- Geochemistry.group - Cardiff University Mailman

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, A reminder that the Geochemistry Group offers funding opportunities for Ph.D students and ECRs to attend meetings. In addition, we are pleased to announce a new Technical Staff Meeting Attendance Bursary! (details below). We can also help support scientific meetings by funding keynotes and/or early career researchers attend your meeting. To apply for these opportunities, please visit our website https://geochemistry.group/funding-opportunities/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>. Details of our bursaries are below: Student and ECR Meeting Attendance Bursary We welcome 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 as to 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 (the Geochemistry Group encourages low-carbon travel modes but it is also possible to claim for carbon offsetting costs if flying is inevitable); (ii) contribution towards the costs of attending online conferences - abstract and registration fees. Full eligibility criteria are listed in the application form. The Geochemistry Group steering committee requires attendance at a previous Geochemistry Group Research in Progress meeting (GGRiP) in order to be eligible for a meeting-attendance bursary. Attendance at GGRiP can be both online or in-person. Moreover, applicants who have given a presentation (talk or poster) at a previous GGRiP will be given priority. The total amount that can be applied for is a maximum of £500 per person. There are three deadlines for Travel Bursaries each year: January 15th, May 15th, October 15th. Technical Staff Meeting Attendance Bursary We welcome applications from technical staff (laboratory technicians/managers, project officers, etc.), based at UK and Irish universities or research institutions and working in geochemistry laboratories (either on a short-term or on a permanent basis), to facilitate their attendance at meetings within the UK or internationally. Funding for the following types of expenses can be applied for through this bursary: (i) offsetting the cost of travel to, and accommodation at, conferences, workshops or training courses being attended in person (the Geochemistry Group encourages low-carbon travel modes but it is also possible to claim for carbon offsetting costs if flying is inevitable); (ii) contributions towards the cost of registration and abstract fees for both online and in-person professional meeting, or (iii) a combination of both. Full eligibility criteria are listed in the attached appendix. The maximum total amount that can be applied for is £500 per person. There is currently one round of applications per year, with a deadline of 15th May. Scientific Meeting Support Running a meeting with a geochemical theme? We can offer some financial support to help enable keynotes and/or early career researchers attend your meeting. There are three deadlines each year for the Scientific Meeting Support funding: January 15th, May 15th, October 15th. All the best George

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Geochemistry Group Updates: 'GGRiP' & 'MinSoc at 150' meetings

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Register and submit your abstracts for the GGRiP meeting (Bristol, 24th-26th March 2026): Visit the GGRiP website<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fggrip2026…> to register and submit your abstract (Deadline 27th Feb). Early bird prices apply before 16th February 2026. After this, prices will increase. For GGRiP 2026, we are running 2 pre-conference workshops that will be free for attendees: * The first is a Geochemistry Laboratory Operator Workshop, covering lab techniques and lab management. Register for this workshop here<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.clo…>. * The second workshop is aimed at ECRs, covering the basics and foundations of mass spectrometry techniques. To register for this workshop, please fill in this form<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…>. There will be guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/Archaeology. Topics will include: (1) Introduction to Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Fields and Forces. (2) Inorganic Mass Spectrometry for Elemental and Isotope Ratio Determination: Quads, TOF, Sectors, (CC)-MC-ICPMS. (3) GC and LC Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Separating and Quantifying Molecules in Complex Mixtures; compound specific IRMS (C,N,H). Register for 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! The Geochemistry Group are supporting the session ‘Advances in Mineralogical Analysis - Development of techniques for 21st Century Research’ by funding two keynote speakers. Please consider submitting to our session! The scientific sessions 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…> Abstract submission deadline: 6th March 2026 Early-bird registration deadline: 20th March 2026. Flyers for both meetings are attached - please advertise to your department! [Flyer copy.jpeg][MinSoc_Flier_150th-final-copy-1503x2048.jpeg] All the best George

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GGRiP Registration and abstract Submission

