November 2009

GC & GC-MS Training Course

Event dates: 2 - 4 November 2009
Event summary: 3 day Practical Essentials of GC Definition of Gas Chromatography, Gases & Plumbing, Sample Introduction, Analytical Columns, Detectors, MSD, Sampling, Data Analysis
Event Venue: Prague, Czech Republic

BIO-Europe 2009

Event dates: 2 - 4 November 2009
Event summary: The 15th annual BIO-Europe event is the world’s largest dedicated biotechnology partnering conference.
Event Venue: Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center, Vienna, Austria

The Eighth International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems

Event dates: 2 - 5 November 2009
Event summary: The conference is a biennial event and is recognized as one of the major series of conferences in power electronics and drive systems.
Event Venue: Taipei, Taiwan, Chinese Taipei

ProcureCon 2009

Event dates: 2 - 5 November 2009
Event summary: ProcureCon is the procurement industry's annual strategic sourcing conference,each year attracting over 300 senior procurement and sourcing executives
Event Venue: Hotel Le Plaza, Brussels, Belgium

GC & GC-MS Training Course

Event dates: 2 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: The Complete 5-day GC Course . Ideal for all GC users. Comprises the 3-day Practical Essentials of GC and the 2-day GC Clinic courses placed back to back
Event Venue: Prague, Czech Republic

Oil & Gas Outlook Asia 2009

Event dates: 2 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: Asia Oil & Gas Outlook in 2009 will provide a strategic platform that brings together Asian NOCs, global IOCs, juniors, bankers, investors and all key service providers in the energy sector to discu
Event Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore, Singapore

Short Course in NMR Spectroscopy

Event dates: 2 - 6 November 2009
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Event Venue: University of Zululand, South Africa

Oil & Gas Outlook Asia 2009

Event dates: 2 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: Oil & Gas Outlook Asia in 2009 will provide a strategic platform that brings together Asian NOCs, global IOCs, juniors, bankers, investors and all key service providers in the energy sector to discu
Event Venue: Grand Hyatt, Singapore

RSC Robert Robinson Lectureship - Scott Denmark

Event dates: 2 November 2009
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Event Venue: University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom

Teesside University's Science 2 Business Hub presents Innovative opportunities for the personal care and cosmetics sector

Event dates: 2 November 2009
Event summary: Access innovative science-based solutions, meet key supply chain decision makers and find new global opportunities and technologies to help take your business forward today.
Event Venue: Durham County Cricket Club, County Durham, DH3 3QR, United Kingdom

Advances & Challenges in Label-Free Technologies for Drug Discovery

Event dates: 2 - 3 November 2009
Event summary: Join SBS for a two-day symposium that will explore the latest scientific and technological advances in label-free technologies, demonstrating their value in characterizing new therapeutic targets. C
Event Venue: Boston, MA, United States

Implement Key Validation for Chromatographic Methods

Event dates: 3 November 2009
Event summary: This Validation webinar/training will discuss the validation parameters and the requirements must be considered for HPCL methods used in Pharma laboratories as per ICH guidelines.
Event Venue: Online Webinar, United States

Advances in GC Technology

Event dates: 3 November 2009
Event summary: The meeting sets out to look at newer detection/separation solutions and profiles case studies from the pharmaceutical, petrochemical, forensic and environmental areas.
Event Venue: LGC Ltd, Cheshire, United Kingdom

The 11th joint conference on the Qualified Person: The QP in the global context

Event dates: 3 November 2009
Event summary: OBJECTIVES: • Provide information on the role of the Qualified Person (QP) in the global context. • Inform delegates about the MHRA risk-based inspection programme. • Provide delegates with an ov
Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, SE1 7JN, United Kingdom

JIB 2009 - Journées Internationales de Biologie

Event dates: 3 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: Combining a growing trade fair and a top level scientific congress, the International Biology Days welcome each year in the same place a growing number of liberal and hospital biologists, companies,
Event Venue: CNIT, La Défense, Puteaux, 92800, France

Good Manufacturing Practices in Chemical Development

Event dates: 3 - 4 November 2009
Event summary: This course considers the regulatory aspects of the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries, with emphasis on their practical application in chemical development. Its purpose is to encourage che
Event Venue: London, United Kingdom

Chemistry of Curry

Event dates: 4 November 2009
Event summary: A mixer meeting for younger members to meet with other members within their local sections.
Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

RSC Robert Robinson Lectureship - Scott Denmark

Event dates: 4 November 2009
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Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

New Horizons in Natural Products Chemistry 09

Event dates: 4 November 2009
Event summary: Natural products are central to biology and medicine, serving as pharmaceutical leads, drugs, and powerful reagents for studying cell biology. New research areas centered around natural products che
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

RSC Lecture: The Interpretation of Trace Mass Spectral Evidence and the Use of Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry

Event dates: 4 November 2009
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Event Venue: University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

The Origins of Life

Event dates: 4 November 2009
Event summary: University Lecture by Distinguished Enzyme Chemist
Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD13HD, United Kingdom

Effective Negotiating Skills

Event dates: 4 November 2009
Event summary: Negotiating is a common part of business, whether with a supplier or investor….Discover key issues to seal that deal! The art of negotiation is a skill worth mastering, so why not attend the ‘Eff
Event Venue: Jurys Inn, Sheffield, S1 4QW, United Kingdom

RSC invited lecture: From sulfur ylides to metal carbenoids: Evolution of a project

Event dates: 4 November 2009
Event summary: Prof Varinder Aggarwal from the University of Bristol will give a talk entitled 'From sulfur ylides to metal carbenoids: Evolution of a project'
Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XL, United Kingdom

Can we feed 9 billion?

