

22 November 2005   At a very cold Bank of England hockey ground in Roehampton late last night, the RSM hockey club lined up their mixed team in what turned out to be a fierce match between RSM and the BBC - yes that's right, the British Broadcasting Corporation. The first half of the match ended on 0-0 but shortly into the second half, Charles scored the winning goal putting RSM 1-0 up. The victory has restored confidence in the team and bodes well for forthcoming fixtures, including the infamous Bottle Match in February. We wish Sam the best in his recovery from the after-party and hope you'll enjoy reading our full match report in the Forum. [More..]

RSM Online hits new visitor records

22 November 2005   In the past few days, the number of visitors to the RSM website has increased higher than ever before - more than 300 visitors loaded the homepage over 700 days on Monday. This is the highest number since records began back in March 2005. Since then, the website has had over 13,300 visitors who have loaded the website over 40,800 times - an average of 161 times every day and now receives hits from around the world - with around 5-10% of daily visitors logging on from the USA, Australia, Germany and Netherlands.

Todays events from Azerbaijan to sport

22 November 2005   There's loads of stuff going on today that you might be interested in. At 12.30 pm, for all the sports captains and anyone else involved in sports committees only, there's a meeting in the RSM office to discuss arrangements for next year's Bottle Match and to outline plans for Pub Golf. Then at 5 pm, you're spoilt for choice - head to G.41 if you'd like to hear more about the DLB's trip to Azerbaijan, how you can get involved in next year's trip, and a bit more about the country, or go to 1.49 for the AAPG talk on sequence stratigraphy and oil exploration. The choice, is yours ... for these and more events check out the RSM's online events section and calendars.

Full details of Christmas Ball announced

21 November 2005   That's right - the cold weather is the first sign that Christmas is on it's way, and while the prospect of lying in bed all day and a big fat man coming down your chimney is not far off, there's still the horrors of last minute essays and courseworks. So why not drink, party and dance away your winter blues by joining the RSM for an evening of entertainment and great food at Jury's Restaurant, on Friday 9th December. For full details on next month's ball, including how to get your mits on a ticket, check out the Events section [More..]

DLB announce fieldtrip to Southampton

21 November 2005   Next Saturday - 26th November - there is a DLB fieldtrip to Southampton to go fossil shark teeth hunting. Its just a day trip, so you won't miss too much working time. Places on this trip are limited, so please get in touch quickly if you'd like to go. We're not sure what the price is yet but it will be cheap (~£5). Also, don't forget that tomorrow (Tuesday) evening there's a talk about Azerbaijan in G41, at 5.30 pm. For the chance to go on the fieldtrip of a lifetime, just come along to find out more and see all the embarrassing photos from this year's trip!

President: "We will ignore the little losers"

21 November 2005   The RSM is fighting back this morning with an assault on the 'Trojan Horse', the group associated with the C&G responsible for last week's theft of the RSM mascot, the Davy lamp. President Leah Glass has issued a stern statement saying that we will not be put down in this way, that this act of vandalism has not gone unnoticed, and that we will ignore the little losers who have done this. Now that's true RSM spirit and we are liking it! [More..]

Claud makes welcome return to café

20 November 2005   Our good friend Claud, who's official name is in fact Messiah, makes a return to the RSM café this week after a short holiday. This comes as welcome news to all those who have been in the cafe recently and noticed that the standards have slipped. Significantly. We can once again guarantee hot tea and coffee, pasta that isn't soggier than a wet tissue, and sandwiches that aren't stale. This should mean less arguments - including the highlight of last week where one lecturer pushed over a chair in a fit of rage!

RSM launches new website

20 November 2005   For several months, we've been thinking about how we can improve the website to make your browsing experience even better. It's been decided that better navigation and more photos are the way forward, with more emphasis on events. So here it is! You will notice that some parts are still completely broken, not working, or being built at the moment, please bare with me as I try and sort it out.

RSM mascot stolen in brutal attack

19 November 2005   In response to the events leading up to the theft of the C&G spanner back in October, a group calling themselves 'Trojan Horse' (so Gimperial) have stolen the RSM's Davy Lamp and are holding it for a ransom of £300. The Davy Lamp, which is stored in a locked cupboard in the RSM Office, was stolen sometime on Thursday evening or early Friday morning. A major blunder is currently under investigation after the security guard mistakenly gave away the key. After getting into the office, the glass cabinet in which the Davy is kept was smashed and the lamp subsequently stolen. News of the break in was first realised when the story became headline news on the C&G's "Live" website.

Geology, wine and the DLB

17 November 2005   Last Tuesday evening, a packed audience were given the chance to experience a topic within geology not often discussed. A superb talk was given by Professor R.C.Selley on the effect of geology and the wine produced and drank within different regions over the history of the UK. Due to the massive interest DLB meetings are already underway to try and set this talk up again next year with a vineyard tour included.

Breaking news: Golf to play in Bottle Match

16 November 2005   There is celebration in the RSM this evening as Simon Pike announced, following a two day meeting in Camborne to discuss next year's Bottle Match, that the Golf club will be playing for the first time in the 105 year history of the game. Details are yet to be finalised, but it seems certain that the addition of golf will extend the Bottle Match weekend well into Friday. More details coming soon.

Breaking news: Womens rugby to play in Bottle Match

16 November 2005   With £1,000 sponsorship money guaranteed if the Bottle Match were to involve a womens rugby match, tough negotiations have ended with success this week as the RSM announced they WILL be playing a ladies rugby team. This, as with golf, will be the first time in the 105 year history of the competition that a ladies rugby team will play the competition.

New website launch next week

16 November 2005   Once again, it has been decided that the website could do with some slight adjustments to improve the way it is used. These changes come about by monitoring which parts of the website people use the most and then making them more accessible. You may have problems getting on the website during the coming days, as for some time files may need to be removed for updates.

DLB announce FREE wine tasting! TOMORROW!

14 November 2005   At 5.30pm this Tuesday, in ESE room G.41, join the DLB for a talk about wine and the geology of Britain's vineyards. There will also be free vine tasting and a gooma looma. For full details check out DLB Online @ delabeche.co.uk.

Narrow defeat for RSM hockey

14 November 2005   The RSM mixed hockey team was narrowly defeated 1-0 by the London Strollers on Sunday. After a 3 on 1 break in the 75th minute the opposition managed to slip one past goal keeper and Captain Sam Phillips. All the team should be congratulated on an excellent performance, especially Tim and Sam who played outstanding. More details and a match report will appear on the Forum shortly.

President announces meeting

11 November 2005   Leah Glass, president of the RSM committee, has announced a committee meeting for next Tuesday, 15 November, at 1pm in the RSM office. Those wishing to attend the careers talk by Schlumberger beforehand should still be able to fit it in. If you can't attend let Leah know asap.

RSM gains £2,500 in sponsorship money

08 November 2005   There is huge celebration this lunchtime as the RSM receives an incredible £2,500 sponsorship money. These new funds pave the way for bigger and better events in the near future and solves many of the long term problems. We are yet to know full details but will let you know more about the sponsor shortly.

Christmas ball date is announced

08 November 2005   This year's Christmas ball will take place on Friday 9th December from 7pm, in the last but one week of term. While ticket prices are yet to be announced, the ball may this year take place in Jury's, South Kensington, rather than the usual venue of the stunning MDH. More details will be posted soon.

Careers in crisis - your thoughts

08 November 2005   Following a series of recent blunders in the department's careers advisory service, is it true that most careers talks, interview opportunities and everything else that comes with them aimed almost exclusively at MSc students? Join in the discussion in the Forum > Geology Channel. [More..]

RSM website out of space

08 November 2005   We've had to upgrade the size of our quota on the Union's internet server after reaching our limit again this weekend. The RSM now runs one of the largest websites within the Union, but we need to be careful how much more is uploaded as we are steadily reaching the cap. Photos must not be uploaded without permission as these fill up the most space. We will be clearing out some of the older galleries soon.

Golf one step closer to Bottle Match dream

03 November 2005   This evening, Camborne announced that they are 'very keen' on putting forward a golf team to take on the RSM Golf club at next February's Bottle Match. This would be the first time in over 100 years that golf has been played at the Bottle Match, which takes place on the 24-26 February 2006.

RSM savaged by gale force winds

03 November 2005   Winds are set to pick up during today and the night with gusts up to 60 mph. It will also be raining. I think someone needs to send me some good news, as this isn't very exciting hehe.

DLB yet to find suitable replacement

02 November 2005   Following the shock resignation of the freshers rep yesterday, the DLB continues to search for someone to take up the empty position. If you are interested you can contact the DLB through their website to find out what the job entails. [More..]

