The following letter has been sent (30th November) to the Vice-chancellor of the University of Birmingham, highlighting the critical role that the Birmingham MSc in Hydrogeology has played, and continues to play, in making the UK a global centre of excellence in Hydrogeology. Any additional pressure that may be applied by our membership to the University of Birmingham should be addressed to: Professor David Eastwood,Vice‐Chancellor, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT.