January 2016

The Mona Symposium-Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry

Event dates: 4 - 7 January 2016
Event summary: The Mona Symposium showcases research in synthetic methodology, medicinal chemistry, biosynthesis and bioactive natural products from marine organisms, fungi and terrestrial plants.
Event Venue: University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, 8, Jamaica

Biobanking 2016

Event dates: 5 - 7 January 2016
Event summary: This three day event looks at current practices regarding the banking of biospecimens used for basic research through clinical trials.
Event Venue: The O2, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom

Careers Consultations in London

Event dates: 5 January 2016 08:00-16:00
Event summary: Want to discuss a careers related matter? We can support you in applying for new roles, progressing in your current role, preparing for retirement, even a career change and anything in between.
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

IOP Topical Research Meeting on Physical Principles of Biological and Active Systems

Event dates: 6 - 7 January 2016
Event summary: This meeting will bring together physicists from around the world to share the intellectual challenges they face in this emerging area.
Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom

Frontiers in Environmental Radioactivity

Event dates: 6 - 7 January 2016
Event summary: The symposium will focus on recent and future advances with an emphasis on the use of advanced techniques including Synchrotron, Laser, Neutron, and Scientific Computing facilities.
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

RJP Williams Memorial Symposium

Event dates: 7 January 2016
Event summary: A meeting to honour and celebrate the life and work of RJP 'Bob' Williams. Bob, who died earlier this year, is widely regarded as a founding father of the field of inorganic biochemistry.
Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QR, United Kingdom

ŷ��AV Biomaterials Chemistry Meeting

Event dates: 7 - 8 January 2016
Event summary: The ŷ��AV Biomaterials Chemistry Special Interest Group provides a focus for groups in UK universities and industry working on the synthesis and characterisation of biomaterials.
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

Nanoparticle Assembly - From Fundamentals to Applications: Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 7 - 9 January 2016
Event summary: This Faraday Discussion will focus on the rapidly evolving field of nanoparticle (NP) self- and driven assembly
Event Venue: IIT Mumbai, Mumbai, 400076, India

Educational Techniques Group AGM

Event dates: 7 January 2016 17:00-18:00
Event summary: A chance to catch up and meet fellow chemistry teachers, educators and others involved within chemical education at the AGM.
Event Venue: Birmingham University, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

Public Lecture - When Food met Pharma: Delivery Strategies for Nutraceuticals

Event dates: 7 January 2016 18:30-20:30
Event summary: Join John Gleeson as he discusses current research into nutraceuticals - bioactive compounds isolated from food which provide physiological benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

New Challenges of Chemistry in Bio medical Research

Event dates: 8 - 9 January 2016
Event summary: National Conference on “New Challenges of Chemistry in Biomedical Research” on 8th and 9th Jan. 2016.
Event Venue: K L University, Vijayawada, 522502, India

How to collaborate with radio and TV producers to create ideas for chemistry-based content

Event dates: 8 January 2016 09:30-16:30
Event summary: A workshop supported by the ŷ��AV Outreach Fund, held on 8th Jan at Aston University. Places for 10 chemists based at research institutions in the Midlands.
Event Venue: Aston University , Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

ŷ��AV Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group January Meeting and AGM

Event dates: 8 January 2016
Event summary: One-day meeting in London. Six speakers including Tobias Ritter (Max-Planck, Muelheim), Nicolas Blanchard (Strasbourg) and Richard Brown (Southampton).
Event Venue: Institute of Cancer Research, London, SW3 6JB, United Kingdom

Give Me Strength!

Event dates: 9 January 2016
Event summary: ŷ��AV Mid-Southern Counties Annual Family Lecture 2016: "Give Me Strength! The story of some of the chemistry behind the energy sources that keep us and our lives going."
Event Venue: Building 46 (Physics), Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench

Event dates: 11 January 2016
Event summary: A national competition run by the ŷ��AV for 14-16 year old students. The competition begins with heats run by ŷ��AV Local Sections to select a team to represent the section in the UK final in 2016.
Event Venue: Sir William Perkins's School, Chertsey, KT16 9BN, United Kingdom

Careers Consultations in Cambridge

Event dates: 11 January 2016 08:00-16:00
Event summary: Want to discuss a careers related matter? We can support you in applying for new roles, progressing in your current role, preparing for retirement, even a career change and anything in between.
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, Cambridge, CB4 0WF, United Kingdom

