May 2016 Events in May 2016 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19213/107th-aocs-annual-meeting-and-expo Non RSC event 107th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo Event dates: 1 - 4 May 2016<br/>Event summary: American Oil Chemists’ Society will be holding their 107th annual meeting in Salt Lake City in May 2016 <br/>Event Venue: Salt Palace Convention Centre, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22204/the-global-youth-summit-gys-2016 Non RSC event The Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2016 Event dates: 1 May 2016 10:00 - 4 May 2016 02:00<br/>Event summary: Since 1999, the Global Youth Summit (GYS) has helped motivated young leaders to fully explore cultural differences, gain firsthand exposure to the challenges of international diplomacy.<br/>Event Venue: Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA, San Francisco, 11011, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19945/4th-annual-international-conference-on-health-and-medical-sciences Non RSC event 4th Annual International Conference on Health & Medical Sciences Event dates: 2 - 5 May 2016<br/>Event summary: 4th Annual International Conference on Health & Medical Sciences<br/>Event Venue: TBA, Athens, 10671, Greece http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19947/3rd-annual-international-conference-on-pharmaceutical-sciences Non RSC event 3rd Annual International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences Event dates: 2 - 5 May 2016<br/>Event summary: 3rd Annual International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences<br/>Event Venue: TBA, Athens, 10671, Greece http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20124/3rd-international-conference-on-fluid-flow-heat-and-mass-transfer-ffhmt16 Non RSC event 3rd International Conference on Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT'16) Event dates: 2 - 3 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The 3rd International Conference of Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT'16) aims to become the leading annual conference in fields related to fluid flow and heat transfer.<br/>Event Venue: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, K1N 6N5, Canada http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21591/chilterns-and-middlesex-local-section-agm-lecture-and-buffet-tuesday-03-may-2016-6pm-burlington-house Featured RSC event Chilterns and Middlesex Local Section AGM, Lecture and Buffet. Tuesday 03 May 2016 6pm Burlington House Event dates: 3 May 2016 18:00-20:30<br/>Event summary: 2016 AGM for Chilterns and Middlesex Section Trust of the RSC. Followed by lecture and buffet.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22514/local-to-you-career-consultations-london Featured RSC event Local to You Career Consultations - London Event dates: 3 May 2016 09:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: We offer career consultations to members at any stage of their career.<br/>Event Venue: Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20637/as-chemistry-revision Featured RSC event AS Chemistry Revision Event dates: 3 May 2016 10:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: AS Chemistry Revision <br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20638/a2-chemistry-revision Featured RSC event A2 Chemistry Revision Event dates: 4 May 2016 10:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: A2 Chemistry Revision <br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21279/heads-of-chemistry-uk-2016-spring-conference Featured RSC event Heads of Chemistry UK 2016 Spring Conference Event dates: 4 - 5 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Conference of the Heads of UK University Chemistry Departments<br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, West Midlands, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22226/rsc-central-yorkshire-section-retired-members-lunch Non RSC event RSC Central Yorkshire Section Retired Members' Lunch Event dates: 4 May 2016 11:30-14:00<br/>Event summary: Our Retired Members’ Lunch is an opportunity to meet with old and new friends without the need to rush off immediately afterwards. We invite you to bring a guest with you, should you wish. <br/>Event Venue: The Food Academy Restaurant, Printworks, Leeds City College, Leeds, LS10 1JY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22070/a2-spectroscopy-revision-masterclass Featured RSC event A2 spectroscopy revision masterclass Event dates: 4 May 2016 14:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: The University of Manchester’s Spectroscopy in a Suitcase programme, for this A2 revision masterclass on spectroscopy. <br/>Event Venue: Room G.54, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22136/public-lecture-exploring-the-impact-of-the-unknown-a-potential-uk-shale-gas-industry Featured RSC event Public Lecture - Exploring the impact of the unknown: a potential UK shale gas industry Event dates: 5 May 2016 18:30-20:00<br/>Event summary: With the prospect of a shale gas industry devleoping in the UK we need to understand what potential impacts it may have on the UK environment and whether we can prevent, avoid or mitigate these.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18699/international-meeting-of-the-psychonomic-society Non RSC event International Meeting of the Psychonomic Society Event dates: 5 - 8 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The Second International Meeting of the Psychonomic Society in Granada, Spain, May 5-9, 2015, will be an outstanding venue to present your latest findings to the community.<br/>Event Venue: Palacio de Congresos de Granada, Granada, 18006, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21450/future-applications-of-small-angle-scattering-to-soft-matter Featured event Future Applications of Small-Angle Scattering to Soft Matter Event dates: 5 May 2016 09:00-18:00<br/>Event summary: One-day meeting focussing on state-of-the-art applications of SANS across a range of Soft Matter systems, and future scientific opportunities from new facilities, instruments and technical advances.<br/>Event Venue: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon, SN2 2EY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21477/successful-digital-marketing-for-the-chemical-sciences-industry Featured RSC event Successful digital marketing for the chemical sciences industry Event dates: 5 May 2016 09:00-16:30<br/>Event summary: Keep pace with the latest developments in digital marketing to raise your company’s profile<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22382/seminar-on-analytical-instrument-qualification-and-validation-understanding-to-prepare-for-fda-audits-to-become-part-11-compliant-at-boston-ma Non RSC event Seminar on Analytical Instrument Qualification and Validation: Understanding to Prepare for FDA Audits to become Part 11 Compliant at Boston, MA Event dates: 5 May 2016 09:00 - 6 May 2016 18:00<br/>Event summary: This seminar will help attendees understand the instrument qualification & system validation processes and will provide instruction on how to prepare for FDA audits & how to become part 11 compliant.<br/>Event Venue: WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON, Boston, Massachusetts, 02128, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19338/international-conference-on-foam-technology-and-applications-in-thermoplastic-and-elastomeric-products Non RSC event International conference on foam technology and applications in thermoplastic and elastomeric products. Event dates: 5 - 6 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Discuss foam production technology and markets and applications of cellular polymer materials with some of the most influential professionals in the industry and in research. ​​​​ <br/>Event Venue: Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, Newark, 07201, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20110/chemsoc-lecture-fuelling-the-future-fuelling-fun Non RSC event ChemSoc Lecture: "Fuelling the Future, Fuelling Fun" Event dates: 5 May 2016<br/>Event summary: ChemSoc Lecture: "Fuelling the Future, Fuelling Fun" by television's Brainiac Prof John Kilcoyne from 5.30 pm<br/>Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Chemistry Department, Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21650/future-applications-of-small-angle-scattering-to-soft-matter Non RSC event Future Applications of Small-Angle Scattering to Soft Matter Event dates: 5 May 2016 09:00-18:00<br/>Event summary: A meeting focused on state-of-the-art applications of SANS across a range of Soft Matter systems, and the future opportunities from new facilities, new instruments, and technical advances.