February 2016 Events in February 2016 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19638/chemistry-and-art-workshop Featured RSC event Chemistry and Art Workshop Event dates: 1 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Behind the scenes at the National Gallery there is a team of scientists who work to not only preserve the paintings on display<br/>Event Venue: National Gallery, London, WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20731/4-day-comprehensive-gc-training-agilent-gc-with-openlab-chemstation Non RSC event 4-day Comprehensive GC Training (Agilent GC with OpenLAB Chemstation), Event dates: 1 February 2016 09:00 - 4 February 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: This Comprehensive GC Training course introduces the fundamental theory of GC along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Agilent GC using GC OpenLab Chemstation software<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20853/tayside-section-2016-agm Featured RSC event Tayside Section 2016 AGM Event dates: 1 February 2016 18:30-21:00<br/>Event summary: The 2016 AGM of the Tayside Local Section will take place at the St Andrews Brewing Co, St Andrews.<br/>Event Venue: St Andrews Brewing Co, St Andrews, KY16 9EE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20264/active-pharmaceutical-ingredients Non RSC event Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Event dates: 2 - 3 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Revisions to EU GMPs mean that the responsibilities of the Qualified Person regarding Active Pharmaceuticals are wider than ever. <br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20992/5th-national-symposium-on-advances-in-chemical-sciences Non RSC event 5th National Symposium on Advances in Chemical Sciences Event dates: 2 - 3 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The Department of Chemistry Centre for Advanced Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University is organizing its 5th National Symposium on Advancing in Chemical Sciences <br/>Event Venue: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21214/careers-consultations-in-london Featured RSC event Careers Consultations in London Event dates: 2 February 2016 08:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: Want to discuss effective ways to excel in your professional life? We can support you in applying for new roles, progressing in your current role, preparing for retirement, even a career change.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19263/cell-culture-2016 Non RSC event Cell Culture 2016 Event dates: 2 - 4 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This three-day international summit will examine some of the latest applications of cell culture technology.<br/>Event Venue: Cineworld: The O2, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19299/informex Non RSC event InformEx Event dates: 2 - 4 February 2016<br/>Event summary: InformEx is a three-day exhibition and conference held to build partnerships among buyers and sellers of fine and specialty chemicals—the only show of its kind in the US.<br/>Event Venue: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, 70130, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20420/an-introduction-to-regulatory-affairs Featured RSC event An Introduction to Regulatory Affairs Event dates: 3 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This one-day course, run in partnership with the British Association for Chemical Specialities (BACS), will provide an overview of regulatory affairs for the chemical industry. <br/>Event Venue: , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21057/how-much-gold-is-there-in-my-jewellery Featured RSC event How much gold is there in my jewellery? Event dates: 3 February 2016 10:30-12:30<br/>Event summary: Have you ever wondered why we use hallmarks? How do we know how much gold is in our jewellery? <br/>Event Venue: The Goldsmith's Company Assay Office, London, EC2V 6BN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21069/why-size-matters-from-antibodies-to-nanomaterials-professor-marina-resmini-inaugural-lecture Non RSC event “Why size matters: from antibodies to nanomaterials” - Professor Marina Resmini : Inaugural Lecture Event dates: 3 February 2016 18:30-20:30<br/>Event summary: Professor Marina Resmini’s Inaugural lecture will focus on how advances in the area of nanotechnology have allowed scientists to manufacture and manipulate ever smaller ‘particles’. <br/>Event Venue: People's Palace, Queen Mary University of London, London , E1 4NS , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20801/rsc-award-lecture Featured event RSC Award Lecture Event dates: 3 February 2016 15:00-16:15<br/>Event summary: Lecture of 2015 RSC Awardee, Sharon Ashbrook at the University of Liverpool/Chemistry<br/>Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Chemistry Department, Liverpool, L69 7ZD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17975/advanced-technologies-and-treatments-for-diabetes-attd-2016 Non RSC event Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD 2016) Event dates: 3 - 6 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Join us in Milan, Italy for the 9th Advanced Technologies & Treatment in Diabetes Conference - ATTD 2016.<br/>Event Venue: MiCo Milano Congressi, Milan, 0000, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20301/good-clinical-practice Non RSC event Good Clinical Practice Event dates: 3 - 4 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This course provides an introduction to the clinical trial process and the requirements of Good Clinical Practice GCP. <br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20308/good-manufacturing-practice-1-day Non RSC event Good Manufacturing Practice (1 day) Event dates: 4 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This interactive course examines why we have Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), its legal status and the key GMP issues.<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20388/midlands-regional-meeting Featured RSC event Midlands Regional Meeting Event dates: 4 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The 2016 Midlands Regional Meeting will take place in Stoke<br/>Event Venue: Science Centre, Stoke Sixth Form College, Stoke, ST4 2RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20871/public-lecture-explosives-the-past-present-and-future Featured RSC event Public Lecture - Explosives: the Past, Present and Future Event dates: 4 February 2016 18:30-20:30<br/>Event summary: Join Professor Jackie Akhavan as she introduces the various types of explosions and explains the conditions under which a chemical reaction becomes an explosive.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21072/solving-problems-with-spectral-imaging Featured RSC event Solving problems with spectral imaging Event dates: 4 February 2016 09:30-16:30<br/>Event summary: ​Hyperspectral spectral imaging brings great advantages to pharmaceutical analysis by combining the best in spectroscopy and imaging. It solves many problems in analysing solid dosage forms.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21000/inspire-to-teach-chemistry-teaching-information-event Featured RSC event Inspire to Teach: chemistry teaching information event Event dates: 4 February 2016 12:00-13:00<br/>Event summary: Thinking about teaching chemistry? Not sure what it involves or how to get there? Come and find out if teaching is the career for you.<br/>Event Venue: School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21220/10th-crsi-rsc-joint-symposium Featured RSC event 10th CRSI - RSC Joint Symposium Event dates: 4 February 2016 08:00-20:00<br/>Event summary: The 18th CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry (NSC-18) and 10th RSC-CRSI symposium will be held at INST Mohali and Punjab University, Chandigarh, during February 4-7, 2016.<br/>Event Venue: Panjab University, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160014, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21237/webinar-crystallisation-science-and-agrochemical-formulation Non RSC event Webinar: Crystallisation Science and Agrochemical Formulation Event dates: 4 February 2016 13:00-13:45<br/>Event summary: Covering the essentials of crystallisation & solubility, solubility measurement & prediction, supersaturation, nucleation, crystal growth & polymorphism and their relation to agrochemical formulation<br/>Event Venue: United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19839/the-life-of-an-analytical-chemist-rushing-about-the-world Non RSC event The life of an analytical chemist – rushing about the world! Event dates: 4 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Professor Neil Ward will talk about what it means to be an analytical chemist.<br/>Event Venue: Charterhouse, Godalming, GU7 2DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21191/the-bmcs-lectureship-2015-2016 Featured RSC event The BMCS Lectureship 2015-2016 Event dates: 4 February 2016 12:30-13:30<br/>Event summary: Professor Barry Potter (University of Oxford) will present his lecture entitled: 'Academic Drug Discovery: Sulfatase Inhibitors from Concept to Clinic and Beyond' <br/>Event Venue: University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20065/18th-annual-symposium-on-anti-angiogenesis-and-immune-therapies-for-cancer Non RSC event 18th Annual Symposium on Anti-Angiogenesis and Immune Therapies for Cancer Event dates: 4 - 6 February 2016<br/>Event summary: 3-day conference evaluating and discussing basic research and clinical challenges for optimal integration of antiangiogenesis and immune-modulating agents into existing treatment paradigms for cancer<br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Regency La Jolla, San Diego, 92122, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19936/national-association-of-african-american-studies-and-affiliates-national-conference Non RSC event National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates National Conference Event dates: 8 - 13 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This is a national conference that hosts scholars from across the U.S. and several foreign countries to present diverse research related to African and African Americans. <br/>Event Venue: Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 , United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19938/national-association-of-hispanic-and-latino-studies-and-affiliates-national-conference Non RSC event National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies and Affiliates National Conference Event dates: 8 - 13 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Abstracts for papers are due by November 9th that reflect all aspects of Hispanic/Latino/Chicano culture and involvement in the sciences.<br/>Event Venue: Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 70808 , United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19940/national-association-of-native-american-studies-and-affiliates-national-conference Non RSC event National Association of Native American Studies and Affiliates National Conference Event dates: 8 - 13 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Abstracts for papers are due by November 9th that reflect all aspects of Native American culture and involvement in the sciences.<br/>Event Venue: Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 70808, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20513/taking-the-temperature-of-phase-transitions-in-cool-materials Non RSC event Taking the temperature of phase transitions in cool materials Event dates: 8 - 9 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This Royal Society discussion meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields and is free to attend, though registration is essential. <br/>Event Venue: The Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20553/parallel-trade Non RSC event Parallel Trade Event dates: 8 February 2016 08:30 - 9 February 2016 17:30<br/>Event summary: SMi’s Parallel Trade for Pharma returns to London on 8-9 Feb 2016–the only industry meeting with 80+ selected senior leaders in parallel trade to discuss upcoming trends and share best practices <br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21213/career-consultations-in-cambridge Featured RSC event Career Consultations in Cambridge Event dates: 8 February 2016 08:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: Want to discuss effective ways to excel in your professional life? We can support you in applying for new roles, progressing in your current role, preparing for retirement, even a career change.