May 2018 Events in May 2018 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28119/the-atmospheric-chemistry-of-climate-change Featured RSC event The atmospheric chemistry of climate change Event dates: 1 May 2018 18:45-20:00<br/>Event summary: Dr Paul Young of Lancaster University will talk about atmospheric chemistry.<br/>Event Venue: The Storey, Lancaster, Lancaster, LA1 1TH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29251/rsc-harrison-meldola-memorial-prize-lecture-tumours-translation-trials-and-tribulations-developing-serum-based-spectroscopic-disease-diagnostics Featured RSC event RSC Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prize Lecture: Tumours, Translation, Trials & Tribulations: Developing Serum Based Spectroscopic Disease Diagnostics Event dates: 1 May 2018 12:00-13:00<br/>Event summary: .<br/>Event Venue: University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31174/rsc-corday-morgan-prize-lecture Non RSC event RSC Corday-Morgan Prize Lecture Event dates: 1 May 2018 14:00-15:00<br/>Event summary: Prof. Eva Hevia (University of Strathclyde) will present her award-winning research on polar organometallic chemistry, including important contributions towards air- and moisture-tolerant synthesis.<br/>Event Venue: University of Manchester, 91AV Building, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31872/career-consultations-london Featured RSC event Career Consultations - London Event dates: 2 May 2018 09:15-15:15<br/>Event summary: The 91AV's Team of qualified careers specialists will be in your area and available for free 1-to-1, confidential consultations on any aspect of running your career.<br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30694/rsc-organic-division-ireland-regional-meeting Featured RSC event RSC Organic Division - Ireland Regional Meeting Event dates: 2 May 2018 10:00-18:00<br/>Event summary: This one-day meeting will bring together organic chemists from across Ireland.<br/>Event Venue: Queen's University, Belfast, Belfast, BT9 5AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30714/medicinal-chemistry Non RSC event Medicinal 91AV Event dates: 2 - 4 May 2018<br/>Event summary: The course will cover aspects of the drug discovery process such as structure activity relationships, the use of computational chemistry in drug discovery, ADME and safety issues.<br/>Event Venue: Radisson Blu, Edinburgh, EH1 1TH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30721/2nd-annual-digi-tech-pharma-2018 Non RSC event 2nd Annual Digi-Tech Pharma 2018 Event dates: 2 May 2018 08:30 - 3 May 2018 18:00<br/>Event summary: The upcoming conference 2nd Annual Digi-Tech Pharma 2018, will provide a platform to all its participants an opportunity to interact, share and discuss the digitalization of Pharma industry.<br/>Event Venue: HOLIDAY INN LONDON - KENSINGTON, LONDON, UK, London , W8 5SP , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30960/spe2018-xxiii-meeting-of-the-portuguese-society-of-electrochemistry Non RSC event SPE2018 - XXIII Meeting of the Portuguese Society of Electrochemistry Event dates: 2 May 2018 09:00 - 4 May 2018 18:00<br/>Event summary: SPE2018 is a meeting organized as a valuable exchange platform for all aspects of Electrochemistry <br/>Event Venue: Municipal Library Almeida Garrett, Porto, Portugal, Porto, 4050-239, Portugal http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29376/reducing-human-error Non RSC event Reducing Human Error Event dates: 3 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This course is designed to provide an understanding of why we create errors, how the human brain operates and learns, and tools, techniques and approaches to solve human performance problems. <br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32126/the-bmcs-lectureship-in-oxford-medicinal-chemistry-macrocycles-and-mth1 Featured RSC event The BMCS Lectureship in Oxford: 'Medicinal 91AV, Macrocycles and MTH1' Event dates: 3 May 2018 14:00<br/>Event summary: Delivered by Dr Jamie Scott of AstraZeneca<br/>Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28049/embo-embl-symposium-dna-replication-from-basic-biology-to-disease Non RSC event EMBO|EMBL Symposium: DNA Replication: From Basic Biology to Disease Event dates: 7 - 10 May 2018<br/>Event summary: By bringing together experts in the basic biology of DNA replication and DNA replication stress, this symposium aims to fuel further progress in these important fields. <br/>Event Venue: European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30620/4th-annual-formulation-and-drug-delivery-congress Non RSC event 4th Annual Formulation & Drug Delivery Congress Event dates: 8 - 9 May 2018<br/>Event summary: Join Oxford Global’s 4th Annual Formulation & Drug Delivery Congress, 8 – 9 May 2018 in London. <br/>Event Venue: London, London, To be confirmed, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30627/2nd-annual-microbiome-discovery-and-development-congress Non RSC event 2nd Annual Microbiome Discovery and Development Congress Event dates: 8 - 9 May 2018<br/>Event summary: Oxford Global is proud to present the 2nd Annual Microbiome Discovery and Development Congress, taking place on the 7-8th June 2018 in Berlin, Germany. <br/>Event Venue: Hotel Palace Berlin, Berlin, 10787, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31718/advanced-level-chemistry-essential-practicals-outside-the-12-a-cpd-meeting-for-all-teachers-of-chemistry Non RSC event Advanced Level 91AV: Essential Practicals Outside the 12. A CPD Meeting for all Teachers of 91AV Event dates: 8 May 2018 18:30-20:30<br/>Event summary: A CPD Meeting for all Teachers of 91AV. [A Certificate of Attendance will be available]. <br/>Event Venue: King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham, B15 2UB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31738/chronicle-chats-on-science-should-we-live-forever Non RSC event Chronicle Chats – On Science: Should We Live Forever? Event dates: 8 May 2018 19:00-20:30<br/>Event summary: The San Francisco Chronicle presents Chronicle Chats - an ongoing series of events, featuring thought-leaders, influencers, newsmakers and trend-setters, discussing issues that affect the Bay Area.