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SEGH celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021; a special issue of Environmental Geochemistry & Health marked this event. We now look forward to the next 50 years. In 2022 we welcomed our new president. As we emerge from a global health crisis, and with conflict, economic insecurity and climate change clouding our horizons, the activities of SEGH were never more relevant. Our Fellows provide a core to SEGH. This status is awarded by the SEGH board to individuals who have made significant personal contributions to the promotion of the Society. Many have served as board members, Chair, hosted SEGH conferences and many other areas of contribution. They are also recognised for their contribution to the scientific knowledge base across the SEGH landscape and advancing understanding of the interaction between the environment and human health.
In 2022 we are launching a series of SEGH Live (online) presentations by SEGH Fellows which will share experience and knowledge and strive to transfer the ethos of the collaborative nature of our group.
The sessions will be invaluable to Early Career Researchers but also enable each of us to step into areas of expertise of other members of the society, which has a very broad reach.
These 35 minute presentations, with a 15 minute Q&A, will be held approximately monthly. The time of day is intended to enable as many people across the global time zones to attend as possible. However, for those unable to attend a live session, the recordings will be available to access after the event via the website.
Please refer to the website on a regular basis to see what has been added to the schedule.
Joint Seminar of IMGA and SEGH: Science behind moon and aurora photography
Chaosheng Zhang
International Network for Environment and Health (INEH)
School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies
University of Galway, Galway H91 CF50, Ireland
Email: Chaosheng.Zhang@universityofgalway.ie
Photography can be seen as more than just the act of taking pictures or documenting daily life. It is a creative and technical pursuit that intersects deeply with science and technology. While the artistic side of photography is often celebrated, the scientific challenges involved in capturing compelling images are less frequently explored. This talk aims to highlight the scientific principles that underpin photography, focusing on moon and aurora photography to inspire interest in scientific inquiry.
In moon photography, beyond mastering basic techniques, success often hinges on being in the right place at the right time. A solid understanding of the science behind moonrise and moonset times, directional positioning, weather patterns, wind conditions, and tidal cycles is crucial. These scientific elements support the artistic goals of moon photography, which include capturing beauty and tranquillity, showcasing landmarks, and illustrating cultural or natural events. Creativity in this field is often driven by thoughtful use of perspective.
Aurora photography has surged in popularity on social media in recent years, a trend closely linked to the current peak of the Sun’s 25th cycle. Auroras occur when charged particles from the Sun collide with molecules in Earth’s atmosphere, typically triggered by solar flares from sunspot regions. Accurate prediction of auroral displays requires a strong grasp of solar monitoring techniques and the underlying space weather science, which is explained in this talk.
Use this link to access the seminar
Meeting ID: 930 1157 7680


Where volcanism meets human activity
Ariadne Argyraki
Professor of Geochemistry
Head of Laboratory of Economic Geology and Geochemistry
SEGH Fellow
Science behind moon and aurora photography
Chaosheng Zhang
Professor, School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies, Geography
Ryan Institute
Snippets from Nigeria: Evolution and State of the Science of Environmental Geochemistry and Health
Akinade Olatunji
Professor of Applied Geochemistry, University of Ibadan
Planning the Execution of an Applied Geochemistry Project
Alecos Demetriades
Chair of the IUGS Commission on Global Geochemical Baselines (2024-2028)
What is good Science (with an emphasis on environmental geochemistry & health)?