<br/>Event Venue: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon, UK, Swindon , SN2 2EY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19826/red-white-and-blue Featured RSC event Red, White and Blue? Event dates: 6 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The next in the series on fine wines from around the world by Professor John Hepworth<br/>Event Venue: Best Western Park Hotel, Falkirk, FK1 5RY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22243/as-chemistry-revision-masterclass Featured event AS Chemistry Revision Masterclass Event dates: 7 May 2016 10:00-13:00<br/>Event summary: Getting signs the wrong way round in Hess’ Law calculations? Getting arrows all mixed up in mechanisms? Be an endothermic reaction – come along and get some positive energy/confidence input!<br/>Event Venue: Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18659/embo-embl-symposium-new-model-systems-for-linking-evolution-and-ecology Non RSC event EMBO | EMBL Symposium: New Model Systems for Linking Evolution and Ecology Event dates: 8 - 11 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This symposium focuses on the interface of ecology and evolutionary genetics, with special emphasis placed on the interaction between organisms as a basis for understanding ecological adaptation.<br/>Event Venue: EMBL Advanced Training Centre, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22428/6th-zing-bionanomaterials-conference Non RSC event 6th Zing Bionanomaterials Conference Event dates: 8 May 2016 12:00 - 11 May 2016 12:00<br/>Event summary: This 6th conference will consider advances in nanobiomaterials with a special emphasis on synthesis, chacterization including synchrotron and neutron techniques, toxicity and therapeutics.<br/>Event Venue: International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites, Varna, 9007, Bulgaria http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21347/method-validation-in-analytical-science-current-practices-and-future-challenges Non RSC event Method Validation in Analytical Science - Current Practices and Future Challenges Event dates: 9 May 2016 09:00 - 10 May 2016 15:30<br/>Event summary: This international workshop, organied by Eurachem, will be of interest to anyone concerned with establishing the ‘fitness for purpose’ of results.<br/>Event Venue: NH Gent Belfort, Gent, 9000, Belgium http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22273/downland-local-section-agm Featured RSC event Downland Local Section AGM Event dates: 9 May 2016 18:30-21:00<br/>Event summary: Annual General Meeting of the Downland Local Section.<br/>Event Venue: Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20785/practical-module-formulation-manufacturing-analysis-and-biologics Non RSC event Practical Module (Formulation, Manufacturing, Analysis and Biologics) Event dates: 9 May 2016 08:30 - 13 May 2016 15:00<br/>Event summary: This course provides hands-on experience to trainee QPs wishing to gain better understanding of what really happens in manufacturing and testing. Share knowledge with industrial and academic experts.<br/>Event Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 ONR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20829/as-chemistry-revision Featured RSC event AS Chemistry Revision Event dates: 9 May 2016 09:30-15:30<br/>Event summary: Following the success of last years sessions across England and Wales, we are delighted to offer a free AS level Chemistry revision session in Bangor Univeristy. Dr. Peter Hoare <br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22045/6th-eacr-oeci-joint-training-course-molecular-pathology-approach-to-cancer Non RSC event 6th EACR-OECI Joint Training Course: Molecular Pathology Approach to Cancer Event dates: 9 - 11 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This course will provide an up-to-date review of the state-of-the-art of molecular pathology of solid malignancies, current molecular biomarkers <br/>Event Venue: De Rode Hoed, Amsterdam, 1015 CV, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22516/local-to-you-career-consultations-cambridge Featured RSC event Local to You Career Consultations - Cambridge Event dates: 9 May 2016 09:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: We offer career consultations to members at any stage of their career.<br/>Event Venue: Thomas Graham House, Cambridge, CB4 0WF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21788/cardiff-chemistry-conference Featured RSC event Cardiff Chemistry Conference Event dates: 9 May 2016 13:55 - 10 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Now in its 15th year, the annual Cardiff Chemistry Conference is a forum for leading scientists from across the world to present the results of their ground-breaking research.<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21482/5th-edf-energy-nuclear-graphite-conference Non RSC event 5th EdF Energy Nuclear Graphite Conference Event dates: 9 May 2016 16:00 - 12 May 2016 16:00<br/>Event summary: The fifth meeting of a series discussing the irradiation behaviour of the nuclear graphite cores in the UK's Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactors <br/>Event Venue: Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton, Southampton, SO15 1AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22154/the-4th-plant-genomics-congress-europe Non RSC event The 4th Plant Genomics Congress: Europe Event dates: 9 May 2016 08:00 - 10 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: The aim of this congress is to examine the utilization of NGS, OMIC and Gene editing technology as a tool to progress plant research. <br/>Event Venue: London Heathrow Marriott Hotel, London, UB3 5AN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22100/1-day-absolute-basics-of-gc-and-gc-ms Non RSC event 1-day Absolute Basics of GC & GC-MS Event dates: 9 May 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: This is a perfect introduction for absolute beginners to gas chromatography and GC-MS. The course will cover the what, why, where, when and how of GC & GC-MS.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19832/spring-school-in-colloid-science-2016 Non RSC event Spring School in Colloid Science 2016 Event dates: 9 - 11 May 2016<br/>Event summary: A broad-based, but detailed introduction to colloids and an overview of some theoretical developments and experimental advances. <br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20965/magic-folk-medicine-and-modern-drug-discovery Featured RSC event Magic, Folk Medicine and Modern Drug Discovery Event dates: 9 May 2016 18:00-20:30<br/>Event summary: This lecture will indicate how our understanding of the processes behind the experience of pain has led us to target new pathways for its alleviation.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21028/organic-synthesis-a-toolkit-for-the-industrial-chemist Non RSC event Organic Synthesis: A Toolkit for the Industrial Chemist Event dates: 10 - 12 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This three-day course, provides a series of overview lectures of important established chemistry as well as perspectives on newer, up and coming chemistry.<br/>Event Venue: Arcotel Wimberger Wien Hotel, Vienna, 1070 , Austria http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21081/how-much-gold-is-there-in-my-jewellery Featured RSC event How much gold is there in my jewellery? Event dates: 10 May 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/21098/analytica-conference Non RSC event analytica conference Event dates: 10 - 12 May 2016<br/>Event summary: New insights into analytical, diagnostic, biochemical and bioanalytical methods and techniques applied to various fields, e.g. energy, forensic analysis or medicine.<br/>Event Venue: International Congress Center, Munich, Germany, Munich, 81823, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22127/rsc-east-midlands-industrial-site-visit-lubrizol Featured RSC event RSC East Midlands Industrial Site Visit - Lubrizol Event dates: 10 May 2016 10:00-12:30<br/>Event summary: Join us for a tour around the Lubrizol site in Hazelwood, Derbyshire. It's an interesting facility in a surprisingly beautiful location.<br/>Event Venue: Lubrizol, Hazelwood, Derby, DE56 4AN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22077/powder-characterisation Non RSC event Powder Characterisation Event dates: 10 May 2016 09:30 - 13 May 2016 15:30<br/>Event summary: Short course outlines principles and methods for characterising the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of powders at length scales from molecular level to single particles and bulk levels.