<br/>Event Venue: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, 94102, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31849/retired-members-lunch-central-yorkshire-local-section Featured RSC event Retired Members' Lunch - Central Yorkshire Local Section Event dates: 9 May 2018 11:30-14:30<br/>Event summary: An annual get-together of our retired members who live locally.<br/>Event Venue: The Printworks Kitchen, Leeds City College, Leeds, LS10 1JY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31617/south-east-wales-local-section-agm-and-mixer Featured RSC event South East Wales Local Section AGM and Mixer Event dates: 9 May 2018 18:00-21:00<br/>Event summary: Local section AGM followed by an informal mixer meeting.<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn, Cardiff, CF10 1XD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30220/essex-local-section-spring-lunch Featured RSC event Essex Local Section Spring Lunch Event dates: 9 May 2018 12:00-15:00<br/>Event summary: An epic Edwardian Melodrama which took place on the streets to the north of London involving two anarchists, Helfeld and Lepidus. Including a two course lunch with wine.<br/>Event Venue: Galleywood Heritage Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 8TR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31073/10th-digital-pharma-europe Non RSC event 10th Digital Pharma Europe Event dates: 9 May 2018 08:00 - 11 May 2018 16:30<br/>Event summary: The #1 life science marketing conference series globally returns to London 9-11 May. The 10th anniversary event will provide attendees with a road map to establish a fully digitalised enterprise. <br/>Event Venue: Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow Hotel, Hayes, UB3 5AW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30879/international-nanotechnology-conference-bioleagues Non RSC event International Nanotechnology Conference | Bioleagues Event dates: 9 May 2018 09:18 - 10 May 2018 09:18<br/>Event summary: Bioleagues organises an international conference on nanotechnology and nanomaterial in May 09th-10th, 2018 Barcelona, Spain. The main theme is to explore the new ideas in nanotechnology. <br/>Event Venue: Crowne Plaza Barcelona - Fira Center, Barcelona , 08004, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/27512/2-day-comprehensive-gc-ms-software-training-shimadzu-gcmssolution Non RSC event 2-day Comprehensive GC-MS Software Training (Shimadzu GCMSsolution) Event dates: 9 May 2018 09:00 - 10 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: This course introduces the Shimadzu GCMSsolution software for both instrument acquisition and data analysis. It combines a classroom based presentations with hands-on software lab exercises.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University,, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29352/failure-investigation-and-capa Non RSC event Failure Investigation and CAPA Event dates: 9 - 10 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This course provides an introduction to the requirements of systematic failure investigation (FI) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) practices as described in ICH Q9.<br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29908/step-by-step-hilic-method-development Non RSC event Step-by-Step HILIC Method Development Event dates: 10 May 2018 09:00-10:45<br/>Event summary: Avoid typical pitfalls that Hilic presents by establishing the critical parameters involved in HILIC separations.<br/>Event Venue: TBC, Nottingham, ---, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29915/superficially-porous-core-shell-phases Non RSC event Superficially Porous (Core-Shell) Phases Event dates: 10 May 2018 11:15-13:00<br/>Event summary: This course will introduce you to the development of core shell particle technology LC columns & explains how thse particles enable you to develop faster HPLC/UHPLC analysis.<br/>Event Venue: TBC, Nottingham, ---, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30484/hplc-analytical-method-development-and-validation Non RSC event HPLC Analytical Method Development and Validation Event dates: 10 May 2018 08:45 - 11 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: This course provides a comprehensive coverage of the method development and validation requirements that are essential to progress a pharmaceutical compound, at each stage of product development<br/>Event Venue: Central Istanbul Hotel, Istanbul, ., Turkey http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30937/from-cradle-to-grave-the-chromatographic-analytical-method-life-cycle Featured RSC event From cradle to grave: the chromatographic (analytical) method life cycle Event dates: 10 May 2018 10:00-16:30<br/>Event summary: This meeting represents a must attend meeting for those involved in the pivotal field of chromatographic analysis and its application to impurity control and management of pharmaceuticals.<br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30402/rsc-chemical-biology-and-bio-organic-group-postgraduate-symposium Featured RSC event RSC Chemical Biology and Bio-organic Group Postgraduate Symposium Event dates: 10 May 2018 10:00-18:00<br/>Event summary: A platform for early career scientists from a broad range of chemical biology backgrounds to come together, share their work and discuss the latest research.