Pub Golf II announced

02 November 2005   After the success of last year's Christmas Pub Golf, the incredible pub crawl led by the golf club returns for another festive season (yes - its coming quicker than you thought!) at the end of this term. The date will be confirmed soon. This year's competition will include golf and hockey clubs, and possibly football and rugby too.

Bottle match is moved by one week

02 November 2005   The Bottle Match scheduled for February has been moved back by one week. Previously advertised as the weekend of the 18th February, the infamous competition has been moved to the weekend of 25th February. The golf club is yet to hear whether they will participate for the first time in history.

DLB present Independent Mapping

01 November 2005   A succesful lunch time talk saw over half the 2nd year turn up to take the chance to ask questions about possible locations for independent mapping projects. Many aspects were discussed, including the quality of the beer. If you want to know anything else, join the interactive discussion taking place NOW on el Forum. Ciao.

Graduation photos online

01 November 2005   Ever wondered what it would be like to graduate? Photos from last Wednesdays graduation which saw many familiar faces return to the RSM for one last time are now online. You can find them on the photo gallery under 'Imperial Events'. [More..]

Today: Independent Mapping Talk

01 November 2005   Don't forget that at lunchtime today, in room 1.41 immediately after lectuers, there is a talk for all second years about mapping, presented by John Cosgrove and the DLB. Fourth year students will be available immediately afterwards to chat to you in person about mapping areas, and anything else you want to know.

Shock resignation from DLB

01 November 2005   Chris Mark, the freshers rep for the DLB, officially stepped down from his position this evening following weeks of tension culminating with an argument with the Alumni Officer about the duties of the position. The committee are now faced with the difficult task of finding a replacement, if you are interested you can contact the DLB through their website. [More..]

Coming up this week

31 October 2005   Apart from Halloween, it's going to be a quiet week in the RSM this week. On Tuesday lunchtime, the DLB have arranged a mapping talk for all second years - the facts and truths and everything else that you want to know. Football team have a couple of fixtures, and golf will be playing at the driving range on Wednesday. [More..]

DLB undergoes facelift

30 October 2005   The DLB website is currently being rebuilt to include new information and new photos. The website is still being worked on so if you find any problems or notice information is missing, it will be sorted in a few days. If you have suggestions for the new website, you should contact Charles T. [More..]

Over 3000 photos now online

29 October 2005   Over the last year the website has collected together 3,180 photos of RSM events and in recent weeks has been growing quicker than ever. You can now check out loads of pics from the freshers dinner, pirates bar night, with more to come. Hopefully we'll get some photos from freshers bar night and the pub crawl up - if anyone has any that they would like to upload contact me asap! You can upload photos yourself, it takes just a few minutes. Thanks.

Pirates bar night goes online

28 October 2005   The photos from last night's awesome bar night, taken by Susie, are now online. You can check them out in the Photo Gallery, under RSM Events. You can let us know what you think by leaving your comments. We hope you had a great night, Susie plans to hold another bar night in mid November.

Pit makes online debut

27 October 2005   The Pit has finally made its online debut! You can now download all the recent issues of the Pit (1 and 2) published in the last month. And it gets better - you can now access the archive of a whole year's worth of Pit articles from 2001. You can access the Pit through the My RSM section. [More..]

Pirates bar night tonight

27 October 2005   The next bar night on the RSM agenda is now just hours away. This is your chance to put your creative talents to use by coming up with the best pirates outfit you can. If you come as a pirate, entry is just £2, for others it's £4 and for non RSM'ers it's £5 - but that includes unlimited beer (while stocks last!!). It starts at 7pm dans le Union Bar.

Congratulations to all graduates

27 October 2005   As many of you will know, yesterday saw the graduation of around 100 RSM students in BSc, MSci and MSc Geosciences and Materials. We would like to congratulate everyone who graduated, we hope that your years spent in the RSM were some of the best of your lives and wish you all the very best with all your future endeavours. Keep in touch!!

Secret past of Claud's Café is revealed

26 October 2005   Not only do we now know where the name 'Clauds' originated, but we now know the history of the café from around 1990 onwards, when it was first opened after a campaign by students. If you want to know more, check out the Forum. [More..]

Website activity highest on record

26 October 2005   More people than ever before are now visiting the RSM website, many returning on a daily basis, as the number of visitors or 'hits' tops all previous amounts. We now have about 300 hits every day - that's 2,500 a week! And it's not all traffic from the UK either - about 10% of visitors come from abroad, most commonly the USA and Australia. The football and golf pages have been the most popular in the past few days.

Pit releases new issue

25 October 2005   Issue 2 of the Pit is now available around the department, and shortly online - for the first time ever (this will be announced here). Chris has once again done an awesome job, if you have any comments or thoughts about the Pit in general or you want to discuss any of the articles, check out the post in the Forum. [More..]

Wessex basin photos now online

25 October 2005   The photos from the first MSc trip to Wessex basin (last week) are now online courtesy of Miss Feeqz Morshidi. You can check them out, along with another 3,000 photos, on the RSM's photo gallery. [More..]

Last chance to vote in Union elections

23 October 2005   Don't forget that tomorrow, elections for new union council members closes. If, like me, you don't know what that means and you don't know who you should vote for, just go on and have a quick browse. The most important thing is that once you've voted, you can donate 25p to a club of your choice - RSM Golf would love you to donate your 25p to us. You can also vote in C&G elections, earning another 25p! Amazing. www.union.ic.ac.uk/vote.

Inactivity results in forum cutbacks

22 October 2005   There has been very little activity in the forums recently so in an attempt to get people posting and registering, the forum has been cut back into just a few much broader subforums. You can sign up for free, it takes just a few seconds, and you can access the forum from any page on the website using the big "Forum" button at the top of the page! [More..]

Lost notebook found in South Kensington

22 October 2005   A kind woman found a small notebook/address book on the street in South Kensington and did a ring around to try to find out who it belongs to. I'm assuming that the book was lost by someone in the RSM from the list of contacts she read out. Contact me (James Gardner) if you have lost this book and I will get it back to you asap.

More photos from a great nite

22 October 2005   Loads of photos have been uploaded from last night's Freshers Dinner, you can see them now in the Photo Gallery under RSM Events. Add your comments! If anyone has any photos from the Bar Night or Pub Crawl, we're still looking to get some uploaded, so get in touch! [More..]

Final countdown to freshers dinner 2005

21 October 2005   The Freshers Dinner - one of the last freshers events this year - is now just hours away. The RSM takes over the MDH from 7pm with a drinks reception, with dinner to follow at 8pm. Don't forget it's smart dress - suits, ties, dinner jackets, etc. - and remember, Queens Rules apply!

Golf homepage undergoes sexy revamp

21 October 2005   The golf club website has undergone a major facelift after some creative suggestions by Simon Pike, treasurer of the club and sports officer for the RSM. The new website features new information and loads of new pictures which we hope (as you will see!) will entice yet more new members to our already bustling club. The new layout is also a demonstration of what is to come on more pages. [More..]

Golf presentz Initiation Nite

18 October 2005   More details have been announced for tomorrow night's golf celebration, now entitled 'Initiation Nite'. Starting at 7pm, there are drinks, food, and more drinks (incl challenges) for the new members and committee. You can find out full details at rsmonline.co.uk/initiation. Want to join golf? Click here..

Ramsay street celebrates 20th birthday!

18 October 2005   Yes! That's right! Neighbours officially celebrates it's 20th birthday today - a total of 7305 days after it started back in 1985, when some of you weren't even born!! The RSM would like to congratulate all the Neighbours cast, past and present, for their achievements. Don't forget to watch a host of shows on BBC1 this morning and afternoon to get all the inside going's on at the Neighbours set on this momentus day! [More..]

Golf club announce social event

17 October 2005   The first big sporting social of the term has been announced for this Wednesday. If you're part of RSM Golf, and even if you're not, come along to the Union Bar on Wednesday at 7 for an evening of drinking and dining at some of the local pubs (and restaurant). If you want to play golf, why not sign up online @ rsmgolf.co.uk.

RSM dinner sells 100 tickets

17 October 2005   This Friday's freshers dinner has attracted a closing total of 100 diners following a week and a day of ticket sales. Although the total number of tickets sold is down from last year, it remains much higher than the average of around 70 tickets, promising all who are going another fantastic night of great food and plenty of drink.

Southside opening delayed by one month

17 October 2005   The opening of the new Southside bar, to be named "Freaks Bar" (after the anonymous benefactor of the land, Mr Freak, not the people that reside in Southside!), has been delayed by one month. The new bar will open on 11 November in the kitchen area of Linstead hall, following months of fighting by the RSM's real ale society to save the Southside bar from demolition.

