Member Network - Local Sections

Comic-Cartoon Competition 2024

Event dates: 9 September - 18 October 2024
Event summary: Students in years 12/13 are invited to draw and submit a single comic-cartoon picture connected to this year’s chosen theme “Improving Life with Wearable Sensors”.
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Advent Calendar Poster Challenge 2024

Event dates: 9 September - 8 November 2024
Event summary: Students in years 7/8, working in teams of four, are invited to prepare an A3 poster explaining the chemistry behind a symbol that represents any December celebration to them.
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East Anglia Top of the Bench Regional Competition 2024-25

Event dates: 16 September 2024 09:00 - 4 December 2024
Event summary: Registration information for East Anglia Top of the Bench Regional Competition 2024-25
Event Venue: United Kingdom

��ӰԺ Week Poster Competition

Event dates: 1 October - 11 November 2024
Event summary: North Wales Schools! Celebrate ��ӰԺ Week with Our Poster Competition! Win cash prizes for yourself and your school!
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Why crystals will save the world - a talk on crystal engineering, in-situ analysis and application in chemistry and industry

Event dates: 9 October 2024 17:45-20:45
Event summary: Crystal engineering has evolved to offer a mechanism to design the right crystalline material for the right application, with new bespoke crystalline materials to address global challenges.
Event Venue: The ��ӰԺ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Retired Members Lunch (North)

Event dates: 10 October 2024 12:15-14:00
Event summary: Retired Members Lunch for Members who are retired or otherwise available. Convenient for those located in the northern area of the section. Please inform the contact if you wish to attend.
Event Venue: The Oak, Dursley, GL11 4EF, United Kingdom

Traditional autumn walk in Blean Woods

Event dates: 12 October 2024 10:00-14:00
Event summary: Meeting at 10am in Rough Common Car Park (Free, but gets busy), CT2 9DD, those who use public transport there is an alternative meeting point at 9am at Canterbury Coach Station by the Lamb sculpture
Event Venue: Blean Woods, Blean, CT2 9DD, United Kingdom

RSC Members’ Guided Walk and Lunch Thursday 17th October 2024 in Huntly at The Square at 10.30am followed by lunch in The Bank Restaurant at 1pm.

Event dates: 17 October 2024 10:30-16:00
Event summary: Huntly born author George MacDonald is celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth this year. Known as, “The father of fantasy fiction”.
Event Venue: Thursday 17th October 2024 in Huntly at The Square at 10.30am , Huntly, AB54, United Kingdom

Retired Members' Lunch - SE/Kent Sections

Event dates: 24 October 2024 12:15-14:00
Event summary: Lunch and a few drinks with friendly retired Members. Bull's Head Pub and Restaurant, Chiselhurst, Kent.
Event Venue: The Bull's Head, Chiselhurst, BR7 6NR, United Kingdom

Teesside Local Section Members Luncheon

Event dates: 26 October 2024 12:30
Event summary: Teesside Local Section Members Luncheon 12:30 SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2024. The High Force Hotel, Alston Rd, Forest-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham, DL12 0XH
Event Venue: The High Force Hotel, Forest-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH, United Kingdom

Anglian Ruskin University Family Science Days

Event dates: 26 October 2024 09:00 - 27 October 2024 16:00
Event summary: Join us on our Chelmsford campus for our hugely popular Family Science Days. Expect a jam-packed day of hands-on, interactive science activities suitable for all ages.
Event Venue: Anglian Ruskin University Chelmsford campus, Chelmsford, cm1 1sq, United Kingdom

Humphry Davy Lecture: The ��ӰԺ of the Universe

Event dates: 29 October 2024 18:00-20:30
Event summary: In this year’s C&M Local Section Humphry Davy Lecture we will be exploring The ��ӰԺ of the Universe with Mike Edmunds, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at Cardiff University.
Event Venue: The ��ӰԺ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Mid Scotland Section Quiz Night

Event dates: 1 November 2024 19:00-22:00
Event summary: An opportunity to come and compete in our annual quiz. A variety of rounds testing scientific and general knowledge will test all in attendance. A Light buffet will be provided after the quiz.
Event Venue: Falkirk Golf Club, Falkirk, FK2 7YP, United Kingdom