<br/>Event Venue: Faculty of Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20357/european-stroke-organisation-conference-2016 Non RSC event European Stroke Organisation Conference 2016 Event dates: 10 - 12 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The 2nd European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC 2016) features a stimulating scientific programme and expert speakers on the latest research and developments in the field of stroke.<br/>Event Venue: Centre Convencions Internacional de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08019, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21412/1-day-hands-on-headspace Non RSC event 1-day Hands-on Headspace Event dates: 10 May 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: You will learn the theory of static and dynamic headspace, how to modify samples to improve results, then using this knowledge to create HS methods, analyse samples and experiment to see the effects.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21503/alzheimers Non RSC event Alzheimer's Event dates: 10 May 2016 08:30 - 11 May 2016 17:30<br/>Event summary: Tailored to audience of specialists in neurosciences, drug discovery and pathology, SMi is thrilled to introduce Alzheimer's 2016, providing a focal point to discuss the latest clinical developments <br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, LONDON, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19259/wcnr-2016-9th-world-congress-for-neurorehabilitation Non RSC event WCNR 2016: 9th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation Event dates: 10 - 13 May 2016<br/>Event summary: WCNR 2016, taking place in Philadelphia, will present the latest developments in neurorehabilitation and associated fields, covering scientific and clinical advances as well as their societal impact.<br/>Event Venue: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, 19107, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20538/3rd-international-conference-on-renewable-energy-gas-technology-regatec-2016 Non RSC event 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology, REGATEC 2016 Event dates: 10 May 2016 11:00 - 11 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: REGATEC 2016 is directed towards microbial and thermochemical conversion of biomass and waste to biomethane and Power-to-gas. <br/>Event Venue: Scandic Triangeln, Malmö, 21143, Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21742/compound-and-sample-management Non RSC event Compound and Sample Management Event dates: 10 May 2016 08:00 - 12 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Sample collections are growing at a rapid rate and maintaining sample integrity whilst driving efficiency of retrieval is becoming a far greater challenge.<br/>Event Venue: Victoria, London, SW1V 1JZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21747/biobanking Non RSC event Biobanking Event dates: 10 May 2016 08:00 - 12 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Develop Your Biobank by Optimising Sample Quality & Making Robust Use of Your Samples. By 2020, almost 70% of all drugs will be biological compounds.<br/>Event Venue: IQPC, London, SW1V 1JZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22545/inspire-to-teach-stand-and-coffee-meeting Non RSC event Inspire to Teach stand and Coffee Meeting Event dates: 10 May 2016 10:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Thinking of teaching chemistry? We believe that teaching chemistry is an incredibly rewarding and exciting career. To find out more come along to our Inspire to Teach stand and Coffee Meeting?<br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton , SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21635/the-analysis-of-polar-molecules Non RSC event The Analysis of Polar Molecules Event dates: 10 May 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: Liverpool Marriott City Centre, Liverpool, L1 1RH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21645/annual-general-meeting Featured RSC event Annual General Meeting Event dates: 10 May 2016 18:30-21:00<br/>Event summary: AGM of the Mid-Southern Counties section<br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21646/6th-traceability-and-the-drug-quality-and-security-act-conference Non RSC event 6th Traceability and the Drug Quality and Security Act Conference Event dates: 10 May 2016 08:00 - 11 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Achieve US and Global Compliance and Product Integrity with Best Practices in Serialization and Packaging.<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Parsippany, Parsippany, 07054, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21626/techniques-for-biomolecule-characterisation Non RSC event Techniques for Biomolecule Characterisation Event dates: 10 May 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: Liverpool Marriott City Centre , Liverpool, L1 1RH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21630/cim-monolith-chromatography-for-biomolecules Non RSC event CIM Monolith Chromatography for Biomolecules Event dates: 10 May 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: Liverpool Marriott City Centre, Liverpool, L1 1RH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20830/a2-chemistry-revision Featured RSC event A2 Chemistry Revision Event dates: 10 May 2016 09:30-15:30<br/>Event summary: Following the success of last years sessions across England and Wales, we are delighted to offer a free A2 level Chemistry revision session in Bangor Univeristy. Dr. Peter Hoare <br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21310/4-day-hands-on-sample-preparation Featured event 4-day Hands-on Sample Preparation Event dates: 10 May 2016 09:00 - 13 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: The Hands-On Sample Preparation course combines the 4 individual hands-on sample preparation days covering Headspace, Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction (SPME), Thermal Desorption (TD) and Pyrolysis.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20245/roles-and-professional-duties Non RSC event Roles and Professional Duties Event dates: 10 - 11 May 2016<br/>Event summary: A Qualified Person (QP) must certify that each batch of medicinal product (for human or veterinary use) complies with its Marketing Authorisation or Clinical Trial Application.<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21818/innovative-applications-of-materials-chemistry-in-water-treatment-part-1-removal-of-contaminants-from-drinking-water Featured RSC event Innovative Applications of Materials Chemistry in Water Treatment: Part 1 Removal of Contaminants from Drinking Water Event dates: 11 May 2016 09:30-16:30<br/>Event summary: This conference will discuss current and possible future innovative applications of materials chemistry in water and wastewater treatment.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21414/hands-on-solid-phase-micro-extraction Non RSC event Hands-on Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction Event dates: 11 May 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: You will learn the theory behind Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction and how to modify samples, then using this knowledge to create SPME methods, analyse samples and experiment to see the effects.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/18795/liquid-salts-for-energy-and-materials-faraday-discussion Featured RSC event Liquid Salts for Energy and Materials: Faraday Discussion Event dates: 11 - 13 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Faraday Discussion on Liquid Salts for Energy and Materials<br/>Event Venue: The Nottingham University, Ningbo, China, Ningbo, ., China http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20280/auditing-active-pharmaceutical-ingredients Non RSC event Auditing - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Event dates: 12 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This course provides the basic knowledge base and skills to enable effective auditing and reporting on audits of suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). <br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21415/1-day-hands-on-thermal-desorption-td Non RSC event 1-day Hands-on Thermal Desorption (TD) Event dates: 12 May 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: This course combines theory and practical experience of thermal desorption. Learning about sample types, tube packing materials, sample collection and analysis and their effects.