Burglar strikes RSM again

13 October 2005   For the second time in just over a week, a major theft has occurred within the RSM building. Following the loss of £300 when the RSM's cash box was stolen from the office last Tuesday, a laptop was stolen from the Foyer sometime yesterday afternoon at around 3pm. If anyone knows anything please get in touch. We advise that everyone keeps valuable possessions with them at all time!

Dinner tickets - final days

13 October 2005   Don't forget that tickets for the Freshers Dinner are only being sold for TWO more days. Tomorrow (Friday) lunchtime will be your very last chance to get tickets, priced £28 (£23 for hosts), in the RSM Foyer from 12-2pm. [More..]

Golf has successful first session

13 October 2005   Yesterday's golf session saw the return of the club for its second year, with an impressive turn out. Although numbers always tend to drop after the first weeks, we hope that the club will sustain around two to three times as many members as last year. If you'd like to get involved, you can find out more at rsmgolf.co.uk. [More..]

Wednesday sports line-up

11 October 2005   Golf Club runs its first session tomorrow, meeting at 12.30pm outside the entrance to the RSM. More details are available at rsmgolf.co.uk. Hockey Men are playing St Barts and Ladies are playing RFUCMS, both starting at 2pm, away. You can follow all the latest sports news on the sports homepage. [More..]

Prices confirmed for freshers dinner

11 October 2005   The ticket prices for the freshers dinner have been announced as £28 for freshers and others, unless you are a HOST, in which case you'll pay £25. The dinner is on Friday 21st October, starting at 7pm with a drinks reception in the Union bar, and moving across to the MDH (Main Dining Hall) for the meal at 8pm. It's going to be a great night so if you can make it, get your tickets soon - they're on sale every day from 12-2 pm in the Foyer.

RSM committee meeting announced

10 October 2005   There will be a meeting for the whole RSM committee in the RSM Union office this Thursday, 13th October, at 1pm. If you cannot attend please let Leah know asap. [More..]

Freshers Fayre photos now online

10 October 2005   Check out some photos from the RSM's freshers fayre stand on the Hogs walkway, just go to the Photo Gallery and click on "Imperial Events". For new visitors, the photo galleries contain almost 3,000 images of RSM events, fieldtrips and sport from the past two years. [More..]

Golf's first session on Wednesday

10 October 2005   Are you interested in playing, practising or even trying out golf? Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, why not come along this Wednesday (12th Oct) to RSM Golf and have a go. If you would like to play, you can sign up online in seconds, just visit rsmgolf.co.uk - or alternatively email info@rsmgolf.co.uk. [More..]

Freshers week draws to close

09 October 2005   As freshers week passes on and the prospect of lectures now looms on the horizon, we hope that you are all on the road to recovery and sleeping off a week of fantastic events both within and outside the RSM. But don't worry - it doesn't stop there. This week and next there are plenty more freshers events to come... it's like Christmas has finished but New Year hasnt even started!! [More..]

Countdown to bar night

06 October 2005   The freshers bar night is now just hours away, and as you should have now recovered from Tuesday's successful pub crawl, you will be ready for more RSM debauchery and entertainment! The bar night starts at 7pm in the Union bar - that's where we started the pub crawl - and goes on all evening, it's just £3 for all-you-can-drink - or FREE if you're a fresher!!

Buddies lunch this afternoon

06 October 2005   The buddies lunch takes place this lunchtime at 1pm in ESE room G41. If you signed up for the buddies scheme, either as a fresher or an existing student, you are welcome to attend and get your free lunch. Please note we cannot provide food for anyone else, unless you are a fresher without a buddy - come along and we may be able to allocate you someone.

MatSoc launch brand new website

06 October 2005   After a year in the dark, MatSoc have made a major reopening as they launched their brand new revamped website today. You can find out all the latest information on the club, the events coming up and the new committee. Visit www.rsmonline.co.uk/matsoc. [More..]

Burglary overshadows freshers events

05 October 2005   The shocking discovery that over £300 of cash in the RSM's money box has been stolen was made late yesterday afternoon. The box also contained thousands of pounds worth of cheques, which hopefully remain secure. The cash was probably stolen some time in the morning or early afternoon and there is no evidence of a break-in. If anyone has any information they should contact Leah Glass [More..]

Sports clubs receive record numbers

05 October 2005   Many of the RSM's sports clubs are celebrating this morning after an amazing success at yesterday's freshers fayre, gathering the names of literally thousands of freshers to play sports and join our societies, from both within and outside the RSM. Golf club quadrupled its intake from last year's fayre.

Pub crawl proves hit with freshers

05 October 2005   It was great to see that loads of freshers turned out for the RSM's annual freshers pub crawl, one of the highlights of the calendar, and a tour of ten South Kensington pubs. The group remained in tact better than in any previous years with the night rounding up in the infamous Bar Cuba. Photos will be available shortly.

Freshers Fayre today

04 October 2005   You can find out more about each of the RSM sports teams, clubs, societies, and the RSM itself, by visiting our stands, scattered across the South Kensington campus from 11am until 5pm today. Chat to the captains, presidents and team/committee members of each one, sign up, or just collect some free stuff. Golf Club will be situated in the MDH or on the Queens Lawn.

Captains meeting on Monday

02 October 2005   For all sports team captains and presidents of clubs and societies within the RSM, there is a meeting taking place on Monday evening immediately after the fresher's introductory talk. All are advised to attend as important topics such as Freshers Fayre will be discussed.

Events on Monday and Tuesday

02 October 2005   As freshers week gets underway, there are loads of events planned tomorrow. The highlights include a C&G barbeque at 12 on the Queens Lawn, and an introductory talk about the RSM at 5.30pm, after options meetings (ESE). All day Tuesday you can find out more and sign up to some of the hundreds of clubs and societies that the Union has to offer at the Freshers Fayre. And don't forget the pub crawl starts from 7pm on Tuesday, guaranteed to be one of the best events of the week! [More..]

Summer attracts 14,000 visits

01 October 2005   Despite the summer holidays, the website was loaded almost 14,000 times from July to September, with the most popular pages being the homepage, forum and freshers guide. This is even more than the summer term, when just over 11,000 hits were recorded. Since March, we've now accumulated more than 27,000 visits [More..]

Last chance for buddies scheme

01 October 2005   If you still haven't signed up for the buddies scheme, there's just a few days left to submit your details. You can be a buddy whether you're a new student or an existing one, you can sign up online in just a few minutes. Buddies will start meeting each other early next week so the last date for submitting is Monday. [More..]

Official start of term

01 October 2005   Well, another summer has passed and a new year is once again upon us! To celebrate the arrival of all the freshers, the RSM and the union are putting on loads of events next week - check the calendar for full details. There are also some important departmental meetings that you will need to attend, and you should check your timetables on ESE website for information [More..]

Chris Jackson runs marathons for charity

30 September 2005   Chris is planning on running the Bristol half marathon this weekend, and the New York marathon later in Autumn, both in aid of the NSPCC. If you'd like to sponsor him, send him and email with your donation [c.jackson@imperial.ac.uk].

Timetables and start of term arrangements

28 September 2005   All the timetables for next term and Spring term are now available on the ESE's website, including the arrangements for the start of term - that's next week in case you hadnt realised. For most of us there's a few options meetings and stuff like that.

Southside to open on 17th October

28 September 2005   The brand new Southside bar is to take up its new home in the basement of Linstead from Monday 17th October. The much-loved bar returns after a strong protest spear-headed by the RSM's Real Ale society last term. It follows pressure from students who were faced with the prospect of barely a single student bar across the whole campus.

Southside "will return" in new term

23 September 2005   The infamous Southside bar, which you are rating as your favourite uni bar in the current web poll, will be returning this term. The new bar will open - perhaps temporarily - in the basement of Linstead hall, just opposite the original birthplace of the bar in 1493, shortly into Autumn. [

New date for freshers ball announced

23 September 2005   The RSM freshers ball is to take place on Friday 14th October, and not 22nd October as listed in the calendar (to be changed soon). You'll be able to buy tickets from the start of term, and everyone's encouraged to come along to one of the best RSM events of the year.

Doomed pub leads in new polls

21 September 2005   Recently closed Southside bar leads the latest RSM web-poll with 50% of the votes for your favourite bar at Imperial College. The union's infamously dingy club, DB's, is yet to receive a single vote. You can cast your vote lower down this page.

Freshers week is coming ...

19 September 2005   It's now exactly two weeks to the day until Freshers Week 2005 kicks off with a whole load of events organised not only by the RSM, but also the Union, the C&G, halls, and more. If you've still not signed up to the Buddies scheme, it's not too late! And don't forget, to find out what's lined up you can check using our online calendar. [More..]

