Dear Member,
 
Welcome to the June edition of the Networks Newsletter. These monthly newsletters aim to keep all member networks updated with news describing how to get involved, as well as information of relevant events, services and new initiatives from the RSC Networks Team.

Teacher Training Scholarships
Calling all brewing and beer enthusiasts
Royal Society of Chemistry Prize and Award Winners
Joliot-Curie Conference 2014
Apply now for CSciTeach
Meet the Universities
Take part in our Global Experiment!
Wondering how to manage your career?
Host an Education Coordinator in Scotland
New Officers' Briefing Day
A Future in Chemistry
Inclusion and diversity tip of the month
RSC Events Deadlines

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Teacher Training Scholarships - next deadline for applications Sunday 22^nd June.

Do you have the potential to be an exceptional chemistry teacher?

In partnership with the Department for Education, we are offering 180 scholarships for the training year 2014/2015, worth £25,000 (tax free). Each scholarship also provides a support package including:

• Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) membership for 2 years;
• access to national and regional RSC support networks through local meetings, online communities, mentors, annual conferences etc;
• a selection of RSC materials including resources, lab coats and other consumables.

Don’t miss out.

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Calling all brewing and beer enthusiasts

Written by a recently retired brewer, the second edition of Brewing will appeal to all beer-lovers, but particularly those within the industry who wish to understand the processes, as well as being relevant to students of food or biological sciences.

Find out more.

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Congratulations to all the Royal Society of Chemistry Prize and Award winners for 2014!

To celebrate, we are delighted to present this web-collection highlighting some of the best research by this year’s RSC winners. Free access until 6th June 2014 – don’t miss out!
 
And for further information, click here.

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Joliot-Curie Conference 2014
16-17 September 2014, Royal Society of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Registrations are now open for this free event dedicated to addressing barriers to career progression in the chemical sciences. 
Open to early career researchers, postdoctoral researchers and final-year PhD students, the Conference seeks to: 

• Raise the aspirations of young chemists 
• Address barriers to career progression 
• Increase the confidence of delegates when presenting, networking and raising their public profile
• Promote diversity and an inclusive working culture     

Please visit the conference website for the latest on the exciting programme of workshops, one-to-one consultations and keynote speeches from world-renowned experts.

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Apply now for CSciTeach

We are now accepting applications for Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach), a professional designation which recognises excellence in science teaching and learning.

Suitably qualified and experienced teachers in primary, secondary and tertiary education - as well those working in other settings such as science centres and museums - may apply for CSciTeach if they are already members at MRSC or FRSC level. Advisers, inspectors, consultants and researchers in education may also be eligible.
Visit the website and start an application today. For more information email CSciTeach@rsc.org

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There’s still time to register for Meet the Universities

28 June 2014, 10:00 - 16:00 - The Chemistry Centre, London
12 July 2014, 10:00-16:00 - University of Leeds

If you know a school student who is thinking of taking chemistry to degree level, tell them about Meet the Universities 2014.

This free event is a chance to gather valuable information from university representatives from across the country. Attendees can discover more about the chemical science courses on offer, and find out what undergraduate life is really like from current staff and students. The Student Loans Company will also be on hand to answer financial questions.

Find out more

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Take part in our Global Experiment!

To celebrate the International Year of Crystallography, our Global Experiment 2014 is all about crystallisation. What are the best conditions for growing crystals? Does temperature affect a crystal’s growth? Discover the art of crystallisation at home or in the classroom and compare your results with students around the world.

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Wondering how to manage your career?

Speak to one of our career specialists; we aim to be accessible at a time which is beneficial for you. In addition to emailing and calling in we can set up evening consultations over the phone on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 8pm. If you want to talk to us in person we have the following days available:
London: 13^th June
Cambridge: 17^th June

You will be invited to attend local careers hubs near you later in the year.

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Host an Education Coordinator in Scotland

The Royal Society of Chemistry’s network of Education Coordinators work to support and promote RSC education activities, enhance regional education provision and bring together groups of people working to promote the chemical sciences.