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21056/11th-bill-carruthers-symposium-university-of-warwick Non RSC event 11th Bill Carruthers Symposium, University of Warwick Event dates: 12 May 2016 14:00-18:00<br/>Event summary: This half-day symposium and lectureship were established after the death of Bill Carruthers in 1990, to honour his significant contributions to teaching and research in organic chemistry. <br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21805/sci-young-researchers-in-agri-food-2016-food-quality-and-sustainability-from-plough-to-plate Non RSC event SCI Young Researchers in Agri-Food 2016: Food Quality and Sustainability from Plough to Plate Event dates: 12 May 2016 09:00-18:00<br/>Event summary: Event for early career scientists working in agricultural, environmental, food and sciences contributing to our food supply and those interested in the latest research in agri-food sciences. <br/>Event Venue: University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22711/energy-beyond-oil Non RSC event Energy beyond oil Event dates: 12 May 2016 18:00-20:00<br/>Event summary: Public lecture by Professor Michael Graetzel, one of three most cited chemists in the world, at the Royal Irish Academy on Thursday 12 May 2016 at 6pm.<br/>Event Venue: Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, D02 HH58, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20651/stability-testing-in-pharmaceutical-development-and-manufacturing Non RSC event Stability Testing in Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Event dates: 12 May 2016 08:30 - 13 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: The course content will provide a comprehensive update on current trends which offer substantial potential savings in time and resources in a traditionally costly testing area. <br/>Event Venue: DoubleTree Hilton Islington , London, N1 9LA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20490/15th-rsc-sci-joint-meeting-on-heterocyclic-chemistry Featured RSC event 15th RSC-SCI Joint Meeting on Heterocyclic Chemistry Event dates: 12 - 15 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The and Società Chimica Italia 2016 joint meeting in Taormina, Sicily, from 12th-15th May 2016.<br/>Event Venue: Hotel Caparena, Taormina, Italy, Taormina , 98039, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21209/sterility-assurance-best-practice-for-aseptically-manufactured-products Featured RSC event Sterility assurance best practice for aseptically manufactured products Event dates: 12 May 2016 10:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: A best practice forum of experts engaged in the manufacture of aseptic pharmaceutical products with opinion leaders and experts from the UK regulator, the MHRA, industry and the NHS,<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21243/advances-in-immuno-oncology-congress-2016 Non RSC event Advances in Immuno-oncology Congress 2016 Event dates: 12 May 2016 07:30 - 13 May 2016 18:30<br/>Event summary: This Congress features a panel of leading global experts in the field of cancer immunotherapy who will address the very latest advances therapeutic approaches, clinical trial data, and collaborations.<br/>Event Venue: TBA, Central London, London, W1, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22429/guided-supper-walk-in-leeds Featured event Guided Supper Walk in Leeds Event dates: 12 May 2016 19:00-21:45<br/>Event summary: RSC Central Yorkshire Local Section have reserved 15 places for a Guided Supper Walk on a Victorian and Edwardian theme, guided by a member of Leeds Civic Trust on the evening of 12 May. <br/>Event Venue: Leeds Civic Trust, Leeds, LS2 7EQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21968/annual-general-meeting-and-lecture Featured RSC event Annual General Meeting and Lecture Event dates: 12 May 2016 19:00-21:00<br/>Event summary: Liverpool Local Section AGM 2016 followed by talk entitled 'Nanomedicine - making a big impact from small particles' by Dr Tom McDonald of Liverpool University. <br/>Event Venue: The Lever Club, Wirral, CH62 4XB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22033/rsc-roi-members-event Featured RSC event RSC (ROI) Members event Event dates: 12 May 2016 18:00-23:00<br/>Event summary: The RSC (ROI) committee invites all members to a summer BBQ in Dublin city centre. This is the first in a series of social/networking events which will be organised in Ireland over the coming year. <br/>Event Venue: The Odeon, Dublin, Dublin, na, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22415/emerging-analytical-professionals-2016 Non RSC event Emerging Analytical Professionals 2016 Event dates: 13 May 2016 16:00 - 15 May 2016 16:00<br/>Event summary: Analytical Alchemy; Tablets, Toxins and Tonics<br/>Event Venue: Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham, Hampshire,, PO15 7AJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21416/1-day-hands-on-pyrolysis Featured event 1-day Hands-on Pyrolysis Event dates: 13 May 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: This course will cover the theory and practical experience in analytical pyrolysis, samples that can be analysed, types of pyrolysis, instrumentation & set up and troubleshooting<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22430/development-and-applications-of-solid-state-nmr-to-materials-science-chemistry-and-engineering-conference Non RSC event Development and Applications of Solid State NMR to Materials Science, Chemistry and Engineering Conference Event dates: 14 May 2016 12:00 - 17 May 2016 12:00<br/>Event summary: The key aim will be to promote how solid state NMR can provide insight, especially at the atomic scale, into the structure-function relationship of a wide range of materials.<br/>Event Venue: International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites, Varna, 9007, Bulgaria http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21778/mid-southern-counties-section-spring-lunch Featured RSC event Mid-Southern Counties Section Spring Lunch Event dates: 14 May 2016 12:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: The Spring Lunch this year will again be at The Three Lions Restaurant, Stuckton, on Saturday 14th May 2016 at 12.00 for 12.30. Stuckton is near Fordingbridge and the New Forest National Park. <br/>Event Venue: The Three Lions Restaurant, Stuckton, SP6 2HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20600/19-int-krutyn-summer-school-2016-aggregation-induced-emission-phenomena-principle-and-application Non RSC event 19 Int. Krutyn Summer School 2016: Aggregation-Induced Emission Phenomena, Principle and Application Event dates: 15 May 2016 16:00 - 21 May 2016 08:00<br/>Event summary: This Summer School aims at the state-of-the-art training addressed to Ph.D. students and young researchers seeking to reinforce their knowledge and skills in the field of advanced photonic materials.<br/>Event Venue: MAZUR-SYRENKA Conference Complex, Piecki, 11-710, Poland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22679/live-webianr-hypothesis-testing-for-means-a-practical-approach Non RSC event Live webianr:Hypothesis Testing for Means – A Practical Approach Event dates: 16 May 2016 13:00-14:30<br/>Event summary: It helps detect differences from expectations or from two sets of results. This webinar focuses on hypothesis tests involving the mean, since it is one of the most common applications.<br/>Event Venue: Online, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21632/fundamentals-of-x-ray-powder-diffraction Non RSC event Fundamentals of X-ray Powder Diffraction Event dates: 16 May 2016 08:30 - 20 May 2016 12:00<br/>Event summary: The purpose of the X-ray clinic is to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the theoretical basis as well as the practical application and implementation of powder diffractometry.<br/>Event Venue: ICDD Headquarters, Newtown Square, PA, 19073, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21371/regio-and-chemo-selectivity-control-in-c-h-arylation Featured event Regio- and chemo-selectivity control in C-H arylation Event dates: 16 May 2016 16:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Lecture from Prof. Igor Larrosa<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21541/hplc-uhplc-troubleshooting Non RSC event HPLC/UHPLC Troubleshooting Event dates: 16 May 2016 08:45-17:00<br/>Event summary: Solve common problems that can occur & learn how to qualify the performance of your HPLC/UHPLC instrument with specific tests. Isolate existing problems & learn to prevent most. <br/>Event Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 3RA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22080/introduction-to-intellectual-property-for-researchers Featured RSC event Introduction to Intellectual Property for Researchers Event dates: 16 May 2016 14:00-18:00<br/>Event summary: This seminar will provide an introduction to intellectual property for Chemistry researchers, ideal for any researcher with a basic or no knowledge of patent and other intellectual property rights.