Pit to make online debut in two weeks

19 September 2005   The first issue of this year's Pit is to make its online debut in just under two weeks. You'll be able to read the Pit and access archives of previous editions through the 'My RSM' section of this website, where you can already see a preview. [More..]

Azerbaijan trip returns home

19 September 2005   The DLB's mega-trip has safely returned home this weekend after four weeks of touring geology hotspots in sunny Azerbaijan. We are promised a load of photos are on their way to the RSM's gallery in the next few days.

Poll closes with close finish

18 September 2005   Just like the German election, our web poll closed this weekend with a very close finish. We asked you which freshers event you're most looking forward to - 35% voted for the freshers pub crawl, but in close second place with 29% was favour of no events at all! The bar night finished last with a poor 10%. Our new poll has opened and asks you which is your favourite bar on campus (past and present!).

Introduction to the RSM announced

16 September 2005   All freshers and new MSc and PhD students are invited to attend a special introduction to the RSM talk scheduled for Monday 3rd October at 5.30pm in Room G38, of the Earth Science department. You'll meet the committee, find out about what we do, hear about all the freshers events and learn more about the sports and societies that are on offer.

DLB's 'London at Nite' cancelled

16 September 2005   It seems almost certain that the DLB's "London @ Nite" freshers event will not be going ahead as scheduled on Wednesday 6th October. If there is a change to this info I'll let you know. However the DLB are running other events in the following weeks including a trip to Cotswold Camping and a visit to the Queen's Tower. [More..]

Visitors divided over Freshers events

16 September 2005   The poll continues to highlight that RSMers are divided in opinion over the freshers events coming up in two weeks time. Over 30% have voted not looking forward to any of the events planned, and although the RSM's pub crawl leads in popularity - for the moment at least - the bar night has failed to draw more than 3 votes. You can vote until the end of next week lower down this page.

Meet the new committee

13 September 2005   The committee page is now finalised, with the official list of this years committee members and photos. Why not take a look at who's involved. If you have any suggestions or ideas on a certain aspect of the RSM, you can check the committee list to see who's responsible for sorting it out. [More..]

Have you got something to sell?

07 September 2005   The 'Classifieds' section of the Forum has reopened. You can now post free adverts, once a registered member of the Forum, for anything you want to sell second hand - from field equipment to books. You can also advertise accomodation. This forum will be integrated into a new RSM shop, which will feature regalia and souvenirs, coming soon. [More..]

Buddies scheme now online

05 September 2005   From today, both new and current students can sign up online to join the Buddies scheme. It takes just a few minutes, you simply have to fill out some brief questions about yourself and then you can submit your details online. You will be paired with a new/old student soon. [More..]

Fresher Q&A

05 September 2005   Are you joining Imperial in a few weeks time? If you have any questions about anything, from your course, to halls, to life at university, why not post them in our new Freshers Q&A forum where current students can help you. [More..]

Forum back online

01 September 2005   After the fault earlier today the Forum is now available again. To reduce the number of Forums that appear on the main page, sub-forums have been introduced to simplify the layout. [More..]

Freshers Guide proves new hit

30 August 2005   The recently launched Freshers Guide has been drawing in visitors today, suggesting that the Freshers are browsing the website. If you're a student who will be joining us in October, congratulations on your results and welcome to the RSM! You can find out loads more about the RSM, Imperial and student life by clicking on the 'Freshers' button at the top of the page. [More..]

DLB confirm London event

30 August 2005   The DLB's traditional trip around London to explore the geology and history of the city's famous landmarks, and the trip up the Queens Tower at the heart of Imperial College, will be taking place again this year on Sunday 16th October. [More..]

Polls draw even for Freshers events

28 August 2005   Although there haven't been many votes so far, the poll running at the moment lower down this page is asking what you're most looking forward to in Freshers week. So far the "Bar Night" is the least favoured event, whilst both the Freshers dinner and pub crawl are now neck and neck with not favouring any events at all! Cast your vote, it will make a difference!

Bottle Match date is confirmed

26 August 2005   After negotiations with CSM the 104th Bottle Match date has been confirmed for the 18th February 2006. Put it in your diaries now so theres no excuse for not making the turnout this year the best ever!! You can find out more about the Bottle Match in our sports section, or see all the sports fixtures and more in the events calendar [More..]

Live photos from Azerbaijan

25 August 2005   You can see the latest photos direct from Azerbaijan AS IT HAPPENS! The RSM photo gallery now has exclusive photos from the DLB's biggest fieldtrip ever to be updated regularly. To check out the pictures, click on 'Photo Gallery', then 'Fieldtrips' and then 'Azerbaijan'. You can leave messages for the group in the DLB Forum. [More..]

Villamanin photos added

24 August 2005   Photos from the third year mapping trip to Villamanin (and Madrid) in Spain have just been added to the Photo Gallery. To see what the group got up to, you can launch the photo gallery by clicking the big button at the top of the page and then on 'Fieldtrips'. [More..]

Sports fixtures and C&G events

24 August 2005   All of the confirmed fixtures for the football first and second teams, and the mens and ladies hockey teams, have been added to the new calendar. All the C&G freshers events have also been added to help you plan your Freshers week. [More..]

New calendar for next year released

22 August 2005   All the forthcoming events which we know about have been posted on a brand new calendar which takes over from the temporary Forum calendear. All the events are listed through one page, sports captains and society presidents should check whether their events are listed and contact us if they are not. Check it out for all the essential dates for your diary. [More..]

Poll for new and old students

22 August 2005   For the next few weeks, you have the chance to vote for the Freshers event that you are most looking forward to. Whether you're a new student ('Fresher') joining us in October, or you're already part of the RSM, take part in the poll to tell us what the most popular event is! Just scroll down this page. Results and future polls will appear in The Pit.

New email directory available

22 August 2005   A new email directory listing all committee members and anyone else involved in RSM societies or sports, including the DLB, is now available. If you are involved in the RSM, you should check that your listing is there and correct. New RSM email addresses will be active this week. [More..]

Hockey Club launch new website

20 August 2005   Take a look at the brand new Hockey Club website, complete with new info, Forum integration, and online sign up. The website's new format follows those of the Golf and Football clubs, who have also recently updated, and are the best places to find out more info about the clubs if you want to join. [More..]

Congratulations and welcome to all Freshers!

19 August 2005   The RSM would like to extend a warm welcome to any new students or "Freshers", and congratulations on achieving your A-level results! We've prepared loads of stuff for you, so why not start by reading the Freshers Guide [More..] or asking any questions and chatting to current students on the Forum [More..].

Pit set to make sensational return

13 August 2005   After almost disappearing for good, The Pit, the RSM's student newsletter, is set to make a sensational return next month. Early indications suggest it will easily reach the standards set by The Pit in its prime several years ago. On top of this, Pit will be published both on paper and online so you never miss out!

Forum and photo gallery return

12 August 2005   After some essential updates, the photo gallery and the Forum have reopened this morning and are ready for use again. The RSM Forum is open to everyone, you simply need to register, which takes about a minute and you'll be able to post messages straight away. Join interactive discussions and chat 24/7. [More..]

Forum to reopen on Friday

11 August 2005   The Forum is to reopen this Friday, tomorrow, following essential maintenance over the past week, so you can share your thoughts on these stories or anything else. We're ready for more controversy, more rumours and on-tap entertainment in preparation for another ground-breaking year for the RSM, right here on the website!

ESE drops as new league tables announced

10 August 2005   After years of crawling up the league tables, the department has dropped in ratings according to the new 2006 results released by the Times and Guardian, in which we now sit in fourth place, knocked down by UCL and East Anglia. [More..]

Website prepares for reopening

09 August 2005   The website will officially 'reopen' in preparation of the new term and the Fresher's arrival from next week. Many of the pages are still unavailable as there is work yet to be done on updating them. The forum will also be available again soon.

Website taking a summer holiday

01 July 2005   The summer has arrived and from today the website is also on a summer break, complete with some summery pics in the advert bar! We hope you all have a great summer and look forward to seeing you next term. To all those who have now left the RSM, we wish them all the best with their future endeavours. Check back in August to see the new Freshers Guide!

Website updates

26 June 2005   Over the coming week many of the remaining pages on the website will be updated, so you may find that a page you are trying to get onto isn't working properly, looks a bit strange, or you simply get an "Update in Progress" message. You should try the page again a few hours later. The new Freshers Guide and the brand new Pit will be unveiled shortly.

Judgement day and the end of an era

24 June 2005   It's results day, so the RSM committee would like to wish everyone the very best of luck, especially those in the third and fourth years for whom this will be the last results they collect from Imperial. Don't forget, everyone is invited to Southside tonight for an unofficial RSM bar night (no freebies available) for the presidential hand-over (John Sykes to Leah) and of course, to mark the last orders at Southside. It's a busy day!