South East Regional Meeting

Event dates: 12 January 2016
Event summary: The South East Regional meeting will take place at Burlington House in London.
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

The Thirlmere Aqueduct

Event dates: 12 January 2016 19:30-21:00
Event summary: How this 19th Century Pipe Line was constructed to bring water from the Lake District to the City of Manchester
Event Venue: University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom

The MHRA GDP Symposium

Event dates: 12 January 2016
Event summary: The event will provide latest information and guidance on changing legislation and increasing complexity in the distribution chain.
Event Venue: Hilton Glasgow, Glasgow, G3 8HT, United Kingdom

Law and Administration

Event dates: 12 - 13 January 2016
Event summary: The Qualified Person (QP) must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of European and UK Laws related to the manufacture and distribution of medicinal products for human and veterinary use.
Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

ŷ��AV Organic Division South-West Regional Meeting

Event dates: 13 January 2016
Event summary: Change of venue - Building 32, Highfield Campus An exciting whole day symposium from a range of speakers in organic chemistry.
Event Venue: University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

15th Anglo French Physical Acoustics Conference

Event dates: 13 - 15 January 2016
Event summary: The scope of the conference is kept intentionally wide as as to encourage cross-fertilisation of ideas across different application areas in the field of Physical Acoustics.
Event Venue: Selsdon Park Hotel, Surrey, CR2 8YA, United Kingdom

44th Scottish Regional Meeting of The ŷ��AV Organic Division

Event dates: 13 January 2016
Event summary: Annual gathering of Scottish Organic Chemists. Plenary: Prof. A.P. Davis, University of Bristol, ŷ��AV Physical Organic Chemistry Award Winner 2014
Event Venue: University of Aberdeen, Old Aberdeen, AB24 3UE, United Kingdom

ŷ��AV Award Lecture

Event dates: 13 January 2016 15:00-16:00
Event summary: ŷ��AV Norman Heatley Award lecture by Professor Mark Wallace, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford.
Event Venue: Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom

Next Generation Materials for Solar Photovoltaics

Event dates: 13 January 2016 10:00-17:30
Event summary: 1-day symposium on recent advances in Solar Photovoltaics with a focus on materials for organic, inorganic and hybrid thin film cells. 6 guest speakers plus contributing oral and poster presentations
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Seminar - Molecular Simulation Methods for Ensemble-Based Drug Design

Event dates: 13 January 2016
Event summary: A seminar by Dr Julien Michel (University of Edinburgh) discussing molecular simulation methods for ensemble-based drug design. All welcome - 5 pm start.
Event Venue: University of Sunderland, Sunderland, SR1, United Kingdom

Reforms to vocational qualifications in England

Event dates: 14 January 2016
Event summary: This seminar will focus on reforms to vocational qualifications in England as Ofqual prepares to introduce new regulatory arrangements.
Event Venue: Central London, Venue TBC, London, Venue TBC, United Kingdom

Joint Institution Group Student Aspiration Workshops Part 2 Getting Selected

Event dates: 14 January 2016 18:00-20:30
Event summary: A short, no-nonsense workshop, giving you real insight from real professionals to get you ahead school students in selection processes for employment, college, university and voluntary organisations.
Event Venue: Lakes College, Workington, CA14 4JN, United Kingdom

Innovation Opportunities from Waste

Event dates: 14 January 2016 10:00-16:00
Event summary: The workshop will explore potential opportunities for valorising waste from key priority sectors, including construction, agri-food, health, chemicals, materials and textiles in the UK.
Event Venue: The Studio, Manchester, M1 1FN, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench

Event dates: 14 January 2016
Event summary: A national competition run by the ŷ��AV for 14-16 year old students. The competition begins with heats run by ŷ��AV Local Sections to select a team to represent the section in the UK final in 2016.
Event Venue: City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead, KT21 1ET, United Kingdom

LGBTSTEMinar

Event dates: 15 January 2016 09:00-19:00
Event summary: A one-day conference showcasing the work of LGBT researchers across the STEM fields, including several speakers from Chemistry.
Event Venue: The Diamond, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 7RD, United Kingdom

Priorities for the Care Quality Commission

Event dates: 15 January 2016 09:00-13:00
Event summary: With the Care Quality Commission currently developing its five‐year strategy, this seminar will provide a timely opportunity to consider the future regulation of health and social care in England.
Event Venue: tbc, London, tbc, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench Regional Heat