Event dates: 4 November 2009
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Event Venue: The Chemistry Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Polymer Matrix Composites - Opportunities and Challenges (RSC Materials for Industry Derek Birchall Award Lecture)

Event dates: 4 November 2009
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Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom

Colchester Careers Surgery

Event dates: 4 - 5 November 2009
Event summary: Whether you are actively job seeking or just reviewing your options, an appointment with the RSC’s Careers Consultant at a careers surgery offers the opportunity to discuss planning and managing you
Event Venue: Holiday Inn Colchester Hotel, Colchester, CO6 3QL, United Kingdom

GMP Auditor Training

Event dates: 4 - 5 November 2009
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Event Venue: Window Conference Venue, London, United Kingdom

Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4

Event dates: 4 - 5 November 2009
Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

Implementing Platform Approaches to Streamline the Design, Operation and Validation of Biopharmaceutical Facilities

Event dates: 5 November 2009
Event summary: This webinar will discuss on the concepts and case studies for applying a more standardized ‘platform’ approach to facility design, unit operation design and systems validation for biopharmaceutical
Event Venue: Online Webinar, United States

Fuel Cells (W.E. Scott Sixth Form Lecture)

Event dates: 5 November 2009
Event summary: Chemistry and Application of Fuel Cells (note change of date and venue)
Event Venue: Greenhead College, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES, United Kingdom

Recent Advances in the Total Synthesis of Natural Products - Anthony Barrett

Event dates: 5 November 2009
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Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom

The Bigger Bang Show in Cambridge

Event dates: 5 November 2009
Event summary: A spectacular demonstration of the power and excitement of Chemistry
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

5th Annual Advances in Metabolic Profiling conference

Event dates: 5 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: The conference will be co-located with Proteomics Europe, Mass Spec Europe and the European Biomarkers Summit. Registered delegates will also have access to these meetings ensuring a very cost-effec
Event Venue: Barcelona, Spain

4th Annual European Biomarkers Summit

Event dates: 5 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: The conference will be co-located with the Proteomics Europe, Mass Spec Europe and Advances in Metabolic Profiling conferences. Registered delegates will also have access to these meetings ensuring
Event Venue: Barcelona, Spain

3rd annual Proteomics Europe Conference

Event dates: 5 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: The conference will be co-located with Advances in Metabolic Profiling, Mass Spec Europe and the European Biomarkers Summit. Registered delegates will also have access to these meetings ensuring a v
Event Venue: Barcelona, Spain

Mass Spec Europe Conference

Event dates: 5 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: The conference will be co-located with Proteomics Europe, Advances in Metabolic Profiling and the European Biomarkers Summit. Registered delegates will also have access to these meetings ensuring a
Event Venue: Barcelona, Spain

Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4

Event dates: 5 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.
Event Venue: Bolton School Boys’ Division, Bolton, BL1 4PA, United Kingdom

The GC Clinic 2-day course

Event dates: 5 - 6 November 2009
Event summary: Method Development & Optimisation, Selective discrimination, Fast GC, Deconvolution, Multi-dimensional GC, Troubleshooting & Maintenance.
Event Venue: Prague, Czech Republic

CANCELLED: Team Working and Co-operation

Event dates: 5 - 6 November 2009
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Event Venue: United Kingdom

Top of the Bench Heats

Event dates: 6 November 2009
Event summary: Heats to select the team to represent the Region in the National Top of the Bench final.
Event Venue: Bayer CropScience, Norwich, United Kingdom

How to Audit API Manufacturers

Event dates: 6 November 2009
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Event Venue: Window Conference Venue, London, United Kingdom

Robert Robinson Lecture - Scott Denmark: Asymmetric Catalysis with Chiral Lewis Bases: A New Frontier in Main Group Chemistry

Event dates: 6 November 2009
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Event Venue: Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Chemistry and Clinical Diagnosis

Event dates: 6 November 2009
Event summary: A discussion of the role of chemistry in clinical diagnosis
Event Venue: Christ College, Brecon, LD3 8AG, United Kingdom

Bring the Kids to Work

Event dates: 6 November 2009
Event summary: Employees and their partners are invited to bring their children (age 6 and over) for an afternoon of chemistry model making, tours of the department and a demonstration lecture.
Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3JJ, EH9 3JJ, United Kingdom

Symposium on Mechanochemistry and Solvent-Free Synthesis

Event dates: 6 - 7 November 2009
Event summary: This is the first UK Symposium on mechanochemistry (grinding) for solvent-free chemical synthesis.
Event Venue: Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

Symposium on Mechanochemistry and Solvent-Free Synthesis

Event dates: 6 - 7 November 2009
Event summary: The first UK Symposium on mechanochemistry (grinding) for solvent-free chemical synthesis.
Event Venue: Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

