January 2019

Exploiting Siderophores in the Development of Antibiotics, Artificial Metalloenzymes and Photoredox Catalysts

Event dates: 7 January 2019 13:00-14:00
Event summary: Exploiting Siderophores in the Development of Antibiotics, Artificial Metalloenzymes and Photoredox Catalysts
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Career Consultations - London

Event dates: 9 January 2019 09:15-14:30
Event summary: The 91AV's Team of qualified careers specialists will be in London on 9 January 2019.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Retired Members Lunch (Central)

Event dates: 9 January 2019 12:15-15:00
Event summary: Retired Members Lunch to be held at the Eastfield Inn in Bristol. All Members are welcome to attend.
Event Venue: Eastfield Inn, Bristol, BS9 4NQ, United Kingdom

SMTG Annual Meeting: “Solving the electrolyte problem”

Event dates: 9 January 2019 12:00 - 11 January 2019 13:00
Event summary: This is a meeting organised by the SMTG that will bring together experimental and modelling/theory groups to discuss industrial and academic challenges related to electrolytes solutions.
Event Venue: The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

RSC Biomaterials 91AV Annual Conference 2019

Event dates: 9 January 2019 12:00 - 11 January 2019 13:00
Event summary: The RSC Biomaterials 91AV Annual Conference comes to Liverpool for 2019.
Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool , L3 5TR, United Kingdom

19th Annual West of Scotland Meeting for Teachers of 91AV

Event dates: 9 January 2019 10:00-15:30
Event summary: A conference for secondary teachers of chemistry, held at the university of Strathclyde.
Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XL, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench

Event dates: 9 January 2019 16:00-18:30
Event summary: School competition featuring practicals and multiple-choice questions
Event Venue: Rodborough School, Milford, GU8 5BZ, United Kingdom

Aviation Medicine of High Flight - Thames Valley RSC /RSB joint lecture

Event dates: 10 January 2019 19:00
Event summary: Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth. Aviation Medicine of High Flight
Event Venue: Harborne Building, Reading, RG6 6AS, United Kingdom

Lecture at the Queen Mary University of London

Event dates: 11 January 2019 12:20-13:30
Event summary: A lecture by Professor Peter McCormack from the University of Strathclyde on the topic of polymers.
Event Venue: Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

Indo-China Virtual Conference on. Advances in Biomaterials Research ( Biomaterials-2019)

Event dates: 11 January 2019 08:00-17:00
Event summary: The Biomaterials-2019 intends to present recent advances in biomaterials research towards translational and clinical applications.
Event Venue: VIT University, Vellore, India, Vellore, 632014, India

Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group January Meeting and AGM

Event dates: 11 January 2019 10:00-17:30
Event summary: Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group January Meeting and AGM
Event Venue: Institute of Cancer Research, London, SW3 6JB, United Kingdom

RSC Mid-Southern Counties Local Section Annual Family Lecture: 'Secret World of Gases'

Event dates: 12 January 2019 14:30-16:30
Event summary: A thought provoking lecture on the amazing story of gases; their past, present and future.
Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

The Kinetics of Water Oxidation and Reduction on Metal Oxide Electrodes and Photoelectrodes

Event dates: 14 January 2019 13:00-14:00
Event summary: The Kinetics of Water Oxidation and Reduction on Metal Oxide Electrodes and Photoelectrodes
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Family Lecture: Saying it Smells

Event dates: 15 January 2019 18:30-19:30
Event summary: Lecture with demonstration. Suitable for families.
Event Venue: Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham, GL50 3AA, United Kingdom

Microscale 91AV Workshop for Science Teachers

Event dates: 15 January 2019 16:00-18:30
Event summary: This hands-on workshop, designed for science teachers, explores a series of microscale experiments that can be taken back and used in the science classroom to engage and enthuse.
Event Venue: Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury, CO10 0NH, United Kingdom

Schools' Analyst Competition: Midlands Heat (Nottingham)

Event dates: 15 January 2019 13:30-17:30
Event summary: Midlands heat of the 91AV Schools' Analyst competition
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

Drugs in Sport - with Professor David Mottram

Event dates: 15 January 2019 19:00-20:00
Event summary: Professor David Mottram will deliver an interesting lecture on Drugs in Sport
Event Venue: The Storey, Lancaster, LA1 1TH, United Kingdom

Nanotechnology.

