Geography Research and Teaching Laboratories (Geolabs)
The Geography Research and Teaching Laboratories (Geolabs) provide various laboratory facilities and equipment for Physical and Textural Analysis, Environmental Chemical Analysis, Microscopy and Imaging, Environmental Cabinets use, Moisture Analysis, Samples' Environmental Monitoring and Samples Preparation Instruments.
The Geolabs host research and teaching activities for MSc and undergraduate practicals and demos.
The Geolabs are located on the ground floor with Geolab1 in room 152.10.90, with Geo OLD (Oxford Luminescence Dating) Lab in room 152.10.58, on the second floor with Geolab2 in room 152.30.53 and a basement storage area for rocks and sediments. The Geolabs provide various Labs facilities and equipment and expertise for rocks and sediments Physical and Textural Analysis, Environmental Chemical Analysis, Microscopy and Imaging, Environmental Cabinets use, Moisture Analysis, Samples' Environmental Monitoring and Samples Preparation Instruments.
Our Labs are equipped with the following major analytical instruments: Ion Chromatography (IC), Induced Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrophotometer (ICP-MS), CNS Analyser, Spectrophotometers, Microplate Reader, Laser Particle Size Analyser, Environmental Cabinets, Furnace, Ovens, Microwave, Microscopes, Balances, Ultracentrifuge and Rock cutting saws.
In addition, the Geolabs have a balance room located at the entrance of the Luminescence lab and have access to the Earth Sciences Department thin section lab.
Using the laboratories
Prospective users of the laboratories are required to have a lab induction and appropriate trainings. Please contact the Laboratory Manager Dr Mona Edwards prior to any laboratory work.
Laboratories Health and Safety
Please refer to the Geolabs Information webpages (SoGE Intranet) where you can find the laboratory rules and the Health and Safety information.
Contacts
- Geolabs Laboratory Director: Prof Yadvinder Malhi
- Geolabs Laboratory Manager: Dr Mona Edwards
- OLD Laboratory Coordinator: Dr Julie Durcan
- ICP-MS Services Technician: Dr Trang To
- Field Equipment Services Technician: Hong Zhang