Forum login now even easier

23 June 2005   It's now easier than ever before to log into the Forum. You can login directly from this page, just scroll down and enter your username and password in the fields below the BBC News box. If you've still not registered for the Forum, just click 'Online Forum' button at the top of the page to sign up now. [More..]

Getting involved with RSM Golf

23 June 2005   RSM Golf club are currently looking for anyone who may be interested in getting involved with the club and the RSM next year. If you would like to be the captain or treasurer of the club, then this opportunity could be just what you're looking for. Run a club, be part of the RSM committee and manage a £200+ budget, with no experience of Golf. [More..]

Important news for Paleobiology students

23 June 2005   If you haven't returned your course book for Palaeobiology by now do so tomorrow or the cheques will likely be cashed. I got my money back today and it looked like half the class had yet to bother. [More..]

Website to close for summer

23 June 2005   The RSM website will be shutting down from the end of next week. Although everything will still be available, there will be no more updates until mid August when the first Freshers start browsing. [More..]

Morning-after effect of Summer Ball

22 June 2005   It was interesting to see that the morning after the Summer Ball, the website had its poorest visitor figures for months with just 64 hits all Sunday. It seems I wasn't the only one who spent all day in bed! You can see the website statistics for yourself. [More..]

Presidential handover this Friday

22 June 2005   RSM president John Sykes will be officially handing over his role to the new president, Leah Glass, this Friday night in Southside. It's also the last night you'll be able to drink in Southside and all RSM is invited to come along.

Football club gets facelift

21 June 2005   The new website for the RSM football club has been unveiled and is now online in the Sports section. The new pages feature updated information, new pictures and an easier way to sign up for the club. If you have any suggestions, let me know. [More..]

C&G fight back against website comments

21 June 2005   Comments posted last week in the Forum have been brutally criticised by C&G president John Collins following numerous comments by students about the lack of an RSM website link on the C&G website. Although a small dispute, the C&G have sent a forceful reply. Our new president Leah Glass has already been campaigning on our behalf and web links from both our website and theirs have now been added. Join the increasingly agressive debate on our Forum. [More..]

Summer ball photos online

20 June 2005   The first of the summer ball photos are now available in the photo gallery. If you have some photos that you would like to add for this event, or for any other RSM related event, let me know and I will sort out a password for you. [More..]

Summer ball ends with sunrise

19 June 2005   The Summer Ball finally finished this morning at about 4.30am after a night of celebration across the whole of the Imperial campus. Despite a few minor hitches, mainly involving queueing, the ball was a great night and enjoyed by everyone. Why not share your thoughts and comments about last night on the Forum. [More..]

Final countdown to Imperial's biggest party

17 June 2005   There are now just hours remaining before the greatest party at Imperial, the summer ball, kicks off tomorrow night. There may still be Ents tickets left if you want to join in last minute! Don't forget, the drinks reception starts at 6.30pm for dinner ticket holders.

The Pit to replace My RSM section on website

17 June 2005   The Pit, the RSM's bi-termly newsletter, will be making a dramatic comeback in the coming year including a brand new website featuring extensive RSM news, articles, discussions, as well as all the stuff that was previously part of 'My RSM'. The first edition of the Pit is already being written.

C&G attitude towards RSM "disgusting"

16 June 2005   It has recently emerged that the RSM does not even gain the honour of being represented on the C&G (of Imperial College) website. This is another example of the horrific attitude that the C&G has towards the RSM. Visit www.cgcu.net and look for a link to RSM Online - you won't find one. Angry comments have flooded in, and the attitude has been branded as "corrupt", "disgusting" and "a disgrace". [More..]

RSM website strike ends after 24 hours

16 June 2005   The recent problems in the RSM, the loss of several popular lecturers and the closure of Southside prompted a 24 hour strike and closure of the website, which coincided with essential update work on our server. All pages are now working again.

DLB announce first committee meeting

15 June 2005   Don't forget that tomorrow, 16th June, there will be a committee meeting for both old and new DLB members at 12 midday in the RSM café. We will be voting in new members, discussing freshers events and the symposium, and anything else you want to raise. [More..]

Catch a bargain in the RSM Auctions

15 June 2005   You can browse the latest deals offered by other students selling new and second hand field equipment, electronics, course books and much more all on the RSM Auction (in the Forum). With digital cameras from £25 and books from just £2, there's no better place to buy and sell your stuff. [More..]

Claud is favourite item at RSM café

14 June 2005   It seems that in the recent web poll, Claud, owner and temporary manager of Claud's RSM Café on the third floor, is leading the way in a poll of your favourite items at the café. You seem less keen on Claud's helper, but 'tea' seems to be taking up second place. Claud is getting married on Friday.

Just days left to get Ball tickets

14 June 2005   Although the deadline for buying dinner tickets for the summer ball has now passed, there's still a few days left for you to get your 'Ents only' tickets for Saturday night's big event. Priced at £25 the Ball will feature everything from numerous dancefloors with DJs including Trevor Nelson and Collin Murray, to casinos, funfairs and celebrity look-a-likes! [More..]

Michael Jackson found not guilty

14 June 2005   Michael Jackson's fans have been celebrating the pop star's acquittal on child abuse charges after a four-month-long trial in California (BBC). Why not have your say on the verdict in the Forum's discussion [More..]

Paul Garrard departure is "only rumours"

13 June 2005   The story of the recent changes within the department are being watched with care, as it appears a lot of gossip and rumours have been going around in recent weeks. Although some have said that Paul Garrard may not be invited back for Kinlochleven next year, it has also been said that he may simply be retiring of his own free choice and may, as yet, participate in the fieldtrip again in the future. [More..]

ESE could face more problems

13 June 2005   Following from the shocking news that Matt Genge and Richard Ghail are leaving the department due to budget cuts, it is now rumoured that Paul Garrard will not be invited back to help with Kinlochleven or other courses. This is supposedly also related to the budget cuts and will greatly affect all geology courses in the future. The question now is what exactly is going on, where these decisions are coming from, and what exactly the future of the department and the RSM are.

Freshers handbook information required!

13 June 2005   All team captains and society/club presidents must submit information about their teams or clubs to James Gardner (Publicity Officer) or Simon Pike (if sports) before Thursday at the latest. The final deadline for submitting the information is the end of this week and the union will not accept any late entries. James and Simon will not be responsible for any mistakes in detail should they have to write descriptions for you. [More..]

Hijack? No, just a birthday fly-past

11 June 2005   Reports of five large planes surrounded by fighter jets thundering over college this lunchtime have been confirmed as nothing more than the Queen's birthday fly-past. It was just part of something called 'Trooping the Colours' - so don't send me any more emails about hijacking attempts hehe.

Web polls are back on the homepage

11 June 2005   Following an unsuccessful trial in the Forum, the web polls have made their way back to the homepage. If you have any ideas of things you would like to poll the RSM about, let me know. For now though, tell us about Claud's café (lower down page).

How you can become the 'face of the RSM'

10 June 2005   The online Freshers Guide is currently being prepared for the summer and, as part of the new layout, we are inviting you to become the new 'face of the RSM' - ideally up to five students from across the RSM, sharing your thoughts about your time in the RSM and advice to the Freshers. [More..]

Breaking News: £500,000 cuts force lecturers out

10 June 2005   It is now confirmed that both Richard Ghail and Matt Genge are leaving the department next year following forced departmental budget cuts of half a million pounds. The crisis has been met with shock and anger, with fears now turning towards the complete eradication of the department. The future of the DLB now hangs in the balance following the loss of Ghail, an integral staff member. Join the debate now in the Forum to share your views. [More..]

Last chance for RSMA dinner tickets

10 June 2005   It's your last chance to get tickets to next Thursday's RSMA dinner. If you are a final year student, your ticket will probably be sponsored. For everyone else, tickets are £25 but the evening promises to be a good night. Colours will be awarded officially at this event.

Pyrenees photos now available

09 June 2005   Photos from the fourth year Geology fieldtrip to the Pyrenees are now available in two albums on the Photo Gallery. There are also more new photos from the first year Urra fieldtrip too. [More..]

Ghail and Genge to leave department

09 June 2005   The latest rumours on the RSM forum this lunchtime are that Richard Ghail and Matt Genge are to leave the department at the end of this year. Share your thoughts on this story: [More..]

New auction website is launched

08 June 2005   The 'Buy & Sell' forum has now been replaced with an eBay style auction website where you can now sell all your new or second hand stuff, or buy other people's items. Whether it's fieldwork stuff, course books or digital cameras, check out what's available or get selling. [More..]

Registration now required to use Forum

06 June 2005   From today, you will need to be a registered member of the RSM forum before you can post messages there. Registration is free and takes just a matter of seconds, and everyone is invited to sign up. New forums unique to each year group have also been set up, which you can only see once logged in. [More..]

