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Description
We have specialist capabilities in the analysis of environmental samples for bulk and trace chemical composition, facilities for the measurement of organic carbon throughout the carbon cycle, and for the analysis of nutrients and pollutants in environmental waters. We have considerable expertise in and facilities for quantifying and analysing microplastic contamination in the environment.
We have specialist equipment for the analysis of sedimentary records, including geochemical, geophysical and biological methods. We have particular expertise in XRF core-scanning, palynology and chironomids from Holocene and late-glacial sequences.
We have a broad range of equipment for fieldwork, including a wide variety of samplers for terrestrial and aquatic systems, environmental sensors, surveying equipment, and air quality monitoring.
Keywords
- G Geography (General)
- GB Physical geography
- GE Environmental Sciences
- GC Oceanography
- GA Mathematical geography. Cartography
- SB Plant culture
- SD Forestry
- SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
- TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
- TC Hydraulic engineering. Ocean engineering
Facility keywords
- palaeolimnology
- palaeoclimatology
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High-resolution XRF-CS/ICP-MS mineral element data calibration and potential applications in sub-Antarctic peat records
Vleeschouwer, F. D., Roberts, S. J., Roux, G. L., Bishop, T., Davies, S. J., Gallego-Sala, A., Green, C., Perren, B., Saunders, K. M., Whittle, A., Dhunna, A. L. & Hodgson, D. A., 26 Feb 2026, In: Scientific Reports.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physical and chemical characteristics of pyrogenic carbon from peatland vegetation fires differ across burn severities
Kennedy-Blundell, O., Shuttleworth, E., Rothwell, J. J. & Clay, G., 6 Jan 2025, In: Frontiers in Earth Science. 12, 1492624.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recovery of Sphagnum from drought is controlled by species-specific moisture thresholds
Keane, B., Shuttleworth, E. L., Evans, M. G., Ritson, J. P., Harris, A., Johnston, A., Alderson, D. M. & Clay, G. D., 1 Jul 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 22167 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
- 1 Finished
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PROTECT-NFM: Optimising NFM in headwater catchments to protect downstream communities.
Evans, M. (PI) & Allott, T. (CoI)
1/11/17 → 31/10/21
Project: Research
Datasets
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Core Scanning Data from Core CD166/19
Bishop, T. (Creator) & Charidemou, M. (Creator), PANGAEA, Feb 2023
DOI: 10.1594/PANGAEA.955347, https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.955347
Dataset
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Cedrus atlantica pollen morphology and investigation of grain size variability using laser diffraction granulometry
Bell, B. (Contributor), Bishop, T. (Contributor), Fletcher, W. (Contributor), Ryan, P. (Contributor) & Ilmen, R. (Contributor), figshare , 10 Aug 2017
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5297797.v1, https://figshare.com/articles/_i_Cedrus_atlantica_i_pollen_morphology_and_investigation_of_grain_size_variability_using_laser_diffraction_granulometry/5297797/1 and 3 more links, https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/9071464, https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/9071470, https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/9071467 (show fewer)
Dataset
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Palaeoecological proxies from peat core HM15, Holcroft Moss, NW England
Fletcher, W. (Creator), Ryan, P. (Creator) & Garcés-Pastor, S. (Creator), University of Manchester Figshare, 23 Jan 2023
DOI: 10.48420/21890748, https://figshare.manchester.ac.uk/articles/dataset/Palaeoecological_proxies_from_peat_core_HM15_Holcroft_Moss_NW_England/21890748
Dataset
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X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanning Course
Bishop, T. (Speaker)
20 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanning Course
Bishop, T. (Speaker)
29 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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“The Day After Tomorrow - Living in the Anthropocene” science outreach exhibition
Shuttleworth, E. (Organiser), Clay, G. (Contributor), Stone, A. (Contributor), Fletcher, W. (Contributor), Bishop, T. (Contributor), Brown, S. (Contributor), Alderson, D. (Contributor), Wendler, J. (Contributor) & Hurley, R. (Contributor)
7 Jul 2017 → 9 Jul 2017Activity: Internal positions, career professional development, other peer review and other › Other › Research
Student theses
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Advancing the Application of Analytical Techniques in the Biological Chemistry of Sporopollenin: Towards Novel Plant Physiological Tracers in Quaternary Palynology
Bell, B. (Author), Fletcher, W. (Main Supervisor) & Ryan, P. (Co Supervisor), 1 Feb 2018Student thesis: Phd
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A multi-proxy study of Late Holocene environmental change in the Prokletije Mountains, Montenegro and Albania
Wilkinson, R. (Author), 12 Jul 2011Student thesis: Phd
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Ecosystem dynamics of Amazonian Open Peatlands during the Late Holocene
Sassoon, D. (Author), Ryan, P. (Co Supervisor) & Fletcher, W. (Main Supervisor), 5 Jan 2022Student thesis: Phd
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Press/Media
Prizes
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Distinguished Achievement Award (Team)
Moore, J. (Recipient), Yarwood, J. (Recipient), Bishop, T. (Recipient) & Kay, M. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) Elemental Analyser
Bishop, T. (Core Facility Lead)
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Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)
Bishop, T. (Core Facility Lead), Self, R. (Technician) & Yarwood, J. (Technician)
GeographyFacility/equipment: Equipment