CATSA2009

Event dates: 8 - 11 November 2009
Event summary: The annual catalysis conference in South Africa is the major event organised under the auspices of Catsa.
Event Venue: Goudini Spa, Rawsonville, South Africa

5th Annual Developing IP Strategies for Crystalline Forms

Event dates: 9 - 11 November 2009
Event summary: Maximising patent wealth through implementing a robust IP strategy With new case law in the area from both sides of the Atlantic this year’s conference is set to be one full of discussion and wil
Event Venue: TBA, London, United Kingdom

International Conference on Intelligent Interactive Assistance and Mobile Multimedia Computing 2009 (IMC2009)

Event dates: 9 - 11 November 2009
Event summary: IMC2009 is going to explore the design space of innovative approaches and technical visions for future assistive systems.
Event Venue: Rostock-Warnemuende, Rostock, Germany

7th European Short Course on Principles & Applications of Time-resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Event dates: 9 - 12 November 2009
Event summary: This is intended for individuals wishing an in-depth introduction to the principles of fluorescence spectroscopy and its applications to the Life Sciences. The course is held in cooperation with Dr.
Event Venue: Wista-Campus, Berlin Adlershof, Berlin, 12489, Germany

Egyptian Second International Conference in Chemistry

Event dates: 9 - 12 November 2009
Event summary: You are cordially invited to participate at Egyptian 2nd international conference in chemistry “Chemistry for human needs” to be held in Hurghada, Egypt within the period 9th to 12th November 2009.
Event Venue: 5 stars GrandSeas Resort, Hurghada, Egypt

Griess Lecture

Event dates: 9 November 2009
Event summary: The Griess Lectures, named after the renowned German chemist Peter Griess, present the activities of a European research-active chemist to an East Midlands audience.
Event Venue: University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 9HN, United Kingdom

Central Yorkshire Members Chemistry Week 2009: Chemistry of Curry

Event dates: 9 November 2009
Event summary: An evening exploring the chemistry of curry
Event Venue: University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, United Kingdom

ChemNet: Look what Chemistry has done for me careers event

Event dates: 9 November 2009
Event summary: Speakers from a wide range of chemistry backgrounds offer an insight into their careers in chemistry.
Event Venue: Kingston University, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

RSC Robert Robinson Lectureship - Scott Denmark

Event dates: 9 November 2009
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Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Recent Case Law relevant to Chemistry

Event dates: 9 November 2009
Event summary: This seminar will look at high profile UK, European and US legal cases in the patent arena.
Event Venue: RSC (Chemistry Centre), London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Antioxidants in food - from science to shelf

Event dates: 9 November 2009
Event summary: There is increasing interest in antioxidants and their potential health benefits. Antioxidants are molecules which can prevent or slow down oxidative damage, helping to prevent disease. Current r
Event Venue: Society of Chemical Industry, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Micro-organisms and Food Preservation (2 sessions)

Event dates: 9 November 2009
Event summary: Why food decays and how to stop it
Event Venue: Westfields PRU, Batley, WF170BQ, United Kingdom

Chembus 2009

Event dates: 9 - 13 November 2009
Event summary: The magic and excitement of chemistry is explored in a series of hands-on mini-experiments that secondary pupils can try for themselves.
Event Venue: Various Schools in Tayside (Scotland), United Kingdom

The Eleventh Kyoto Conference on New Aspects of Organic Chemistry (IKCOC-11)

Event dates: 9 - 13 November 2009
Event summary: The objective of the conference is to bring together scientists from various organic chemistry-related fields in both academic and industrial laboratories to discuss recent "Advances in Organic Chem
Event Venue: Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8237, Japan

Curry: the dish that conquered Britain

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: A variety of Indian-themed refreshments will be served after the lecture
Event Venue: The Chemistry Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Flashes and Bangs

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: A guest lecture by Dr Andy Beeby of Durham University as part of the DUCS lecture programme.
Event Venue: Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

Functional Foods

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: An outline of the concepts and chemistry behind prebiotics and probiotics for gut health, dairy peptides for blood pressure and plant phytochemicals for cognitive function will be followed by a crit
Event Venue: Charterhouse School, Godalming, GU7 2DX, United Kingdom

Binstead Lecture: Global Nutrition - food security and feeding the world

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: Professor Jeya Henry explores the role of food technology, biotechnology and nutritional science in improving health, food security and eradicating malnutrition globally.
Event Venue: Society of Chemical Industry, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

The Science (& Engineering) of Chocolate

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: Prof. Koen Dewettinck of the 'Cacoalab' at Ghent University will describe the key components of the chocolate matrix and their microstructural functionality. We also get to taste some artisanal choc
Event Venue: British School of Brussels, Tervuren, 3080, Belgium

Chemical Engineering of Creme Eggs

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: Sixth Form Lecture Series: An illustrated talk revealing the secrets of creme eggs.
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The Science of Food followed by a Hot Buffet

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: This is our Chemistry Week Event
Event Venue: Preston College, Preston, United Kingdom

