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Geochemistry Group Updates: GGMS, Bursaries, GGRiP, MinSoc at 150, Skills & Training

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Last call for GGMS 2025 mentors and mentees! (Deadline today!) Don’t forget to sign up as a mentee (or mentor) for the 2025/2026 Geochemistry Group Mentor Scheme (GGMS). The aim of the scheme is to connect early career researchers (ECRs) and PhD students with more established geochemists, people they might not normally have the opportunity to meet, or to hold in-depth discussions with, over an extended time period. If you would like to sign up as a mentee then please fill out the expression of interest form here: https://forms.office.com/e/EpbhASsBzd<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…> This year, we are also looking for new mentors (established geochemists). We especially encourage those with industry experience for those ECRs looking for guidance on paths outside of academia. We are also encouraging the participation of an in-person GGMS meeting during the lunchtime break at our annual GGRiP meeting held at the University of Bristol next year, and mentors will be offered a 15% discount on attendance fees for this event. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our community! If you are interested in becoming a mentor with GGMS, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MH_ksn3NTkql2rGM8aQVG8-…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…> (You must be based in the UK and Ireland) This scheme will involve a time commitment of 4 to 5 meetings between mentors and mentees over the course of an academic year (for full information, please see our website: https://geochemistry.group/ggms/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>) Meeting Attendance Bursaries (PhDs and ECRs) (deadline 15th October) The Geochemistry Group welcomes applications from researchers registered at UK and Irish universities or research institutions to facilitate the presentation of their geochemistry-related research at a meeting hosted online, within the UK or internationally. The bursary is open to students regardless of funding situation as well postdoctoral researchers without financial support for conference attendance. Funding for two types of expenses can be applied for through this bursary: (i) offsetting the cost of travel to conferences being attended in person; (ii) contributions towards the costs of attending online conferences. Full eligibility criteria are listed in the application form which can be downloaded from our website: https://geochemistrygroup.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=130&action=e…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> GGRiP 2025 A reminder that the next Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting will take place in Bristol on the 24th-26th of March 2026. For GGRiP 2026 in Bristol, we are running 2 pre-conference workshops that will be free for all conference attendees. The first will be a technical staff workshop covering lab techniques and lab management. The second workshop will be aimed at ECRs, covering the basics of different geochemistry techniques. There will be guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/Archaeology. Topics will include: * Introduction to Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Fields and Forces. * Inorganic Mass Spectrometry for Elemental and Isotope Ratio Determination: Quads, TOF, Sectors, (CC)-MC-ICPMS. * GC and LC Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Separating and Quantifying Molecules in Complex Mixtures; compound specific IRMS (C,N,H). The GGRiP website will be live for registration from December 2025! Please also check our website: https://geochemistry.group/research-in-progress-meeting/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> for the latest info! Mineralogical Society at 150: Past Discoveries and Future Frontiers The Mineralogical Society will celebrate its sesquicentennial during 2026. The focal point of our celebrations will be a three-day meeting at the University of Manchester from 23–25 June 2026. All are welcome, from students and early-career researchers to those who have a lifetime of Society experience under their belts! A key element of the programme will focus on the history of the Society. As part of our celebration, we will publish an article in Mineralogical Magazine describing the history of the Society. In addition, we will celebrate the key people who have contributed to the organization, to our journals and to mineral science over the past 150 years. We would welcome contributions which look at the history of our Society, its leaders and, our disciplines. These may fit in any of the sessions but certainly are welcomed in the ‘Universal Session’. The scientific sessions (up to 3x parallel sessions are planned) will be held in the Schuster Building and the banquet, on the night of 23rd June, will be held at the wonderful Whitworth Hall. More information on the event webpage: https://minsoc-150.org/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fminsoc-15…> [MinSoc_Flier_150th-final-copy-1503x2048.jpeg] MinSoc Skills and Training: Register here<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> for an upcoming event (21 October 2025): The versatility of ICP Analysis, an Earth Science-focused introduction<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…>, by Sam Hammond and Barbara Kunz, Open University. ICP instruments are relatively common in Earth and Environmental science analysis, allowing the measurement of major, minor and trace element concentrations, and isotopic ratios of a wide variety of materials from rocks, soils, waters, through to biological tissues, chemical experiments, nano-technologies and more. In this seminar we will provide an overview of ICP instruments and analysis, with a specific focus on quadrupole ICP-MS instruments used for trace element analysis. The versatility of ICP instruments are one of their strengths, however, there are also pitfalls to be avoided in order to achieve the best quality analysis. We will also discuss some specific analytical strategies, and show how we in our lab at the Open University ensure data quality. Follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn & YouTube: Our X account is no longer, so please: * Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geochemgroup.bsky.social<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%…>. * We now have the Geochemistry Group set up as a ‘company' on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-geochemistry-group/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…>, so please follow us here! * Also a plug for our parent body, the Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland, follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mineralogical-society-of-uk-and-ireland/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> for lots of relevant updates. * Check out some great resources on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@geochemistrygroup4420<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…>. Here you can watch all our past series of 'ECR Skills for Geochemists' and 'Out of Academia: Into Science’. All the best George