<br/>Event Venue: University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31178/emerging-contaminants-in-the-environment-should-we-be-concerned Featured RSC event Emerging Contaminants in the Environment - Should we be concerned Event dates: 10 May 2018 18:00-20:00<br/>Event summary: Polyfluoroalkyl chemicals have a bad press, though they have excellent performance. Environmental issues, mitigation and management will be presented, including moves to more sustainable chemistry <br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32212/brainstorm-detective-stories-from-the-world-of-neurology Non RSC event Brainstorm: Detective stories from the world of neurology Event dates: 10 May 2018 19:00-20:30<br/>Event summary: The brain is the most complex structure in the Universe. Join Suzanne O'Sullivan for a look at neurology, brain chemistry and diagnosing problems with the brain.<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, W1S 4BS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32166/investigating-mental-health-in-the-research-community Featured RSC event Investigating mental health in the research community Event dates: 11 May 2018 10:00-14:30<br/>Event summary: A workshop to explore the mental health needs of the research community<br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32195/yale-chemical-biology-symposium Non RSC event Yale Chemical Biology Symposium Event dates: 11 May 2018<br/>Event summary: The Yale Chemical Biology Symposium is a day-long event that highlights and applauds scientific discovery at the interface of chemistry and biology.<br/>Event Venue: Yale University, Connecticut, 06511, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31363/the-education-of-a-chemist-from-classic-kit-to-air-pollution-candm-local-section-annual-lecture-given-by-prof-andrea-sella Featured RSC event The Education of a Chemist - from Classic Kit to Air Pollution: C&M Local Section Annual Lecture given by Prof. Andrea Sella Event dates: 11 May 2018 18:00-20:00<br/>Event summary: Award-winning broadcaster Prof. Andrea Sella will give the Chilterns & Middlesex Local Section Annual Lecture, entitled "The Education of a Chemist - from Classic Kit to Air Pollution".<br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31638/agrisciences-early-career-forum Non RSC event Agrisciences Early Career Forum Event dates: 11 May 2018 10:30-17:30<br/>Event summary: The event will have two sessions of panel discussions, each with talks from leaders in industry, academia, and science communication, followed by time for questions from attendees.<br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, UK, London , SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30277/emerging-analytical-professionals-2018 Non RSC event Emerging Analytical Professionals 2018 Event dates: 11 May 2018 16:00 - 13 May 2018 16:30<br/>Event summary: EAP weekend provides networking and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for early career analytical scientists across all disciplines, open to both industry and academia.<br/>Event Venue: Cottons Hotel and Spa, Knutsford, WA16 0SU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28744/wine-tasting-evening-eldorado-real-or-what Featured RSC event Wine tasting evening: Eldorado - Real or What? Event dates: 11 May 2018 19:00-22:00<br/>Event summary: The annual wine tasting evening will visit another region of the world and introduce us to the local wines and accompanying food.<br/>Event Venue: Best Western Park Hotel , Falkirk, FK1 5RY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29816/spring-lunch Featured RSC event Spring Lunch Event dates: 12 May 2018 12:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: The lunch for RSC members and their guests has been arranged at The Three Lions Restaurant, Stuckton, near Fordingbridge on Saturday 12th May 2018 at 12.00 for 12.30. <br/>Event Venue: The Three Lions Restaurant, , Fordingbridge, SP6 2HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30180/3rd-green-and-sustainable-chemistry-conference Non RSC event 3rd Green and Sustainable 91AV Conference Event dates: 13 - 15 May 2018<br/>Event summary: International delegates from academia, government and industry will share the latest developments highlighting the role of chemistry in contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.<br/>Event Venue: InterContinental Berlin, Berlin, 10787, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30009/5-day-hands-on-complete-gc-and-gc-ms Non RSC event 5-day Hands-on Complete GC & GC-MS Event dates: 14 May 2018 09:00 - 18 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: This course provides 50% theory of the GC and MS essential to any participant, along with 50% hands-on practical element in the laboratory to practice and re-enforce the theoretical knowledge.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29478/qp-module-role-and-professional-duties Non RSC event QP Module Role & Professional Duties Event dates: 14 - 15 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements of the UK Study Guide.<br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/27652/kinase-2018-towards-new-frontiers-8th-rsc-sci-symposium-on-kinase-inhibitor-design Featured RSC event Kinase 2018: towards new frontiers - 8th RSC / SCI symposium on kinase inhibitor design Event dates: 14 May 2018 09:00 - 15 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: The field of kinase inhibition continues to attract significant investment. This 8th symposium will encompass case studies of ongoing programmes as well as successful past programmes.