RSM website smahes visitor records

05 June 2005   In the last 24 hours, the RSM homepage has been loaded an incredible 455 times by over 270 unique visitors. This is triple the highest number of visitors previously recorded and could be the first signs that post-fieldwork boredom is now truly setting in. Visitor numbers have been building steadily for a few days, with most people moving on to the photo gallery, forum or sports homepage. [More..]

Over 200 Urra photos now online

03 June 2005   There are now over 200 photos from last month's first year fieldtrip to Urra posted on the RSM photo gallery. Thanks to all those who have uploaded photos. If you have any photos from other recent trips or events, let me know and I'll give you a username and password. [More..]

New regalia has landed

02 June 2005   Your regalia has arrived! Everyone who ordered hoodies and T-Shirts should come by and pick up the goods. Hoodies are priced at £25, t-shirts at £10. Pay by cash or cheque (cheques can be made payable to 'Imperial College Union' and require a cheque guarantee card number). Ties (including sports ties) are available for everyone. Come by the RSM office at breaks to check out whats available.

Kinlochleven photos now available

01 June 2005   Photos from the second year fieldtrip to Kinlochleven were uploaded today and are now available for public viewing and commenting in the photo gallery. Also recently added are photos from both third and first year fieldtrips to SW England and SE Spain. [More..]

RSM student killed in road traffic accident

31 May 2005   An RSM postgrad student was killed in a road traffic accident at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 25 May. Apijak Srivannavit, from Thailand, was studying for an MSc in Environmental Engineering. It appears that he was cycling at the junction of Queen's Gate and Cromwell Road in South Kensington when he was hit by a coach. Mr Srivannavit is the not the first person at IC to suffer a tragic death while cycling in the Cromwell Road area. Less than three months ago, Thomas Sippel-Dau, an ICT manager, was knocked off his bicycle and killed by a 4x4 vehicle. [More..]

Urra photos to go online shortly

31 May 2005   The first years have just got back from sunny southern Spain and the first photos from the trip will be available in the next few hours in the RSM photo gallery. If you were on the trip and would like to add your own photos, email me and request a username and password. [More..]

Golf club announce AGM and elections

26 May 2005   The AGM and elections for next year's Golf club committee are likely to be held on Monday 6 June. Everyone is invited to get involved and apply for a role, whether you have experience in golf or not. As the newest sports club, a position on the committee will offer exciting and challenging responsibilities without taking up all of your time. [More..]

Email anarchy as ESS argument rages on

25 May 2005   Third year inboxes have been filling up fast today as the arguments over the classification of this year's 'ESS' module (Earth Science Synthesis) rage on this afternoon. The argument has arisen over the question of whether ESS was originally advertised as a compulsory module, which apparantly it is, rather than an 'advanced specialised' or 'E' module.

BBC Sport now available on RSM website

25 May 2005   From today, you can now get all the latest sports news from across the UK and the world right here on your RSM website. Another syndication with the BBC means the headlines are now displayed on our Sport homepage, which is currently being redeveloped for next year. [More..]

Petition to save Southside bar

23 May 2005   I writing to ask all of you to help save Southside. To give it a new home this can only be done by proving to the union there is a sufficient demand. Help do this by signing the petition in southside - it takes two minutes and could allow Imperial a lifetime of drinking and socialising in Southside. So get down to Southside.

RSM website loaded 5,000 times in 3 months

22 May 2005   Despite the Easter holidays, exams and recent fieldtrips, the RSM website has become more popular than ever with an average of 55 hits a day - around 30 of them being 'unique'. On some days, almost 200 hits were recorded - most bizarrely, the most recent peak has been in exam week!

Controversy surrounds new website

22 May 2005   Within hours of the unveiling of the new-look website, the first comments were posted suggesting the return of the previous website, stating that the new layout was harder to understand. Join the debate: [More..]

Second year trip returns from Kinlochleven

22 May 2005   The second years have returned from Kinlochleven 'Hell on Earth' and the first messages have already started arriving on the Forum, announcing that the squalid Bothy lives on. If you have photos from the trip and would like to upload them, contact me for a username and password. [More..]

Summer ball details announced at RSM

20 May 2005   On Saturday 18th June, Imperial College will be transformed into the biggest party of the academic year as the summer ball returns. This year's line up looks set to be one of the best for years, with tickets starting at just £25 and DJ line up including Trevor Nelson and Radio 1's Colin Murray. [More..]

Brand new look for RSM website

19 May 2005   To celebrate the start of a new committee, the website has had a complete facelift to make browsing the RSM even easier. With easy access to your favourite pages such as the Forum and the photo gallery, and loads of new content planned, the new homepage is just the start of a much larger redevelopment. Let me know what you think in the Forum. [More..]

Hockey club announce AGM later this month

18 May 2005   The Hockey club AGM will be held at 7.30pm on Friday 27 May. If you are at all interested in playing for the club next year, come along to the Union at this time to find out more. If you have any questions please visit the Hockey club forum. [More..]

Summer ball arrives first at RSM

18 May 2005   The RSM will officially announce the plans for this year's summer ball right here on the website this evening. To be the first to hear what and who's lined up this year, check back later today. Special discounts will be available to anyone who buys an early ticket - an offer exclusive to the RSM!

DLB launch brand new website

18 May 2005   The new look for the 2005-06 committee has been unveiled in the form of the brand new DLB website, which arrives just months after the election of a new committee. While most of the info is the same, integration with the RSM homepage is now at the forefront of importance. [More..]

Still not a member of the RSM Forum?

17 May 2005   If you still haven't signed up for the RSM Forum, there's never been a better time. It takes just seconds to become a member, after which you can enjoy all the benefits of the forum including voting, private messaging, chat, and a personalised profile. [More..]

More photos of recent fieldtrips added

15 May 2005   Loads more photos are being uploaded from recent fieldtrips to Spain and SW England. If you have some pics of a recent event or trip that you would like to upload, please email me (or click 'Contact' in menu) to request a username and password. Check the photos out in the gallery. [More..]

Fourth year options lack diversity and geology

15 May 2005   Following extensive banter in Cornwall, many of the third years think that the fourth year module options available for next year lack diversity and core geology options. Many of the options available when we started our degrees are now gone, including subjects such as 'Volcanology'. Post your comments and vote on this topic in the forum - [More..]

Boat race could return to sporting agenda

15 May 2005   Simon Pike has revealed that CSM is interested in running a second annual sporting event, not related to the Bottle match. The boat race would coincide with the geology industry's annual 'sundowner' get together and would take place in London and Cambourne on alternate years. [More..]

Regalia now available for collection

14 May 2005   If you ordered RSM regalia earlier this year (late last term), you can now collect your items from the RSM office. Please bring cash/cheque with you to pay for your items. If you have any questions email me.

SW England trip photos now online

14 May 2005   Photos from the past week's 3rd year fieldtrip to SW England are now online in the Photo Gallery. If you have photos you would like to add, contact me to request a username and password and then upload into the folder. [More..]

SW England fieldtrip departing tomorrow

05 May 2005   Don't forget, if you're in the third year and doing the fieldwork module, the trip leaves tomorrow at 8.30 am from the RSM. It returns on Saturday 14th May (thankfully!!) and looks set to be as good as ever. [More..]

Spain fieldtrip photos now online

05 May 2005   The first of the photos from the Remote Sensing fieldtrip to Carboneras/Almeria have been uploaded into the photo gallery. If you have more photos of this or any other fieldtrips that you would like to upload over the next few weeks, just ask me for a username and password for the photo gallery. [More..]

RSM votes Conservative in election poll

05 May 2005   In the general election poll posted on the RSM forum, 50% of those who voted chose Conservative as their vote. We will find out tomorrow whether the opinions of the RSM reflect those of the rest of the country. [More..]

Still not a member of the RSM Forum?

29 April 2005   If you still haven't registered for the brand new RSM Forum, why not take a couple of minutes to sign up now. Registration gives you access to loads of extra features including voting, instant messaging, web-chat, and a profile. All you need to do is go onto the Forum and click 'Register' near the top of the page. [More..]

Fieldtrips leaving this weekend

29 April 2005   Two fieldtrips are leaving this weekend, the Remote Sensing trip to Spain departs this afternoon and the DLB fieldtrip to Oxfordshire leaves tomorrow morning. There may still be places available on the DLB trip, which costs just £15, if anyone would still like to go. [More..]

Cambourne infiltrate RSM forum

29 April 2005   Recent comments posted on the Forum as a joke towards Cambourne have been responded to by a series of anti-RSM replies. The anonymous poster has been traced back to Cambourne, so to combat the 'scandal' we invite everyone to post replies at the following link: [More..]