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Geochemistry Group Updates: GGMS, Bursaries, GGRiP

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Meeting Attendance Bursaries (PhDs and ECRs) (deadline 15th October) The Geochemistry Group welcomes applications from researchers registered at UK and Irish universities or research institutions to facilitate the presentation of their geochemistry-related research at a meeting hosted online, within the UK or internationally. The bursary is open to students regardless of funding situation as well postdoctoral researchers without financial support for conference attendance. Funding for two types of expenses can be applied for through this bursary: (i) offsetting the cost of travel to conferences being attended in person; (ii) contributions towards the costs of attending online conferences. Full eligibility criteria are listed in the application form which can be downloaded from our website: https://geochemistrygroup.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=130&action=e…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> Last call for GGMS 2025 mentors and mentees! (Deadline 10th October) Don’t forget to sign up as a mentee (or mentor) for the 2025/2026 Geochemistry Group Mentor Scheme (GGMS). The aim of the scheme is to connect early career researchers (ECRs) and PhD students with more established geochemists, people they might not normally have the opportunity to meet, or to hold in-depth discussions with, over an extended time period. If you would like to sign up as a mentee then please fill out the expression of interest form here: https://forms.office.com/e/EpbhASsBzd<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…> This year, we are also looking for new mentors (established geochemists). We especially encourage those with industry experience for those ECRs looking for guidance on paths outside of academia. We are also encouraging the participation of an in-person GGMS meeting during the lunchtime break at our annual GGRiP meeting held at the University of Bristol next year, and mentors will be offered a 15% discount on attendance fees for this event. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our community! If you are interested in becoming a mentor with GGMS, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MH_ksn3NTkql2rGM8aQVG8-…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…> (You must be based in the UK and Ireland) This scheme will involve a time commitment of 4 to 5 meetings between mentors and mentees over the course of an academic year (for full information, please see our website: https://geochemistry.group/ggms/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>) GGRiP 2025: A reminder that the next Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting will take place in Bristol on the 24th-26th of March 2026. For GGRiP 2026 in Bristol, we are running 2 pre-conference workshops that will be free for all conference attendees. The first will be a technical staff workshop covering lab techniques and lab management. The second workshop will be aimed at ECRs, covering the basics of different geochemistry techniques. There will be guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/Archaeology. Topics will include: * Introduction to Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Fields and Forces. * Inorganic Mass Spectrometry for Elemental and Isotope Ratio Determination: Quads, TOF, Sectors, (CC)-MC-ICPMS. * GC and LC Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Separating and Quantifying Molecules in Complex Mixtures; compound specific IRMS (C,N,H). The GGRiP website will be live for registration from December 2025! Please also check our website: https://geochemistry.group/research-in-progress-meeting/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> for the latest info! All the best George

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Geochemistry Group updates: GGRiP pre-conference workshops and GGMS