<br/>Event Venue: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, CB22 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/23636/conducting-a-life-cycle-assessment-lca-from-theory-to-practical-application Non RSC event Conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): from Theory to Practical Application Event dates: 14 May 2018 09:30 - 17 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: This short course, developed in collaboration with Ellen MacArthur Foundation, will give you an introduction to life cycle assessment (LCA) and how to apply them in the circular economy context. <br/>Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28050/embo-embl-symposium-cellular-mechanisms-driven-by-liquid-phase-separation Non RSC event EMBO | EMBL Symposium: Cellular mechanisms Driven by Liquid Phase Separation Event dates: 14 - 17 May 2018<br/>Event summary: The symposium will help to push this emerging topic onto the world-wide stage, but in particular Europe, and vice versa facilitate European researchers access to this emerging topic. <br/>Event Venue: European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31624/methods-in-chemistry-education-research Featured RSC event Methods in 91AV Education Research Event dates: 14 May 2018 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: An annual meeting discussing methods in chemistry education research. <br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31227/mobile-in-clinical-trials-europe Non RSC event Mobile in Clinical Trials Europe Event dates: 15 May 2018 08:00 - 16 May 2018 18:00<br/>Event summary: The event addresses how and when to launch, execute and scale mobile tools in medicines development and for what benefit, as well as assess the value of mobile tools/technologies in clinical research.<br/>Event Venue: The Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London, SW7 4LH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31029/innovation-in-design-and-acquisition-for-compound-screening-libraries Non RSC event Innovation in Design and acquisition for Compound Screening Libraries Event dates: 15 May 2018<br/>Event summary: 1-day symposium, “Innovation in Design and Acquisition for Compound Screening Libraries,”<br/>Event Venue: Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, 02116 , United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31793/powder-characterisation Non RSC event Powder Characterisation Event dates: 15 May 2018 09:00 - 17 May 2018 15:30<br/>Event summary: A 2 day course on Powder Characterisation<br/>Event Venue: University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29916/basic-concepts-of-hplc Non RSC event Basic Concepts of HPLC Event dates: 15 May 2018 09:00-10:45<br/>Event summary: Gain a good basic understanding of HPLC and a foundation from which to progress to more advnced training. Learn how resolution, peak shape & efficiency are measured.<br/>Event Venue: Radison Blu Airport, Manchester, Manchester, M90 3RA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29917/hplc-instrument-basics-and-troubleshooting Non RSC event HPLC Instrument Basics & Troubleshooting Event dates: 15 May 2018 11:15-13:00<br/>Event summary: Covers the essential concepts & operational principles of the modules of an HPLC instrument; how they work, what can go wrong & how to resolve or prevent problems.<br/>Event Venue: Radison Blu Airport, Manchester, Manchester, M90 3RA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29918/method-development-strategies-to-exploit-selectivity Non RSC event Method Development Strategies to Exploit Selectivity Event dates: 15 May 2018 14:00-15:45<br/>Event summary: This course demonstrates the imporatance of phase choice in influencing slectivity & shows you how to maximise efficiency & selectivity in your HPLC/UHPLC method development. <br/>Event Venue: Radison Blu Airport, Manchester, Manchester, M90 3RA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30448/flow-cytometry-for-assessing-the-microbiology-of-drinking-water-from-source-to-tap Featured RSC event Flow cytometry for assessing the microbiology of drinking water - from source to tap Event dates: 15 May 2018 09:30-16:30<br/>Event summary: This event brings together experts, leading research and case studies based around flow cytometry technology and its use in the water industry.<br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30391/injectable-drug-delivery Non RSC event Injectable Drug Delivery Event dates: 15 May 2018 08:30 - 17 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: From the Successful Annual Pre-Filled Syringes Portfolio, SMi Presents the Launch of Injectable Drug Delivery<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30628/buffet-lunch-and-talk-touch-is-for-life Featured RSC event Buffet Lunch and Talk - 'Touch is for Life' Event dates: 15 May 2018 12:00-15:00<br/>Event summary: Retired Members Lunch and talk entitled 'Touch is for Life' by Prof Francis McGlone of LJMU.<br/>Event Venue: The Bluecoat, Liverpool, L1 3BX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30945/rsc-organic-division-north-west-regional-meeting-2018 Featured RSC event RSC Organic Division North West Regional Meeting 2018 Event dates: 15 May 2018 10:30-17:00<br/>Event summary: One day event free of charge at the University of Liverpool (15/05/2018)<br/>Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 7EX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30716/practical-approaches-to-quality-by-design-qbd-for-chemical-process-randd-and-manufacturing Non RSC event Practical Approaches to Quality by Design (QbD) for Chemical Process R&D and Manufacturing Event dates: 15 - 17 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This course focuses on practical approaches to accelerated QbD implementation, and it makes practical recommendations for realistic implementation of QbD elements.<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Basel, Basel, 4001, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30718/organic-synthesis-a-toolkit-for-the-industrial-chemist Non RSC event Organic Synthesis: A Toolkit for the Industrial Chemist Event dates: 16 - 18 May 2018<br/>Event summary: The course content is selected with a view to serve as a reminder for chemists of some of the key aspects of well-established chemistry.