<br/>Event Venue: Thomas Graham House, Cambridge, CB4 0WF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19803/senior-members-pub-lunch Featured RSC event Senior Members Pub Lunch Event dates: 8 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Tour followed by Pub Lunch<br/>Event Venue: Houses of Parliament, London, SW1A 2NH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21378/synthetic-genetics-beyond-rna-and-dna-and-back-to-rna Featured event Synthetic Genetics : Beyond RNA and DNA (and back to RNA) Event dates: 8 February 2016 16:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Lecture from Dr Philipp Holliger<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20220/qms-lead-auditor-irca-ref-a17129 Non RSC event QMS Lead Auditor (IRCA Ref A17129) Event dates: 8 - 12 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This modified pharmaceutical quality management systems lead auditor training course <br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19562/3rd-new-perspectives-in-dmpk-the-impact-of-drug-design Featured RSC event 3rd new perspectives in DMPK: the impact of drug design Event dates: 8 February 2016 12:00 - 9 February 2016 16:00<br/>Event summary: This meeting will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between principal members of the DMPK research community.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19567/4th-international-conference-on-renewable-energy-generation-and-applications-icrega-16 Non RSC event 4th “International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Applications” ICREGA’16 Event dates: 8 - 10 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This conference aims at gathering scientists and engineers from academia and industry to discuss the latest techniques in the broad field of renewable energy and transportation applications.<br/>Event Venue: University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard, Belfort, 90000, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20752/agm-followed-by-a-lecture-the-braer-oil-disaster-the-clean-up Featured RSC event AGM followed by a lecture The Braer Oil Disaster : The Clean Up Event dates: 9 February 2016 19:00-21:30<br/>Event summary: AGM Run by our Chairman Andrew Derham LECTURE : MV Braer ran aground in the Shetlands on 5 th January 1993. What happened next is explained by the lecturer. <br/>Event Venue: Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20963/inspire-to-teach Featured RSC event Inspire to Teach Event dates: 9 February 2016 16:00-18:00<br/>Event summary: An opportunity to hear more about Teaching and Teacher Training routes. Discuss opportunities to improve your CV and meet a local tutor.<br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, The Chem Tower, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20614/chirality-smell-drugs-and-chemistry Featured RSC event Chirality, Smell, Drugs and Chemistry Event dates: 9 February 2016 19:00-20:00<br/>Event summary: Many carbon compounds contain a chiral carbon atom and this leads to two forms (enantiomers) of the same compound. Chemically they are similar but they may have different properties and behaviour.<br/>Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19265/ageing-2016 Non RSC event Ageing 2016 Event dates: 9 - 11 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This annual international summit will look at many facets of research and processes that are involved in ageing and senescence. <br/>Event Venue: Cineworld: The O2, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20539/biosimilar-drug-development-world-europe-2016 Non RSC event Biosimilar Drug Development World Europe 2016 Event dates: 10 February 2016 09:00 - 11 February 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Gain true insight on winning development, manufacturing, clinical and commercialization strategies for biosimilars in the global market.<br/>Event Venue: Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos, Barcelona, 08028, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20511/world-generic-medicines-congress-europe-2016 Non RSC event World Generic Medicines Congress Europe 2016 Event dates: 10 - 11 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The 10th Annual World Generic Medicines Congress is Europe’s premier business event providing a comprehensive review of affordable medicine business strategy.<br/>Event Venue: Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos, Barcelona, 08028, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21161/rsc-award-lecture Featured event RSC Award Lecture Event dates: 10 February 2016 15:00-16:30<br/>Event summary: A lecture by Professor Andrei Khlobystov, Professor of Nanomaterials and Director of Nottingham Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Centre. <br/>Event Venue: Queen Mary University of London, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences., London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21223/sci-public-evening-lecture-mr-guy-smith-are-farmers-bee-aware Non RSC event SCI Public Evening Lecture: Mr Guy Smith - Are Farmers 'Bee Aware'? Event dates: 10 February 2016 18:00-21:00<br/>Event summary: A public lecture by the Vice President of the National Farmers Union on the use of neonicotinoids by farmers to suppport sustainable farming and the wildife that uses their crops as habitat.<br/>Event Venue: SCI, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20736/3-day-mass-spectral-interpretation Non RSC event 3-day Mass Spectral Interpretation Event dates: 10 February 2016 09:00 - 12 February 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: An introduction to MSI, presenting fundamental tools and rules when examining high quality full-scan GC-MS data. Understanding of how a mass spectrum is generated and if a library match is correct.