Event dates: 15 January 2019 19:00-20:00
Event summary: A lecture for Sixth Form students. Tickets are free but registration is required.
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, School of 91AV, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench

Event dates: 16 January 2019 16:30-19:00
Event summary: School competition featuring practicals and multiple-choice questions
Event Venue: Priory School, Lewes, BN7 2XN, United Kingdom

Improve Your Understanding of Wellbeing and Resilience

Event dates: 16 January 2019 17:30-21:00
Event summary: Organised with the Chemists' Community Fund, this workshop covers learning to recognise when yourself, a friend or colleague is struggling with their wellbeing and the support tools available.
Event Venue: Phoenix Theatre, Leicester, LE1 1TG, United Kingdom

ChemCareers 2019: Teacher Scholar Scheme

Event dates: 16 January 2019 12:00-13:00
Event summary: If you are interested in finding out more about training to be a teacher and the 91AV's scholarship then join this webinar.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Arsenic – the good, the bad and the ugly: from historic arsenic eaters to arsenic in the natural environment and food today.

Event dates: 16 January 2019 17:30-20:00
Event summary: A lecture on the 91AV of arsenic.
Event Venue: University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

Lecture at the Queen Mary University of London

Event dates: 18 January 2019 12:00-13:00
Event summary: A RSC Surfaces and Interfaces Award Lecture from Professor Paolo Samori from the University of Stasbourg.
Event Venue: Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

2019 2nd International Joint Conference on Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering(CMSME 2019)

Event dates: 18 January 2019 08:00 - 20 January 2019 18:00
Event summary: Leading researchers and industry experts from around the globe will be presenting the latest studies through papers and oral presentations.
Event Venue: Phuket, Thailand, Phuket, 83000, Thailand

Winter Quiz

Event dates: 18 January 2019 19:30
Event summary: The traditional quiz with free entry, prize & refreshments available for teams of up to 4 people at the Chase Hotel, Whitehaven on the 18th January 2019 at 1930.
Event Venue: The Chase Hotel, Cumbria, CA28 8AA, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench East Midlands Finals

Event dates: 19 January 2019 09:45-13:30
Event summary: 91AV competition for East Midlands Schools.
Event Venue: University of Derby, Derby , DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench: Staffs, Shrops & South Cheshire

Event dates: 19 January 2019 10:00-14:00
Event summary: Regional Heat of the RSC's competition for schools. Winners will represent North Staffordshire Local Section in the National Finals.
Event Venue: Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

Comprehensive GC-MS Training (Agilent SQMS with MSD ChemStation)

Event dates: 21 - 24 January 2019
Event summary: This course introduces the fundamental theory of quadrupole GC-MS along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Agilent single quadrupole MS using MSD ChemStation software.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Comprehensive GC-MS Hardware Training (Agilent SQMS)

Event dates: 21 - 22 January 2019
Event summary: This course introduces the fundamental theory of quadrupole GC-MS along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Agilent SQMS.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Event dates: 21 January 2019 08:30 - 23 January 2019 17:00
Event summary: SMi Group are delighted to present the return of their 11th annual Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry conference to London on the 21st – 23rd January 2019.
Event Venue: Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom

SMi's 8th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology UK Conference

Event dates: 21 January 2019 08:30 - 22 January 2019 18:00
Event summary: The event will bring together industry experts to discuss and analyse the latest advancement and challenges within pharmaceutical microbiology.
Event Venue: Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, London, W8 5SY, United Kingdom

Central Yorkshire local section Top of the Bench regional heat

Event dates: 21 January 2019 16:00-18:00
Event summary: Regional heat of the RSC's Top of the Bench competition aimed at KS3 and KS4 students
Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

Synthesis and Properties of Selectively Fluorinated Rings and Things

Event dates: 21 January 2019 13:00-14:00
Event summary: Synthesis and Properties of Selectively Fluorinated Rings and Things
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

91AV Meet the Editor 2019 – University of Hyderabad

Event dates: 21 January 2019 13:30-16:30
Event summary: RSC Meet the Editor programs are aimed at providing researchers witha platform to interact and engage with the RSC’s journal Editors, International and Indian board members.
Event Venue: University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 500046, India

Advances in Hydrogen Molecular Ions: H3+, H5+ and beyond

Event dates: 21 January 2019 09:00 - 22 January 2019 18:30
Event summary: This meeting will highlight recent developments in theoretical, laboratory and astronomical studies of the molecular ion H3+and its hydrogenated cousin H5+.
Event Venue: The Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom

Improve Your Understanding of Wellbeing and Resilience

Event dates: 21 January 2019 12:30-17:00
Event summary: Organised with the Chemists' Community Fund, this workshop covers learning to recognise when yourself, a friend or colleague is struggling with their wellbeing and the support tools available.
Event Venue: University of Swansea, Swansea, SA1 8EN, United Kingdom

Spectroscopy in a Suitcase Showcase

Event dates: 22 January 2019 17:15-19:00
Event summary: event to support teachers with their teaching of spectroscopy
Event Venue: University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

Biomonitoring – human and environmental perspectives

Event dates: 22 January 2019 09:00-17:00
Event summary: An awareness day for those with an interest in biomonitoring, its current and future use for assessing the use and control of chemical substances for humans and the environment.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Crystalllisation Science and Engineering

Event dates: 23 January 2019 08:45 - 25 January 2019 15:50
Event summary: This 3 day short course will outline the fundamental science and engineering of crystallisation processes.
Event Venue: University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

Maximising Propylene Yields

Event dates: 23 January 2019 08:00 - 24 January 2019 17:00
Event summary: ACI’s Maximizing Propylene Yields Summit will be taking place in Barcelona on 23rd-24th January 2019.
Event Venue: TBA, Barcelona, 123456, Spain

Comprehensive GC-MS Software Training (Agilent MSD ChemStation)

Event dates: 23 - 24 January 2019
Event summary: The two-day Comprehensive GC-MS Software Training course introduces the Agilent MSD ChemStation software for both instrument acquisition and data analysis.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Frontiers of catalysis and photocatalysis for energy chemistry

Event dates: 23 January 2019 10:00-18:45
Event summary: Sponsored by Energy & Environmental Science, Sustainable Energy & Fuels, Catalysis Science & Technology.
Event Venue: University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan

91AV Meet the Editor 2019 – IIT Madras

Event dates: 23 January 2019 10:00-13:00
Event summary: RSC Meet the Editor programs are aimed at providing researchers witha platform to interact and engage with the RSC’s journal Editors, International and Indian board members.
Event Venue: Indian Institute of Technology - Madras, Chennai, 600036, India

RSC Organic Division South West Regional Meeting 2019

Event dates: 24 January 2019 10:00-17:00
Event summary: South West Regional Meeting of the Organic Division of the RSC
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Antibody-Porphyrin Conjugates: Targeted Drugs for Photodynamic Therapy

Event dates: 24 January 2019 18:00-19:00
Event summary: A lecture on Photodynamic Therapy pitched at Masters level with questions and discussions at the end.
Event Venue: Prifysgol Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

Career Consultations - London

Event dates: 24 January 2019 09:45-14:30
Event summary: The 91AV's Team of qualified careers specialists will be in London on 24 January 2019.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench

Event dates: 24 January 2019 16:00-18:30
Event summary: School competition featuring practicals and multiple-choice questions
Event Venue: Royal Grammar School, Guildford, GU1 3BB, United Kingdom

Humphry Davy Lecture - Science as Revolution

Event dates: 24 January 2019 18:00-20:00
Event summary: This lecture will illustrate revolutions brought about by science, both cultural and through the impact that improved knowledge has had on the development of human civilisation.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Frontiers of catalysis and photocatalysis for energy chemistry

Event dates: 25 January 2019 10:00-18:45
Event summary: Sponsored by Energy & Environmental Science, Sustainable Energy & Fuels, Catalysis Science & Technology.
Event Venue: Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8316, Japan

91AV Meet the Editor 2019 – Jadavpur University

Event dates: 25 January 2019 10:30-13:30
Event summary: RSC Meet the Editor programs are aimed at providing researchers witha platform to interact and engage with the RSC’s journal Editors, International and Indian board members.
Event Venue: Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India

Lecture at the Queen Mary University of London

Event dates: 25 January 2019 12:20-13:30
Event summary: A lecture by Dr Emma Richards from Cardiff University.
Event Venue: Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

Late Christmas Meal with Talk, "A Little Light Entertainment"

Event dates: 25 January 2019 19:00
Event summary: A late Christmas meal with talk at the Grove Court Hotel, Cleator Moor, 1900 on the 25th January. Mike Edmondson will be speaking on “A little light entertainment”. £10 pp nominal contribution.
Event Venue: The Grove Court Hotel, Cleator , CA23 2DT, United Kingdom

A Sherry Good Whisky Tasting

Event dates: 25 January 2019 19:00-22:30
Event summary: Now in its 14th year, the ever popular Manchester Local Section's Burns Night
Event Venue: Manchester University, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

14th Winter Conference on Medicinal & Bioorganic 91AV

Event dates: 27 - 31 January 2019
Event summary: The Medicinal & Bioorganic 91AV Foundation (MBCF) biennial conference takes place in stunning Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA.
Event Venue: The Steamboat Grand Hotel, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, United States

Comprehensive GC Training (Scion/Bruker/Varian GC with Galaxie)

Event dates: 28 - 31 January 2019
Event summary: This course introduces the fundamental theory of GC along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Scion/Bruker/Varian Gas Chromatograph using Bruker/Varian Galaxie software.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Comprehensive GC Hardware Training (Scion/Bruker/Varian GC)

Event dates: 28 - 29 January 2019
Event summary: This course introduces the fundamental theory of GC along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Scion/Bruker/Varian Gas Chromatograph.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Comprehensive GC Training (Scion/Bruker/Varian GC with Star)

Event dates: 28 - 31 January 2019
Event summary: This course introduces the fundamental theory of GC along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Scion/Bruker/Varian Gas Chromatograph using Star software.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

The Metaphysics of Chemical Reactivity and Digitization of 91AV

Event dates: 28 January 2019 13:00-14:00
Event summary: The Metaphysics of Chemical Reactivity and Digitization of 91AV Professor Lee Cronin, University of Glasgow
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Absolute Basics of GC & GC-MS

Event dates: 28 January 2019 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This is a perfect introduction for absolute beginners to gas chromatography and GC-MS. The course will cover the what, why, where, when and how of GC & GC-MS.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Succeeding in Independent Consultancy: A Step by Step Guide

Event dates: 28 January 2019 09:30-17:30
Event summary: If you wish to use your scientific, technical or management expertise to work as a consultant this course provides you with the necessary training to set up your enterprise and work successfully.
Event Venue: Cambridge University, Cambridge, CB3 0JG , United Kingdom

Astrochemistry: The Chemical Cosmos

Event dates: 29 January 2019 19:00-20:00
Event summary: A lecture for Sixth Form students. Tickets are free but registration is required.
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, School of 91AV, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

Commercializing Continuous Processing in Pharma Summit (CCP Summit)

Event dates: 29 January 2019 08:00 - 31 January 2019 16:00
Event summary: From Momentum to Reality: Progressing towards Robust GMP Continuous Manufacturing.
Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Cambridge, Boston, MA, 02139, United States

Absolute Basics of HPLC & LC-MS

Event dates: 29 January 2019 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This is a perfect introduction for absolute beginners to liquid chromatography and LC-MS. The course will cover the what, why, where, when and how of LC & LC-MS.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Tour of Diamond Light Source

Event dates: 29 January 2019 18:30-19:30
Event summary: Take a tour around Diamond Light Source which is the UK’s national synchrotron supporting UK scientific research.
Event Venue: Diamond Light Source, Didcot, OX11 0DE, United Kingdom

Microscale 91AV Workshop for Science Teachers

Event dates: 29 January 2019 16:00-18:30
Event summary: This hands-on workshop, designed for science teachers, explores a series of microscale experiments that can be taken back and used in the science classroom to engage and enthuse.
Event Venue: University of East London - Stratford Campus, London, E15 4LZ, United Kingdom

Comprehensive GC Software Training (Bruker/Varian Star)

Event dates: 30 - 31 January 2019
Event summary: This course introduces the Bruker/Varian Star software for both instrument acquisition and data analysis.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

BMSS Ambient Ionisation Special interest Group Meeting

Event dates: 30 January 2019 09:30-16:30
Event summary: Meeting to promote development of new ambient ionisation techniques and application of existing techniques to new application areas
Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3BD, United Kingdom

RSC East Anglia Section AGM and Gourmet Evening - Gin... A Journey

Event dates: 30 January 2019 18:00-22:00
Event summary: The AGM will be followed by a talk by Tim Blake, from The Stillery, and by dinner at Edmunds restaurant.
Event Venue: Edmunds restaurant, West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RL, United Kingdom

Improve Your Understanding of Wellbeing and Resilience

Event dates: 30 January 2019 17:30-21:00
Event summary: Organised with the Chemists' Community Fund, this workshop covers learning to recognise when yourself, a friend or colleague is struggling with their wellbeing and the support tools available.
Event Venue: St Neots Golf Club, Eaton Ford, PE19 7GE, United Kingdom

Comprehensive GC Software Training (Bruker/Varian Galaxie)

Event dates: 30 - 31 January 2019
Event summary: This course introduces the Bruker/Varian Galaxie software for both instrument acquisition and data analysis.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Absolute Basics of ICP-OES & ICP-MS

Event dates: 30 January 2019 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This is a perfect introduction for absolute beginners to ICP. The course will cover the what, why, where, when and how of ICP-OES & ICP-MS.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Cafe Scientifique - Building a Nuclear Reactor in Your Back Garden

Event dates: 30 January 2019 19:30-21:00
Event summary: No information to date but the speaker knows stuff about nuclear physics!
Event Venue: The Potting Shed, Beverley, HU17 0NU, United Kingdom

Absolute Basics of Chemometrics

Event dates: 31 January 2019 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This course provides an overview of the history, development and current use of chemometrics in fields such as clinical, environmental, flavour and fragrance and biotechnology applications.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Engineering lipid membranes: working at the interface of the physical and life sciences

Event dates: 31 January 2019 16:00-19:00
Event summary: Join us at Burlington House as the 91AV welcomes the Membrane Biophysics Platform, winners of the 2017 Rita and John Cornforth Award.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Auditing Training

Event dates: 31 January 2019 08:30-17:00
Event summary: This course provides the basic knowledge base and skills to enable effective auditing and reporting of audits on those suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Event Venue: RSSL Training, The Reading Science Centre, Reading, RG6 6LA, United Kingdom

RSC Seminar Series

Event dates: 31 January 2019 17:15-18:15
Event summary: RSC: University of Sunderland Seminar Series - 31st January, 2019 SHAC 218, Shackleton House, City Campus 5.15 pm - 6.15 pm Speaker: Dr Alison Edwards
Event Venue: University of Sunderland, Sunderland, SR13QR, United Kingdom

Tiny test tubes: why small capillaries are great for blood testing and antibiotic resistance detection

Event dates: 31 January 2019 18:00-20:00
Event summary: Dr Al Edwards of University of Reading will talk about developing simple devices for portable, low-cost, point of care bioassay testing.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Retirement in Sight

Event dates: 31 January 2019 09:00-13:00
Event summary: There are lots of things to consider when planning for retirement, something that often makes people feel overwhelmed and underprepared.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom