Chemical Sciences Scotland newsletter
This monthly newsletter highlights all the latest news and forthcoming events in Scotland for the local Chemical Sciences community.
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Scottish chemicals companies have the perfect formula for awards success
31 July 2009
Scotland's considerable contribution to the chemical industry was highlighted at the national 2009 Chemical Industry Awards.
Energy efficiency and eco-efficiency are to be priorities for Swedish presidency
31 July 2009
A recent article from Agence Europe has claimed that the European Union's transition to an eco-efficient economy will be one of the biggest tasks for the Swedish Government during its presidency of the European Union Council.
Envirowise: Resource efficiency advice and support
31 July 2009
Envirowise, a government-funded programme, offers free, independent environmental advice and support to UK businesses.
Small grants scheme reaches milestone awards
31 July 2009
The Innovation Portal’s Small Grants Scheme reached two milestone awards during July.
Skills utilisation e-bulletin
31 July 2009
The third issue of the Skills Utilisation E-bulletin, which updates stakeholders on progress to improve skills utilisation in Scotland, is now available.
Tell your story and sell your industry
31 July 2009
As part of Chemical Sciences Scotland's long-term strategy, the organisation has employed the services of PR agency Smarts to help raise awareness of the industry
New Biosciences for business bulletin
31 July 2009
The July edition of the Biosciences for Business bulletin is now available.
Major international networking opportunities
31 July 2009
The Royal Society of Chemistry will host the 42nd IUPAC Congress in Glasgow at the beginning of August.
Women in Biotech - an inspirational evening
31 July 2009
The next "Women in Biotech" event will take place on September 15 in Edinburgh. The event, presented by BIA Scotland, will be held at McGrigors LLP and promises to be an inspirational evening with special guest Professor Anne Glover CBE, Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland.
Funding opportunity for mixed plastics reprocessing
23 June 2009
WRAP is launching a new £5 million capital grant programme on behalf of the Scottish Government to provide financial assistance towards facilities that will be capable of sorting, recycling and reprocessing a range of plastic waste.
Link Technologies inks exclusive licence to Agilent Technologies’ TC RNA Monomers
23 June 2009
Specialist oligonucleotide reagent manufacturer, Link Technologies Limited, recently announced the launch of TC RNA Monomers under exclusive licence with Agilent Technologies Inc.
Funding boosts growth of Scottish Ethicrop Company
23 June 2009
To assist its efforts to transform land cultivation in parts of the developing world, agricultural research company Verdex Limited has received financial support from Scottish Enterprise.
Scottish Universities show their quality in Research Rankings
23 June 2009
The strength of chemistry research in Scotland's Universities has been demonstrated by the results of the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
Arena Instrumentation
23 June 2009
Arena Instrumentation provides intelligent maintenance solutions to help reduce service costs. Offering a variety of tailor-made engineering and technical services, they are experts at interpreting specific requirements to deliver the right service solution, regardless of industry sector.
High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the European Chemicals Industry
23 June 2009
The European chemicals industry is essential to economic development and wealth, providing modern products and materials, and enabling technical solutions in virtually all sectors of the economy.
Major international networking opportunities
23 June 2009
The Royal Society of Chemistry is hosting the 42nd IUPAC Congress (IUPAC 2009) from August 2-7 at the SECC in Glasgow.
Scotland on the global stage at Informex
23 June 2009
Informex brings together serious buyers and sellers of chemicals, biologics, chemical technologies and related services. It is a global meeting place which efficiently showcases the capabilities of high-value, high-quality fine, and specialty and custom chemical manufacturers.
New book celebrates chemical manufacturing at Earl’s Road in Grangemouth
23 June 2009
John Blackie, Site Director at Kemfine Grangemouth, has authored a book celebrating 90 years of chemical manufacturing at Earl's Road in Grangemouth
Thank you for your attendance at the inaugural CSS Conference
28 May 2009
On behalf of Clark Eriksson, sponsor of the inaugural Chemical Sciences Scotland (CSS) Lunch, Chemical Sciences Scotland would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your attendance at the Dinner and Conference in Dunblane on 25 March.
The level of response from the sector was extremely encouraging, with high numbers attending the conference and dinner. Clark Eriksson were privileged to be associated with this event, which we hope was a great success for you and your company.
Fibre Photonics appointment
28 May 2009
Fibre Photonics (Scotland) has appointed Dr Des Gibson as a non-executive director, bringing to the company 25 years experience of the optics and optoelectronics industry.
A chartered engineer, Dr Gibson has over forty technical publications and ten patents to his name and is a fellow of the Institute of Physics.
Major international networking opportunities
28 May 2009
The Royal Society of Chemistry is hosting the 42nd IUPAC Congress (IUPAC 2009) from 2-7 August at the SECC in Glasgow.
Sandy Dobbie is the Coordinator for the Industry and Innovation Theme, and Lilian Hamilton from the SE Chemical Sciences Team is Symposium Convener for "Innovation and Creativity: Your Formula for Success", which takes place on Tuesday August 4.
Technology Strategy Board
28 May 2009
In conjunction with Scottish Enterprise, the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) event will take place in Glasgow, June 2, 2009. The event aims to advise attendees about how to engage with the Technology Strategy Board in terms of shaping strategy and applying to funding competitions.
Recyclers reveal new look
28 May 2009
Recycling and resource management business The William Tracey Group has recently launched a new-look website, enhancing its communication with customers and offering them easier access to company information.
The website is part of a successful refresh of the organisation's corporate identity which also involved the creation of an updated logo and new marketing materials.
European Ecolabel
28 May 2009
The European Union Ecolabel (also known as "The Flower") is a symbol that can be used by goods and services that have a lighter environmental footprint than similar products performing the same function. It is a voluntary scheme that companies can apply for their products to join.
Energy Saving Scotland
28 May 2009
Following an announcement by the Scottish Government, the Loan Action Scotland (LAS) programme has been transferred to the Energy Saving Trust in Scotland to manage and administer.
Over the past few years, the LAS scheme has provided loans of up to £100,000 supporting businesses looking to replace old and inefficient technology.
UK Consultation on the European commission proposal for an Equal Treatment Directive
28 May 2009
The launch of the UK's Consultation on the European Commission's (EC) proposal for an Equal Treatment Directive was announced recently. The aim of the directive is to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation outside the areas of employment and vocational training.
Chemistry World Jobs
28 May 2009
For the latest job vacancies in chemistry and chemical sciences, Chemistry World Jobs from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is a new initiative that is perfect for those in the chemical sector who are looking for a fresh challenge or employers searching for the ideal candidate.
Whatever you need, Chemistry World Jobs is the website for you - with vacancies, careers articles and advice, plus a host of other features. Online job advertising is free for employers in July, August and September, so the site is sure to attract extra interest that will benefit jobseekers as well as employers.