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19492/6th-form-chemistry-afternoon Featured RSC event 6th Form Chemistry Afternoon Event dates: 10 February 2016<br/>Event summary: BRLSI and the  are proud to host the fourth 6th Form Chemistry afternoon on Wednesday 10th February in association with University of Bath & University of Bristol<br/>Event Venue: Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath, BA1 2HN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21425/how-to-make-your-weather-observations-as-good-as-they-can-be Non RSC event How to make your Weather Observations as good as they can be! Event dates: 10 February 2016 18:30-21:00<br/>Event summary: Making your own observations can afford years of fascination. Dr Jenkins' talk will discuss automatic weather stations,how to get the best from them and the possibilites for sharing your data. <br/>Event Venue: University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21523/professional-registration-workshop Non RSC event Professional registration workshop Event dates: 10 February 2016 13:15-16:15<br/>Event summary: This workshop will provide a step by step guide in respect of how to complete the application form for the professional awards. Delegates will learn about how they can approach their application.<br/>Event Venue: Cambria College, Wrexham, LL12 7AB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20389/north-west-regional-meeting Featured RSC event North West Regional Meeting Event dates: 11 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The 2016 North West Regional Meeting will take place in Liverpool, venue details will be released in the next few weeks. <br/>Event Venue: Bluecoat , Liverpool, L1 3BX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21350/statistics-for-analytical-scientists-training-course Non RSC event Statistics for analytical scientists Training course Event dates: 11 February 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Find out how to get the most from your data by applying key statistical techniques<br/>Event Venue: LGC, Teddington, TW11 0LY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21382/annual-general-meeting Featured RSC event Annual General Meeting Event dates: 11 February 2016 18:30-21:00<br/>Event summary: AGM: Thursday 11th February, 6.30pm in Lennard-Jones Laboratories, Keele University. There are several committee positions open for nominations including Chair, Secretary, and Ordinary Member. <br/>Event Venue: Lennard-Jones Laboratories, Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20414/rsc-pandg-symposium-chemical-sciences-and-technology-enabling-growth-in-africa Featured RSC event RSC-P&G Symposium: Chemical Sciences and Technology Enabling Growth in Africa Event dates: 11 - 12 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The Symposium will continue to build strong collaborative partnerships between the PACN, and industry and governmental partners<br/>Event Venue: Eko Hotel, Lagos, PMB 12724, Nigeria http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19937/center-for-islamic-studies-national-conference Non RSC event Center for Islamic Studies National Conference Event dates: 11 - 13 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Abstracts for papers are due by November 9th that reflect all aspects of Islamic culture and involvement in the sciences.<br/>Event Venue: Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 70808, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18762/inorganic-polymers-conference-2016 Non RSC event Inorganic Polymers Conference 2016 Event dates: 12 - 15 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Visit the webpage to find out more information on this conference.<br/>Event Venue: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa , California , CA 92009, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20798/retired-members-visit-to-spencer-house-followed-by-lunch-in-burlington-house Featured RSC event Retired Members` visit to Spencer House followed by lunch in Burlington House Event dates: 15 February 2016 11:30-14:30<br/>Event summary: A guide tour of Spencer House, the London home of the Earl Spencer, followed by lunch in Burlington House<br/>Event Venue: Spencer House, London , SW1A 1NR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20808/macrobege-2016-3rd-belgian-german-macromolecular-meeting-dynamic-and-responsive-polymer-systems Non RSC event MacroBeGe 2016 - 3rd Belgian-German Macromolecular Meeting Dynamic and Responsive Polymer Systems Event dates: 15 February 2016 10:30 - 16 February 2016 16:00<br/>Event summary: 2-day meeting aiming to closely connect the German and Belgian macromolecular communities and stimulate research collaborations from bench-to-bench for the benefit of the involved groups.<br/>Event Venue: Ol Fosse d'Outh Resort , HOUFFALIZE, B-6660, Belgium http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20033/rna-therapaeutics Non RSC event RNA Therapaeutics Event dates: 15 - 16 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Sustainable production of targeted delivery and mRNA for those looking to develop and commercialise novel RNA therapeutics and delivery systems<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20445/advances-and-progress-in-drug-design Non RSC event Advances and Progress in Drug Design Event dates: 15 - 16 February 2016<br/>Event summary: SMi presents the 15th Annual Advances and Progress in Drug Design, with a strong focus on advanced biophysical technologies enabling greater insight of biologics and drug interaction<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Kesington Forum, London, UK, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21377/serendipity-or-catalyst-design-in-energy-related-applications Featured event Serendipity or catalyst design in energy related applications Event dates: 15 February 2016 16:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Lecture from Prof. Paolo Fornasiero<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19859/early-career-energy-sector-chemists-symposium-2016 Featured RSC event Early Career Energy Sector Chemists Symposium 2016 Event dates: 16 February 2016 10:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: The Energy Sector invites chemists working in the energy area in the early stages of their careers to attend the Early Career Energy Sector Chemists Symposium on 16th February 2016. <br/>Event Venue: , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21197/adding-a-new-dimension-to-research-3d-printing-for-science Featured RSC event Adding a New Dimension to Research: 3D Printing for Science Event dates: 17 February 2016 15:00-16:30<br/>Event summary: This talk will describe how 3D printing works, the limitations of the technology, give examples of scientific uses & will include demonstrations. This event is open to RSC members and their families.