<br/>Event Venue: NH Bologna de la Gare, Bologna, 40121, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30673/retired-members-lunch Featured RSC event Retired Members Lunch Event dates: 16 May 2018<br/>Event summary: A social lunch for retired members of the Aberdeen and North Scotland Local Section. Note: Date and venue to be confirmed<br/>Event Venue: TBC, Aberdeen, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30043/co2-reuse-summit Non RSC event CO2 Reuse Summit Event dates: 16 - 17 May 2018<br/>Event summary: DEVELOPING CO2 UTILIZATION TECHNOLOGIES<br/>Event Venue: Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel, Zurich, 8005, Switzerland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/25362/designing-nanoparticle-systems-for-catalysis-faraday-discussion Featured RSC event Designing Nanoparticle Systems for Catalysis Faraday Discussion Event dates: 16 - 18 May 2018<br/>Event summary: Heterogeneous catalysis is a core area of contemporary physical chemistry posing major fundamental and conceptual challenges.<br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28543/world-advanced-therapies-and-regenerative-medicine-congress-london-may-2018 Non RSC event World Advanced Therapies & Regenerative Medicine Congress, London, May 2018 Event dates: 16 May 2018 08:00 - 18 May 2018 18:00<br/>Event summary: The World Advanced Therapies & Regenerative Medicine Congress returns to London and will bring together 800+ attendees and explore the rapidly developing world of ATMPs.<br/>Event Venue: Business Design Centre, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29328/responsible-person Non RSC event Responsible Person Event dates: 16 - 17 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This course evaluates the key roles and responsibilities of the RP and Deputy RP in relation to Directives, EU Guidelines and the new requirements included in the MHRA Orange/Green Guides.<br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31867/liverpool-local-section-annual-general-meeting Featured event Liverpool Local Section Annual General Meeting Event dates: 16 May 2018 18:00-21:00<br/>Event summary: The 2018 AGM of the RSC Liverpool Local Section will take place on Wed 16th May at Sensor City, Liverpool.<br/>Event Venue: Sensor City, Liverpool, L3 5LJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32161/rsc-huddersfield-luncheon Featured RSC event RSC Huddersfield Luncheon Event dates: 16 May 2018 12:00<br/>Event summary: An RSC Huddersfield luncheon will be held on Wednesday May 16th. All local section members are welcome to attend. Please contact the secretary to let them know that you wish to attend the event.<br/>Event Venue: LANDINGS 72 Restaurant (Kirklees College), Huddersfield, HD1 3LD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31933/retired-members-lunch Featured RSC event Retired members lunch Event dates: 16 May 2018 12:15<br/>Event summary: Social event for members who are retired or otherwise available at lunchtime.<br/>Event Venue: The Mill, Rode near Frome, BA11 6AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32510/rsc-peninsula-local-section-agm Featured RSC event RSC Peninsula Local Section AGM Event dates: 16 May 2018 18:00-20:00<br/>Event summary: RSC Peninsula Local Section Annual General Meeting <br/>Event Venue: Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31192/chemcareers-2018-a-career-in-teaching Featured RSC event ChemCareers 2018: A career in teaching Event dates: 16 May 2018 12:30-13:30<br/>Event summary: This webinar is for anyone who is considering becoming a chemistry teacher. We will be outlining the support provided by the 91AV, including details of the Teacher Scholarship.<br/>Event Venue: United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31461/future-formulation-2 Non RSC event Future Formulation 2 Event dates: 16 May 2018 10:00-17:30<br/>Event summary: Progress update from EPSRC Future Formulation grant holders.<br/>Event Venue: University of Nottingham - Jubilee Campus, Notttingham, NG8 1BB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32248/lati-new-product-development-npd-in-life-sciences Non RSC event LATI New Product Development (NPD) in Life Sciences Event dates: 17 May 2018 14:30-18:00<br/>Event summary: Leading biomedical enterprises talk about their approaches to designing new products and services and developing commercially viable medical devices.<br/>Event Venue: BioCity Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31873/career-consultations-london Featured RSC event Career Consultations - London Event dates: 17 May 2018 09:45-15:15<br/>Event summary: The 91AV's Team of qualified careers specialists will be in your area and available for free 1-to-1, confidential consultations on any aspect of running your career.<br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/27704/5th-international-conference-geography-environment-and-gis-for-students-and-young-researchers Non RSC event 5th International Conference Geography, Environment and GIS, for students and young researchers Event dates: 17 May 2018 09:00 - 19 May 2018<br/>Event summary: Applied Geography, Hydrology and climatology, Rural and Urban Development Challenges, Environment, Biogeography and Biodiversity, Climate Change and Global Change, Environment Evolution, <br/>Event Venue: Valahia University of Targoviste, Targoviste, 130021, Romania http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30482/stability-testing-in-pharmaceutical-development-and-manufacturing Non RSC event Stability Testing in Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Event dates: 17 May 2018 08:45 - 18 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: The course content will provide a comprehensive update on current trends which offer substantial potential savings in time and resources in a traditionally costly and complex testing area<br/>Event Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, London, N1 9L, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29514/52nd-esboc-symposium-life-and-death-of-nucleic-acids Non RSC event 52nd ESBOC Symposium “Life and Death of Nucleic Acids” Event dates: 18 May 2018 15:00 - 20 May 2018 14:00<br/>Event summary: Chair: Prof. Thomas Carell (München). The theme of the meeting is nucleic acids chemistry, focussing