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19885/kinase-2016-next-generation-inhibitors Featured RSC event Kinase 2016: Next Generation Inhibitors Event dates: 16 - 17 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Kinase 2016 will feature several highly pertinent themes including new approaches and technologies to modulate and measure kinase function as well as diverse medicinal chemistry case studies. <br/>Event Venue: BioCity, Nottingham, NG1 1GF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21544/lc-ms-for-chromatographers Non RSC event LC-MS for Chromatographers Event dates: 17 May 2016 08:45-17:00<br/>Event summary: Learn how a mass spectrometer works, the advantages (& limitations) of adding MS detection to your LC analysis & the basic procedures needed to get the most out of LC-MS instruments <br/>Event Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 3RA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21564/regulatory-science-in-2016-shaping-the-future-of-biological-medicines Non RSC event Regulatory Science in 2016: Shaping the Future of Biological Medicines Event dates: 17 - 18 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This special event marks NIBSC’s 40th anniversary. <br/>Event Venue: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, SW1W 9SZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20299/failure-investigation-and-capa Non RSC event Failure Investigation and CAPA Event dates: 17 - 18 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This course provides an introduction to the requirements of systematic failure investigation (FI) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA)<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22656/sci-public-evening-lecture-fat-lies-and-thin-truths-is-eating-fat-bad-for-you Non RSC event SCI Public Evening Lecture: Fat Lies & Thin Truths, is Eating Fat Bad for You? Event dates: 17 May 2016 18:30-20:00<br/>Event summary: On Tuesday 17 May 2016 SCI’s Public Evening Lecture will enter the discussion over dietary consumption of fats, the beliefs, myths and current evidence of the effect on public health. <br/>Event Venue: SCI Headquarters, London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19324/the-controlling-cancer-summit-2016 Non RSC event The Controlling Cancer Summit 2016 Event dates: 17 - 19 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The annual Controlling Cancer Summit will bring you up to date with current research and thinking regarding screening, prevention and treatment in this ever-growing field. <br/>Event Venue: Cineworld: The O2, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20094/world-stem-cells-and-regenerative-medicine-congress-2016 Non RSC event World Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Congress 2016 Event dates: 18 - 20 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Europe’s market place for investment, commercial opportunities and collaboration. Focusing on commercialising cell therapies, stem cells for drug discovery, tissue engineering and organ regeneration.<br/>Event Venue: Business Design Centre, London, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20103/2nd-annual-formulation-and-drug-delivery-congress-2016 Non RSC event 2nd Annual Formulation & Drug Delivery Congress 2016 Event dates: 18 - 19 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Oxford Global’s 2nd Annual Formulation & Drug Delivery Congress will adress key advancements in biologics and small molecule drugs formulation and delivery. <br/>Event Venue: TBC, Central London, Central London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20104/world-cord-blood-congress Non RSC event World Cord Blood Congress Event dates: 18 - 19 May 2016<br/>Event summary: For 2016 World Cord Blood Congress proudly welcomes an audience of over 200 professionals from the cord blood community across commercial, clinical, research and developmental areas.<br/>Event Venue: Business Design Centre, London, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21274/10th-annual-clinical-trial-logistics Non RSC event 10th Annual Clinical Trial Logistics Event dates: 18 May 2016 08:30 - 19 May 2016 17:30<br/>Event summary: SMi proudly presents the return of the 10th annual Clinical Trial Logistics to London in 2016.<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22392/lecture-anti-cancer-drugs-trials-and-tribulations-in-their-development Featured RSC event Lecture: Anti-cancer Drugs; Trials and Tribulations in their Development Event dates: 18 May 2016 19:00-20:00<br/>Event summary: An evening joint lecture between the , Central Yorkshire Section and the Royal Society of Biology, Yorkshire Branch. <br/>Event Venue: The University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21918/4th-international-conference-on-applied-science-management-and-technology-2016 Non RSC event 4th International Conference on Applied Science, Management and Technology 2016 Event dates: 18 May 2016 08:00 - 19 May 2016 03:00<br/>Event summary: This multidisciplinary Conference will be held in Hyatt Place Hotel, Dubai, UAE during May 18-19, 2016. All the registered papers will be published in International journals.<br/>Event Venue: Hyatt Place Hotel, Dubai, 128405, United Arab Emirates http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22060/annual-innolabs-leaders-summit Non RSC event Annual InnoLabs Leaders Summit Event dates: 18 - 19 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Our purpose for this series is to bring together prominent leaders from both academia & pharma to mindshare, benchmark and exchange cutting-edge innovation to harmonise all data formats<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Hotel Syon Park, London, TW8 8JF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22061/9th-annual-global-discovery-to-development-innovation-forum-gddif Non RSC event 9th Annual Global Discovery to Development Innovation Forum (GDDIF) Event dates: 18 - 19 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This series brings together prominent leaders from both industry and academia to mindshare, benchmark and exchange cutting-edge innovation to manage, strategise and integrate new paradigms.<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Hotel Syon Park, London, TW8 8JF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20904/retired-members-lunch Featured RSC event Retired Members' Lunch Event dates: 18 May 2016 12:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: A presentation followed by a buffet lunch<br/>Event Venue: The Bluecoat, Liverpool, L1 3BX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20818/2016-north-west-organic-division-regional-meeting Featured RSC event 2016 North West Organic Division Regional Meeting Event dates: 18 May 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Celebrating exciting research from the North West<br/>Event Venue: University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20723/embl-conference-biomalpar-xii Non RSC event EMBL Conference: BioMalPar XII Event dates: 18 May 2016 08:00 - 20 May 2016 19:00<br/>Event summary: This conference will address fundamental questions of the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, and the disease that it causes, and will showcase the latest technological approaches.<br/>Event Venue: EMBL Advanced Training Centre, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20376/inhalation-and-respiratory-drug-delivery-congress-2016 Non RSC event Inhalation & Respiratory Drug Delivery Congress 2016 Event dates: 18 - 19 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Oxford Global’s new Inhalation & Respiratory Drug Delivery Congress will address key improvements in the development and formulation of inhaled therapies as well as inhalation devices and analytics. <br/>Event Venue: TBC, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21492/rsc-organic-stereochemistry-award-lecture-prof-david-ohagan-university-of-st-andrews Non RSC event RSC Organic Stereochemistry Award Lecture - Prof. David O'Hagan (University of St. Andrews) Event dates: 18 May 2016 14:00-15:00<br/>Event summary: Professor David O'Hagan of the University of St. Andrews will give a talk in honour of his RSC Organic Stereochemistry Award. The talk is entitled: "Fluorine in Rings and Things".