Event dates: 16 January 2016
Event summary: The North Staffordshire Local Section Committee of the ŷ��AV will be hosting a regional heat for the ŷ��AV “Top of the Bench” competition aimed at KS3 and KS4 students.
Event Venue: Lennard-Jones Laboratories, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

Birmingham and West Midlands Top of the Bench competition

Event dates: 16 January 2016
Event summary: The competition begins with a chemical knowledge written test sent to you to be returned by October half-term.
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Event dates: 18 January 2016 08:30 - 22 January 2016 15:00
Event summary: This module has been carefully designed to cover important aspects of the packaging process, from suitable components, pack design, packaging processes and associated GMP challenges
Event Venue: Hilton York Hotel, York, YO1 9WD, United Kingdom

UK-Korea Symposium on Lithium and Sodium Batteries

Event dates: 18 January 2016 09:30 - 19 January 2016 16:00
Event summary: Energy storage will play a key role in enabling the implementation of sustainable energy solutions in both the UK and Korea and has been a focus for both governments.
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

2nd International Symposium on Nanoparticles/Nanomaterials and Applications, 2nd ISN2A 2016

Event dates: 18 - 21 January 2016
Event summary: 2nd ISN2A-2016
Event Venue: Aldeia Dos Capuchos Golf & Spa Hotel, Caparica, 2825-017, Portugal

Rubber Products - Applications and Markets

Event dates: 18 January 2016 18:00-20:00
Event summary: An overview of the rubber and polyurethane markets as well as an insight into how recycled tyre rubber can be profitably converted into products in the offshore energy, rail and highways markets.
Event Venue: ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA., United Kingdom

Nanotechnology

Event dates: 19 January 2016 19:00-20:00
Event summary: Nanotechnology is the science of the infinitly small and is likely to be increasingly important in is leading to significant developments in medicine, manufacturing and computing.
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

Absolute Basics of GC & GC-MS

Event dates: 19 January 2016 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This is a perfect introduction for absolute beginners to gas chromatography and GC-MS. The course will cover the what, why, where, when and how of GC & GC-MS.
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Ambient ionisation meeting and training course

Event dates: 19 - 20 January 2016
Event summary: The British Mass Spectrometry Society Ambient Ionisation Group will hold a one-day meeting on 20th January 2016 preceded by a training course on ambient ionisation techniques on 19th January.
Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

Roles and Professional Duties

Event dates: 19 - 20 January 2016
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.
Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

ChemCareers live video chat: The art of negotiation

Event dates: 20 January 2016 12:30-13:00
Event summary: Our monthly video chat, this month the topic is: How to increase your negotiation skills
Event Venue: United Kingdom

BMSS Ambient Ionisation Special Interest Group Meeting

Event dates: 20 January 2016 09:30-16:30
Event summary: One day meeting focussing on the applications and development of ambient ionisation mass spectrometry. This meeting is of relevance to anyone interested in the use of novel ionisation techniques.
Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

Careers Consultations in London

Event dates: 20 January 2016 08:00-16:00
Event summary: Want to discuss a careers related matter? We can support you in applying for new roles, progressing in your current role, preparing for retirement, even a career change and anything in between.
Event Venue: The ŷ��AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Historic dyes and how to identify them

Event dates: 20 January 2016 19:00
Event summary: This presentation covers the origin and identication of historic dyes and pigments on ancient and not so ancient artefacts using a variety of physical and chemical techniques.
Event Venue: Ineos Exhibition Centre, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 9UR, United Kingdom

Computational Chemistry Workshop: A New Approach to Understanding & Solving Chemical Problems

Event dates: 20 - 22 January 2016
Event summary: This workshop aims to provide theoretical background and hands-on training in the field of computational chemistry.
Event Venue: Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Event dates: 20 - 21 January 2016
Event summary: SMi's 5th annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology will be bringing together industry leaders and key figures in the field to discuss and develop a greater understanding of key issues and regulations
Event Venue: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom

Kent Biogateway Free Breakfast Seminar: Develop and Grow with the ŷ��AV

Event dates: 21 January 2016 08:15-09:45
Event summary: Come and learn about how the ŷ��AV supports small companies and individuals through our EnterprisePlus programme and professional development opportunities.
Event Venue: Discovery Park, Sandwich, CT13 9FF, United Kingdom

2 day Hands-on Advanced Injection

Event dates: 21 January 2016 09:00 - 22 January 2016 17:00
Event summary: The 2-day Hands-on Advanced Injection course combines the 2 advanced GC courses on the Programmable Temperature Vapourisers (PTVs) and Large Volume Injection (LVI).
Event Venue: The Open University, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench

Event dates: 21 January 2016
Event summary: A national competition run by the ŷ��AV for 14-16 year old students. The competition begins with heats run by ŷ��AV Local Sections to select a team to represent the section in the UK final in 2016.
Event Venue: Lancing College, West Sussex, BN15 0RW, United Kingdom

Quality Risk Management

Event dates: 21 January 2016
Event summary: Successful completion of this one day course provides the delegate with understanding of the principles of Quality Risk Management (QRM) and its practical application.
Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Eastern Regional Meeting

Event dates: 21 January 2016
Event summary: The 2016 Eastern Regional Meeting will take place in Stevenage, venue details will be released in the next few weeks.
Event Venue: Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ, United Kingdom

Data Integrity

Event dates: 21 January 2016
Event summary: This course is designed to provide guidance on how data should be controlled and managed from initial generation and recording, through processing, use, retention, archiving and retrieval.
Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

Christmas 2015 Meal

Event dates: 22 January 2016 19:00-22:30
Event summary: The Cumbria Local Section's Christmas event, expected to be a talk followed by meal, held in January to avoid clashes with other Christmas events.
Event Venue: The Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth, CA13 0EJ, United Kingdom

What's it like doing a PhD in chemistry?

Event dates: 25 January 2016 15:25-17:00
Event summary: Find out where your studies could take you after GCSE from two current postgraduate students at the University of Bristol.
Event Venue: Clevedon School, Clevedon, BS21 6AH, United Kingdom

Advanced Automotive & Industrial Battery Conference

Event dates: 25 - 28 January 2016
Event summary: The leading European forum where automakers & energy-storage system developers discuss EC capacitor & advanced battery technology implementation in automotive, industrial & specialty applications
Event Venue: Congress Centrum Mainz, Mainz, 55116, Germany

5th Drug Formulation, Solubility & Bioavailability Summit

Event dates: 25 - 27 January 2016
Event summary: The modeling and enabled formulation expertise you need to maximize drug developability, avoid particle formation, and maintain stability and bioavailability.
Event Venue: The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, 19103, United States

EMBO | EMBL Symposium: A New Age of Discovery for Aquatic Microeukaryotes

Event dates: 26 - 29 January 2016
Event summary: Discoveries about the lifestyles of aquatic microbial eukaryotes are advancing through exploration using molecular sequencing, imaging techniques,evolutionary theory and geochemical analysis.
Event Venue: EMBL Advanced Training Centre, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany

East Anglia Local Section Gourmet Evening and AGM - “Meat misconduct and olive oil offences: fighting food fraud using analytical chemistry”

Event dates: 26 January 2016
Event summary: Dr Kate Kemsley (Institute of Food Research), will present the talk “Meat misconduct and olive oil offences: fighting food fraud using analytical chemistry”, followed by a themed gourmet dinner.
Event Venue: City College Norwich, Norwich, NR2 2LJ, United Kingdom

Materials Chemistry for Energy and the Environment

Event dates: 26 - 29 January 2016
Event summary: A 4 day workshop for Early Career Researchers from the UK and Indonesia to promote research collaborations between the two countries.
Event Venue: Novotel Golf Resort and Convention Centre, Bogor, 16710, Indonesia

Viruses 2016 - At the Forefront of Virus–Host Interactions

Event dates: 26 - 28 January 2016
Event summary: Viruses 2016 is an international scientific conference sponsored by the journal Viruses under the patronage of the University of Basel. The conference is taking place in Basel from 26–28 January 2016.
Event Venue: Pharmacenter, University of Basel, Basel, CH-4056, Swaziland

EMBO | EMBL Symposium: A New Age of Discovery for Aquatic Microeukaryotes

Event dates: 26 January 2016 09:00 - 29 January 2016 13:30
Event summary: This symposium will constitute a unique opportunity to discuss the impact of new discoveries about the unexpected lifestyles of aquatic microbial eukaryotes.
Event Venue: EMBL Advanced Training Centre, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany

Wound Healing 2016

Event dates: 26 - 28 January 2016
Event summary: This interdisciplinary event is an open forum for discussion of the processes involved in wound healing, and the recent advances in the research and therapies related to wound healing and infection.
Event Venue: Cineworld: The O2, London, SE10 0DX, United Kingdom

