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The Organic Geochemistry Unit uses high-end analytical techniques to investigate Earth systems at the molecular level.

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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If anyone is interested in accessing the Bristol NEIF facility to conduct compound-specific analyses, the deadline for the next application round is the 7th Oct 2026. Please get in touch to discuss projects prior to submission. Submissions via the application portal: www.isotopesuk.org/apply.html
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How to apply - Project submission | National Environmental Isotope Facility
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Rage Against the Miocene @organiccarbon.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
James Maxwell, one of the scientists who helped create the discipline of organic geochemistry, recently passed away. He was an inspiration before I came to the @ogu-bristol.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social; and afterwards, he was a friend and mentor.
Beardy Scot, wearing a blue jumper and a black leather jacket.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🚨We are recruiting! 🚨 (Senior) Research Associate in Organic Geochemistry. The successful applicant will join the OGU to elucidate the source of specific microbial membrane spanning lipids, including brGDGTs and brGMGTs. [Deadline 8th July 2026] www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🚨We are recruiting!🚨 Looking for a Research Technician to support Organic Residue Analysis (ORA). Deadline 3rd June 2026. www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...
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Rage Against the Miocene @organiccarbon.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Professor James Maxwell @ogu-bristol.bsky.social @royalsociety.org passed away this month. He would have loved this difficult but beautiful work marrying rigorous synthetic chemistry with challenges in environmental sciences. And he LOVED bacteriochlorophylls. www.chemistryworld.com/news/first-t...
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First total synthesis of macrocycle with four stereocentres at the heart of bacterial photosynthesis
Technically daunting synthesis of bacteriochlorophyll a finally reaches completion
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🚨We are recruiting!🚨 Looking for a PDRA in Analytical Chemistry for Cultural Heritage. Deadline 29th April. www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Fully-funded PhD position available "Break'N open the black box – Understanding microbially mediated N dynamics to improve soil health and agriculture"(3.5 years, starting Sept 2026). www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Break'N open the black box – Understanding microbially mediated N dynamics to improve soil health and agriculture at University of Bristol on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Break'N open the black box – Understanding microbially mediated N dynamics to improve soil health and agriculture at University of Bristol, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Penny Bickle @pennybickle.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Job news!! We're looking for an archaeological chemist to join us on the ReNEW project: on waste management during the transition to the Neolithic. This role will be to carry out organic residue analysis. The PDRA position is for 2 years: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/post... Please share!
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Jobs - The University of York
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
UKAS and @laard.bsky.social have the pleasure to announce that we will be hosting a networking event in the School of Chemistry @bristoluni.bsky.social on 30th March before the official start of the UKAS. Please register your interest there: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
🚨We are recruiting!🚨 Looking for a PDRA in Biomolecular Statistical Analysis to work with us and the MACE lab @ucl.ac.uk. Deadline 16th February. www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
If anyone is interested in applying to access NEIF facilities, the deadline for the next application round is the 25th of March 2026. Please discuss projects with relevant NEIF laboratory prior to submission. Applications are submitted via the NEIF Application Portal - www.isotopesuk.org/apply.html
isotopesuk.org
How to apply - Project submission | National Environmental Isotope Facility
The next application deadline is 25 March 2026.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
🚨New paper! 🚨 Volatile compounds reveal the composition of embalming materials used in Egyptian mummification: www-sciencedirect-com.bris.idm.oclc.org/science/arti...
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a cartoon drawing of a mummy dancing in front of a brick building
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a mummy dancing in front of a brick building
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Last few days for submitting your UKAS abstract www.ukas2026.co.uk. Deadline 8th January!
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UKAS 2026
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Due to popular demand, we will be extending the abstract submission for UKAS to after Christmas (8th January). Wishing a nice Winter break to everybody.
UKAS 2026 Bristol logo representing the Bristol Suspension bridge on top of archaeological pottery and bone.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
🚨New paper! 🚨Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Methods for Minimally Invasive Organic Residue Analysis of Archeological Potsherds: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Methods for Minimally Invasive Organic Residue Analysis of Archeological Potsherds
Organic residue analysis (ORA) is widely used to investigate lipids preserved in archeological pottery. However, the amount of sample typically involved (2 g) precludes its application to particularly...
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
A paper from our PhD graduate Charlie Monkley, published in the Analyst, has been selected for the journal's prestigious 'HOT' papers collection for 2025. Here's a link to the paper, if you've not already seen it: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Characterisation of the unknown chemical composition of a commercial biodegradable agricultural plastic mulch film using complementary spectrometric and spectroscopic techniques
Biodegradable polyester mulch films are a viable alternative for use in agriculture to polyolefin-based films, offering reduced long-term microplastic pollution in agroecosytems with comparable protec...
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The website for UKAS2026 in Bristol is live! www.ukas2026.co.uk. Save the date - 30th March to 2nd April.
UKAS 2026 Bristol logo representing the Bristol Suspension bridge on top of archaeological pottery and bone.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🚨🚨Job alert🚨🚨 (Senior) Research Associate in Biomolecular Statistical Analysis. The successful applicant will join the OGU and the Molecular and Cultural Evolution Lab (@ucl.ac.uk), to investigate the dichotomy between farmed and aquatic resource exploitation during the Neolithic.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Save the date for UKAS 2026! The next UK Archaeological Sciences conference will be held at the University of Bristol from 31st March to 2nd April 2026.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
A reminder that the deadline for the next application round to access NEIF facilities is the 8th of October 2025. Applicants must discuss projects with the relevant NEIF laboratory prior to submission. Applications are submitted online via the NEIF Application Portal - www.isotopesuk.org/apply.html
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How to apply - Project submission | National Environmental Isotope Facility
The next application deadline is 8 October 2025.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Several Members of the OGU will be at the 32nd International Meeting on Organic Geochemistry (#IMOG2025) next week sharing their research. Here’s who to look out for:
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Thank you all for attending BOGS 2025! We are a great community, and we look forward to many future successful meetings.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
A sneak peek to our Festival of Nature stand - see you tomorrow or Sunday on Millennium Square in Bristol!
A table laid with 2 plastic boxes representing river systems, fossils, archaeological pottery and fish bones.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The OGU will be at The Festival of Nature for a Wild Weekend! Come and visit us in the @bristoluni.bsky.social tent! www.bnhc.org.uk/festival-of-...
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Festival of Nature | The Natural History Consortium
Festival of Nature is the UK's largest free celebration of the natural world, taking place every June across the West of England region.
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Registration and abstract submission are now open! www.bogs2025.com/registration
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Registration — BOGS 2025
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Penny Johnes @pennyjohnes.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Congratulations to our latest NERC FRESH CDT student, Katharine Moss, for successfully defending her PhD thesis on 'Understanding The Ecological Impact Of Sewage Effluent On Freshwater Environments', jointly supervised by @ukceh.bsky.social @ogu-bristol.bsky.social and @pennyjohnes.bsky.social 🧪🎉
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OGU Bristol @ogu-bristol.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The announcement you have all been waiting for... Save the date for BOGS 2025! The 35th meeting of the British Organic Geochemical Society will be held in Bristol on the 1st and 2nd of July 2025. www.bogs2025.com #BOGS2025
A circular logo for BOGS 2025 with the text Organic Geochemistry Unit and University of Bristol. The logo is multicoloured and features a toilet, a toilet brush, laboratory glassware and chemical structures.
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