Just a quick note to highlight that the deadline for abstract submissions to the YMS is fast approaching (5th May).

YMS 2014 will be held in Birmingham on the 24th of June. It promises to bring together early-career chemists from all disciplines and sectors to share the latest research and develop interdisciplinary networks.

With a stellar line up of speakers covering all the major disciplines, as well as a session devoted to chemical education and outreach, YMS 2014 aims to be the biggest and best of the series to date, so I urge all early-career chemists out there to consider presenting and attending.

To register and for more information, visit www.rsc-yms.co.uk.

The SCI are hosting a FREE, open to all careers event in London on Monday 28 April 2014.

• starting out in academia and in industry
• working in both bioscience and chemical SMEs
• careers in multinational bioscience companies
• working on a plant and in health and safety
• working in the petrochemicals industry
• working as a consultant
• tips on applying for that first job

Definitely a date for early-career calendars!