This network is expanding and we are currently inviting tenders for an additional host in Scotland. Universities, FE colleges, science centres and other organisations involved in STEM education are welcome to apply although there are geographical restrictions. Each contract is for up to £50,000 pa for 3 years to cover salary, on-costs and overheads.

The deadline for submissions is Monday 14^th July 2014. Visit Expanding our Network for more information.
If your institution, or a consortium of institutions, is interested in hosting an Education Coordinator, please contact  an initial expression of interest to beveridgew@rsc.org.

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New Officers' Briefing Day, 30^th July 2014

We would like to invite all new Officers of RSC committees to attend this year’s New Officer’s Briefing Day.

This is the annual induction day for all new Local Section, Interest Group and Analytical Division Region Officers (Chairs, Secretaries and Treasurers) which will again be a physical event this year. Please could you pass this on to any of your committee that you think would be interested in attending.

The purpose of this event is to provide new or recently appointed officers with information about their role, what is expected of them and the support and resources available to them from RSC staff and other sources. Unfortunately we are only able to invite those members based in the UK and Ireland to attend this event, any members based in other countries can contact us for additional support at any time.

The New Officers Briefing Day will take place on Wednesday 30th July at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London. Please register no later than Friday 18th July, you can register your interest by contacting networks@rsc.org indicating any dietary requirements.

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A Future in Chemistry

Guide their future in chemistry with our new careers site.

When it comes to job prospects, we know that students aged between 11 and 19 have a lot of decisions to make. Subject choices. Work experience. The best university for their plans. There’s a good deal to think about – especially when a career in chemistry is the ultimate goal.

A look through our new careers site will give you what you need to help them make informed choices and feel confident about their future.

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Inclusion and diversity tip of the month

Consider the diversity of the guest speakers you invite to your events. This can benefit both the speaker and the audience. Choosing a particular speaker may help to break down stereotypes that the audience might have. Consider who will be able to connect best with your audience, and who might surprise your audience.

Find more tips for creating inclusive events on our Diversity web page.

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RSC Events Deadlines

Major deadlines coming up – check out the individual websites for more details and all the key dates.

EVENT	DEADLINE
Challenges in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (ISACS13) 1-4 July 2014 Dublin, Ireland	Registration deadline: 2 June 2014
Analytical Research Forum 2014 (ARF14)   7 July 2014 London, UK	Early bird registration: 2 June 2014 Final registration: 30 June 2014
Emerging Photon Technologies for Chemical Dynamics (FD171) 9-11 July 2014 Sheffield, UK	Registration deadline: 9 June 2014
Carbon in Electrochemistry (FD172) 28-30 July 2014 Sheffield, UK	Early bird registration: 9 June 2014 Final registration: 30 June 2014
Advancing the chemistry of the f-elements (DD14) 28-30 July 2014 Edinburgh, UK	Early bird registration: 9 June 2014 Final registration: 30 June 2014
Challenges in Organic Chemistry (ISACS14) 7-10 August 2014 Shanghai, China	Early bird registration: 23 June 2014
Challenges in Nanoscience (ISACS15) 17-20 August 2014 San Diego, USA	Early bird registration: 30 June 2014
5th EuCheMS Chemistry Congress 31 August-4 September 2014 Istanbul, Turkey	Registration deadline: 23 June 2014
New Advances in Carbon Nanomaterials (FD173) 1-3 September 2014 London, UK	Poster abstract deadline: 23 June 2014
Organic Photonics and Electronics (FD174) 8-10 September 2014 Glasgow, UK	Poster abstract deadline: 16 June 2014
Metal ions in Medical Imaging: optical, radiopharmaceutical and MRI contrast (DD15) 8-10 September 2014 York, UK	Poster abstract deadline: 30 June 2014
Physical Chemistry of Functionalised Biomedical Nanoparticles (FD175) 17-19 September 2014 Bristol, UK	Poster abstract deadline: 30 June 2014
Nucleation – a Transition State to the Directed Assembly of Materials (Faraday Discussion) 30 March- 1 April 2015 Leeds, UK	Oral abstract deadline: 30 June 2014

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