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, GGRiP 2025: A reminder that the next Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting will take place in Bristol on the 24th-26th of March 2026. For GGRiP 2026 in Bristol, we are running 2 pre-conference workshops that will be free for all conference attendees. The first will be a technical staff workshop covering lab techniques and lab management. The second workshop will be aimed at ECRs, covering the basics of different geochemistry techniques. There will be guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/Archaeology. Topics will include: * Introduction to Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Fields and Forces. * Inorganic Mass Spectrometry for Elemental and Isotope Ratio Determination: Quads, TOF, Sectors, (CC)-MC-ICPMS. * GC and LC Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Separating and Quantifying Molecules in Complex Mixtures; compound specific IRMS (C,N,H). The GGRiP website will be live for registration from December 2025! Please also check our website: https://geochemistry.group/research-in-progress-meeting/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> for the latest info! GGMS 2025: We are pleased to announce the return of the Geochemistry Group Mentor Scheme (GGMS) for 2025/2026! The aim of the scheme is to connect early career researchers (ECRs) and PhD students with more established geochemists, people they might not normally have the opportunity to meet, or to hold in-depth discussions with, over an extended time period. If you would like to sign up as a mentee then please fill out the expression of interest form here: https://forms.office.com/e/EpbhASsBzd<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…> This year, we are also looking for new mentors (established geochemists). We especially encourage those with industry experience for those ECRs looking for guidance on paths outside of academia. We are also encouraging the participation of an in-person GGMS meeting during the lunchtime break at our annual GGRiP meeting held at the University of Bristol next year, and mentors will be offered a 15% discount on attendance fees for this event. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our community! If you are interested in becoming a mentor with GGMS, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MH_ksn3NTkql2rGM8aQVG8-…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…> (You must be based in the UK and Ireland) Key info: This scheme will involve a time commitment of 4 to 5 meetings between mentors and mentees over the course of an academic year (for full information, please see our website: https://geochemistry.group/ggms/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>) * The Geochemistry Group Mentor Scheme (GGMS 2025) will begin in November 2025 and run until June 2026. Applicants can register their interest in this year's scheme here. * An initial ‘kick-off’ meeting will be held on Zoom for all participants in November, with breakout rooms led by each mentor to facilitate discussions and identify common goals and areas of interest for the coming year. In this meeting, each mentor would be chatting with a small group consisting of the mentees to identify common challenges and goals. * A further two or three 1:1 sessions of at least 40 minutes between mentor and mentee will be organised, either in virtual format or in person (e.g., at a workshop or conference such as the Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting). The sessions will discuss ways to achieve the goals identified in the kick-off meeting. * There will be a mid scheme catch-up session for mentees and an in-person Lunchtime meeting for mentees and mentors attending GGRIP 2026, Bristol. * The scheme will be concluded with a final ‘debrief’ meeting between mentor and mentee in June 2026 to reflect on the year overall. All the best George

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Eileen Guppy Technicians' Award

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists On behalf of the MinSoc, we are pleased to introduce the new Eileen Guppy Technicians’ Award. The Eileen Guppy Technicians’ Award aims to showcase the vital role of technicians in enabling and delivering high-quality research. It is open for individuals (nominations in even years, e.g. 2026) and teams (nominations in odd years, e.g. 2027). We invite applications (internationally) in the fields of Mineralogy and Earth Science that fall within the remit of the Mineralogical Society. The award is named in honour of Dr Eileen Mary Guppy (1903–1980), a geologist, petrologist and analytical chemist. She was the first female geologist appointed by the organisation now known as the British Geological Survey, working as a technical assistant. Nomination deadline is 18th April 2026, and the award will be presented in 2027. The winner will get a Certificate and a Plaque to be awarded at an appropriate scientific event of the Mineralogical Society. All details including detailed nomination criteria can be found here. www.minersoc.org/guppy-award.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miners…> Please circulate this opportunity in your department and network, passing it on to people who could nominate excellent technical staff (self-nomination is possible as well). Flyer is attached below. All the best George

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Geochemistry Group Mentor Scheme (GGMS)