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, A reminder to register and submit your abstracts for the GGRiP meeting in Bristol (24th-26th of March 2026). Visit the GGRiP website<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fggrip2026…> to register and submit your abstract (Deadline 27th Feb). Early bird prices apply before 16th February 2026. After this, prices will increase. For GGRiP 2026, we are running 2 pre-conference workshops that will be free for attendees: * The first is a Geochemistry Laboratory Operator Workshop, covering lab techniques and lab management. Register for this workshop here<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.clo…>. * The second workshop is aimed at ECRs, covering the basics and foundations of mass spectrometry techniques. To register for this workshop, please fill in this form<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…>. There will be guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/Archaeology. Topics will include: (1) Introduction to Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Fields and Forces. (2) Inorganic Mass Spectrometry for Elemental and Isotope Ratio Determination: Quads, TOF, Sectors, (CC)-MC-ICPMS. (3) GC and LC Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Separating and Quantifying Molecules in Complex Mixtures; compound specific IRMS (C,N,H). All the best George Dr George Cooper (ef/fo - he/him) Cymrawd Ymchwil Prifysgol, y Gymdeithas Frenhinol | Royal Society University Research Fellow Ysgol Gwyddorau’r Ddaear a’r Amgylchedd | School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Prifysgol Caerdydd | Cardiff University Ebost | Email: CooperG3(a)cardiff.ac.uk Ystafell | Office: 1.74A

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Geochemistry Group Updates: Awards & Bursaries time!

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoyed a well deserved break. Deadlines for our awards and bursaries are only a week away, so please get your applications in... Geochemistry Group Awards (deadline 15th January): * The Geochemistry Group Postdoctoral Medal is awarded each year to a postdoctoral researcher who has published outstanding research in a peer-reviewed journal within the broad field of geochemistry. Nominations for the GG Medal can be submitted at any time throughout the year and will be reviewed at the January committee meeting. Please visit our website for full details and to apply https://geochemistry.group/awards-and-medals/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> If you know a postdoc with a great paper, then please encourage them to apply!! * Early Career Researcher Prominent Lecture Series. For more information please visit our website: https://geochemistry.group/awards-and-medals/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>. Meeting Attendance Bursaries (PhDs and ECRs) (deadline 15th January) 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. 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…> These are often under subscribed, so you stand a great chance of success! GGRiP 2026 – Bristol: The next Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting will take place in Bristol on the 24th-26th of March 2026. Visit the GGRiP website<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fggrip2026…> to Register and see the full schedule For GGRiP 2026 in Bristol, we are running 2 pre-conference workshops that will be free for attendees: * The first will be a Geochemistry Laboratory Operator Workshop, covering lab techniques and lab management. Register for this workshop here<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.clo…>. * The second workshop will be aimed at ECRs, covering the basics and foundations of mass spectrometry techniques. To register for this workshop, please fill in this form<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…>. There will be guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/Archaeology. Topics will include: (1) Introduction to Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Fields and Forces. (2) Inorganic Mass Spectrometry for Elemental and Isotope Ratio Determination: Quads, TOF, Sectors, (CC)-MC-ICPMS. (3) GC and LC Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Separating and Quantifying Molecules in Complex Mixtures; compound specific IRMS (C,N,H). 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 Skills and Training: Register here for an upcoming event (4th February 2026): <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> The Brilliance of Defects – The Mineralogical and Petrological Significance of Luminescence in Minerals<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> by Adrian Finch (St. Andrews) Luminescence of minerals contains information about the structural state of metals and defects at ultradilute concentrations. In principle, the light emitted is a powerful tool for determining defect structure, but interpreting such data is challenging since we have an incomplete understanding of luminescence in many minerals, and how features such as coordination state and symmetry are encoded within it. This short course will explore what information can be extracted from luminescence in mineral systems, beginning with the mineral physics behind the process, but moving onto the geological information that one can obtain. The course explores both the uses of both luminescence spectroscopy and petrography. More info on the MinSoc page: https://www.minersoc.org/skills-and-training.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miner…> PhD list: We have lots of geochemistry-related PhD projects on our list and more are being added. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16OQpC1r2lP199Tu9ZH5ZGyjYHAqHDOdFGRT…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> .Please share this list with any prospective PhD students! If you want to add to this list, please fill out the details here: https://forms.gle/X1vMMoYr1QPzdgmC7<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> . Follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn & YouTube: * 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’. The latest session of “Things I wish I knew when I started my PhD…” is now on our YouTube channel! All the best George Dr George Cooper (ef/fo - he/him) Cymrawd Ymchwil Prifysgol, y Gymdeithas Frenhinol | Royal Society University Research Fellow Ysgol Gwyddorau’r Ddaear a’r Amgylchedd | School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Prifysgol Caerdydd | Cardiff University Ebost | Email: CooperG3(a)cardiff.ac.uk Ystafell | Office: 1.74A

