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SIEF Science Series (REACHReady events)

1 December 2008
Cabinet War Room, London

As the REACH process moves to the SIEF stage, things are going to become even more complex. REACHReady’s SIEF Science Series is a programme designed to equip companies with the scientific knowledge required for SIEF participation.

The “REACH Testing Explained” is held on 1 December, 2008, at the Cabinet War Rooms in London and the following day sees “Whose Data Wins” take place at the same venue. A £50 discount is available when you register for both events.

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Human Factors and Process Safety workshop

9 December 2008, 10am - 4.30pm
CIA Kings Buildings, Smith Square, London

Systems can be put in place to minimise the impact of human error and make its occurrence less likely. With this in mind, a one-day workshop, specifically focusing on Process Safety takes place at Kings Buildings, Smith Square, London on 9 December, 2008.

Hosted by the Chemical Industries Association and Ryder Marsh Ltd, the event will consider a systematic approach to controlling human error and provide an understanding of the human capabilities and limitations at work.

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Could Renewables Work For You event

Thursday, 4 December, 2008, 14.00-16.30
Macphie of Glenbervie, Stonehaven
Cost: Members - Free | Non-members: £35

Macphie of Glenbervie will host a Business Environment Partnership (BEP) event on Thursday, 4 December, 2008, focusing on biomass but also covering how to assess the potential for renewable energy on your site.

The company recently became the UK’s first manufacturer to produce food ingredients using energy created from locally sourced wood chips. Construction of a multi-million pound 1.2MW biomass boiler, the first of its kind in Scotland, will reduce annual CO2 emissions by 2,100 tonnes.

European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Investigator Grants Information and Proposal Writing Events

The UK Research Office – in its capacity as UK National Contact Point (NCP) for the European Research Council(ERC) – and in partnership with institutions from across the UK, will hold a series of free information events for researchers (based in the UK or moving to the UK) interested in applying for the ERC Advanced Investigator Grants at the following locations:

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Friday 28th November 2008
Durham University, Monday 8th December 2008
University of Oxford, Thursday 11th December 2008
University of Birmingham, Friday 12th December 2008
University of Greenwich, London, Wednesday 17th December 2008

Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The aim of each session is to provide participants with an overview of the ERC in the Seventh FrameworkProgramme (FP7), focusing on the Advanced Grants scheme. The Advanced Grants Call opens on 19 November 2008, with deadlines in Spring 2009. Participants should gain a deeper understanding of the proposal format and the key issues they are required to address in planning, writing and costing an Advanced Grant proposal.

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3rd Congress of the IA Centre and IFKAD 2009

Tuesday, 17 Feb 2009 at 09:00 to Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009 at 17:00
University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow

The 3rd International Congress of the Intellectual Assets Centre will for the first time combine its highly successful business facing conference with the international renowned IFKAD.

This unique event provides the opportunity to hear and interact with international and national speakers and delegates, from both business and academics, on the topic of innovation.

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For those interested in submitting a paper to IFKAD, the deadline for abstracts is 10 December 2008.

Submit your abstract

Hot off the press: Thermal Analysis in the Pharmaceutical Industry

25 November, 2008
GlaxoSmithKline, Harlow

The next meeting of the Thermal Methods Group, a special interest group of the Royal Society of Chemistry, takes place at GlaxoSmithKline, Harlow, on 25 November, 2008. Speakers include Prof Rob Forbes (University of Bradford), Dr Andy Hills (Pfizer) and Dr Paul Royall (King’s College).

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ICIS Bioresources Summit

24-25 November 2008
Sedgefield

NEPIC, Northeast Biofuels and ABB are collaborating to host the second annual Bioresources summit. The bio industry has rarely been out of the headlines in the past year, with soaring world food prices leading many to doubt that biofuels are feasible, whereas others insist they are a workable solution to global warming.

The Bioresources 2008 conference will discuss the advances in bio-engineering and their impact on biofuels, bio-polymers and other emerging markets. The conference will address the latest thinking regarding raw materials for the bio sector as well as process developments, market analysis and the influence of political thinking.

This event also offers a chance to network with some of the most important executives in the bio sector and takes place in one of Europe's foremost regions for the bio sector.

Find out more and book your place at the event

Driving Innovation Event
Chemical Sciences Scotland and Chemistry Innovation

26 November 2008
Grangemouth Technology Park, Earls Road, Grangemouth.

Chemical Sciences Scotland and Chemistry Innovation KTN have put together a dynamic programme of activity that will enable delegates to hear first hand how industry players are driving innovation in their respective organisations. Delegates will also be able to network and interact with key partner organisations who can help with innovation challenges and opportunities.