Griess Lecture

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: The Griess Lectures, named after the renowned German chemist Peter Griess, present the activities of a European research-active chemist to an East Midlands audience.
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

MRC Spotlight on Scientists, ChemNet Careers event

Event dates: 10 November 2009
Event summary: Talks from research scientists working for the Medical Research Council Humna Nutritional Research Centre and a tour of their labs
Event Venue: MRC Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge, CB1 9NL, United Kingdom

A Chemist's Guide to Chemical Egineering

Event dates: 10 - 12 November 2009
Event summary: In order for chemists and engineers to interact and collaborate they need to understand and appreciate the point of view of the other discipline. This course sets out to give chemists an introductio
Event Venue: Nice, France

Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4

Event dates: 11 - 12 November 2009
Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.
Event Venue: St Ivo School, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6RR, United Kingdom

FULL - Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS3/4

Event dates: 11 - 12 November 2009
Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers. This course is fully booked - try one of the other dates and venu
Event Venue: Ralph Allen School, Bath, BA2 7AD, United Kingdom

Griess Lecture

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: The Griess Lectures, named after the renowned German chemist Peter Griess, present the activities of a European research-active chemist to an East Midlands audience.
Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom

The Chemistry on your table

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: A talk to be given by Richard Ratcliffe on the ingredients and addivitives of our food, as part of Chemistry Week - Food.
Event Venue: South Lodge Hotel, Chelmsford, CM2 0AR, United Kingdom

ChemNet Pizza and Quiz night at the University of Bradford

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Test your chemistry knowledge and Pizza capacity at this Chemistry Week event. There will also be a chance to talk to students and admissions staff from Bradford University
Event Venue: University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, United Kingdom

Techniques for Peer and Self Assessment

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: These workshops for teachers have been designed to provide teachers with a range of self and peer assessment techniques that help generate the instant feedback and advice which Ofsted identifies as
Event Venue: Hotel in Central Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

Science and the Parliament 2009

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Science and the Parliament is an annual event , which aims to bring the scientific community in Scotland together with Members of the Scottish Parliament and other key policy makers.
Event Venue: Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom

Assessing Pupil Progress in Science

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Assessing Pupil Progress [APP] is a new approach to in-school assessment helping to link classroom assessment to national curriculum levels in order to track pupils' progress which relate to 'How Sc
Event Venue: King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham, B15 2UB, United Kingdom

Central Yorkshire Schools Chemistry Week 2009 Curry Workshop

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Workshops for schools on the chemistry of curry
Event Venue: University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Schools Quiz
Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD13DH, United Kingdom

RSC Synthetic Organic Chemistry Award Lecture

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, United Kingdom

Chemistry Week 2009 - Journey to the Centre of Your Lunch

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Demonstration/talk for primary schools on what happens to your food once you have eaten it.
Event Venue: McLaren High School, Callander, FK17 8JH, United Kingdom

Catalysis in Synthesis Award Symposium

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

You're as cold as ice cream

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Lecture about all things cold. Using experiments to show how different temperatures can be achieved and how this applies to ice cream preparation. The lecture will end with preparation of ice crea
Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom

Sizzling Science

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Hear the science behind the food that we eat and find out how family meal times can be fun and stress-free!
Event Venue: The Chemistry Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Celebrating Chemistry Week

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: • The University of Ulster at Coleraine is holding an event for local schools in the morning on Wednesday 11th November 2009 to celebrate Chemistry week. The target age group for the event will c
Event Venue: University of Ulster, Coleraine, United Kingdom

Exploring Protein Interactions with Chemical Biology

Event dates: 11 November 2009
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Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom

Public Chemistry Week Lecture - "Organic foodstuffs or Organic chemicals? A consumer's perspective"

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Prof Joe Harrity will deliver his very popular lecture on chemicals in foodstuffs and other products. It will include a curry and beer, G&T, Viagra and Vicks inhalers. Essentially, chemicals we con
Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Dept of Chemistry, Sheffield, United Kingdom

The Amazing Magic Cabbage - Investigating Colour Changes

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Katy Hewis of ScienceMatters will show the pupils of Enderby Road just what you can do with red cabbage
Event Venue: Enderby Road School, Scunthorpe, DN17 2TD, United Kingdom

Fireworks - The Art, Science and Magic!

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: Chris Pearce of Jubilee Fireworks speaking and demonstrating for Chemistry Week at Healing School
Event Venue: Healing School, Grimsby, DN41 7QD, United Kingdom

Novel Surface Structures

Event dates: 11 November 2009
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Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Presentation Skills

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: This workshop includes: • Key principles to help you focus your important messages and plan the overall structure of the presentation • Simple Steps to become comfortable and confident presenters
Event Venue: The Showroom & Workstation, Sheffield, S1 2BX, United Kingdom

Hamsters, humans and carrots - a tale of co-evolution

Event dates: 11 November 2009
Event summary: A Chemistry Week lecture given by Nigel Atkinson of Teesside University followed by a mixer meeting with refresments and buffet provided.
Event Venue: Teesside University, Middlesborough, TS1 3BA, United Kingdom

The Chemistry on your Table

Event dates: 12 November 2009
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Event Venue: Sutton Valence School, Maidstone, ME17 3HN, United Kingdom