<br/>Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21215/careers-consultations-in-london Featured RSC event Careers Consultations in London Event dates: 17 February 2016 08:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: Want to discuss effective ways to excel in your professional life? We can support you in applying for new roles, progressing in your current role, preparing for retirement, even a career change.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21383/chemistry-at-the-edge-perovskite-exsolutions Featured event Chemistry at the Edge: perovskite exsolutions Event dates: 17 February 2016 14:00-15:00<br/>Event summary: Professor John Irvine University of St Andrews Sustainable Energy Award 2015 Winner<br/>Event Venue: Lennard-Jones Laboratories, Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21045/chemcareers-live-video-chat-the-benefits-of-a-mentoring-relationship Featured RSC event ChemCareers live video chat: The benefits of a mentoring relationship Event dates: 17 February 2016 12:30-13:00<br/>Event summary: Our monthly video chat, this month the topic is: Benefits of a mentoring relationship to both the mentee and mentor. Includes an introduction to the mentoring programme.<br/>Event Venue: United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20272/responsible-person-refresher Non RSC event Responsible Person Refresher Event dates: 17 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This one day course offers a practical evaluation of the key roles and responsibilities of the Responsible Person (RP)<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21681/4th-dalton-transactions-international-symposium-organometallic-chemistry-and-catalysis Featured RSC event 4th Dalton Transactions International Symposium: Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis Event dates: 17 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The 4th Dalton Transactions International Symposium took place during 5-7 November 2012.<br/>Event Venue: Institute of Materials Research & Engineering, Singapore, 138632, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19557/sixth-international-conference-on-metals-in-genetics-chemical-biology-and-therapeutics-icmg-2016 Non RSC event Sixth International Conference on Metals in Genetics, Chemical Biology and Therapeutics (ICMG-2016) Event dates: 17 - 20 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The 6th International Conference on Metals in Genetics, Chemical Biology and Therapeutics (ICMG 2016) will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India during February 17-20, 2016.<br/>Event Venue: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21451/northern-irelands-fuel-and-energy-insecurity-the-bio-energy-contribution Non RSC event Northern Ireland's Fuel and Energy Insecurity: The Bio-energy Contribution Event dates: 17 February 2016 18:30-21:30<br/>Event summary: An event bringing together major stakeholders in the bio-energy sector in Northern Ireland, with particular attention on natural gas and renewable natural gas as a fuel for transport and energy<br/>Event Venue: Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20288/cleaning-validation Non RSC event Cleaning Validation Event dates: 18 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This practical 1-day course covers basic issues in cleaning processes in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the validation of those processes.<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20305/good-distribution-practice Non RSC event Good Distribution Practice Event dates: 18 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This intensive 1-day course is intended to evaluate Good Distribution Practice (GDP) as required by Directive 2001/83/EC, Directive 2004/27/EC.<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/17638/the-5th-asia-oceanian-conference-of-physical-and-rehabilitation-medicine Non RSC event The 5th Asia-Oceanian Conference of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Event dates: 18 - 22 February 2016<br/>Event summary: REHAB RHYTHMS-AOCPRM 2016 provides a vital opportunity for PRM specialists to stay at the forefront of the latest research, technologies and innovations in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.<br/>Event Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City, 6000, Philippines http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21095/from-rationing-to-obesity Featured RSC event From Rationing to Obesity Event dates: 18 February 2016 19:30-21:00<br/>Event summary: Is it romanticism to believe that diet during the Wars was more healthy than today’s plenteous supply of palatable, convenient and clean food? <br/>Event Venue: Somme Museum, Newtownards, BT23 7PH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21192/the-bmcs-lectureship-2015-2016 Featured RSC event The BMCS Lectureship 2015-2016 Event dates: 19 February 2016 12:00-13:00<br/>Event summary: Professor Barry Potter (University of Oxford) will present his lecture entitled; 'Academic Drug Discovery: Sulfatse Inhibitors from Concept to Clinic and Beyond'<br/>Event Venue: University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP. , United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20920/the-stars-are-ours Featured RSC event The Stars are ours! Event dates: 19 February 2016 19:00<br/>Event summary: A look a the stars and their power.