Organic Geochemistry Unit
The Organic Geochemistry Unit (OGU) is an international research group that uses high-end analytical techniques such as gas chromatography mass spectrometry and compound specific light stable isotope mass spectrometry to investigate Earth systems at the molecular level.
We are based within the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol, one of the largest chemistry departments in the United Kingdom and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in both teaching and research. For regular updates on publications and other activities, please browse our news section.
The OGU is also a member group of the Cabot Institute.
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Research
We interact with a diverse range of fields including: archaeology, biogeochemistry, ecology, environmental science, forensic science, geomicrobiology and palaeoclimatology.
Facilities
The group laboratories host the NERC Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry Facility (Bristol node), a national facility for the provision of organic and stable isotope ratio mass spectrometry to the UK life sciences community.
Life in the OGU
There is huge potential to study a vast range of exciting areas in chemistry as an undergraduate in the OGU.
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Sorting the Beef from the Bull
Authored by Professor Richard Evershed with Nicola Temple Sorting the Beef from the Bull to be published on the 25th February 2016.
We highlight the role of analytical science in uncovering some of the century’s biggest food scams and emphasise the role of food forensics in calling the fraudsters to account. The book is a call to arms for consumers to be informed about good wholesome food and how to avoid those that might mess with it.