RSC Southumbria Mixer Evening

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: Informal evening for members and non-members to meet and find out more about the RSC. Nibbles provided.
Event Venue: The Collection, Lincoln, LN2 1LP, United Kingdom

Newton and Galileo in Scunthorpe

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: Peter Joyce performs as Newton and Galileo for Holme Valley school in Scunthorpe as part of Chemistry Week
Event Venue: Holme Valley Primary School, Scunthorpe, DN16 3SL, United Kingdom

Newton and Galileo in Grimsby

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: Peter Joyce performs as Newton and Galileo for Macaulay school in Grimsby as part of Chemistry Week
Event Venue: Macaulay Primary School, Grimsby, DN31 2ES, United Kingdom

Chemistry in the Kitchen - how we make food delicious

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: John Bradley of Hull University speaks to the students of Franklin College about food science for Chemistry Week.
Event Venue: Franklin College, Grimsby, DN34 5BY, United Kingdom

Chemistry Week 2009 - Journey to the Centre of Your Lunch

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: Demonstration/talk for primary schools on what happens to your food once you have eaten it.
Event Venue: Balfron High School, Balfron, G63 0PW, United Kingdom

In Search of an Ionic Liquid Effect - Tom Welton

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Meeting the needs of patients – pharmacy and mental health care

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: OBJECTIVES: According to the World Health Organisation, hundreds of millions of people globally suffer from mental disorders and the Office of National Statistics estimates that one in six British
Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, United Kingdom

Techniques for Peer and Self Assessment

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: These workshops for teachers have been designed to provide teachers with a range of self and peer assessment techniques that help generate the instant feedback and advice which Ofsted identifies as
Event Venue: Hotel in Central London, United Kingdom

Synthesis and Applications of Labelled Compounds, 18th Annual Symposium

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: Topics include: Organic Synthesis Using Carbon-14, Synthesis with Stable Isotopes, PET Chemistry (metal nuclides, microreactors), Carbon-14 Labelled Building Blocks, New Chemical Methods, Huma
Event Venue: The Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Cambridge, CB10 1RQ, United Kingdom

Griess Lecture

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: The Griess Lectures, named after the renowned German chemist Peter Griess, present the activities of a European research-active chemist to an East Midlands audience.
Event Venue: Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

Food Colourful Food

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: As part of Chemistry Week come along to the new Chemistry centre for a lecture on the chemistry of colour in food from author ToM Coultate
Event Venue: The Chemistry Centre, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Food Quiz

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: A night of food based trivia to celebrate Chemistry Week. To register your team of four people (£5 per team) please email ymn_manchester@yahoo.co.uk.
Event Venue: TBA, United Kingdom

RSC schools quiz 2009

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: Each team needs 4 pupils, there should be 2 year 9 pupils, 1 year 10 and 1 year 11 student. The winning team will represent Sheffield at the Top of the Bench competition
Event Venue: University of Shffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom

Poster competition - The Science of Food

Event dates: 12 November 2009
Event summary: Each school can produce 1 A1 poster and it should be informing others about the science of food. There will be a number of prizes available for the best posters.
Event Venue: University of Shffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom

Chemistry Week Lecture: Can Chemistry Keep Feeding the World?

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AX, United Kingdom

Ardbegeddon – Chemistry Week Whisky Tasting

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: An evening of peaty provenance, with a chance to try nine drams including several from the peatiest distillery in the world - Ardbeg. Learn how wood, peat and age influence the flavour of a whisky
Event Venue: TBA, United Kingdom

Traditional herbal medicines masterclass: Practical advice on registering a traditional herbal medicinal product (THMP)

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: Whilst EU Directive 2004/24/EC is available, together with many other published EU guidelines also relevant to the field of herbal medicines, it is still very difficult to work through the practical
Event Venue: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, SE1 7JN, United Kingdom

RSC Robert Robinson Lectureship - Scott Denmark

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom

YMN Chemistry Week Whisky Tasting

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: Celebrate Chemistry Week in Scottish style with the YMN
Event Venue: The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Flavour - the Essential Ingredient

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: The Flavour in your Food - all you ever wanted to know and more... what it is, why it is important, where it comes from, how it is made, how it works and what is the difference between synthetic and
Event Venue: University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, United Kingdom

Beer!

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: David Williams will present a comprehensive lecture on Beer!
Event Venue: Jennings Brewery, CA13 9NE, United Kingdom

Surviving as a Woman in Science

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: This event is for women working in science or for those thinkig of returning to science after a career break.
Event Venue: BioPark Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3AX, United Kingdom

Life is Sweet

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: Graham Wright of British Sugar speaks to the students of John Leggott college in Scunthorpe about the world of sugar manufacture and careers in science.
Event Venue: John Leggott College, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DS, United Kingdom

Chemistry in Your Shopping Basket

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: an interactive public lecture, offered as part of the RSC's Chemistry Week 2009, to show that chemistry impacts on every aspect of our daily lives - even when we go shopping!
Event Venue: Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Chemistry in Your Shopping Basket?