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, We are pleased to announce the return of the Geochemistry Group Mentor Scheme (GGMS) for 2025/2026! The aim of the scheme is to connect early career researchers (ECRs) and PhD students with more established geochemists, people they might not normally have the opportunity to meet, or to hold in-depth discussions with, over an extended time period. If you would like to sign up as a mentee then please fill out the expression of interest form here: https://forms.office.com/e/EpbhASsBzd<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…> This year, we are also looking for new mentors (established geochemists). We especially encourage those with industry experience for those ECRs looking for guidance on paths outside of academia. We are also encouraging the participation of an in-person GGMS meeting during the lunchtime break at our annual GGRiP meeting held at the University of Bristol next year, and mentors will be offered a 15% discount on attendance fees for this event. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our community! If you are interested in becoming a mentor with GGMS, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MH_ksn3NTkql2rGM8aQVG8-…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…> (You must be based in the UK and Ireland) Key info: This scheme will involve a time commitment of 4 to 5 meetings between mentors and mentees over the course of an academic year (for full information, please see our website: https://geochemistry.group/ggms/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>) * The Geochemistry Group Mentor Scheme (GGMS 2025) will begin in November 2025 and run until June 2026. Applicants can register their interest in this year's scheme here. * An initial ‘kick-off’ meeting will be held on Zoom for all participants in November, with breakout rooms led by each mentor to facilitate discussions and identify common goals and areas of interest for the coming year. In this meeting, each mentor would be chatting with a small group consisting of the mentees to identify common challenges and goals. * A further two or three 1:1 sessions of at least 40 minutes between mentor and mentee will be organised, either in virtual format or in person (e.g., at a workshop or conference such as the Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting). The sessions will discuss ways to achieve the goals identified in the kick-off meeting. * There will be a mid scheme catch-up session for mentees and an in-person Lunchtime meeting for mentees and mentors attending GGRIP 2026, Bristol. * The scheme will be concluded with a final ‘debrief’ meeting between mentor and mentee in June 2026 to reflect on the year overall. You can also use and share the QR codes below with anyone you think that may be interested: [QRCode for Geochemistry Group Mentorship Scheme 2025_2026 .png] [image002.png] All the best George

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AuScope EarthBank project

by George Cooper

Hi All, A message on behalf of Bhavik Lodhia, Deputy Director of the AuScope EarthBank project based in Perth, Western Australia: The AuScope EarthBank project is an Australian government-funded $21 million initiative to modernise Australian and international geochemistry data infrastructure by integrating analytical instrumentation across 11 universities into a FAIR-aligned digital platform for standardised data aggregation, discovery, and geospatial analysis. Co-developed with Lithodat Pty Ltd, EarthBank supports open-access research and industry use through interoperable services, powering initiatives such as isotopic mapping, museum digitisation, and international geochemical data standardisation. As a current GSL fellow and being from the UK, I am keen to build links between EarthBank and the geochemistry community in the UK. We will be hosting our first online webinar<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.event…> next Tuesday at 1300 AWST, where we will launch the $21 million EarthBank project. I also noticed that a placeholder has been set for GGRIP meeting (24-26 March 2026). Once more details are released, we will be interested in potentially contributing and attending. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Kind Regards, Bhavik ------------------------------------------------------------------- Webinar Abstract: The AuScope EarthBank project (EarthBank project) is a $21 million national initiative to modernise Australia’s geochemistry data infrastructure and to advance discovery in the Earth and environmental sciences. As Project Director, I lead a program that integrates over $100 million in analytical instrumentation across 10 university laboratories into a single FAIR-aligned digital platform, the AuScope EarthBank platform (EarthBank)—co-developed with Lithodat Pty Ltd—that enables seamless data aggregation, standardisation, and geospatial analysis. The EarthBank project operates at the nexus of research, government, and industry, facilitating translational outcomes through open-access infrastructure and collaborative networks. Since 2022, over 125,000 georeferenced samples and datasets have been uploaded to EarthBank, with over 1,000 registered users—15% from industry—demonstrating its value beyond academia. Our CoreTrustSeal-certified system supports research publication pipelines, isotopic mapping, national geochemical baselines, and museum digitisation projects. A hallmark of EarthBank’s impact is its role in transforming physical collections into discoverable research-ready assets. A flagship collaboration with Museums Victoria registered more than 43,500 historical rock and mineral specimens, now discoverable through EarthBank. This has catalysed similar partnerships with other museums, with an additional 80,000 legacy specimens targeted for integration. The EarthBank project also plays a global leadership role in geochemical data standardisation through its involvement in the OneGeochemistry initiative, enabling harmonised international workflows. Looking ahead, the EarthBank project will underpin new national isoscape mapping projects in collaboration with Geoscience Australia and state agencies and facilitate tectonic-geochemical integration through joint development with the GPlates community—allowing researchers to evaluate mineral system formation through time and space. This presentation will explore how the EarthBank team is building new laboratory and interoperable digital infrastructure to support scientific excellence, industry application, and sovereign capability in the global energy transition.