Last chance for DLB fieldtrip tickets

28 April 2005   It's your last chance to get tickets for this weekend's DLB fieldtrip, 'Walking With Dinosaurs', which departs on Saturday morning for Oxfordshire. The trip includes visits to some of Britain's best fossil outcrops, including the famous fossilised dinosaur footprints near Swindon. It costs just £15 and remaining places are now very limited. [More...]

Are exams too close together?

28 April 2005   The latest debate about exams has kicked off in the Forum's 'Disgruntled Geologist' section. Is the department right to give us so much in so little time? Do we deserve at least a reading week? Or should we just get on with it and accept that we've known for months? What's your view, join the debate now. [More...]

Early results in general election poll

28 April 2005   The general election poll being run in the Forum shows early indications that the RSM isn't so keen on a Labour government in the future, but favours either Conservative or Lib Dem. Voting has only just begun so cast your opinion too - you need to be registered to vote, it's easy and you can be setup in minutes. [More...]

Web polls focus on elections and exams

28 April 2005   There are two new web polls running this week in the new Forum, one is asking who you'll be voting for in next week's general election. Following some debate, the other poll asks whether you think the exams are too close together, or whether it's just fine as it is. You need to be registered to vote. [More...]

RSM Website Averages 100 Hits per Day

28 April 2005   Following the recent launch of new features such as the Forum and news links, and despite exams overshadowing the last few weeks, visitor numbers have risen again with the website now averaging over 50 hits and almost 90 page loads every day. [More...]

General News

27.04 23:11   With exams well underway and for some people already drawing to a close, why not start planning how to spend your newly-found free time! The DLB are running a fieldtrip, "Walking with Dinosaurs", this Saturday and Sunday. Or check out the Forum for all the latest banter and post some stuff. There's a couple of votes running at the moment too [DLB Trip..] [Web Polls..]

Stats show success for Forum

22.04 14:11   Visitor numbers to the RSM website have been some of the highest ever, despite term not having even begun yet. Since the launch of the Forum, chat and BBC news box just under a week ago, the homepage has been loaded almost 1000 times by more than 360 visitors. So, take a break from your revision and post a message... [More...]

21.04.05 » Live Chat Room @ Forum

21.04 01:39   The final part of the Forum has just been added, you can now not only message and chat in the forums but you can chat live in our brand new chat room. [More...]

19.04.05 » Still not a Forum member?

19.04 00:31   If you still haven't registered to use the brand new RSM Forum, what are you waiting for! There's loads of extra features including instant messaging, voting and pics which you can access straight away. Join in live discussions and banter right now... [More...]

17.04.05 » New Forums are Open...

17.04 16:07   Take a break from the horror of Geology/Materials revision and have a chat on the brand new forum. You can now access all the latest news and banter - and what's even better is you can post it too! Everyone's invited to use them. For more advanced features, sign up for an account - it takes just a few seconds. [More...]

15.04.05 » RSMO secures BBC Syndication

15.04 18:54   We have successfully negotiated a syndication with the BBC to display the latest news headlines, including entertainment and science news, on the RSM homepage. You can now catch up on all the latest right here at rsmonline.co.uk.

14.04.05 » Brand New Forums Launched!

14.04 19:44   The RSM now has it's own set of online forums for you to use for chatting, messaging, buying and selling, and much much more. Check it out and join in the interactive discussions from today at rsmonline.co.uk/forum. [More...]

14.04.05 » Walking With Dinosaurs

14.04 11:38   The DLB's next fieldtrip is scheduled for Sat 30 April - Sun 1 May, and costs just £15 including accomodation and travel. For more information on what you'll see, and to reserve your ticket, click on this link... [More...]

13.04.05 » DLB Announces Fieldtrip

13.04 17:57   The DLB has officially announced plans for the next fieldtrip. Coming in a few weeks time, this is your chance to go on the hunt for dinosaurs that roamed our land in the Jurassic as the DLB heads for Oxfordshire with Paul Grant and Peter Allison. More details will be available later.

12.04.05 » Events to add?

12.04 10:34   There's only a few weeks until the start of a brand new term, and despite the horrors of the RSM's immediate exams that leave you working all holidays, there may be some events. If you have anything or know of anything that is planned, please let me know so I can post info/adverts on this page. [More...]

08.04.05 » Utah Pics Online

08.04 13:31   The first of the pics have arrived from the MSc fieldtrip to Utah. Check them out now in the photo gallery. If you have photos from the trip, email Seb (seb@rsmonline.co.uk) to get a password. [More...]

08.04.05 » Salt Tectonics Seminar, Tuesday

08.04 13:18   For all third and fourth years doing Advanced Tectonics, there's been a seminar arranged with John Cosgrove (in his office) next Tuesday, at 10am, to go through Salt Tectonics.

08.04.05 » RSMO is back...

08.04 13:16   Website is being updated again following the Easter break. There were also some "technical" issues with some of our 'friends' at the union, which is all sorted now.

18.03.05 » Happy Easter...!

18.03 00:15   Thanks to everyone who has supported the website this term and I hope that there's another good year to come. The website is not going to be updated for a few weeks as I'm away. New stuff will be posted in early April.

18.03.05 » Leah Glass Wins Presidental Position

18.03 00:14   After one of the closest RSM election races in history, the positions on next year's committee have been announced. New president Leah Glass will oversee a team of dedicated members including Simon Pike (sports), etc. and a election celebratory bar night is planned for next term following Leah's return to the UK.

17.03.05 » Tonight: Election Bar Night

17.03 01:16   Don't forget, from 7pm this evening there's a huge RSM bar night in Da Vinci's at the union. This bar night is even bigger than usual because it's the official announcement of the RSM election results, as well as the awards for outstanding contributions to the RSM.

16.03.05 » RSM Colours Announced

16.03 18:21   The colours and other awards for thid years service to the RSM have just been announced, check your email for the full list. Don't forget, election results are announced tomorrow and the awards are being given at a special bar night from 7pm in Da Vinci's bar.

16.03.05 » Mens Hockey: 4-0

16.03 18:10   After a stunning game and a stunning debut performance by Oliver Bale, the RSM Mens Hockey team scored a fantastic 4 goals against St George's.

16.03.05 » Website back online

16.03 18:09   (18:00) The website is finally back up and running following problems over the last few days with disk space. If you have access to the photo gallery please do not upload any more photos in the next few days. We are still trying to get more space from the union. Thanks, and apologies for any inconvenience.

14.03.05 » Third Year Information

14.03 20:01   The latest details of this Summer's fieldtrip have just been revealed... the trip to SW England runs from 6 - 14 May inclusive. It's self catered accomodation in Bude and Minehead (Butlins?). Assessment will be mini tests.

14.03.05 » RSM Hockey Needs You!

14.03 19:59   The RSM Men's Hockey Team is looking for players to help us this coming Wednesday. If you are available from 12 on Wednesday afternoon, and would like to play, let us know. Contact Peter Jackson, peter.jackson@imperial.ac.uk, asap, or visit our homepage for more info. [More...]

13.03.05 » New Photos: Bottle Match Victory Nite

13.03 12:10   A whole load of photos have just been uploaded to the photo gallery, featuring the Bottle Match Victory Bar Night. Check them out, and loads of other pics from the Bottle Match, by clicking 'Photos' at the top or this link... [More...]

13.03.05 » New Address & Election News

13.03 01:01   The new web address for the website, rsmonline.co.uk, has had great success in just its first day with over 70% of visitors already using the new address! All new committee members will also be provided with a personalised email address, following the election results, to be announced soon.... more details to come.

11.03.05 » Latest Election News

11.03 22:25   Following an intense AGM and election this lunchtime, the DLB results are now officially available. As well as that, there's all the latest election news and candidates on our special election page: [More...]

11.03.05 » RSMOnline.co.uk

11.03 18:16   The RSM website has just upgraded the website address. We have a second, shorter and easier address. Visit us now at www.rsmonline.co.uk, which officially launches tomorrow.

11.03.05 » Stock to be 91st DLB President

11.03 14:39   Following an intense election and AGM, the DLB has announced the 2005-06 president as Elizabeth Stock, who takes over from Rhyadd Watkins in June. Competitor Andrew Smith has become the new treasurer, with MinSouth's Lydia Hallis as Hon-Sec. Full results to be posted soon.

11.03.05 » RSM Online to get New Address

11.03 10:25   We're planning on getting the website a brand new, shorter web address which will be easier for you to remember, quicker to type and easier for us to advertise. The new address will be announced soon.