Shaping the Future of Science at Victrex

Event dates: 6 November 2024 18:30-20:00
Event summary: A talk from the Chief Scientist at Victrex Dr. John Grasmeder. The talk will discuss who Victrex is, what they do and then an array of topics from polymer science, products and sustainability targets.
Event Venue: Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse , Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4QD, United Kingdom

Chilterns and Middlesex Section Top of the Bench Competition

Event dates: 6 November 2024 16:00
Event summary: An online contest in which teams from schools across the Chilterns and Middlesex area compete in a chemistry quiz. An event designed to inspire students and encourage interest in chemistry.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Why do Leaves Change Colour? Visit to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Event dates: 8 November 2024 10:00-12:00
Event summary: The next MSCLS events will be a guided tour at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, to find out why do leaves change colour?
Event Venue: Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, SO51 0QA, United Kingdom

Liverpool local section Celebratory Gala Dinner

Event dates: 9 November 2024 18:00-23:59
Event summary: Celebratory Gala Dinner including a 3 course meal at the Royal Liver building.
Event Venue: The Royal Liverpool Liver Building, Liverpool, L3 1HU, United Kingdom

RSC-RSB Annual Joint Meeting 2024

Event dates: 12 November 2024 18:00-20:00
Event summary: Join us for several talks, food and drink at the annual meeting between the Thames Valley Local Sections of the ��ӰԺ and the Royal Society of Biology
Event Venue: University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom

Autumn Social Event

Event dates: 13 November 2024 19:00-22:00
Event summary: An informal evening of fun activities.
Event Venue: Boom Battle Bar , Sheffield, S1 4PA, United Kingdom

Retired Members Lunch November 2024

Event dates: 15 November 2024 12:30-15:30
Event summary: A Retired Members Lunch will be held at the Wymondham Rugby Club on November 15th 2024
Event Venue: Wymondham Rugby Club, Wymondham, NR18 0GQ, United Kingdom

Annual Top of the Bench Schools Quiz

Event dates: 28 November 2024 17:00-19:15
Event summary: Annual chemistry quiz for schools, winners will attend the Top of Bench finals to compete in the RSC national quiz in 2025.
Event Venue: Forge Valley School, Sheffield , S6 5HG, United Kingdom

Retired Members Social Event

Event dates: 29 November 2024 13:00-15:30
Event summary: An festive afternoon tea at Tapton Hall in Sheffield
Event Venue: Tapton Hall, Sheffield, S10 3BU, United Kingdom

Teesside Local Section Members Christmas Luncheon

Event dates: 30 November 2024 12:30
Event summary: Teesside Local Section Members Christmas Luncheon 12:30 for 13:00 SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2024. Leonardo Hotel (Jury's Inn) Middlesbrough, Fry Street, Middlesbrough TS1 1JH
Event Venue: Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 1JH, United Kingdom

Y12 and Y13 Christmas Lecture 'What is green chemistry?'

Event dates: 4 December 2024 14:00-15:00
Event summary: Invited lecture exploring the use of Green ��ӰԺ and Sustainable ��ӰԺ have emerged to meet current environmental challenges. Open to sixth form students and their teachers.
Event Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield , S3 7HF, United Kingdom

Retired Members' Christmas Lunch

Event dates: 11 December 2024 12:00-16:00
Event summary: Retired Members' Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 11th December at the Racquet Club Hotel, Liverpool.
Event Venue: The Racquet Club Hotel, Liverpool, L3 9AG, United Kingdom

Retired Members Lunch (Central)

Event dates: 14 January 2025 12:15-14:00
Event summary: Retired members lunch convenient for those located in the central area of the section around Bristol
Event Venue: Eastfield Inn, Bristol, BS9 4NQ, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench Thames Valley Local Section Heat

Event dates: 15 January 2025
Event summary: The next Top of the Bench Thames Valley local section heat will take place on Wednesday, 15th January 2025 (final timings to be confirmed).
Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3SR, United Kingdom

Diamond Light Source - Virtual Visit

Event dates: 21 January 2025 19:00-21:00
Event summary: Join us for a 'virtual visit' of the UK's national synchrotron facility and learn more about how Diamond works, the discoveries that have been made and virtual walkaround of the synchrotron.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Retired Members Lunch (South)

Event dates: 13 May 2025 12:15-14:00
Event summary: Retired members lunch convenient for those located in the southern area of the section.
Event Venue: King William Inn, Tunley, BA2 0EB, United Kingdom