particularly on epigenetic mechanisms. <br/>Event Venue: Gregynog Hall, Newtown, Powys, SW16 3PW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30330/eupoc-2018-biomimetic-polymers-by-rational-design-imprinting-and-conjugation Non RSC event EUPOC 2018. Biomimetic Polymers by Rational Design, Imprinting and Conjugation Event dates: 20 - 24 May 2018<br/>Event summary: EUPOC 2018 aims to provide an ideal forum for researchers to exchange and share innovative ideas on biomimetic polymers with rationally designed molecular recognition and response properties. <br/>Event Venue: Teatro Sociale di Como, Como, 22100, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31010/seventh-european-workshop-in-drug-synthesis Non RSC event Seventh European Workshop in Drug Synthesis Event dates: 20 May 2018 17:00 - 24 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: We are pleased to announce that the Seventh Edition of its unique Workshop in Drug Synthesis for researchers from Universities and Industries, will be held in Certosa di Pontignano in May 20-24 2018.<br/>Event Venue: Università degli studi di Siena, Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), 53019, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30385/highly-potent-active-pharmaceutical-ingredients-hpapi Non RSC event Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPI) Event dates: 21 May 2018 09:00 - 23 May 2018 16:00<br/>Event summary: SMi Presents their 2nd Annual: Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPI)<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30486/pharmaceutical-dissolution-testing-a-2-day-course Non RSC event Pharmaceutical Dissolution Testing - a 2 day course Event dates: 21 May 2018 08:45 - 22 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: Dissolution and drug release tests are directly relevant to the safety and efficacy of many common pharmaceutical dosage forms. <br/>Event Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, London, N1 9L, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30332/4-day-comprehensive-gc-ms-training-markes-benchtof-with-tof-ds Non RSC event 4-day Comprehensive GC-MS Training (Markes BenchTOF with TOF-DS) Event dates: 21 May 2018 09:00 - 24 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: This course introduces GC and time-of-flight MS along with the operation, maintenance & troubleshooting of the Markes BenchTOF MS using TOF-DS software for both instrument acquisition & data analysis<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29319/managing-gmp-compliance Non RSC event Managing GMP Compliance Event dates: 21 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This stimulating workshop is designed to make delegates think about where such responsibilities lie within their own organisation and the potential reputation and cost consequences of non-compliance.<br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30401/3rd-conference-on-multiscale-modelling-of-condensed-phase-and-biological-systems Non RSC event 3rd Conference on Multiscale Modelling of Condensed Phase and Biological Systems Event dates: 21 - 23 May 2018<br/>Event summary: The UK's Collaborative Computational Projects for biomolecular and condensed matter simulation are holding a third international conference on the theme of multiscale modelling in Manchester.<br/>Event Venue: Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, M1 3BB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29634/4th-rsc-dmdg-dmg-new-perspectives-in-dmpk Featured RSC event 4th RSC / DMDG/ DMG new perspectives in DMPK Event dates: 21 May 2018 12:00 - 22 May 2018 16:00<br/>Event summary: Keynote talks from industry leaders will provide global perspectives on how DMPK can bring value to the process on informing drug discovery.<br/>Event Venue: 91AV at Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28832/chemical-biology-symposium Featured RSC event Chemical Biology Symposium Event dates: 21 May 2018 09:30-18:00<br/>Event summary: This symposium will showcase the state of the art in chemical biology, bringing together the wider community with leading national and international experts in the field.<br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28978/dye-sensitized-photocathodes-for-solar-energy-conversion-and-storage Featured RSC event Dye-sensitized Photocathodes for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage Event dates: 21 May 2018 13:00-14:00<br/>Event summary: Dr Elizabeth Gibson, University of Newcastle<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31104/2018-off-label-regulatory-compliance-congress Non RSC event 2018 Off-Label Regulatory Compliance Congress Event dates: 21 May 2018 08:00 - 22 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: Analyze Today's Landscape and Prepare Solutions That Fast-Track the Progress and Distribution of Life-Saving Treatments<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, Herndon, VA, 20171, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32773/conjuring-the-universe Non RSC event Conjuring the Universe Event dates: 21 May 2018 19:00-20:30<br/>Event summary: Physocal chemist Peter Atkins will take you through a revolutionary weaving together of the fundamental ideas of physics.<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, W1S 4BS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31791/sustainable-functional-materials-sfm2018 Non RSC event Sustainable Functional Materials SFM2018 Event dates: 22 May 2018 10:00 - 23 May 2018 17:00<br/>Event summary: SFM2018 will focus on substitution and sustainability issues for functional materials, particularly scale-up of processing and manufacturing techniques for new materials and devices.<br/>Event Venue: Grand Pier, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32534/agm-lecture-engineering-enzymes-for-deconstructing-plastics Featured RSC event AGM Lecture: Engineering Enzymes for Deconstructing Plastics Event dates: 22 May 2018 18:00-21:00<br/>Event summary: I chance to see the science behind the news headlines "Scientists accidentally create mutant enzyme that eats plastic bottles" with Professor John McGeehan.<br/>Event Venue: Reading University Students' Union Building, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32448/senior-members-spring-event Featured RSC event Senior Members Spring Event Event dates: 22 May 2018 12:00-15:00<br/>Event summary: A canal trip on the union canal via the Falkirk Wheel followed by Champagne afternoon tea in the Boardwalk Restaurant (formally the Wheelhouse) Cost: £15 per person and maximum of 15 people.<br/>Event Venue: Falkirk Wheel visitor centre, Falkirk, FK1 4RS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29867/stepwise-introduction-to-practical-hplc-part-2 Non RSC event Stepwise Introduction to 'Practical' HPLC (Part 2) Event dates: 22 May 2018 08:45-17:00<br/>Event summary: Gain a good understanding of the fundamental principles of HPLC on this 2 part course & discover ways in which to make your chromatography easier & more efficient.<br/>Event Venue: TBC, Nottingham, ---, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29369/pqs-senior-management-responsiblities Non RSC event PQS Senior Management Responsiblities Event dates: 22 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This interactive course, enables Senior Managers to discover what their responsibilities are, how they can discharge them effectively, and develop an action plan.<br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30931/science-and-the-assembly-gwyddoniaeth-a-r-cynulliad Featured RSC event Science and the Assembly/Gwyddoniaeth a’r Cynulliad Event dates: 22 May 2018 12:45-19:30<br/>Event summary: The 91AV's fourteenth annual Science and the Assembly event, the theme for 2018 is Science and Industry in Wales<br/>Event Venue: Senedd and the Pierhead, Cardiff, CF10 4PZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30720/design-of-experiments-doe-for-chemists-and-engineers Non RSC event Design of Experiments (DoE) for Chemists and Engineers Event dates: 23 - 24 May 2018<br/>Event summary: The course will empower scientists to implement DoE in their work to more efficiently improve their processes.<br/>Event Venue: Tryp Condal Mar Hotel, Barcelona, 08019, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29919/hplc-uhplc-column-care-and-maintenance Non RSC event HPLC/UHPLC Column Care & Maintenance Event dates: 23 May 2018 09:00-10:45<br/>Event summary: Learn how to ensure lomnger column lifetime & greater reproducibility in your methods. Identify common HPLC/UHPLC column problems & consider possible solutions. <br/>Event Venue: Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3AD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29920/an-introduction-to-lc-method-translations Non RSC event An Introduction to LC Method Translations Event dates: 23 May 2018 11:15-13:00<br/>Event summary: This course will introduce you to LC method translations with practical examples & includes scaling-up and down, moving betweem instruments and modifying particle platforms.<br/>Event Venue: Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3AD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29921/an-introduction-to-prep-lc Non RSC event An Introduction to Prep LC Event dates: 23 May 2018 14:00-15:45<br/>Event summary: For end-users who want to understand the principles of scaling up to semi-prep & prep dimensions, the key parameters to consider and common reasons for failed method translations.<br/>Event Venue: Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3AD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29346/pharmaceutical-documentation Non RSC event Pharmaceutical Documentation Event dates: 23 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This course provides a step by step explanation of what to do when managing GMP documentation and documentation systems.<br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28051/embl-conference-biomalpar-xiv-biology-and-pathology-of-the-malaria-parasite Non RSC event EMBL Conference: BioMalPar XIV: Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite Event dates: 23 - 25 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This conference will address fundamental questions of the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, the (immune) response of the host and the disease that it causes. <br/>Event Venue: European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31930/rsc-consultancy-group-27th-agm-and-ordinary-meeting Featured RSC event RSC Consultancy Group 27th AGM & Ordinary Meeting Event dates: 23 May 2018 10:30-16:00<br/>Event summary: This year's Consultancy Group AGM is free of charge. We have a diverse range of speakers covering key topics of GDPR, patents and beginning a new consultancy. <br/>Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32123/aerosol-society-focus-meeting-12-bioaerosol-lung-interactions Non RSC event Aerosol Society Focus Meeting 12: Bioaerosol-Lung Interactions Event dates: 23 May 2018 09:00-17:30<br/>Event summary: This meeting will bring together researchers from a broad range of disciplines to examine factors that influence bioaerosol-lung interactions.<br/>Event Venue: School of 91AV, University of Bristol,, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31681/placement-officer-networking-event Featured RSC event Placement officer networking event Event dates: 23 May 2018 11:00-15:15<br/>Event summary: This event is aimed at placement officers from Universities in the UK and is an opportunity to share best practise and network with each other. <br/>Event Venue: Burlington House, London, London, W1J 0BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31899/ontario-on-a-chip Non RSC event Ontario-on-a-Chip Event dates: 24 May 2018 08:00 - 25 May 2018 15:00<br/>Event summary: An annual forum on microfluidics, micro-reactors, and labs-on-a-chip, which facilitates contact between university researchers and chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and analytical device companies. <br/>Event Venue: George Ignatieff Theatre, Toronto, M5S 1H8, Canada http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29308/good-manufacturing-practice-1-day Non RSC event Good Manufacturing Practice - 1 day Event dates: 24 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This interactive course examines why we have GMP, its legal status and the key issues surrounding pharmaceutical manufacture such as documentation, training and facilities.<br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29869/method-development-for-hplc-uhplc Non RSC event Method Development for HPLC/UHPLC Event dates: 24 May 2018 08:45-17:00<br/>Event summary: Learn to implement a systemic, efficient approach to developing robust reversed-phase HPLC methods. For anyone involved in LC method development, transfer or adjustment.<br/>Event Venue: TBC, York, ---, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30333/1-day-introduction-to-heart-cutting-agilent-deans-switch Non RSC event 1-day Introduction to Heart-cutting (Agilent Deans Switch) Event dates: 25 May 2018 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: This course will introduce fundamental concepts of GC+GC with the operation of the Agilent Deans Switch flow modulator.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31711/teesside-local-section-members-luncheon-26-may-2018 Featured RSC event Teesside Local Section Members Luncheon 26 May 2018 Event dates: 26 May 2018 12:00-14:00<br/>Event summary: Members luncheon at the Teesdale Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale 12:00 Saturday 26 May 2018. Optional walk beside Low Force starting 10:00.<br/>Event Venue: The Teesdale Hotel, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 OQG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31860/11-international-conference-on-chemical-structures Non RSC event 11. International Conference on Chemical Structures Event dates: 27 May 2018 14:00 - 31 May 2018 16:00<br/>Event summary: All aspects of cheminformatics, molecular modeling and computer-aided drug design including for example structure-activity relationships, virtual screening, modeling metabolite networks<br/>Event Venue: NH Conference Center Leeuwenhorst, Noordwijkerhout, 2211XT, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30904/biofilms-8-conference Non RSC event Biofilms 8 Conference Event dates: 27 May 2018 08:00 - 29 May 2018 14:30<br/>Event summary: We are pleased to invite you to participate in and contribute to the Biofilms 8 conference, which will be held on 27-29 May 2018 in Aarhus, Denmark.<br/>Event Venue: Aarhus University, Aarhus C, 8000, Denmark http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28053/embo-embl-symposium-microtubules-from-atoms-to-complex-systems Non RSC event EMBO|EMBL Symposium: Microtubules: From Atoms to Complex Systems Event dates: 27 - 30 May 2018<br/>Event summary: The aim of this symposium is to gather early-career and established researchers from all over the world who have substantially contributed to the microtubule field in recent years. <br/>Event Venue: European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/25442/cma4ch-meeting-7th-edition-multivariate-analysis-and-chemometry-an-essential-support-for-environment-and-cultural-heritage-researchers Non RSC event CMA4CH Meeting 7th edition, Multivariate Analysis and Chemometry: an essential support for Environment and Cultural Heritage researchers Event dates: 27 May 2018 18:00 - 30 May 2018 18:00<br/>Event summary: A conference about the use of chemometrics in the field of cultural heritage and environmental studies, intended for researchers and restorers.<br/>Event Venue: Lecce, Lecce, 73100, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31081/lif-as-we-know-it-from-basic-science-to-clinical-trials Non RSC event LIF As We Know It: From Basic Science to Clinical Trials Event dates: 28 - 29 May 2018<br/>Event summary: In this conference, we will learn about the most recent advances in the field of LIF from the basic science to clinical studies.<br/>Event Venue: Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology , Barcelona, 08035, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32196/computational-chemistry-days-2018 Non RSC event Computational 91AV Days 2018 Event dates: 28 May 2018 12:00 - 29 May 2018 17:30<br/>Event summary: This year, the annual Comp Chem Days take place in Helsinki, Finland<br/>Event Venue: University of Helsinki, Main building, Helsinki, 00170, Finland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/31244/crispr-agbio-and-nbt-congress-summit Non RSC event CRISPR Agbio And NBT Congress Summit Event dates: 29 May 2018 08:00 - 31 May 2018 16:00<br/>Event summary: Overcome the efficiency, delivery and off target specificity challenges of CRISPR And capitalize on cutting NBTs to accelerate product innovation<br/>Event Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, San Diego, 92108, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/29475/qp-module-pharmaceutical-quality-systems Non RSC event QP Module - Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Event dates: 29 - 31 May 2018<br/>Event summary: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements of the UK Study Guide. <br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Reading, RG6 6BU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/32310/stepping-into-management-for-managers Non RSC event Stepping into Management for Managers Event dates: 30 May 2018 09:30 - 31 May 2018 16:30<br/>Event summary: Designed for managers at all life sciences organisations with less than 18 months' management experience, this 2-day highly interactive course helps you nurture and manage a high-performing team.<br/>Event Venue: Wellcome Sanger Institute, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, United Kingdom