Driving innovation performance through knowledge transfer, open innovation and networks is vital to the future of the chemical and chemistry-using sectors. Attendance at this free event is a must for all those who are seeking to innovate in order to drive the future success of the sector.

Find out more about the event and the provisional programme

Register for the event

Places are limited to 75 and will be booked on a first come first served basis.

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FP7 2009 NMP information days and UK launch event

There are still a few Information Days remaining before the 2009 NMP call. These will provide the opportunity to obtain advance information to prepare for the call currently expected to open during November 2008.

National Contact Point representatives, Knowledge Transfer Networks and Regional representatives will be at these events to answer any queries.

FP7 Advance Information Events – NMP Call

21 October - London
28 October - Rotherham
11 November - Manchester

FP7 Advance Information Events and UK Launch Event

In addition to the above, FP7UK will be holding an official launch of the call on 3 December 2008 at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre, in association with Advantage West Midlands. European Commission representation will be at this event.

NMP 2009 call programme

The 2009 call for proposals is expected to open in November 2008. Now is the time to be proactive in preparing for the call, seeking partners and familiarising yourself with this year’s call topics. Preliminary details of the 2010 call, which is expected to open Summer 2009, are also emerging.

For further information about the draft 2009 NMP work programme, and indicative budgets, please contact the NMP National Contact Point Team by calling 0870 600 6080 or by emailing help@fp7uk.co.uk.

The 2009 call will also be discussed at presentations and events across the UK in the coming months and is expected to have a formal launch event in the West Midlands.

Find out about events on the FP7UK website

Export practitioners seminar

Date: 10 December 2008
Venue: The Heath, Clifton Road, Runcorn, Halton WA7, UK

This event is aimed at trade compliance officers and sales staff that need to understand and implement international labelling and trade controls for chemicals with minimum disruption to their businesses.

There will be money saving tips on how to minimise customs duties and tips on how HM Customs’ new Authorised Economic Operator system could speed up your international logistics.

Download the agenda for the day at the Chemicals Northwest website (PDF, 121kb)

For further information about this event email: events@cia.org.uk

Scotland wins bid for major international chemicals congress in 2011

In the wake of the IUPAC Congress at Glasgow’s SECC in August 2009, another major chemistry Congress is coming to Glasgow in 2011. Led by Professor Colin Suckling from the University of Strathclyde, a team of chemists from across Scotland has been successful in their bid to host the International Congress of Heterocyclic Chemistry in 2011, a UK first. This biennial Congress - rotating through Australasia, North America, and Europe - is the principal event of the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry.

Heterocyclic chemistry is at the heart of a great deal of the output of the chemical industry from drugs to dyes and materials, and is also a major area of academic research. In planning the Congress, the Scottish team wants to:

work in partnership with the Scottish Industrial Chemistry base in terms of the scientific programme content; and
ensure that Scotland is showcased as an important location for world class chemistry.

It is important that the breadth of applications of heterocyclic chemistry is represented in the programme offering something from and for every relevant company.

Learn more about the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry on their website

As plans develop, details will be published in the newsletter for the Scottish Chemicals community and a link provided to the Congress website, currently in development. In the meantime find out more about the 2009 Congress on Heterocyclic Chemistry to be held in Newfoundland, Canada between 2-7 August 2009.

Learn about the 2009 Congress on the ICHC website

Provide suggestions for the 2011 Congress

Planning for the 2011 Congress will begin this autumn. Please send any suggestions and recommendations for content or speakers to the organising team:

ichc2011@meetingmakers.co.uk

SpeChem China - Excellent Chance to Enter China

December 3-5, Shanghai, China

Are you looking for any chances to develop or extend your business in China? Don’t miss the opportunity (maybe the best one in this year) to attend our event!

SpeChem China 2008, the leading Specialty Chemicals Event in China, will be held by CCPIT CHEM and ChemNet in Shanghai, Dec 3-5, 2008.

The event will benefit from the experience and influence of the professional and authoritative trade promotion agency, CCPIT Sub-Council of Chemical Industry, and the largest Chemical Network in China, ChemNet. Besides, CPCIA (China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association, the former Ministry of Chemical Industry of China) also will offer great assistance.

As a mature event (first launched in 2001), the event covers all fields of Fine and Specialty Chemical Industry and attracts thousands of specialists all over China every year. Foreign exhibitors are always very popular and successful at the event.

Find out more from the SpeChem website

For further information send an email to mokai@ccpitchem.org.cn.