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May your reactions in 2014 always be of high yield and purity (following simple aqueous work-up).
Posted by David Foley on Dec 14, 2013 2:01 PM GMT
As you are no doubt aware, I am very passionate about providing opportunities for early-career chemists to network with their peers both within and across the chemistry disciplines.

I would therefore like to highlight the following dates for your 2014 calendar:

Feburary 27th-28th, Blankenberge, Belgium: The Royal Flemish Chemical Society will host the 12th Chemistry Conference for Young Scientists. During this conference, young academic researchers will have the opportunity to present the results of their research through an oral or a poster presentation in English. The conference topics are organized in parallel sessions with common plenary lectures. The best oral and poster presentation of each session will be awarded by a jury of experts. The focus of this conference is quite broad with its aim to span the whole spectrum of chemistry. Details can be found hereNOTE THE DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS IS THE 15TH DECEMBER.

March 26th-29th, Jena, Germany: The young chemists of the German Chemical Society (GDCh/JCF) will host the 16th JCF Spring Symposium. It is an exciting opportunity for young chemists from all over Europe and all fields of chemistry to present their research to a young international audience. Registration details and confirmed speakers can be found here.

April 29th-May 1st, 
Coimbra, Portugal, : The Young Chemists Group of the Portuguese Chemistry Society will host the 4th Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting (4th PYCheM) The main ambition of 4th PYCheM is diffusion of scientific work in chemistry between young researchers in Portugal and abroad. It is also intended to emphasize the bond between fundamental scientific research and its applicability in industry by pointing to new professional opportunities and motivating the enterprising spirit of the participants. In addition to projecting and deepening the interest in chemistry in the society, this congress aims to reinforce the development of working networks between the young researchers, promoting their communication and work capabilities. For more information, please visit their website.

June 24th, Birmingham, UK: The RSC Younger Members Network will host the 3rd RSC Younger Members Symposium (YMS2014). YMS 2014 aims to facilitate the development of young chemists by providing them with the opportunity to: present at a national conference; interact with emerging talent from academia and industry and network specifically with their peers. Registration opens on the 20th of January. For more information, please visit their website.

If anyone has any other young chemists conference they would like promoted here, please leave a comment here or message me on LinkedIn or ResearchGate.
Posted by David Foley on Dec 14, 2013 1:53 PM GMT
I know a lot has been said on bigger and better blogs than mine already about the recent announcement by Randy Schekman that he intends to boycott  the "tyranny" of the big three scientific journals (Nature, Science and Cell).

I tend to agree with the sentiment that it is all well and good for a Nobel Laurate to take to this stance, but far more difficult for a young researcher.

I will be more convinced about Prof. Schekman's declaration when the young academics in his department (and in general) no longer have to publish in these journals to secure tenure and promotion.

Posted by David Foley on Dec 14, 2013 1:13 PM GMT