British Organic Geochemical Society
British Organic Geochemical Society is an organization that aims to promote, exchange and discuss all aspects of organic geochemistry. It also aims to facilitate academic and social networking between British organic geochemists.
History
BOGS was formed in 1987. The founding members were Prof G.A. Wolff,Dr G.D. Abbott, Dr J. McEvoy and Prof S.J. Rowland.
Meetings
The first meeting of BOGS was held in Bangor on 13–15 July 1988. The society meets annually, usually at a university department with links to research in organic geochemistry.BOGS meetings are usually held over two days, and involve oral presentations, poster presentations and social events.
Annual meetings have been held at Liverpool, Bideford, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Plymouth, Aberdeen, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Plymouth, York, Bristol, Gregynog, Wales, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Plymouth, Nottingham, Liverpool, Milton Keynes. BOGS did not meet in 2007, as this would have clashed with the 23rd International Meeting of Organic Geochemistry event, which occurred a few months later in Torquay. Since 2007 BOGS has met at Newcastle, Bristol, Manchester, Swansea, Leeds, Plymouth, Liverpool, Glasgow, Imperial College London and Open University, Milton Keynes.