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: an interactive primary schools lecture, offered as part of the RSC's Chemistry Week 2009, to show that chemistry impacts on every part of our daily lives - even when we go shopping!
Event Venue: Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Cambridge CNT Symposium 2009

Event dates: 13 November 2009
Event summary: This is an international, student-run conference on Carbon Nanotubes and related topics, running in its third year with >100 participants in 2008.
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Queensway Tunnel Tour

Event dates: 14 November 2009
Event summary: A unique tour behind the scenes
Event Venue: Georges Dock Building, Liverpool, L3 1DD, United Kingdom

EMBL Workshop on Translating Behaviour: Bridging Clinical and Animal Model Research

Event dates: 14 - 16 November 2009
Event summary: The goal of this workshop is to bring together behavioral neuroscientists working on animal models with clinical researchers studying human behavior. The main question to be addressed by the worksho
Event Venue: EMBL Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany

Leading People and Improvement

Event dates: 14 - 16 November 2009
Event summary: This INSET course for teachers is for prospective and recently appointed heads of departments. It will provide frameworks and strategies to create an effective department. You will learn how to:
Event Venue: Central Birmingham hotel, United Kingdom

The 25th China Plant Protection Information Exchange &Pesticide and Sprayer Facilities Trade Fair

Event dates: 15 - 17 November 2009
Event summary: An annual agrochemical symposium and exhibition sponsored by the National Agro-Tech Extension & Service Center (NATESC) of Ministry of Agricultural of China and organzied by The Vegetational Protect
Event Venue: Jinan International Convention & Exhibition Center, Jinan, 250100, China

The Organic Chemist’s Cookbook –Chemistry Week Event

Event dates: 15 November 2009
Event summary: Join us at the Museum of Science and Industry for a day of fun, food based demonstrations and talks. Including a free public lecture on Molecular Gastronomy from Professor Peter Barham
Event Venue: Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, M3 4FP, United Kingdom

The Science of BioBanking

Event dates: 16 - 17 November 2009
Event summary: Advances in molecular high-throughput assays for gene expression (DNA/RNA) signatures have generated the parallel need for well annotated properly preserved biospecimens
Event Venue: Philadelphia, PA, United States

World Drug Targets Congress 2009

Event dates: 16 - 18 November 2009
Event summary: The World Drug Targets Congress 2009 helps companies tackle the critical scientific and commercial challenges and take hold of the opportunities associated with effective identification and validati
Event Venue: tbc, London, United Kingdom

World Gas Exchange Asia 2009

Event dates: 16 - 19 November 2009
Event summary: World Gas Exchange Asia 2009 is a platform where Asian C-Level gas buyers will share their fuel mix strategy and long term gas supply agreements & infrastructure development in the region with inter
Event Venue: Shanghai, China

Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Plant

Event dates: 16 - 19 November 2009
Event summary: Process development tends to be ‘recipe’ based, and in the inevitable rush to develop a process the science tends to get ignored. This series of modules deals with an area at the interface between o
Event Venue: Nice, France

World Gas Exchange Asia 2009

Secrets of Batch Process Scale-Up

Event dates: 17 - 19 November 2009
Event summary: Operating a commercially viable chemical process requires a good chemical synthesis to start with, but is also subject to the interplay of a myriad of important physical phenomena, traditionally the
Event Venue: Florida, United States

Advances in Gene Expression Profiling

Event dates: 17 - 18 November 2009
Event summary: Biology is not static – neither are the tools and technologies that support genomic discovery for basic and pharmaceutical research
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Nutrition Research - Putting the Theory into Practice

Event dates: 17 - 18 November 2009
Event summary: This course will provide participants with sufficient knowledge of applied nutrition techniques to understand their relevance within the various sectors of the food industry. Comprising of lectures,
Event Venue: Leatherhead Food Research, Leatherhead, KT22 7RY, United Kingdom

The Microbiology Lab’s Role in Contamination Control Support of Manufacturing

Event dates: 17 November 2009
Event summary: This webinar on Contamination Control will discuss, how the micro lab can be more effectively utilized to prevent or head off microbial contamination issues as well as effectively resolve problems l
Event Venue: Online Webinar, United States

Viral Safety for Biopharmaceuticals used in Clinical Trials - The Impact of the New EMEA Guideline

Event dates: 17 November 2009
Event summary: This Viral Safety training/webinar will discuss the criteria and scope of viral safety studies needed prior and during clinical development as stated in new EMEA guidance document.
Event Venue: Online Webinar, United States

Lecture on World War 1

Event dates: 17 November 2009
Event summary: A charge of £4.00 (payable on the day) will be made for this event when afternoon tea will be served. If you (and your partner or friends) would be interested in attending this lecture, then please
Event Venue: Betchworth War Memorial Village Hall, Betchworth, RH3 7DF, United Kingdom

Visit to the Magic Circle: an evening of History, mystery and mirth

Event dates: 17 November 2009
Event summary: Event includes a welcoming drink, a talk, a tour, a light sandwich supper with magic tricks and a magic show in the purpose built theatre
Event Venue: The Magic Circle, London, NW1 2HD, United Kingdom

Asymmetric catalysis of C=O and C=N bond reduction

Event dates: 17 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Year 12 AQA AS Revision Topic:

Event dates: 17 November 2009
Event summary: Sixth Form Lecture Series: "AQA AS Module 1 Revision Topic - Structure & Bonding". [New Specification]
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

World Generic Medicines Congress Americas 2009

Event dates: 17 - 20 November 2009
Event summary: One of the largest North American generics strategy events in the calendar
Event Venue: The Westin Grand, Washington DC, United States

20th International Colorectal Scientific Congress 2009

Event dates: 17 - 20 November 2009
Event summary: The theme of this congress in "Exploring the Boundaries in Colorectal Surgery: The Past, The Present & The Future". Advanced surgical techniques which involve state-of-the-art technology and clinica
Event Venue: Pan Pacific, Singapore, 039595, Singapore

Targeting Biological Molecules; Using Biological Systems

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: UCC, Ireland

Choc-Ices

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary: A schools event for Chemistry Week for 15-18 year olds. A talk on chocolate technology and a talk on the manufacture of ice cream, with samples
Event Venue: University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6AD, United Kingdom

South Wales West Chemical Olympiad Competition

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary: Two semi-finals and the final stage of our knockout quiz for secondary school teams.
Event Venue: Swansea University, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

Essex Section Member's Autumn Lunch

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: South Lodge Hotel, Chelmsford, CM2 0AR, United Kingdom

Ultra high polarisation astronomical radio sources

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom

Debottlenecking Downstream Operations through Real-Time Re-Use Verification

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary: This webinar will discuss on how to leverage regulatory guidances such as ICH Q9 and ASTM E 2500, will enable a reduction in time and effort of prospective and concurrent re-use validation.
Event Venue: Online Webinar, United States

From Pigeons to Polonium

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary: A lecture on radio-analytical chemistry in nuclear emergencies
Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom

RSC invited lecture: From pigeons to polonium: Radio-analytical chemistry in nuclear emergencies

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary: Dr Michael Davidson from the HPA Radiation & Environmental Monitoring Scotland will give a lecture entitled 'From pigeons to polonium: Radio-analytical chemistry in nuclear emergencies'
Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XL, United Kingdom

How to do a deal – Money, Valuations and Structures

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary: An investor wants to invest in your business, but what next? Find out the deal process leading to your goal! This workshop will highlight: • Types of finance and the personal implications • The
Event Venue: Jurys Inn, Sheffield, S1 4QW, United Kingdom

George and Christing Sosnovsky Cancer Research Award Lecture - Professor Stephen Neidle

Event dates: 18 November 2009
Event summary: Targeting telomers in cancer cells by rationally-designed small molecules
Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom

EIROforum TT Conference - Technology Transfer and the European Research Area

Event dates: 18 - 19 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Operon Lecture Hall, Heidelberg, Germany

FULL - Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4

Event dates: 18 - 19 November 2009
Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers. This course is fully booked - try one of the other dates and venu
Event Venue: Kent Science Park, Kent, ME9 8AG, United Kingdom

Bridging the GAAP to IFRS

Event dates: 19 November 2009
Event summary: Bridging the GAAP to IFRS covers: • An Overview of IFRS, including a brief history, the regulating entities involved, and a current global status. • An analysis of IFRS vs. US GAAP covering fin
Event Venue: The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, Malvern, 19355, United States

The Nature and Chemical Biology of G-Quadruplex Nucleic Acids - Shankar Balasubramanian

Event dates: 19 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Technology Transfer

Event dates: 19 - 20 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Window Conference Venue, London, United Kingdom

Integrated Tablet Formulation Development

Event dates: 19 - 20 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Window Conference Venue, London, United Kingdom

Wine Tasting with Gerard Richardson

Event dates: 20 November 2009
Event summary: Join Gerard Richardson for a tipple and discover some sensational wines from his collection.
Event Venue: Chase Hotel, Cumbria, United Kingdom

One Medicine: Comparative Aspects of Research and Clinical Diagnosis in Allergic Disease

Event dates: 20 November 2009
Event summary: The concept of ‘one medicine’ linking disease diagnosis in human and veterinary patients is gathering momentum internationally. This meeting focuses on the comparative aspects of allergy research, c
Event Venue: BioPark Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3AX, United Kingdom

RSC invited lecture: Studying reactions using time-resolved diffraction

Event dates: 20 November 2009
Event summary: Prof. Dermot O'Hare from the University of Oxford will give a lecture entitled 'Studying reactions using time-resolved diffraction'
Event Venue: University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

Compliance Renewable Energy Markets - Challenges and opportunities to meet State mandates on clean energy practices

Event dates: 23 November 2009
Event summary: This Renewable Energy training will discuss the compliance renewable energy market, driven by state renewable portfolio standards.
Event Venue: Online Webinar, United States

The Archaeology of Alchemy and the Origins of Chemistry: the Missing Link?

Event dates: 23 November 2009
Event summary: Modern popular culture tends to associate Renaissance alchemy with magic and mysticism, when not with superstition and charlatanry. However, ongoing analyses of archaeological remains of alchemical
Event Venue: �� (Chemistry Centre), London, United Kingdom

Tablet Process Development, Validation and the application of QbD

Event dates: 23 - 24 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Window Conference Venue, London, United Kingdom

Tabletting technology for the pharmaceutical industry

Event dates: 23 - 25 November 2009
Event summary: An up-to-date and well-established residential course designed to: - Provide delegates with an intensive course of study on the formulation, production and drug-release characteristics of pharmac
Event Venue: The Moller Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4

Event dates: 24 - 25 November 2009
Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.
Event Venue: University of Sheffield Schools Laboratory, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom

Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4

Event dates: 24 - 25 November 2009
Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.
Event Venue: The Archbishop Grimshaw School, Birmingham, B37 5GA, United Kingdom

Interfacing Chemistry with Patents

Event dates: 24 - 25 November 2009
Event summary: This course is a lively introduction to how the patent system works and the nature and scope of the rights a patent gives with an emphasis on chemical inventions. It covers patentability, patent pro
Event Venue: East Sussex, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench competition, section heat

Event dates: 24 November 2009
Event summary: A chemical quiz competition between teams of four pupils (two year 9, one year 10 and one year 11) to select a school to represent the Section in the national final
Event Venue: St Benedict`s School, London, W5 2ES, United Kingdom

Small Scale Bio-production: Beyond the Flask.

Event dates: 24 November 2009
Event summary: Once you can produce it in a flask, what next? The focus of this meeting will be on techniques for the bioproduction of usable quantities of biologic materials, specifically recombinant proteins, mo
Event Venue: BioPark Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3AX, United Kingdom

Physical Chemistry Applied to Materials & Medicine

Event dates: 25 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom

RSC Tilden Award Symposium - University of Bath

Event dates: 25 November 2009
Event summary: Afternoon symposium with three speakers talking on supramolecular chemistry and organic synthesis
Event Venue: University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom

Saturday Night Science - Lecture by Dr Graeme Jones, Keele Uni.

Event dates: 25 November 2009
Event summary: Can reaction dynamics explain that boy meets girl moment? Can studying spectroscopy turn you into a John Travolta on the dance floor? Can Chemistry help you Pull? Come along to this scientific guid
Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZD, United Kingdom

Thermal Methods in the Environmental Sciences

Event dates: 25 November 2009
Event summary: This one day event brings together a number of leading thermal analysts who will show applications of thermal methods to the environmental sciences. There will be a manufacturer's exhibition of the
Event Venue: The Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom

Chemistry for Non-Specialists KS4

Event dates: 25 - 26 November 2009
Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.
Event Venue: Sussex School of Education, Brighton, BN1 9QQ, United Kingdom

Climate Change - Behind the Headlines

Event dates: 26 November 2009
Event summary: There will also be a brief introductory overview of the UK Climate Projections (UKCP09) and how your business can use the tools available to check risks to your UK sites.
Event Venue: The Heath, Runcorn, United Kingdom

Absolute Basics of Gas Chromatography Course

Event dates: 26 November 2009
Event summary: Anthias Consulting will be holding its next Absolute Basics of Gas Chromatography course at the Open University, Milton Keynes on 26 November 2009.
Event Venue: Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Molecules of Murder

Event dates: 26 November 2009
Event summary: Criminal Molecules and Classic Cases by Dr John Emsley
Event Venue: University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9QJ, United Kingdom

Younger Members's Brewery Outing

Event dates: 26 November 2009
Event summary: A trip for younger members to the Ringwood Brewery. Cost is £6.50/head. Transport is available from 1700 at Hedge End and at 1730 from the University of Southampton.
Event Venue: Ringwood Brewery, Ringwood, United Kingdom

Wines of Italy

Event dates: 26 November 2009
Event summary: Wine, Food and Pictures with Professor John Hepworth
Event Venue: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD13DH, United Kingdom

Time for a Root-and-Branch Review of Biological Catalysis - Nigel Scrutton

Event dates: 26 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom

GC & GC-MS Training Course

Event dates: 27 November 2009
Event summary: 1-day GCxGC Hands-On course – practical tips, theory & GC Image software navigation. Analysts benefit from the hands-on nature of this course.
Event Venue: Nice, France

RSC Soft Matter & Biophysical Chemistry Award - Professor Eric Oldfield

Event dates: 27 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle, United Kingdom

The Chemistry of Curry

Event dates: 27 November 2009
Event summary: Discover the a la carte periodic table at the Spice of Life in Grimsby. Bhajiium a speciality. Isotopically-labelled Tiger is available.
Event Venue: Spice of Life, Grimsby, DN32 0RA, United Kingdom

RSC Finland Invited Lecture: Electrochemical characterisation of metallic biomaterials: How can it help to understand in vivo performance of biomedical implants?

Event dates: 28 November 2009
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Event Venue: Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, 02015, Finland

RSC Tilden Prize Lecture

Event dates: 30 November 2009
Event summary: Dr. Andrew Orr-Ewing (University of Bristol), winner of the 2009 Tilden Prize, will give a seminar entitled "Spectroscopic Studies of Atmospheric Chemistry and Composition".
Event Venue: University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6AD, United Kingdom

Organometallic Compounds & C-C Bond Formation

Event dates: 30 November 2009
Event summary:
Event Venue: The Chemistry Centre, London, United Kingdom