David Polya
Professor of Environmental Geochemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research, University of Manchester
Pollutants and children’s gut microbiome
Xia Huo
Professor at Jinan University
Epidemiology basics
Alex Stewart
Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Geography, College of Life & Environmental Science, University of Exeter, UK
Epidemiology for geochemists
Dan Middleton
Lecturer, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Centre for Public Health
Sequential Anaerobic/Aerobic Biodegradation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Pakistani Soils
Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi
Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
ECLIPS (Elevated Childhood Lead Interagency Prevalence Study) - protocol development and feasibility study
Jane Entwistle
Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
First comprehensive study of the state of environmental pollution in Region Lagunera, Mexico and its possible impacts on human health
Ofelia Morton
Researcher at the Institute of Geophysics at UNAM
The FOREGS multi-media geochemical atlas
Alecos Demetriades
Chair of the Sampling Committee of the IUGS Commission on Global Geochemical Baselines
Preparing a manuscript for the journal (EGAH)
Michael Watts
Head of Inorganic Geochemistry, British Geological Survey
Hidden in Plain Sight: How the toxic metal lead continues to impact our communities and what we can do about it
Jane Entwistle
Professor of Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Sustainable management of our nuclear wastes legacy – challenges and opportunities
Andy Cundy
Professor of Environmental Radioactivity and Director of Internationalisation in Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton
Research, Innovation & Enterprise in the Waste sector: supporting the UN SDGs
Andrew Hursthouse
Professor of Environmental Geochemistry, University of the West of Scotland
European groundwater chemistry
Alecos Demetriades
Chair of the Sampling Committee of the IUGS Commission on Global Geochemical Baselines
Environmental Research and Citizen Science to Monitor the Hellenic Volcanic Arc Marine Geoenvironment- The nexusmonARC project
Ariadne Argyraki
Department of Geology and Geoenvironment National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Panepistimiopolis Zographou, Greece
GEMAS: Geochemistry of Agricultural and Grazing land soil for healthy food production in Europe
Alecos Demetriades
Chair of the Sampling Committee of the IUGS Commission on Global Geochemical Baselines
Rare Earth Elements and Radiogenic Isotopes from Mineral Dust in East Antarctica: Sensitive Tracers of the Atmospheric Circulation and Climate Variability Through Time
Nadine Mattielli
Professor at Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
The FOREGS multi-media geochemical atlas
Alecos Demetriades
Chair of the Sampling Committee of the IUGS Commission on Global Geochemical Baselines
Isotope-Based Early-Warning Model: an example of high-resolution site characterization (HRSC)
Maurizio Barbieri & Stefania Franchini
Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Unnatural Cycles: Anthropogenic Disruption to Health and Planetary Functions
Gillian Gibson
Gibson Consulting and Training, UK
Air pollution and health
Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak
Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, UK.
Monitoring indoor air quality, health and wellbeing: application of low- cost sensors and validated questionnaires
Jane Entwistle
Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Tall tales from a “lopsided” Geochemist” -navigating interdisciplinary research in environmental geochemistry and health
Andrew Hursthouse
Professor of Environmental Geochemistry
School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences
University of the West of Scotland
The Anthropocene – are we in a new geological epoch?
Andrew Cundy
School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre (Southampton), Southampton, U.K.
Corresponding: A.Cundy@soton.ac.uk
Iodine environment-human deficiency
Alex Stewart
Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Geography, College of Life & Environmental Science, University of Exeter, UK
International Union of Geological Sciences Manual of Standard Methods for Establishing the Global Geochemical Reference Network
Alecos Demetriades
Chair of the Sampling Committee of the IUGS Commission on Global Geochemical Baselines
Example of environmental geochemistry research at the Anthropocene - Air PM pollution and human health
Xiang-dong Li
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong; Email: cexdli@polyu.edu.hk; http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4044-2888
Status of heavy metals contamination in environmental compartments from Pakistan
Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi
Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
Corresponding: zaffar.hashmi@comsats.edu.pk
Where Volcanism Meets Human Activity: Environmental Geochemistry in a Multi-Stressor Marine System
Hidden in Plain Sight: How the toxic metal lead continues to impact our communities and what we can do about it
First comprehensive study of the state of environmental pollution in Region Lagunera, Mexico and its possible impacts on human health
Sustainable management of our nuclear wastes legacy – challenges and opportunities
Research, Innovation & Enterprise in the Waste sector: supporting the UN SDGs
Environmental Research and Citizen Science to Monitor the Hellenic Volcanic Arc Marine Geoenvironment- The Nexus MonARC project
GEMAS: Geochemistry of Agricultural and Grazing land soil for healthy food production in Europe
Past and Modern Mineral Dust in East Antarctica: Rare Earth Elements and Radiogenic Isotopes from Mineral Dust in East Antarctica: Sensitive Tracers of the Atmospheric Circulation and Climate Variability Through Time
Isotope-Based Early-Warning Model: an example of high-resolution site characterization (HRSC)
Unnatural Cycles: Anthropogenic Disruption to Health and Planetary Functions
Air pollution and health: Halton Borough Council case study
Monitoring indoor air quality, health and wellbeing: application of low-cost sensors and validated questionnaires
Tall tales from a “lopsided” Geochemist: navigating interdisciplinary research in environmental geochemistry and health.
IUGS Manual of Standard Methods for Establishing the Global Geochemical Reference Network
Example of environmental geochemistry research at the Anthropocene - Air PM pollution and human health
Status of heavy metals contamination in environmental compartments from Pakistan
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