<br/>Event Venue: Ineos Exhibition Centre, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 9UR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18710/asme-nemb-global-conference-on-nanoengineering-for-medicine-and-biology Non RSC event ASME NEMB Global Conference on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology Event dates: 21 - 24 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The ASME 2015 4th Global Conference on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology will focus on nanoscale materials, methods, and devices for the study of biology and the treatment of disease.<br/>Event Venue: Omni Houston Hotel Westside, Houston, 77079, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18768/structure-based-drug-design-conference-2016 Non RSC event Structure Based Drug Design Conference 2016 Event dates: 21 - 24 February 2016<br/>Event summary: We are looking forward to hosting a successful conference with the Conference Chairs: Steve Swann -Takeda Pharmaceuticals Justin Bower - Beatson Institute for Cancer Research <br/>Event Venue: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa , California , 92009, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21275/asme-nemb-global-conference-on-nanoengineering-for-medicine-and-biology Non RSC event ASME NEMB (Global Conference on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology) Event dates: 21 February 2016 07:00 - 24 February 2016 19:00<br/>Event summary: The The ASME 2016 5th Global Conference on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology will focus on nanoscale materials, methods, and devices for the study of biology and the treatment of disease.<br/>Event Venue: JW Marriott Houston, Houston, 77056, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19086/spie-advanced-lithography-2016 Non RSC event SPIE Advanced Lithography 2016 Event dates: 21 - 25 February 2016<br/>Event summary: SPIE Advanced Lithography is the premier conference for the lithography community. <br/>Event Venue: San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, 95113, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20262/pharmaceutical-packaging Non RSC event Pharmaceutical Packaging Event dates: 22 - 24 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The QP needs to fully understand the challenges and risks involved in packaging operations in the Pharmaceutical Industry. <br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21061/5-day-complete-gc-and-gc-ms Non RSC event 5-day Complete GC & GC-MS Event dates: 22 February 2016 09:00 - 26 February 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: This course provideds a complete training solution enabling you to understand your Gas Chromatograph or GC-MS instrument, develop applications, troubleshoot & maintain it.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21376/new-breakthroughs-in-layered-double-hydroxide-chemistry Featured event New Breakthroughs in Layered Double Hydroxide Chemistry Event dates: 22 February 2016 16:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Lecture from Prof. Dermot O'Hare<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20802/world-cns-2016 Non RSC event World CNS 2016 Event dates: 22 - 24 February 2016<br/>Event summary: A unique event dedicated to translating the latest scientific understanding of the causes and mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders into new, targeted therapeutics in the clinic.<br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Boston , Boston, 02111, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21535/stepwise-introduction-to-practical-hplc-part-1 Non RSC event Stepwise Introduction to 'Practical' HPLC (Part 1) Event dates: 23 February 2016 09:45-16:00<br/>Event summary: Gain a good understanding of the fundamental principles of HPLC on this two part course & discover ways in which to make your chromatography easier & more efficient.<br/>Event Venue: The Link Hotel, Lougborough, LE11 4EX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21440/consultancy-group-webinar-pricing-your-professional-services Featured RSC event Consultancy Group Webinar - Pricing your Professional Services Event dates: 23 February 2016 14:00-15:00<br/>Event summary: A 1 hour webinar presented by David Abbott (Insight Best Practice, UK) and hosted by Steve Boyde (Secretary RSC Consultancy Group. Please register online at the link provided.<br/>Event Venue: United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21194/preparing-students-for-the-new-aqa-as-chemistry-examinations Non RSC event Preparing Students for the New AQA AS Chemistry Examinations Event dates: 23 February 2016 09:45-15:45<br/>Event summary: As we approach the end of the teaching and learning period for the first year of the new style AS, the challenge is to prepare students for the examinations without access to past papers.<br/>Event Venue: Central London - Venue TBC, London, TBC, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21357/evaluating-measurement-uncertainty-for-chemical-testing-laboratories-training-course Non RSC event Evaluating measurement uncertainty for chemical testing laboratories Training course Event dates: 23 February 2016 09:00 - 24 February 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Learn the principles and practice of estimating measurement uncertainty<br/>Event Venue: LGC, Teddington, TW11 0LY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20957/2nd-annual-biosimilars-market-access-summit Non RSC event 2nd Annual Biosimilars Market Access Summit Event dates: 23 February 2016 08:00 - 24 February 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Bringing together a multi-stakeholder faculty to address the regulatory and commercial issues that manufacturers must address when looking to bring these products to market in the U.S.<br/>Event Venue: Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, Arlington, 22204, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21607/edinburgh-and-se-scotland-agm Featured event Edinburgh and SE Scotland AGM Event dates: 23 February 2016 18:30-20:00<br/>Event summary: 23 February 2016, Kings Building, Edinburgh University<br/>Event Venue: Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20069/cell-culture-world-congress-2016 Non RSC event Cell Culture World Congress 2016 Event dates: 23 - 24 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This is where pharma, biotechs, researchers & start-ups gather to develop new strategies and partnerships to advance biotherapeutic production, manufacture, and commercialisation.<br/>Event Venue: Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, München, 80335, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20093/downstream-processing-world Non RSC event Downstream Processing World Event dates: 23 - 24 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Where pharma, biotechs, researchers and startups gather to develop new strategies and partnerships to advance biotherapeutic recovery, purification, upscale, and commercialisation.<br/>Event Venue: Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Munchen, 80335, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20531/evidence-eu-2016 Non RSC event Evidence EU 2016 Event dates: 23 - 25 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Evidence EU is the largest pharma event focusing on Real World Evidence (RWE) to support drug development, prove market value and enhance patient care.<br/>Event Venue: Victoria Park Plaza, London, SW1V 1EQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20552/macromolecular-colloquium-freiburg Non RSC event Macromolecular Colloquium Freiburg Event dates: 24 February 2016 14:00 - 26 February 2016 19:00<br/>Event summary: The Freiburg Macromolecular Colloquium is a scientific conference covering the following research fields: Polymers, Macromolecular Chemistry, Material science, Biotechnology, 3D Printing <br/>Event Venue: University of Freiburg Germany, Freiburg, 79104, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20644/powder-technology-for-pharmaceutical-development-and-manufacturing Non RSC event Powder Technology for Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Event dates: 24 February 2016 08:30 - 26 February 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Powder properties have a major impact on formulation, development and manufacturing of Oral Solid Dosage forms. They also play an important role in meeting the requirements of Quality by Design. <br/>Event Venue: DoubleTree Hilton Islington , London, N1 9LA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20481/6th-carbon-dioxide-utilization-summit Non RSC event 6th Carbon Dioxide Utilization Summit Event dates: 24 - 25 February 2016<br/>Event summary: ACI’s 6th Carbon Dioxide Utilization Summit taking place in Newark, NJ, on the 24&25 February 2016, includes a site visit to the Primus Green Energy Plant on 23 February. <br/>Event Venue: TBA, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20486/africa-pharmaceutical-summit-aps-east Non RSC event Africa Pharmaceutical Summit (APS) East Event dates: 24 - 25 February 2016<br/>Event summary: In its 3rd year, the Africa Pharmaceutical Summit (APS) is now established as the most strategic industry event in the region that brings together all major stakeholders.<br/>Event Venue: Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21250/brilliant-brewing Featured RSC event Brilliant brewing Event dates: 24 February 2016 14:00-15:30<br/>Event summary: Come and see how beer is made! Inveralmond Brewery is hosting this event where you can find out how beer is produced<br/>Event Venue: Inveralmond brewery Limited, Perth, PH1 3TS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18769/diversity-oriented-synthesis-conference-2016 Non RSC event Diversity-Oriented Synthesis Conference 2016 Event dates: 24 - 27 February 2016<br/>Event summary: A synopsis detailing the prospective topics and themes of this conference will be added shortly. Please check the website for more details.<br/>Event Venue: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa , California , 92009, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21514/camscicomm Featured event CamSciComm Event dates: 24 February 2016 18:00-20:00<br/>Event summary: The have teamed up with Cambridge Science Centre to give everyone around Cambridgeshire a chance to get together, network, plot and make new friends.<br/>Event Venue: Cambridge Eagle Lab, Cambridge, CB1 7BN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20319/introduction-to-pharmaceutical-microbiology Non RSC event Introduction to Pharmaceutical Microbiology Event dates: 25 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This course is designed specifically as an introduction to the important topic of pharmaceutical microbiology.<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21447/extending-the-global-reach-of-uk-universities-policy-priorities-cross-border-quality-assurance-and-the-future-for-transnational-education-projects Non RSC event Extending the global reach of UK universities - policy priorities, cross-border quality assurance and the future for transnational education projects Event dates: 25 February 2016 08:30-13:00<br/>Event summary: Informative and impartial keynote seminar from the Westminster Higher Education Forum<br/>Event Venue: Central London , London, SW1, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20390/south-west-regional-meeting Featured RSC event South West Regional Meeting Event dates: 25 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The 2016 South West Regional Meeting will take place in Southampton, venue details will be released in the next few weeks. <br/>Event Venue: Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton, SO15 1AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21491/rsc-interdisciplinary-prize-lecture-professor-sally-price-ucl Non RSC event RSC Interdisciplinary Prize Lecture: Professor Sally Price, UCL Event dates: 25 February 2016 15:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: Prof. Price will give a talk in honour of her RSC Interdisciplinary Prize, entitled "Is the crystallisation of pharmaceutical molecules controlled by thermodynamics or kinetics?"<br/>Event Venue: University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20880/conference-nanotn2016 Non RSC event Conference NanoTn2016 Event dates: 25 - 27 February 2016<br/>Event summary: The conference covers all aspects of the Nano-science and Nanotechnology of Nano- and 2D materials in order to establish networks between participants. <br/>Event Venue: The Nano-TN 2016 symposium will take place at the Hotel Kenzi Farah , Marrakech, 40000, Morocco http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20914/statistical-analysis-for-process-and-product-development Non RSC event Statistical Analysis for Process and Product Development Event dates: 25 February 2016 08:30 - 26 February 2016 16:30<br/>Event summary: Learn to apply Hypothesis Testing methods, use of confidence intervals, sample studies and Design of Experiments (DOE). <br/>Event Venue: venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, 94104, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19463/the-future-for-biometric-data-and-technology-in-the-uk-innovation-development-and-regulation Non RSC event The future for biometric data and technology in the UK - innovation, development and regulation Event dates: 25 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Thursday, 25th February 2016 Central London This event is CPD certified Guest of Honour: Dr Simon Rice, Group Manager (Technology), Information Commissioner’s Office<br/>Event Venue: TBC, London, TBC, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21251/west-of-scotland-chemistry-teacher-ambassador-networking-event Featured event West of Scotland Chemistry Teacher/Ambassador Networking Event Event dates: 25 February 2016 16:30-18:30<br/>Event summary: A fantastic networking opportunity for those interested in inspiring young people through Chemistry outreach or learning more about utilising ambassadors in enhancing your teaching.<br/>Event Venue: University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19771/11th-annual-biomarkers-congress Non RSC event 11th Annual Biomarkers Congress Event dates: 25 - 26 February 2016<br/>Event summary: Our renowned biomarkers congress showcases world-class speakers discussing novel developments in pre-clinical biomarker research, personalised medicine, clinical research and diagnostics.<br/>Event Venue: Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester , M2 3GX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20981/the-chemistry-of-paper Featured RSC event The Chemistry of Paper Event dates: 25 February 2016 19:30<br/>Event summary: Leslie Webb will give a talk in association with the chemistry of paper at the The Chase Hotel, Whitehaven on Thursday 25th of February 2016 starting 1930. Refreshments provided.<br/>Event Venue: The Chase Hotel, Whitehaven, CA28 8AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20204/introduction-to-pharmaceutical-microbiology Non RSC event Introduction to Pharmaceutical Microbiology Event dates: 25 February 2016<br/>Event summary: This course is designed specifically as an introduction to the important topic of pharmaceutical microbiology<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20565/brand-and-portfolio-management-for-specialty-products-summit Non RSC event Brand and Portfolio Management for Specialty Products Summit Event dates: 25 February 2016 08:00 - 26 February 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Successfully commercialize your specialty product from launch through maturation.<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, 19106, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21602/materials-characterization-using-dvs-and-igc-sea-technique-for-building-materials-and-conservation Non RSC event Materials Characterization using DVS and iGC-SEA technique for Building Materials and Conservation Event dates: 25 February 2016 10:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: The workshop will cover in-depth Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) technique and iGC-SEA (Inverse Gas Chromatography – Surface Energy Analyzer). <br/>Event Venue: Stirling University, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21624/techniques-for-biomolecule-characterisation Non RSC event Techniques for Biomolecule Characterisation Event dates: 25 February 2016 09:00-10:45<br/>Event summary: This course will provide you with a better understanding of the variety of techniques available to enable a more complete characterisation of boimolecules.<br/>Event Venue: Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21629/cim-monolith-chromatography-for-biomolecules Non RSC event CIM Monolith Chromatography for Biomolecules Event dates: 25 February 2016 11:15-13:00<br/>Event summary: This course discusses CIM Monolith Chromotography, a new FPLC/HPLC technique for the analysis of biomolecules which offers flow-independant resolution & binding capacity.<br/>Event Venue: Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21634/the-analysis-of-polar-molecules Non RSC event The Analysis of Polar Molecules Event dates: 25 February 2016 14:00-15:45<br/>Event summary: This course explores the various options available for the successful separation of polar molecules & how these techniques compliment standard reversed-phase methodology.<br/>Event Venue: Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20505/clay-and-glazes-tms-and-electrochemistry-revision-day Featured RSC event Clay & glazes: TMs & electrochemistry revision day Event dates: 29 February 2016 09:30-15:30<br/>Event summary: You will cover all aspects of transition metals from the AS/A2 syllabus, from oxidation states and redox calculations to colour and uses<br/>Event Venue: Jackfield Tile Museum, Telford , TF8 7LJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21187/qualified-person-roadshow Non RSC event Qualified Person Roadshow Event dates: 29 February 2016 09:15-16:00<br/>Event summary: A FREE seminar for the Pharmaceutical Industry, to learn about the role of the Qualified Person (QP) and Sponsor.<br/>Event Venue: Reading Scientific Services Ltd, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21375/functional-derivatives-and-analogues-of-nucleic-acids-and-nucleosides Featured event Functional derivatives and analogues of nucleic acids and nucleosides Event dates: 29 February 2016 16:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Lecture from Prof. James Tucker<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom