December 2023

December 2023 Early Career Academics Seminar on Protein and Peptide Science

Event dates: 1 December 2023 13:00-14:00
Event summary: Seminars are hosted on the first Friday of each month. For details of future seminars in the series, please visit the RSC PPSG website
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Retired Members Festive Afternoon Tea.

Event dates: 1 December 2023 13:00-15:00
Event summary: Festive Afternoon Tea 1-3pm Friday 1st December 2023 Wortley Hall, Sheffield
Event Venue: Wortley Hall, , Sheffield, S35 7DB, United Kingdom

Beyond the lab: Driving innovation - A Benefit vs Effort Model

Event dates: 1 December 2023 13:00-14:00
Event summary: A webinar to explore a Benefit- Effort model which may be used as a tool to help organisations organise as well as prioritise innovative ideas /opportunities.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Career Consultation (remote)

Event dates: 1 December 2023 09:30-13:45
Event summary: The RSC's team of qualified career and professional development advisers are available to offer career advice to our Associate members, Members, Fellows and Affiliate members with RSci/RSciTech.
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Chemical feedstocks for sustainable industry

Event dates: 1 December 2023 09:00-17:15
Event summary: The AMCG, the IPCG, and the Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) are delighted to announce a new one day seminar on sustainable chemical feedstocks.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

6th International Caparica Christmas Conference on Sample Treatment 2023

Event dates: 3 December 2023 17:00 - 7 December 2023 14:00
Event summary: Sample treatment is, without any doubt, the backbone of chemical analysis.
Event Venue: TRYP Lisboa Caparica Mar Hotel, Costa de Caparica, 2825-466, Portugal

International Conference on Optoelectronic and Bio-inspired Nanomaterials

Event dates: 4 - 6 December 2023
Event summary: Advancement of nanoscale materials research and development inspired by biological systems and optoelectronic nanomaterials will be discussed by international researchers and industry professionals.
Event Venue: IIT Roorkee, India, Roorkee, 247667, India

Career Consultation (remote)

Event dates: 4 December 2023 09:30-12:15
Event summary: The RSC's team of qualified career and professional development advisers are available to offer career advice to our Associate members, Members, Fellows and Affiliate members with RSci/RSciTech.
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Validation, Verification and Transfer of Methods for Biopharmaceutical Analysis

Event dates: 4 December 2023 09:00 - 7 December 2023 15:00
Event summary: Learn about analytical method validation, verification, and transfer applied to biopharmaceuticals in compliance with current regulatory guidance, including the draft revision of ICH Q2 (R2).
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Auditing to pharmaceutical standards

Event dates: 4 December 2023 09:00-17:00
Event summary: It is a regulatory requirement for organisations within the Pharmaceutical and Allied Industries to audit active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers,
Event Venue: Online, Reading, RG6 6LA, United Kingdom

6th International Caparica Christmas Conference on Sample Treatment

Event dates: 4 December 2023 08:00 - 7 December 2023 14:00
Event summary: 6th Caparica Christmas Conference. Explore cutting-edge techniques, devices, and chemometrics. Join us for an enriching 4-day event in Caparica - Lisbon, Portugal. https://www.sampletreatment2023.com.
Event Venue: TRYP Lisboa Caparica Mar Hotel , Costa da Caparica, 2829-506 , Portugal

Material Characterisation in the Nanoscale

Event dates: 5 December 2023 09:30-16:00
Event summary: The Particle Characterisation Interest Group is holding a one day meeting on the varying techniques used to characterise material in the nanoparticle region.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Lessons in 91AV - in conversation with author Bonnie Garmus

Event dates: 5 December 2023 19:00-21:00
Event summary: Join us online or in the library at RSC headquarters in Burlington House, London, for a conversation with celebrated author Bonnie Garmus, on her book Lessons in 91AV, now a successful TV series.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

CCDC Webinar: How Rapid Assessment of Molecular Geometries Can Help the Structure-Based Drug Designer

Event dates: 5 December 2023 15:00-16:00
Event summary: During this webinar, we will demonstrate recent work using Mogul, which validates the proposition that strained or unusual molecular geometries are seldom encountered in optimized drug molecules.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Introduction to pharmacovigilance

Event dates: 5 December 2023 09:00 - 6 December 2023 17:00
Event summary: The course is suitable for anyone in the pharmaceutical industry that needs to gain knowledge of pharmacovigilance and drug safety.
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5th CNS Drug Delivery

Event dates: 5 December 2023 08:00 - 7 December 2023 17:00
Event summary: Cross and Bypass the BBB for Less Invasive and More Efficient Brain Delivery
Event Venue: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Boston, 02128, United States

Living off the land... on the Moon

Event dates: 5 December 2023 19:00-20:00
Event summary: Mark Symes is Professor of Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Technology at the University of Glasgow and will deliver an entertaining and insightful RSC Public Lecture.
Event Venue: Online, United Kingdom

EACR-AstraZeneca Cancer Epigenetics

Event dates: 5 - 6 December 2023
Event summary: Basic/clinical aspects of targeting epigenetic proteins in cancer including using immune checkpoint inhibitors to increase drug sensitivity and overcome chemoresistance.
Event Venue: Virtual event (accessible worldwide), N/A, N/A, United Kingdom

29th SCI Annual Review Meeting – Organic Synthesis: New Technologies and Applications

Event dates: 6 December 2023 10:00-17:15
Event summary: The meeting is ideally suited to those working in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or agrochemical industries. It is also aimed at those in academia with a background in synthesis and catalysis.
Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

ChemCareers 2023: Careers in medical writing

Event dates: 6 December 2023 12:30-13:30
Event summary: Find out more about careers in medical writing in this ChemCareers webinar.
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Spices, Skulduggery and (some) Science - the chemistry, trading and tasting of some festive fare

Event dates: 6 December 2023 18:00-19:30
Event summary: In this spicy Burlington House event learn about the chemistry of spices, hear how their trading led to skulduggery, taste some spiced festive treats and network with colleagues old and new
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

KS3 Schools Lecture

Event dates: 6 December 2023 13:00-15:00
Event summary: Annie Hodgson will deliver a schools lecture entitled "Colourful 91AV" aimed at KS3 students
Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

ChemSpider Webinar 3: Challenges and opportunities for digital chemistry data

Event dates: 7 December 2023 15:00-16:00
Event summary: How can we create a better future with chemistry data? How can you stay up to date with the latest chemistry data updates? Register for our webinar
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Christmas Showcase (EDI in STEM)

Event dates: 7 December 2023 09:30-15:30
Event summary: Please join Enable Science, Cacti, NADSN and our guest hosts to celebrate the EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) work taking place within STEM.
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Root cause analysis and CAPA

Event dates: 7 December 2023 09:00 - 8 December 2023 17:00
Event summary: This course is suitable for personnel involved in risk assessment, failure investigation, root cause analysis and CAPA management at policy maker or practitioner levels in the organisation.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Fourth International 91AV Days (JIC2023)

Event dates: 7 December 2023 09:00 - 9 December 2023 14:00
Event summary: This is the fourth edition of International 91AV Days (JIC 2023) that the Mauritanian Chemical Society organises biannually.
Event Venue: Nouakchott Hotel,, Nouakchott, 982, Mauritania

BMCS Lecture

Event dates: 7 December 2023 18:30-20:30
Event summary: Dr. Dafydd Owen of Pfizer will speak about his role in the development of Paxlovid.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Meet the Editor: Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

Event dates: 7 December 2023 09:30-13:00
Event summary: Meet the Editor: Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar
Event Venue: Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) , Rupnagar, 140001, India

Regulatory Hot Topics VIII

Event dates: 7 December 2023 09:45-17:00
Event summary: This symposium will address the issues associated with use of biowaivers, UK and international Recognition & Reliance regulatory procedures as well as updated, new and emerging ICH guidance.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

MedChem 2023 - Medicinal 91AV 2.0: Emerging Trends Enabling Drug Discovery of the Future

Event dates: 8 December 2023 08:00-18:15
Event summary: International 1-day symposium in Belgium, organised by the SRC and the KVCV, with the aim to update participants on selected areas of pharmaceutical research by specialists in their respective field.
Event Venue: Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, 1000, Belgium

Career Consultation (remote)

Event dates: 8 December 2023 09:30-13:45
Event summary: The RSC's team of qualified career and professional development advisers are available to offer career advice to our Associate members, Members, Fellows and Affiliate members with RSci/RSciTech.
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Responsible Person and GDP Cogent approved

Event dates: 11 December 2023 09:00 - 13 December 2023 17:00
Event summary: RSSL has been providing Responsible Person training since 2012.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Meet the Editors : University of Hyderabad

Event dates: 11 December 2023 15:00-17:30
Event summary: RSC Meet the Editors (MTE) programs are aimed at providing researchers with a platform to interact and engage with the RSC’s journal Editors and board members.
Event Venue: University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500046, India

Meet the Editors : Department of 91AV, BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Event dates: 11 December 2023 09:30-12:15
Event summary: RSC Meet the Editors (MTE) programs are aimed at providing researchers with a platform to interact and engage with the RSC’s journal Editors and board members.
Event Venue: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Secunderabad, 500078, India

QP biotechnology issues

Event dates: 11 December 2023 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This course will provide participants with a good overview of the quality and regulatory issues surrounding the development and production of biopharmaceuticals for global use.
Event Venue: Online, Reading, RG6 6LA, United Kingdom

9th Winter Process 91AV Conference

Event dates: 11 December 2023 09:00 - 13 December 2023 17:00
Event summary: 9th International Conference & Exhibition
Event Venue: Hilton Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool, L1 8LW, United Kingdom

Green carbon for the chemical industry of the future

Event dates: 11 December 2023 09:00 - 12 December 2023 17:00
Event summary: Scientific Discussion meeting.
Event Venue: The Royal Society, , London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom

2023 Current Issues in Contaminated Land Risk Assessment

Event dates: 12 December 2023
Event summary: An annual meeting to update those in the field on new and emerging topics in contaminated land risk assessment. Posters are welcome - contact info@sobra.org.uk
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Queenie Chan: "Sample return space missions: Unveiling the mysteries behind the delivery of outer Solar System organics.".

Event dates: 12 December 2023 19:00-20:00
Event summary: Queenie Chan is an astrobiologist/cosmochemist at Royal Holloway University of London and will deliver an entertaining and insightful RSC Public Lecture.
Event Venue: Online, United Kingdom

Streamlining the design of PROTACs® and PROTAC linkers

Event dates: 12 December 2023 14:00-14:45
Event summary: In this webinar, we will explore PROTACs and demonstrate how software solutions Spark™ and Flare™ can help overcome some of these challenges and streamline the design of PROTACs and PROTAC linkers.
Event Venue: Online, United Kingdom

RSC Applied Polymers showcase

Event dates: 12 December 2023 19:00-19:30
Event summary: Discover innovative uses of polymeric materials in a range of applications. Join our live webinar to hear from authors and editorial board members to find out how polymers can make a difference.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Meet the Editors : TIFR Hyderabad

Event dates: 12 December 2023 09:30-12:45
Event summary: RSC Meet the Editor (MTE) programs are aimed at providing researchers with a platform to interact and engage with the RSC’s journal Editors and board members.
Event Venue: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500046, India

QP pharmaceutical packaging

Event dates: 12 December 2023 09:00 - 14 December 2023 17:00
Event summary: This course has been designed specifically with trainee QP’s in mind as they need to ensure they understand the plethora of operations and challenges associated with Pharmaceutical Packaging.
Event Venue: Hilton Reading, Reading, RG2 0GQ, United Kingdom

Career Consultation (remote)

Event dates: 13 December 2023 09:30-13:15
Event summary: The RSC's team of qualified career and professional development advisers are available to offer career advice to our Associate members, Members, Fellows and Affiliate members with RSci/RSciTech.
Event Venue:

Conference on Research and Innovations in Science and Technology of Materials (CRISTMAS 2023)

Event dates: 13 - 15 December 2023
Event summary: The CRISTMAS 2023 themed around "Most Recent Innovations in Materials Science and Advanced Characterisation Methods" will take place in Paris, France on 13-15 December 2023.
Event Venue: Chimie ParisTech, Paris, 75231 PARIS Cedex 05, France

South Wales West Top of the Bench Competition

Event dates: 13 December 2023 09:00-15:00
Event summary: We are delighted to be hosting the RSC top of the bench heat for South Wales West at the Swansea University 91AV Department
Event Venue: Swansea University, Swansea, SA28PP, United Kingdom

Meet the Editors : IISER Tirupati

Event dates: 13 December 2023 09:30-16:30
Event summary: RSC Meet the Editors (MTE) programs are aimed at providing researchers with a platform to interact and engage with the RSC’s journal Editors and board members.
Event Venue: IISER Tirupati, Tirupati, 517507, India

Gene Therapy Process Development Summit

Event dates: 13 December 2023 08:00 - 14 December 2023 16:00
Event summary: Optimizing and Platforming Upstream Gene Therapy Process Development to Develop Scalable, Repeatable and Cost-Effective Manufacturing Processes to Deliver Rare Disease Drugs
Event Venue: Le Meridien Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 19102, United States

RSC Liverpool Local Section Retired Members' Christmas Lunch - CHANGE OF VENUE

Event dates: 13 December 2023 12:00-15:00
Event summary: A traditional three course Christmas Lunch at the Racquet Club Hotel, Liverpool
Event Venue: The Racquet Club Hotel, Liverpool, L3 9AG, United Kingdom

Retired Members Lunch

Event dates: 13 December 2023 11:45-15:00
Event summary: An opportunity for the retired members within the section to meet up for a meal and a few drinks.
Event Venue: Best Western Park Hotel, Falkirk, FK1 5RY, United Kingdom

NMRDG December meeting 2023

Event dates: 14 December 2023 10:00-16:30
Event summary: The annual December "Christmas" meeting of the RSC NMR Discussion Group will take place on the 14th December at Burlington House.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Investigating Out of Specification (OOS) Results

Event dates: 14 December 2023 09:00 - 15 December 2023 12:45
Event summary: This course is designed to be an exploration of best practice for OOS investigations in a GMP environment, in compliance with FDA and MHRA guidance.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

RSC Molecular Spectroscopy Group Online Seminar - December 2023

Event dates: 14 December 2023 14:30-15:30
Event summary: This event is a one-hour, online seminar with two speakers giving presentations.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

CChemCafé: Super charge your Chartered Chemist application

Event dates: 15 December 2023 10:00-11:00
Event summary: CChemCafé is a regular and informal get together, where you can meet other applicants, discuss all things Chartered Chemist and beyond.
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2023 MSILDG Christmas Research Meeting

Event dates: 18 December 2023 10:00-18:00
Event summary: MSILDG Christmas Research Meetings are one day events which bring together international researchers interested in ionic liquids and molten salts research.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

RSC Dalton Division Northern Regional Meeting 2023

Event dates: 18 December 2023 10:00-17:00
Event summary: The RSC Dalton Division Northern Regional Meeting 2023 is an opportunity for PhD and post-doctoral researchers to present their work in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Event Venue: Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

13th IUPAC’s International Symposium on Bioorganic 91AV (ISBOC-13)

Event dates: 18 December 2023 09:00 - 20 December 2023 15:30
Event summary: ISBOC-13, the IUPAC’s International Symposium on Bioorganic 91AV, will be held in Singapore from 18-20 December 2023.
Event Venue: Nanyang Technological University , Singapore, 637371, Singapore

International Conference on Energy Materials and Rechargeable Batteries

Event dates: 19 December 2023 09:00 - 22 December 2023 14:00
Event summary: International Conference on Energy Materials and Rechargeable Batteries
Event Venue: Manav Rachna University Faridabad India, Faridabad, 121004, India

Total Synthesis of AZD5991

Event dates: 19 December 2023 14:00-15:00
Event summary: Part of the monthly webinar programme of the RSC's Process 91AV and Technology Group.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

10th International and 50th (Golden Jubilee) National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP-2023)

Event dates: 20 December 2023 09:00 - 22 December 2023 17:00
Event summary: The 10th International and 50th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power will be held at IIT Jodhpur, India.
Event Venue: IIT Jodhpur, Jodhpur, 342030, India