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Geochemistry Group Updates

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Our latest updates are here…. GGRIP 2026 - Save the date! We are excited to announce that the next Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting will take place in Bristol on the 24th-26th of March 2026. More details to follow soon! Jobs: UCL have a lectureship advertised with a tight timeline (closing date 24 June). Full details here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=35084&jobTi…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucl.a…>. The position is a full-time permanent academic post at Lecturer level (Grade 8) in Earth Sciences. Research areas include the climate crisis, hydrogeology, sustainable resources, the energy transition, natural hazards, and planetary science. Meeting attendance Bursaries (PhDs & ECRs): More information and the application form can be found on our website https://geochemistry.group/funding-opportunities/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>. These are often under subscribed, so you stand a great chance of success. You have plenty of time before the 15th October deadline, perfect if you are planning to go to a conference this winter! Geo-Bio Interfaces: Please consider submitting your papers to Geo-Bio Interfaces, a journal of the Mineralogical Society. It aims to answer fundamental and emerging questions in geoscience and bioscience, by exploring contemporary scientific disciplines and the interconnection between them. The table below shows the full scope of the journal: SECTION THEME Microbial Microbial controls in the geo-environment Microbial controls in astrogeobiology Biofilm form and function Contributions to geochemical cycles Microbial weathering of minerals, rocks and soils Extremophiles Environmental Bioremediation of toxic substances Water treatment and wastewater management Biocatalysis of minerals and biomineralization Carbon sequestration Geochemical Mineral-microbe-water reactions, thermodynamics, and kinetics Isotope (bio)geochemistry Geochemical and biogeochemical reactions and controls Reactive transport modelling and colloid transport Scaling of geochemical and biogeochemical reactions Trace metals and organics in biogeochemical cycles Energy and Resources Mineral capture, storage and disposal Geomicrobiological prospecting Microbial transformation of economically important minerals and elements Biomining and resource recovery Challenges of sustainability and geomaterials Microbe-mineral interfaces in soil productivity and agriculture Earth Science Women’s Network: After a successful set of events over the past four years, the Earth Science Women's Network Professional Development and Networking Committee (formerly Member Events) is now planning a new set of event activities for implementation in future years from late 2025 onwards. The landscape today may feel quite different to how it was several years ago. To ensure that our activities are aligned with the needs and interests of the ESWN community and that they are timely, we invite you to participate in a ~5 minutes survey (open to all) to help us shape the program: https://forms.gle/DyZHMhvNVzV7J5zh7<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> (survey closes on June 30) Follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn: Our X account is no longer, so please: * Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geochemgroup.bsky.social<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%…>. * We now have the Geochemistry Group set up as a ‘company' on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-geochemistry-group/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…>, so please follow us here! * Also a plug for our parent body, the Mineralogical Society of the UK, follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mineralogical-society-of-uk-and-ireland/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> for lots of relevant updates. YouTube: Check out some great resources on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@geochemistrygroup4420<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…>. Here you can watch all our past series of 'ECR Skills for Geochemists' and 'Out of Academia: Into Science’. Mineralogical Society: The Society now offers 300 free student memberships for 3 years! This is a fantastic offer and we encourage all students to join. More info here: https://www.minersoc.org/membership.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miner…> You can watch the MinSoc Skills and Training events from last year and find out more about upcoming events here: https://www.minersoc.org/skills-and-training.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miner…> All the best George

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Lectureship at UCL

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, UCL have a lectureship advertised with a tight timeline (closing date 24 June). Full details here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=35084&jobTi…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucl.a…> We are offering a full-time permanent academic post at Lecturer level (Grade 8) in Earth Sciences. The specific research of the successful candidate should complement our existing strengths. Research areas include the climate crisis, hydrogeology, sustainable resources, the energy transition, natural hazards, and planetary science. UCL Earth Sciences has a strong tradition of research; our experimental laboratories host a broad range of equipment designed to study many aspects of Earth Sciences, supported by experienced and knowledgable technical staff, together with access to high-performance computing facilities. We expect the successful applicant to embed themselves within our community to realise their own ambitious research programme. The appointed person will build links across the Department and throughout UCL more widely. All the best George

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ESWN Professional Development and Networking Committee Survey 2025

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Here is a message posted on behalf of the Earth Science Women’s Network: After a successful set of events over the past four years, the Earth Science Women's Network Professional Development and Networking Committee (formerly Member Events) is now planning a new set of event activities for implementation in future years from late 2025 onwards. We know that the landscape today may feel quite different to how it was several years ago. To ensure that our activities are aligned with the needs and interests of the ESWN community and that they are timely, we invite you to participate in a ~5 minutes survey (open to all) to help us shape the program: https://forms.gle/DyZHMhvNVzV7J5zh7<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> The first part of the survey collects demographic information as we would like to know more about the ESWN community and membership, to ensure we are creating events suitable to the needs of those we serve. This survey will close on June 30 2025. We are hugely appreciative of your time and thank you for your thoughts and contributions. If you have any questions, please email events [at] eswnonline [dot] org We look forward to receiving your response! The ESWN Professional Development and Networking Committee -- Earth Science Women's Network Professional Development and Networking Committee (formerly Member Events Committee) Dr. Karin Ardon-Dryer (Earth Science Women’s Network Professional Development and Networking Co-Chair) Dr. Rehemat Bhatia (Earth Science Women’s Network Professional Development and Networking Co-Chair) Find out more about ESWN: https://eswnonline.org/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feswnonlin…>

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Geochemistry Group Updates - Donating to MAC Green Futures campaign

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Some good news to share with you! As part of the annual GGRiP conference, a fringe-inspired open-mic night was held in the beautiful setting of the Lapworth Museum on the University of Birmingham campus. Those who were brave enough to take to the stage included the chair of the Geochemistry Group, Paul Savage playing the guitar and singing, and the Birmingham based band 10 Foot Dragonfly, who included James Bendle, Matt Allison, George Bendle, Richard Forrester, and Mark Andrew. The band did an amazing 30-minute set, including a medley paying tribute to Brum legends, Black Sabbath. We also held a geochemistry inspired art competition, with 10 amazing entries that were on display for the whole two-and-a-half-day conference. The winners of the competition were Kerys Meredew for their photo ‘Fuego at Dusk’ and Elaine Gao for their photo ‘Sunny days on the Assynt Fieldtrip’. With these events and over the entirety of the conference, we were fundraising for the the Midlands Arts Centres GREEN FUTURES campaign https://macbirmingham.co.uk/lovemac/everychild/green-futures<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmacbirmin…>, a great cause that resonated for many delegates of the conference. We raised a total of £245, of which we couldn’t be happier about!’ Sally Pennington (Director of Development, Midlands Arts Centre) has been in touch with plans for our donation: THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING DONATION On behalf of all of us at Midlands Arts Centre, I want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for your extremely generous £245 donation to MAC’s GREEN FUTURES campaign. We are very proud to be your supported charity. MAC’s GREEN FUTURES campaign raises money for events and workshops that are created and produced with, and for, young people and families in our community. We use art, creativity and curiosity to empower people to think about their impact on our planet, work together to make a change and to positively channel climate anxiety felt by many. Because of your donation, this summer, we will produce a brand new free workshop for 14 young girls from a care setting in Birmingham, who, through no fault of their own, have very few opportunities for creative activities and are at-risk at being completely excluded from art and culture. The workshop explores reusing, repairing and recycling Sari material, inspired by our major free exhibition showing in our main gallery, OFF-BEAT SARI. Thank you so much again for thinking of MAC – our donors, and your generous gifts, mean the world to us and it is really special when people come together in their own networks and spaces and champion MAC’s work. All the best George

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