<br/>Event Venue: University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21519/3rd-due-diligence-summit-for-life-sciences Non RSC event 3rd Due Diligence Summit for Life Sciences Event dates: 18 May 2016 08:00 - 19 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: This summit will provide an overview of the proven strategies and insights of due diligence leaders and discuss how best to maneuver the rapidly changing landscape of the industry.<br/>Event Venue: Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, Boston, 02114, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21048/chemcareers-live-webinar-getting-into-teaching Featured RSC event ChemCareers live webinar: Getting into Teaching Event dates: 18 May 2016 12:30-13:00<br/>Event summary: Our monthly webinar, this month the topic is all about getting into teaching. <br/>Event Venue: United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21027/secrets-of-batch-process-scale-up Non RSC event Secrets of Batch Process Scale-Up Event dates: 18 - 20 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This course presents an overview of scale-up issues and examines their impact on process operation in the pilot plant and beyond<br/>Event Venue: Corinthia Lisboa Hotel , Lisbon, 1099-031, Portugal http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22094/digitalpath-2016 Non RSC event DigitalPath 2016 Event dates: 18 May 2016 08:00 - 19 May 2016 18:00<br/>Event summary: DigitalPath 2016 will showcase innovation that is leading to the reduction of laboratory expenses, improvement of operational efficiency and productivity and, most importantly, enhanced patient care.<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2BY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22175/rsc-organic-division-ireland-regional-meeting-2016 Featured RSC event RSC Organic Division Ireland Regional Meeting 2016 Event dates: 18 May 2016 09:45-18:00<br/>Event summary: The event will set out to celebrate the exciting research of academics in the region, with talks from chemistry-based departments from around Ireland.<br/>Event Venue: University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin , D2, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22213/retired-members-lunch Non RSC event Retired Members' Lunch Event dates: 18 May 2016 12:00-15:00<br/>Event summary: By invitation only - fish and chips for lunch with friends at the University.<br/>Event Venue: University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20980/chemical-biology-and-bio-organic-chemistry-postgraduate-symposium Featured RSC event Chemical Biology and Bio-Organic Chemistry Postgraduate Symposium Event dates: 19 May 2016 10:30-17:30<br/>Event summary: This one day meeting is open to all, and is an opportunity for postgraduate students to present their work at a national level.<br/>Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2QL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21549/hplc-method-development Non RSC event HPLC Method Development Event dates: 19 May 2016 08:45-17:00<br/>Event summary: Learn to implement a systemic, efficient approach to developing robust reversed-phase HPLC methods. Use as a stand-alone MD strategy or add to existing procedures. <br/>Event Venue: MediCity Nottingham, Nottingham, NG90 6BH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20306/good-distribution-practice Non RSC event Good Distribution Practice Event dates: 19 May 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/21352/further-statistical-tools-for-analytical-scientists-training-course Non RSC event Further statistical tools for analytical scientists Training course Event dates: 19 May 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Further your knowledge of the application of statistics to analytical science<br/>Event Venue: LGC, Teddington, TW11 0LY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21207/consultancy-group-meeting-and-agm Featured event Consultancy Group meeting & AGM. Event dates: 19 May 2016 10:45-16:00<br/>Event summary: A meeting of the Consultancy Group, including the group AGM, with presentations on Social Media, Taxation for Consultants and an update on the RSC Directory of Consultants. <br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19932/molecular-diagnostics-world-summit-2016-molrdiax Non RSC event Molecular Diagnostics World Summit 2016 (MolrDIAx) Event dates: 19 - 20 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Advancement of Next Generation Diagnostics for efficient diagnosis<br/>Event Venue: Marriott London (TBC), London, W8 5SP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22515/local-to-you-career-consultations-london Featured RSC event Local to You Career Consultations - London Event dates: 19 May 2016 09:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: We offer career consultations to members at any stage of their career.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21838/rsc-retired-members-lunch Featured RSC event RSC Retired Members Lunch Event dates: 19 May 2016 12:15-15:00<br/>Event summary: Social event for both Retired and Non-Retired Members of the RSC and thier partners at The Mill Pub at Rode Nr Froome. <br/>Event Venue: The Mill Pub, Froome, BA11 6AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20407/50th-esboc-symposium-a-celebration-of-biological-and-organic-chemistry Non RSC event 50th ESBOC Symposium “A Celebration of Biological & Organic Chemistry” Event dates: 20 - 22 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The European Symposium in Biological and Organic Chemistry is held each year in May at Gregynog (nr Newtown, Powys), featuring a different topic each year, with international speakers. <br/>Event Venue: Gregnog Hall, nr Newtown, Powys, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20587/northern-ireland-local-section-annual-dinner Featured RSC event Northern Ireland Local Section Annual Dinner Event dates: 20 May 2016 19:30<br/>Event summary: Guest Speaker is Mr Albert Gillespie, MBE. <br/>Event Venue: Ulster Reform Club, Belfast, BT1 4DA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22568/tvs-annual-guest-evening Featured RSC event TVS Annual Guest Evening Event dates: 20 May 2016 19:00<br/>Event summary: Thames Valley Section Annual Guest Evening<br/>Event Venue: Johnson Matthey Technology Centre , Reading, RG4 9NH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22281/early-careers-plant-visit-to-basf Featured RSC event Early Careers Plant visit to BASF Event dates: 20 May 2016 08:00-14:00<br/>Event summary: A site visit of BASF chemical plant <br/>Event Venue: BASF, Bradford, BD12 0JZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20928/methods-in-chemistry-education-research-2016 Featured RSC event Methods in Chemistry Education Research 2016 Event dates: 20 May 2016 11:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: A one day meeting exploring methods in chemistry education research (CER). Talks and discussion with invited speakers with experience in completing and publishing CER.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21550/validating-hplc-methods Non RSC event Validating HPLC Methods Event dates: 20 May 2016 08:45-17:00<br/>Event summary: By planning ahead you will develop better methods that will validate more easily. Learn which variables are important & which aren’t & when re-validation is and isn’t needed. <br/>Event Venue: MediCity Nottingham, Nottingham, NG90 6BH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19773/second-small-molecule-activation-conference Non RSC event Second Small Molecule Activation Conference Event dates: 20 - 23 May 2016<br/>Event summary: This conference will address various aspects of small molecule activation, with a focus on molecular insights, providing an interdisciplinary environment to discuss latest progress in the field. <br/>Event Venue: Fiesta Americana Condesa, Cancun, 77500 Cancún, Mexico http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19817/nanotech2016 Non RSC event Nanotech2016 Event dates: 22 - 25 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The world's largest nanotechnology event<br/>Event Venue: Gaylord Convention Center, Washington, DC, 20745, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19772/the-10th-congress-of-the-intl-society-of-nutrigenetics-and-nutrigenomics Non RSC event The 10th Congress of the Intl. Society of Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics Event dates: 22 - 26 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The 10th International Conference on nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics will provide a unique platform for discussing the interplay between nutrition and the genome.<br/>Event Venue: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv, 68012, Israel http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21179/outreach-conference-2016 Featured RSC event Outreach Conference 2016 Event dates: 22 - 23 May 2016<br/>Event summary: Following the success of our inaugural Outreach Conference in June 2015, we will again bring together representatives from our regional groups to share expertise in delivering outreach activities.<br/>Event Venue: International Centre for Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21479/eupoc-2016-block-copolymers-for-nanotechnology-applications Non RSC event EUPOC 2016 Block Copolymers for Nanotechnology Applications Event dates: 22 - 26 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The EUPOC 2016 Conference will focus on block copolymer self-assembling to fabricate functional nanostructured materials with presentations from international scientists and industrial researchers.<br/>Event Venue: Palazzo Feltrinelli, Gargnano , 25084, Italy http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21442/16th-annual-pain-therapeutics Non RSC event 16th annual Pain Therapeutics Event dates: 23 May 2016 08:30 - 24 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Pain Therapeutics 2016 returns to London this spring, providing a focal point to discuss new clinical advancements, therapeutic developments and strategies towards minimising opioid dependency.<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21418/2-day-comprehensive-gc-hardware-training-agilent-gc Non RSC event 2-day Comprehensive GC Hardware Training (Agilent GC) Event dates: 23 May 2016 09:00 - 24 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: The two-day Comprehensive GC Hardware Training course introduces the fundamental theory of gas chromatography along with the set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Agilent GC hardware.<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21551/advanced-method-development-for-hplc-uhplc-2-days Non RSC event Advanced Method Development for HPLC/UHPLC (2 days) Event dates: 23 May 2016 08:45 - 24 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Gain practical skill on this 2 day course to develop better HPLC methods in less time. Improve your results & learn a powerful new approach to systemic method development. <br/>Event Venue: Holywell Park, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3AJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22334/advanced-certified-sustainability-csr-practitioner-training-iema-approved Non RSC event Advanced Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training (IEMA Approved) Event dates: 23 May 2016 09:00 - 24 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: This IEMA Approved challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners.<br/>Event Venue: Beacon Hotel, New York, 10023, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21372/reactivity-studies-of-the-2-phosphaethynolate-anion-a-phosphorus-containing-analogue-of-cyanate Featured event Reactivity studies of the 2-phosphaethynolate anion, a phosphorus-containing analogue of cyanate Event dates: 23 May 2016 15:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: Lecture from Prof. Jose Goicoechea<br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21311/4-day-comprehensive-gc-training-agilent-gc-with-openlab-ezchrom Featured event 4-day Comprehensive GC Training (Agilent GC with OpenLAB EZChrom) Event dates: 23 May 2016 09:00 - 26 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: This Comprehensive GC Training course introduces the fundamental theory of GC along with operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Agilent Gas Chromatograph using GC OpenLab EZChrom software<br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21305/5th-annual-adc-summit Non RSC event 5th Annual ADC Summit Event dates: 23 May 2016 08:30 - 24 May 2016 17:30<br/>Event summary: ADC Summit provides a comprehensive analysis of the various approaches with the next generation ADCs. Hear the latest insights from Takeda, Roche, Bayer, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Novartis, Medimmune.<br/>Event Venue: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22600/astrochemistry-on-small-scales Featured RSC event Astrochemistry on Small Scales Event dates: 23 - 24 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The annual meeting of the Astrophysical Chemistry Group (incorporating the Annual General Meeting at 5pm on 23 May) will be held in Manchester this year on 23-24 May.<br/>Event Venue: Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19955/11th-annual-international-symposium-on-environment Non RSC event 11th Annual International Symposium on Environment Event dates: 23 - 26 May 2016<br/>Event summary: 11th Annual International Symposium on Environment<br/>Event Venue: TBA, Athens, 10671, Greece http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21633/advanced-methods-in-x-ray-powder-diffraction Non RSC event Advanced Methods in X-ray Powder Diffraction Event dates: 23 May 2016 08:30 - 27 May 2016 12:00<br/>Event summary: The purpose of the X-ray clinic is to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the theoretical basis as well as the practical application and implementation of powder diffractometry.<br/>Event Venue: ICDD Headquarters, Newtown Square, PA, 19073, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20652/pharmaceutical-dissolution-testing Non RSC event Pharmaceutical Dissolution Testing Event dates: 23 May 2016 08:30 - 24 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Dissolution and drug release tests are directly relevant to the safety and efficacy of many common pharmaceutical dosage forms. <br/>Event Venue: DoubleTree Hilton Islington , London, N1 9LA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22674/global-drug-delivery-and-formulation-summit-and-expo Non RSC event Global Drug Delivery and Formulation Summit and Expo Event dates: 23 May 2016 08:00 - 25 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Pharmaceutical development innovation with real therapeutic and commercial potential<br/>Event Venue: Maritim proArte Hotel, Berlin, 10117, Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22662/laboratory-accreditation-getting-there-is-just-the-beginning-by-atoz-compliance Non RSC event Laboratory Accreditation: Getting there is just the beginning - By AtoZ Compliance Event dates: 24 May 2016 01:00-02:00<br/>Event summary: Retain laboratory accreditation status by using quality management training in compliance with the ISO 17025 needs <br/>Event Venue: United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21828/european-regulatory-toxicology-conference-the-regulatory-acceptance-of-alternatives-to-animal-testing Non RSC event European Regulatory Toxicology Conference: The Regulatory Acceptance of Alternatives to Animal Testing Event dates: 24 May 2016 09:00-17:00<br/>Event summary: The European Regulatory Toxicology Conference, with specific focus on the regulatory acceptance of alternatives to animal testing, is coming to St Anne’s College, Oxford on 24 May.<br/>Event Venue: St Anne’s College, Oxford, Oxford , OX2 6HS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21762/science-and-the-assembly Featured RSC event Science and the Assembly Event dates: 24 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The 's twelfth annual Science and the Assembly event, the theme for 2016 is Planetary and Space Science<br/>Event Venue: Senedd and the Pierhead, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF99 1NA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21772/the-2016-respiratory-health-summit Non RSC event The 2016 Respiratory Health Summit Event dates: 24 May 2016 09:00 - 26 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: This international event will discuss the latest research related to the science of respiratory health.<br/>Event Venue: Cineworld: The O2, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22503/creating-an-effective-contamination-control-and-environmental-monitoring-program Non RSC event Creating an Effective Contamination Control & Environmental Monitoring Program Event dates: 24 May 2016 10:00-11:30<br/>Event summary: Gain insight into various sources of contamination in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and learn how to create an effective Environmental Monitoring (EM) program.<br/>Event Venue: Online Event, Palo Alto, 94303, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20246/pharmaceutical-quality-systems Non RSC event Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Event dates: 24 - 26 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The Qualified Person relies on the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) to be able to fulfil their legal and operational responsibilities.<br/>Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21354/designing-effective-experiments-principles-of-experimental-design-training-course Non RSC event Designing effective experiments- principles of experimental design Training course Event dates: 24 May 2016 09:00 - 25 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: Learn how to plan, execute and analyse efficient experiments<br/>Event Venue: LGC, Teddington, TW11 0LY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19827/afternoon-tea-at-bannockburn Featured RSC event Afternoon Tea at Bannockburn Event dates: 24 May 2016 14:00<br/>Event summary: An invite to Members and partners to visit the new Bannocburn Exhibition Centre followed by afternoon tea at the King Robert Hotel next door.<br/>Event Venue: Bannockburn Exhibition Centre/King Robert Hotel, Stirling, FK7 0LJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22225/cafe-scientifique-hunting-for-aliens Featured RSC event Cafe Scientifique - Hunting for Aliens Event dates: 25 May 2016 19:30-21:00<br/>Event summary: Are higher life forms likely to exist in our galaxy? Galactic archaeologist Professor Brad Gibson identifies likely locations in the Milky Way which could harbour complex biological life.<br/>Event Venue: The White Horse (Nellie's), Beverley, HU17 8BN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21419/2-day-comprehensive-gc-software-training-openlab-ezchrom Featured event 2-day Comprehensive GC Software Training (OpenLAB EZChrom) Event dates: 25 May 2016 09:00 - 26 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: This course combines a mix of theory and hands on laboratory exercises to introduce the Agilent OpenLAB EZChrom software for both instrument acquisition and data analysis. <br/>Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22297/the-science-of-tea Non RSC event The Science of Tea Event dates: 25 May 2016 10:15<br/>Event summary: RSC Cumbria Local Section's Steve Wilson will give a talk on the "Science of Tea" on the 25th of May at St Mary's Room Gosforth with talk commencing at 10.45am. Aimed at senior members.<br/>Event Venue: St Mary's Room , Gosforth, CA20 1AU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21341/biosensors-2016 Non RSC event Biosensors 2016 Event dates: 25 - 27 May 2016<br/>Event summary: 26th Anniversary World Congress on Biosensors<br/>Event Venue: Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre, Gothenburg, SE-412 94 , Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22447/rsc-ludwig-mond-award-lecture Featured event RSC Ludwig Mond Award Lecture Event dates: 25 May 2016 13:00-14:00<br/>Event summary: Lecture from the 2015 award winner Prof. Vivian Yam from University of Hong Kong entitled “From discrete metal complexes to supramolecular assembly, nanostructures and sensory functions”<br/>Event Venue: University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21997/scientific-laboratory-show Non RSC event Scientific Laboratory Show Event dates: 25 May 2016<br/>Event summary: A conference that gives people the opportunity to see and discuss the latest developments and products from the world's leading manufacturers of laboratory products. <br/>Event Venue: East Midlands Conference centre, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/19922/european-technical-coatings-congress-advances-in-coatings-science-and-technology Non RSC event European Technical Coatings Congress - Advances in Coatings Science and Technology Event dates: 25 - 26 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The ETCC's Advances in Coatings Science and Technology is being held in Britain for the first time. <br/>Event Venue: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21603/fuel-cell-and-hydrogen-technical-conference-2016 Non RSC event Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technical Conference 2016 Event dates: 25 May 2016 10:00 - 26 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: The conference will be held at Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG on the 25th – 26th May 2016, brought to you by the University of Birmingham, EPSRC Partner Institutions and our Sponsors.<br/>Event Venue: Millennium Point, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20645/hands-on-tablet-development-including-pre-formulation-formulation-and-process-development Non RSC event Hands-on Tablet Development, including Pre-formulation, Formulation and Process Development Event dates: 25 May 2016 08:30 - 27 May 2016 17:00<br/>Event summary: This unique 3 day course is designed to integrate the key elements of tablet development with hands-on, practical experience in a small scale, lab scale test facility. <br/>Event Venue: Croydon Park Hotel, Croydon, Greater London, CR9 5AA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22696/invitation-to-sci-electrochemistry-postgraduate-conference-2016-in-partnership-with-ise-and-rsc Featured event Invitation to SCI Electrochemistry Postgraduate Conference 2016 in partnership with ISE and RSC Event dates: 26 May 2016 09:00-19:00<br/>Event summary: A one-day conference which aims to encourage postgraduate students in the field of electrochemistry to present their research in a friendly atmosphere.<br/>Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22616/east-midlands-section-talk-and-buffet-supper Featured event East Midlands Section Talk and Buffet Supper Event dates: 26 May 2016 19:00-21:00<br/>Event summary: All members of the East Midlands Section are invited to a talk by the talented Dr Jamie Gallagher as he unpicks the surprising results of the RSC's 'Public Attitudes to Chemistry' research.<br/>Event Venue: The Hallmark Hotel, Derby, Derby, DE1 2SQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20708/priorities-for-healthcare-research-funding-regulation-and-collaboration Non RSC event Priorities for healthcare research: funding, regulation and collaboration Event dates: 26 May 2016 09:00-13:00<br/>Event summary: This seminar will provide an opportunity to discuss priorities for healthcare research. <br/>Event Venue: tbc, London, tbc, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/20778/8th-european-conference-on-rare-diseases-and-orphan-products Non RSC event 8th European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Event dates: 26 May 2016 08:00 - 28 May 2016 17:30<br/>Event summary: Game Changers in Rare Diseases Delivering 21st century healthcare to rare disease patients: Together we can change the future!<br/>Event Venue: Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21490/2nd-international-congress-of-forensic-toxicology Non RSC event 2nd International Congress of Forensic Toxicology Event dates: 26 - 30 May 2016<br/>Event summary: The 2nd International Congress of Forensic Toxicology will be held at the Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, 50. Yıl Auditorium, Ankara/TÜRKİYE between 26th and 30th May, 2016<br/>Event Venue: 50. Yıl Auditorium, Ankara, 06930, Turkey http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21186/next-steps-for-renewable-energy-in-scotland-funding-development-and-policy-priorities Non RSC event Next steps for renewable energy in Scotland - funding, development and policy priorities Event dates: 26 May 2016 08:30-13:00<br/>Event summary: As the Scottish Government plans to review its current energy policy this seminar will assess the next steps for renewable energy in Scotland.<br/>Event Venue: Central Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/21970/directors-of-undergraduate-teaching-policy Featured event Directors of Undergraduate Teaching Policy Event dates: 27 May 2016 10:30-16:00<br/>Event summary: This meeting brings together directors of undergraduate chemistry teaching in UK universities to discuss policy issues that affect the sector and share examples of best practice.<br/>Event Venue: The , London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/22002/network-members-lunch Featured RSC event Network / Members Lunch Event dates: 28 May 2016 12:00-16:00<br/>Event summary: A Network / Members Luch at the "Ship Inn", Saltburn<br/>Event Venue: The Ship Inn, Saltburn, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1HF, United Kingdom