11.03.05 » Final day of RSM & DLB Elections

11.03 08:11   It is your very last chance to vote for your favourite RSM candidates for positions next year, and it's also your last chance to get a role in next year's DLB committee. The DLB AGM & Elections are at 1pm today, in room G.41. RSM voting continues as yesterday in the main foyer, you can vote all day until 5pm. [More...]

10.03.05 » RSM Elections 2005 officially start...

10.03 00:15   The RSM Elections have officially begun, from 9am until 5pm today and tomorrow (Friday) come along, with your IC card, to the RSM Foyer to vote. It's your chance to make sure that the most suitable candidates get a position in next year's "Super-Committee". [More...]

07.03.05 » Election Candidates Announced

07.03 21:19   The long-awaited list of election candidates for this week's RSM elections has just been announced. For full details of who's running for what, see our special elections page. [More...]

07.03.05 » RSM Election Week

07.03 08:10   It's election time again, and a new committee is soon to take over the running of the RSM C&SC. It's up to you to decide who does what, so come along to Hustings tomorrow to hear what each candidate has to say. Sutton Lecture Theatre, 12.15pm. Voting begins on Thursday.

03.03.05 » Tonight: Bar Night

03.03 11:33   Don't forget, from 7.30 pm this evening there's a bar night in the RSM Union bar. £3 entry for as much as you like to drink. There'll be the usual array of songs, chants and games. See you there.

02.03.05 » RSM Elections

02.03 12:17   Do you want to be a part of the RSM Committee in 2005-2006? Elections are coming soon... you can nominate someone or yourself using the forms outside the RSM office. There are loads of positions available, and are all demanding but a great experience. Check your email for the full details.

01.03.05 » More Photos from Bottle Match

01.03 22:01   Loads of photos from the Bottle Match are now available in the photo gallery. There's still more to come so check back soon. [More...]

28.02.05 » Victory Bar Night Announced

28.02 12:59   Celebrate another awesome RSM victory, this Thursday in the Union Bar from 7.30. As usual it's £3.00 for all you can drink (Carlsberg / Tetley), soft drinks also avaliable! See you there...

28.02.05 » Annual Student Lecture Competition

28.02 12:58   Tuesday 8th March (next week), RSM vs. CSM vs. Southampton University. Starts at 6:00pm in room 2.28 (Sutton Lecture Theatre) followed by curry and free beer supper. Tickets on sale from 1-2 pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week in the cafe on level 3. Tickets cost £2.50

28.02.05 » New Photos Online!

28.02 12:56   The RSM gallery is being filled up with loads more photos today... check out some new pics from the first year fieldtrip to Weymouth last Autumn, and coming soon, photos from both 2004 and 2005 Bottle Match!! [More...]

28.02.05 » Bottle Match / Symposium Photos

28.02 07:27   If you were able to take any digital photos on Friday or Saturday, and you'd like to upload them onto the online photo gallery, please let me know. At the moment I haven't had any luck finding pictures but would be great to get some on. Email me, sebastian.turner@imperial.ac.uk, for a username and password.

26.02.05 » RSM Win 2005 Bottle Match!

26.02 16:22   Following an incredibly close and high-paced rugby match, the RSM have secured yet another victory in the infamous Bottle Match! The final score was 17-15 to the RSM, and an anonymous quoter has just said, "This was probably the best Bottle Match ever." Congratulations RSM.

26.02.05 » Rugby Streaker

26.02 15:24   A ginger streaker has just run across the pitch during the half time pause in the rugby match. We don't yet know who the streaker is...

26.02.05 » Football: Final Result 5-3 to RSM

26.02 13:18   Incredible news has just come in from Harlington! The RSM have won the football match with a final score of 5-3. Overall the competition is now neck-and-neck with both schools winning two of four matches so far. Everything now rests on the rugby.

26.02.05 » Mens Hockey: RSM v CSM 1-3

26.02 12:37   The men's hockey match has finished and the RSM have now lost two out of the three sports matches played so far. Another impressive performance from the men's hockey team was only just beaten by Cambourne.

26.02.05 » Ladies Hockey: RSM v CSM 1-4

26.02 12:35   Despite an intense match this morning, RSM Ladies Hockey failed to win this year against Cambourne. The final score was a promising 4-1 to CSM. Hockey player Heather said, "Everyone played really well. The team played their best match of the season today, unfortunately it wasn't enough to win."

26.02.05 » BOTTLE MATCH 2005: LIVE RESULTS

26.02 12:29   The 2005 Bottle Match is now fiercely underway at West London's Harlington training ground. The latest results will be coming in all day, so keep refreshing this page to find out the latest scores. Good luck to RSM!

26.02.05 » RSM Win Squash Tournament

26.02 12:17   A hard fought squash game with Cambourne secured the RSM's first victory of the Bottle Match last night in Paddington. The final score has not yet been confirmed

25.02.05 » Symposium 2005 Underway

25.02 10:26   Following months of preparation, the DLB Symposium 2005 is now underway after its official launch ceremony at 10 am this morning. The line-up for the day includes a free mega-buffet lunch, cakes in the afternoon, and loads of interesting lectures about British Geology. Get over to room 2.28 to see what's going on! [More...]

23.02.05 » Meal Sold Out: But Tickets Reduced!

23.02 19:47   The DLB Symposium Dinner tickets are now completely sold out, but important news for everyone going... tickets have been reduced to £10 which means if you have already paid, you can get £10 back. If you are yet to play please pay Rachel Kershaw asap. [More...]

23.02.05 » Golf Cancelled

23.02 08:21   Due to heavy snow at Hounslow, the golf course is closed again today. Golf club will not be playing this afternoon as planned, and we will resume next week. [More...]

23.02.05 » Final Day of Ticket Sales

23.02 08:19   It's your last chance to get tickets to this year's Symposium Dinner. See Rachel Kershaw in the Foyer between 12 and 1.30 pm this lunchtime to secure your place! Cost £20, includes cheese and wine reception, 3 course meal at the luxurious Jury's restaurant, and free entry to Kavanaghs.

22.02.05 » Working for Environmental Consultancies

22.02 09:55   Don't forget, this evening from 5 pm the DLB hosts a talk by Sophie Hancock, RSM graduate, who now works in the Environmental sector. Come along to room 1.51 to learn more. This talk will last 1-2 hours and is followed by dinner.

22.02.05 » Symposium Dinner Tickets

22.02 09:53   Tickets for this year's DLB Symposium Dinner are now running out! To get your tickets today come to the RSM Foyer, equipped with £20, between 12-1 pm. Your last chance to get tickets will be tomorrow lunchtime (12-1.30 pm). For more info email catering@delabeche.co.uk.

21.02.05 » Bottle Match Tickets Available

21.02 16:24   Get your tickets for the Bottle Match in the RSM office at lunchtimes (after 1pm). Supporters tickets, including travel to and from Harlington and *free t-shirt* cost £10, and the after-party a further £12.

20.02.05 » Photographers Required!!

20.02 15:53   If you are going to the Symposium or Bottle Match next weekend, we need your help! We need photos for our online photo gallery from these events, and it's your chance to get involved. Please contact the RSM if you think you'll be able to get some photos: [More...]

20.02.05 » Freezing cold spell

20.02 11:26   Great news for everyone who's doing sports training this week for the Bottle Match; the weather for the next few days is set to be freezing cold, with a high chance of snow. Click on the weather image to the right for a 5-day forecast.

18.02.05 » Tectonics Clash Gets Nasty

18.02 18:44   It's been another day of email abuse hurled between third years following the changes to Advanced Tectonics. Whilst most seem content with the new schedule, it appears not all are satisfied with the volume of email and new schedule. It has been made clear that the views expressed are *not* representatitive of all third years.

18.02.05 » Symposium Dinner Tickets

18.02 18:42   Get your tickets for the Symposium Dinner 2005!! Contact rachel.kershaw@imperial.ac.uk to reserve yours today. Three course meal at Jury's, South Kensington, for just £20! [More...]

17.02.05 » Tectonics: Email Anarchy

17.02 14:24   There has been an eruption of emails in the last few hours as Advanced Tectonics (affecting 3rd and 4th years) is cancelled on Mondays for first year lectures. A new timetable slot is under intense debate this afternoon as excessive volumes of email are being sent around. Email your views to Nick Dommett [More...]

17.02.05 » Any News?

17.02 09:53   It's been quiet recently, if you have any news or events that you want to have shown on the main page then email me and let me know. Don't forget: next Tuesday, from 5.15pm, the DLB have a talk planned, Working for Environmental Consultancies with Sophie Hancock.

15.02.05 » Latest Vote News

15.02 09:36   This month's vote to hear what you think about the Pit has shown that most are in favour of the RSM's newspaper being printed more regularly. However in second place, people suggest that the Pit should be scrapped. Very few say it is fine as it is.