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

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-UDsRqoHJFum7FHNEVk1VUOEFCNDA0VEUwM1lYRENMQ0gwRk5UQ05IWC4u (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/)

• 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).

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/