Clinical Research & Operations Worldwide Networking - CROWN 2016

Event dates: 26 January 2016 08:00 - 28 January 2016 17:00
Event summary: An elite gathering where clinical decision-makers learn, network and engage on topics critical to the effective design, development and execution of clinical trials.
Event Venue: Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 19103, United States

Inspire to Teach

Event dates: 27 January 2016 13:30-15:00
Event summary: We believe that teaching chemistry is an incredibly rewarding and exciting career. But if you’re not convinced yet, why not come along to our Inspire to Teach event to find out more?
Event Venue: University of Kingston, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

Cafe Scientifique - The Science of Skincare

Event dates: 27 January 2016 19:30-21:00
Event summary: This is a re-arranged meeting. Dr Katerina Steventon talks about the latest research and traditional therapies for skincare.
Event Venue: The White Horse Inn (Nellies), Beverley, HU17 8BN, United Kingdom

HTC-14 14th International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology

Event dates: 27 January 2016 09:00 - 29 January 2016 17:00
Event summary: HTC-14 will be the premier platform for state-of-the art developments in hyphenated separation techniques.
Event Venue: Het Pand, Ghent, 9000, Belgium

Durham University PGCE Open Day

Event dates: 27 January 2016 10:00-16:00
Event summary: If you are passionate about chemistry why not consider teaching it? Why not come along and find out more about one of our PGCE courses on Wednesday 27th January 2016.
Event Venue: Durham University School of Education, Durham, DH1 1TA , United Kingdom

Chemistry at Home

Event dates: 27 January 2016 19:00-21:00
Event summary: Evening Lecture given by Dr. John Emsley.
Event Venue: Gloucester University, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ, United Kingdom

ŷ��AV School's Analyst Competition: South West

Event dates: 27 January 2016
Event summary: This year’s ŷ��AV schools analyst competition, South West regional heat will be hosted on Plymouth University campus on Wednesday 27th January 2016.
Event Venue: Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

New Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry

Event dates: 27 January 2016
Event summary: The event is aimed at introducing and reviewing a wide range of hot topics and approaches that may be used in discovering the drugs of tomorrow.
Event Venue: GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2NY, United Kingdom

Responsible Person

Event dates: 27 - 28 January 2016
Event summary: This intensive 2-day course evaluates the key roles and responsibilities of the Responsible Person (RP).
Event Venue: RSSL Training, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

From Thiol Complexes to Gases-How to Speciate in Environmental Matrices

Event dates: 27 January 2016 16:30-17:30
Event summary: The lecture will focus on following arsenic speciation in the environmment,using ICP-MS interfaced with chromatography
Event Venue: Queens University of Belfast, Belfast, BT9 5AG, United Kingdom

Ireland Regional Meeting

Event dates: 28 January 2016
Event summary: The 2016 Ireland Regional Meeting will take place in Belfast, venue details will be released in the next few weeks.
Event Venue: Hastings Europa Hotel Belfast, Belfast, BT2 7APT, United Kingdom

Bloodhound: A Supersonic Engineering Adventure

Event dates: 28 January 2016 18:00-20:30
Event summary: Luke Bamford, the Bloodhound STEM Ambassador will present this lecture about Bloodhound SSC and the 2016 attempt at the land speed record.
Event Venue: Teesside University , Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA, United Kingdom

A Matter of Life or Death: Cell Death in Cancer

Event dates: 28 - 30 January 2016
Event summary: The meeting will cover recent & exciting developments that are crucial to our understanding of the multifaceted role of cell death in tumour initiation, progression & therapy response.
Event Venue: De Rode Hoed, Amsterdam, 1015 CV, Netherlands

Test the Chemist Pub Quiz

Event dates: 28 January 2016 19:30-21:30
Event summary: Quiz with free entry, prizes and refreshments available
Event Venue: The Chase Hotel, Whitehaven, CA28 8AA, United Kingdom

How to Develop and Manage CAPA Plans in a FDA - Regulated Environment

Event dates: 29 January 2016 10:00-15:00
Event summary: This seminar will include discussions on proper CAPA system maintenance, root cause analysis, documentation of the Corrective and Preventative Actions and developing a robust CAPA plan.
Event Venue: NJHA Conference & Event Center, Princeton, 08540, United States