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Geochemistry Group Updates

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, A final update before the festive break. If you are still on the fence about applying for a bursary or award, then please don’t hesitate! GGRiP 2026 – Bristol: The next Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting will take place in Bristol on the 24th-26th of March 2026. Visit the GGRiP website<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fggrip2026…> to Register and see the full schedule For GGRiP 2026 in Bristol, we are running 2 pre-conference workshops that will be free for attendees: * The first will be a Geochemistry Laboratory Operator Workshop, covering lab techniques and lab management. Register for this workshop here<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.clo…>. * The second workshop will be aimed at ECRs, covering the basics and foundations of mass spectrometry techniques. To register for this workshop, please fill in this form<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…>. There will be guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/Archaeology. Topics will include: (1) Introduction to Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Fields and Forces. (2) Inorganic Mass Spectrometry for Elemental and Isotope Ratio Determination: Quads, TOF, Sectors, (CC)-MC-ICPMS. (3) GC and LC Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Separating and Quantifying Molecules in Complex Mixtures; compound specific IRMS (C,N,H). Geochemistry Group Awards (deadline 15th January): * The Geochemistry Group Postdoctoral Medal is awarded each year to a postdoctoral researcher who has published outstanding research in a peer-reviewed journal within the broad field of geochemistry. Nominations for the GG Medal can be submitted at any time throughout the year and will be reviewed at the January committee meeting. Please visit our website for full details and to apply https://geochemistry.group/awards-and-medals/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> If you know a postdoc with a great paper, then please encourage them to apply!! * Early Career Researcher Prominent Lecture Series. Applications for 2026 are now open, for more information please visit our website: https://geochemistry.group/awards-and-medals/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>. Meeting Attendance Bursaries (PhDs and ECRs) (deadline 15th January) 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. 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…> These are often under subscribed, so you stand a great chance of success! PhD list: We have lots of geochemistry-related PhD projects on our list and more are being added. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16OQpC1r2lP199Tu9ZH5ZGyjYHAqHDOdFGRT…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> .Please share this list with any prospective PhD students! If you want to add to this list, please fill out the details here: https://forms.gle/X1vMMoYr1QPzdgmC7<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> . EPMA Workshop: On behalf of the EPMA workshop committee, The 7th EPMA Workshop is back — and more exciting than ever! Join us online 23–26 March 2026 for a fully refreshed virtual workshop featuring new speakers, new topics, and the latest breakthroughs in electron probe microanalysis for Earth & Planetary Sciences. Explore a fast-paced program covering: • EPMA fundamentals & quantitative analysis • Measurement accuracy & data evaluation • Beam-sensitive materials • X-ray mapping • Glassy & hydrated materials • Analytical modelling & automated mineralogy • Oxidation state (Fe & S) • Meteorite applications • Essential EPMA software tools What’s new this year: Dedicated sessions on Bruker AMICS automated mineralogy, oxidation state measurements in glasses and minerals, novel EPMA applications in meteoritics, and powerful software tools for all EPMA users. Post-Workshop Benefits: • Access to all recordings, presentations & transcripts for two weeks • A Q&A platform where you can submit questions anytime — even if you don’t attend live — with answers from the speakers after the workshop Explore our new website & register now: https://sites.google.com/view/epma-athens2026<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goo…>. (early Registration deadline: 28th February 2026) Our Speakers (given in alphabetical order of the last name): Ioannis Baziotis (Agricultural University of Athens), John Donovan (University of Oregon), Anette Von der Handt (University of British Columbia), Chris Hayward (University of Edinburgh), Ery Hughes (University College London), Colin MacRae (CSIRO Mineral Resources), Serguei Matveev (JEOL Germany), Amanda Ostwald (Michigan State University) and Jesse Walters (University of Graz). Please contact Ioannis Baziotis ibaziotis(a)aua.gr<mailto:ibaziotis@aua.gr> for more information. 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 Skills and Training: Register here for an upcoming event (4th February 2026): <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> The Brilliance of Defects – The Mineralogical and Petrological Significance of Luminescence in Minerals<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> by Adrian Finch (St. Andrews) Luminescence of minerals contains information about the structural state of metals and defects at ultradilute concentrations. In principle, the light emitted is a powerful tool for determining defect structure, but interpreting such data is challenging since we have an incomplete understanding of luminescence in many minerals, and how features such as coordination state and symmetry are encoded within it. This short course will explore what information can be extracted from luminescence in mineral systems, beginning with the mineral physics behind the process, but moving onto the geological information that one can obtain. The course explores both the uses of both luminescence spectroscopy and petrography. More info on the MinSoc page: https://www.minersoc.org/skills-and-training.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miner…> Follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn & YouTube: * 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’. The latest session of “Things I wish I knew when I started my PhD…” is now on our YouTube channel! All the best George

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Geochemistry Group Updates - GGRiP, Awards, Jobs and more

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, The festive break is fast approaching, and that means it’s award season. Please consider applying for our awards and bursaries and spread the word! GGRiP 2026 – Bristol: The next Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting will take place in Bristol on the 24th-26th of March 2026. Visit the GGRiP website<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fggrip2026…> to Register and see the full schedule For GGRiP 2026 in Bristol, we are running 2 pre-conference workshops that will be free for attendees: * The first will be a Geochemistry Laboratory Operator Workshop, covering lab techniques and lab management. Register for this workshop here<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.clo…>. * The second workshop will be aimed at ECRs, covering the basics and foundations of mass spectrometry techniques. To register for this workshop, please fill in this form<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.off…>. There will be guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/Archaeology. Topics will include: (1) Introduction to Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Fields and Forces. (2) Inorganic Mass Spectrometry for Elemental and Isotope Ratio Determination: Quads, TOF, Sectors, (CC)-MC-ICPMS. (3) GC and LC Mass Spectrometry Techniques for Separating and Quantifying Molecules in Complex Mixtures; compound specific IRMS (C,N,H). Geochemistry Group Awards (deadline 15th January): * The Geochemistry Group Postdoctoral Medal is awarded each year to a postdoctoral researcher who has published outstanding research in a peer-reviewed journal within the broad field of geochemistry. Nominations for the GG Medal can be submitted at any time throughout the year and will be reviewed at the January committee meeting. Please visit our website for full details and to apply https://geochemistry.group/awards-and-medals/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> If you know a postdoc with a great paper, then please encourage them to apply!! * Early Career Researcher Prominent Lecture Series. Applications for 2026 are now open, for more information please visit our website: https://geochemistry.group/awards-and-medals/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>. Meeting Attendance Bursaries (PhDs and ECRs) (deadline 15th January) 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. 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…> These are often under subscribed, so you stand a great chance of success! Jobs: On behalf of Abigail Barker, Geological Survey of Finland GTK: We have an exciting opportunity for a post-doc with experience with LA and ICP-MS at the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), see link: Postdoctoral Researcher (geochronology method development) | GTK<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtk.f…>. Please feel free to distribute to anyone you think has the skills and interest You are welcome to email Abigail (abigail.barker(a)gtk.fi) <mailto:abigail.barker@gtk.fi%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B>with any questions. PhD list: We have lots of geochemistry-related PhD projects on our list and more are being added. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16OQpC1r2lP199Tu9ZH5ZGyjYHAqHDOdFGRT…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> .Please share this list with any prospective PhD students! If you want to add to this list, please fill out the details here: https://forms.gle/X1vMMoYr1QPzdgmC7<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> . EPMA Workshop: The 7th EPMA Workshop is back — and more exciting than ever! Join us online 23–26 March 2026 for a fully refreshed virtual workshop featuring new speakers, new topics, and the latest breakthroughs in electron probe microanalysis for Earth & Planetary Sciences. Explore a fast-paced program covering: • EPMA fundamentals & quantitative analysis • Measurement accuracy & data evaluation • Beam-sensitive materials • X-ray mapping • Glassy & hydrated materials • Analytical modelling & automated mineralogy • Oxidation state (Fe & S) • Meteorite applications • Essential EPMA software tools What’s new this year: Dedicated sessions on Bruker AMICS automated mineralogy, oxidation state measurements in glasses and minerals, novel EPMA applications in meteoritics, and powerful software tools for all EPMA users. Post-Workshop Benefits: • Access to all recordings, presentations & transcripts for two weeks • A Q&A platform where you can submit questions anytime — even if you don’t attend live — with answers from the speakers after the workshop Explore our new website & register now: https://sites.google.com/view/epma-athens2026<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goo…>. (early Registration deadline: 28th February 2026) Our Speakers (given in alphabetical order of the last name): Ioannis Baziotis (Agricultural University of Athens), John Donovan (University of Oregon), Anette Von der Handt (University of British Columbia), Chris Hayward (University of Edinburgh), Ery Hughes (University College London), Colin MacRae (CSIRO Mineral Resources), Serguei Matveev (JEOL Germany), Amanda Ostwald (Michigan State University) and Jesse Walters (University of Graz). On behalf of the EPMA workshop committee, Best Regards, Ioannis Baziotis ibaziotis(a)aua.gr<mailto:ibaziotis@aua.gr> 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 Skills and Training: Register here for an upcoming event (10 December 2025): Stable isotopes – biogeochemistry<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…>, by Savannah Worne, Loughborough University. Stable isotope are powerful tools for tracing the sources and cycling of elements in environmental systems. Stable isotopes ratios can vary due to physical, chemical and biological processes, making them valuable tracers in biogeochemistry. By analysing these variations, we can identify nutrient sources, track biogeochemical transformations, and understand ecosystem interactions. In this seminar, I will introduce the principles of stable isotope biogeochemistry and its applications in aquatic systems. I will then present a case study from my fellowship research at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, where I have undertaken a multi-stable isotope investigation to investigate the influence of sewage-derived nutrients and waste water management strategies on algal blooms. This approach has allowed me to disentangle nutrient sources, assess the extent of sewage inputs, and explore how these inputs interact with lake biogeochemistry to drive bloom dynamics. More info on the MinSoc page: https://www.minersoc.org/skills-and-training.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miner…> Follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn & YouTube: * 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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ECR Skills for Geochemists - Things I wish I knew when I started my PhD… Final reminder, Monday 8th Dec 12 pm

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, A final reminder to register for our ECR Skills for Geochemists session next Monday! Our next session is on “Things I wish I knew when I started my PhD…” on Monday 8th December at 12 noon (GMT). Register here: https://geochemistry.group/ecr-skills-for-geochemists/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> The session will comprise a panel discussion and Q+A, with a range of panellists from different areas of geochemistry providing their tips and advice on completing a PhD. On the panel will be Matthew Allison (Birmingham), Zarina Hewett (UCL), Elisa Oliveira da Costa (St Andrews), Chen Xu (Cardiff). This session is suitable for all PhD students, but particularly those who are starting out or in their first few years. Panellists will answer your questions and share tips and advice on how to manage your project, your supervisors, and complete a successful PhD! When you register, you’ll have the chance to submit your own questions for the panel. If you have any questions please contact David Wilson (david.j.wilson(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:david.j.wilson@ucl.ac.uk>) or Fawn Holland (fh37(a)st-andrews.ac.uk<mailto:fh37@st-andrews.ac.uk>). All the best George

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GGRiP Registration now live!

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Registration for the Geochemistry Group Research in Progress (GGRiP) meeting (Bristol, 24th-26th March 2026) is now live! Please register here:https://shop.bris.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/faculty-of-science/earth-sciences/earth-sciences-conferences/geochemistry-groups-research-in-progress-meeting-2026<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.bris…> For all information about the meeting, please visit the GGRiP website: https://ggrip2026.co.uk/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fggrip2026…> For GGRiP 2026, we are running 2 free pre-conference workshops. The first will be a Geochemistry Laboratory Operator Workshop covering lab techniques and lab management (Registration link below). The second workshop will be aimed at ECRs, covering the basics of different geochemistry techniques with guest lecturers from across earth science/chemistry/archaeology. To register for the Geochemistry Laboratory Operator Workshop workshop, please fill out the sign-up form here:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XG2AVEKdg8<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.clo…> All the best George

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Geochemistry Group Updates: ECR Skills, Student Rep position, PhD list, GG Awards, bursaries and more.

by George Cooper

Dear Geochemists, Another bumper update this week….. ECR Skills for Geochemists - Things I wish I knew when I started my PhD… In our lunchtime seminar series ECR Skills for Geochemists, we aim to provide geochemistry-focused training and advice to PhD students and other Early Career Researchers (ECRs). Our next session will be on “Things I wish I knew when I started my PhD…” on Monday 8th December at 12 noon (GMT). Attendance is free but you’ll need to register: https://geochemistry.group/ecr-skills-for-geochemists/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> The session will comprise a panel discussion and Q+A, with a range of panellists from different areas of geochemistry providing their tips and advice on completing a PhD. It will be suitable for all PhD students, but particularly for those who are starting out or in their first few years. Panellists will answer your questions and share tips and advice on how to manage your project, your supervisors, and complete a successful PhD! When you register, you’ll have the chance to submit your own questions for the panel! Hope many of you can join us, and in the meantime if you have any questions please contact David Wilson (david.j.wilson(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:david.j.wilson@ucl.ac.uk>) or Fawn Holland (fh37(a)st-andrews.ac.uk<mailto:fh37@st-andrews.ac.uk>). Student Rep committee position: We have a student representative position available on the Geochemistry Group committee! Our student representatives are highly valued members of our committee, giving a voice to, and supporting the student geochemistry community. To apply for the position, please submit a brief statement about yourself and why you would like to take on this role (roughly half an A4 page). Please also provide a profile picture. Please email your statement to Marie-Laure Bagard (mlb63(a)cam.ac.uk<mailto:mlb63@cam.ac.uk>) by the deadline on Friday 5th December. If you have any questions about the role, then please feel free to contact me or our current student reps, Fawn Holland (fh37(a)st-andrews.ac.uk<mailto:fh37@st-andrews.ac.uk>) and Chen Xu (cx23(a)st-andrews.ac.uk<mailto:cx23@st-andrews.ac.uk>). Find out more about the current committee on our website: https://geochemistry.group/the-committee/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>. Please forward this info on to anyone who may be interested in applying! PhD list: We have lots of geochemistry-related PhD projects already advertised in our list! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16OQpC1r2lP199Tu9ZH5ZGyjYHAqHDOdFGRT…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> If you want to add to this list in the coming weeks, then please fill out the details here: https://forms.gle/X1vMMoYr1QPzdgmC7<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> . Projects don’t have to be purely geochemistry, and international PhDs are welcome! Please share this list with any prospective PhD students. Geochemistry Group Awards (deadline 15th January): * The Geochemistry Group Postdoctoral Medal is awarded each year to a postdoctoral researcher who has published outstanding research in a peer-reviewed journal within the broad field of geochemistry. Nominations for the GG Medal can be submitted at any time throughout the year and will be reviewed at the January committee meeting. Please visit our website for full details and to apply https://geochemistry.group/awards-and-medals/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> If you know a postdoc with a great paper, then please encourage them to apply!! * Early Career Researcher Prominent Lecture Series. Applications for 2026 are now open, for more information please visit our website: https://geochemistry.group/awards-and-medals/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…>. Meeting Attendance Bursaries (PhDs and ECRs) (deadline 15th January) 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. 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…> These are often under subscribed, so you stand a great chance of success! 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 Skills and Training: Register here for an upcoming event (10 December 2025): Stable isotopes – biogeochemistry<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…>, by Savannah Worne, Loughborough University. Stable isotope are powerful tools for tracing the sources and cycling of elements in environmental systems. Stable isotopes ratios can vary due to physical, chemical and biological processes, making them valuable tracers in biogeochemistry. By analysing these variations, we can identify nutrient sources, track biogeochemical transformations, and understand ecosystem interactions. In this seminar, I will introduce the principles of stable isotope biogeochemistry and its applications in aquatic systems. I will then present a case study from my fellowship research at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, where I have undertaken a multi-stable isotope investigation to investigate the influence of sewage-derived nutrients and waste water management strategies on algal blooms. This approach has allowed me to disentangle nutrient sources, assess the extent of sewage inputs, and explore how these inputs interact with lake biogeochemistry to drive bloom dynamics. More info on the MinSoc page: https://www.minersoc.org/skills-and-training.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miner…> Follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn & YouTube: * 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 Dr George Cooper (ef/fo - he/him) Cymrawd Ymchwil Prifysgol, y Gymdeithas Frenhinol | Royal Society University Research Fellow Ysgol Gwyddorau’r Ddaear a’r Amgylchedd | School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Prifysgol Caerdydd | Cardiff University Ebost | Email: CooperG3(a)cardiff.ac.uk Ystafell | Office: 1.74A

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Things I wish I knew when I started my PhD - Sign-up!

by George Cooper

Dear geochemists, In our lunchtime seminar series ECR Skills for Geochemists, we aim to provide geochemistry-focused training and advice to PhD students and other Early Career Researchers (ECRs). Our next session will be on “Things I wish I knew when I started my PhD…” on Monday 8th December at 12 noon (GMT). Attendance is free but you’ll need to register: https://geochemistry.group/ecr-skills-for-geochemists/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeochemis…> The session will comprise a panel discussion and Q+A, with a range of panellists from different areas of geochemistry providing their tips and advice on completing a PhD. It will be suitable for all PhD students, but particularly for those who are starting out or in their first few years. Panellists will answer your questions and share tips and advice on how to manage your project, your supervisors, and complete a successful PhD! When you register, you’ll have the chance to submit your own questions for the panel! Hope many of you can join us, and in the meantime if you have any questions please contact David Wilson (david.j.wilson(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:david.j.wilson@ucl.ac.uk>) or Fawn Holland (fh37(a)st-andrews.ac.uk<mailto:fh37@st-andrews.ac.uk>). All the best George

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