Networks Newsletter July 2018
Dear all,Welcome to the July edition of the networks newsletter. Upcoming Administration Deadlines10 July Deadline for E-alerts going out on 19th July to additional networks12 July Deadline for E-alerts going out on 19th July30 July Deadline for Local Section inserts included in the September issue of Chemistry World24 July Deadline for E-alerts going out on 2nd August to additional networks26 July Deadline for E-alerts going out on 2nd August7 August Deadline for E-alerts going out on 16th August to additional networks9 August Deadline for E-alerts going out on 16th AugustUpcoming Events11 July Royal Society of Chemistry AGM, Burlington House, London18 July RSC Summer Party, Royal Academy of Arts, London26-30 August 7th EuCheMS Chemistry Congress, Liverpool30-31 August RSC Early Career symposium, LiverpoolCommunications from across the RSCMore opportunities for additional fundingThe Member Networks Committee have recently requested that:
- We increase the opportunities for our Interest Groups to apply for top up funding from twice a year to quarterly.
- We create a top up fund for our Local Sections in the UK and Ireland which will run in parallel to the Interest Group fund.
These changes have now been implemented and application will now be accepted using the forms available online quarterly. The deadlines for applications will be 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. Applications will be reviewed by a sub-group of Member Networks Committee. The criteria for applications for both networks are outlined on relevant application form. If you have any questions about the application or reviewing process please feel free to contact us.NG: We are currently working to improve the funding review process for our Local Sections outwith the UK and Ireland which is why this additional funding opportunity is not currently open to all of our Local Sections. Join us in celebrating LGBTSTEM Day on Thursday 5 JulyThursday 5 July will be the first International Day of LGBTQ people in STEM, organised by Pride in STEM, House of STEM, InterEngineering and Out in STEM. Studies have shown that LGBT people continue to struggle to be out and open in science and are also less likely to be retained in science than their heterosexual peers. LGBTSTEM Day is an opportunity to improve the visibility and representation of LGBT people in STEM, help them access and share resources, and build a stronger LGBT community. We’re supporting the day with lots of social media activity and articles, so keep an eye on our news pages and join the conversation on Twitter with #LGBTSTEMDay. You can share your story with us by emailing pressoffice@rsc.org. Please do encourage your network members to get involved. Pride in STEM have put together a handy toolkit for the day to give you some inspiration. You can also join our network for LGBT physical scientists, co-run with the Institute of Physics and Royal Astronomical Society. Our vision for a Future EU-UK Science Agreement
Read an opinion piece (http://www.rsc.org/news-events/opinions/2018/jun/jh-brexit-opinion/) from our President, Sir John Holman on what the Royal Society of Chemistry believes a future EU-UK science agreement should look like and how we are working with others to make sure that policy makers hear our community’s voice.Interested in a career in science communication, or in becoming a CChem mentor?Our next ChemCareers webinar will cover what is involved in becoming a CChem mentor. The webinar will take place on 17 September. Find our more and sign up for this webinar.On 25 July, we will be finding out more about careers in science communication - an increasingly popular career interest, but how do you get into it? Join us for this webinar and hear from people in the field who will share their experiences and offer advice on progressing in this exciting career. Career conundrum? Based in/near London and looking to speak to a Career Specialist?Our qualified careers specialists are available twice a month at our offices in Piccadilly, London about anything career-related. If you are thinking about making a career change, or just want to take stock of where your career is then you can speak with one of the team. Appointments are available for Associate, Member or Fellows. Find out more and book online . You can also speak to the team via Skype, on the phone or at our offices in Cambridge by emailing careers@rsc.org to book an appointment. ECS2018 5th RSC Early Career Symposium 30–31 August 2018 Liverpool, UK
Standard registration deadline – 16 July 2018Hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry's Early Career Network, this symposium aims to bring together early-career chemists from all sectors, in order to connect with emerging leaders and the latest advances in the chemical sciences. There will be three parallel sessions, covering Organic and Biochemistry, Physical and Analytical Chemistry, and Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, as well as a session focused on outreach and impact. Sessions will include invited speakers representing emerging talent from industry and academia. Abstracts for poster presentations are welcome from academic and industrial chemists taking the first steps in their careers. EuCheMS attendees can get a discount on registration and there are travel grants available. Join us in Liverpool, in August 2018. Secure your place by registering online now: rsc.li/ecs2018Meeting of Inorganic Chemists Recently Appointed (MICRA) and Recent Appointees in Materials Science (RAMS) – Cardiff, 10-12 September 2018Registration and abstract submission are now open for MICRA and RAMS. These conferences provide an opportunity for recently appointed faculty in inorganic chemistry and materials science to share their research and to aid their development into successful, independent researchers through networking and exchange of experiences.. In 2018, both meetings are taking place in Cardiff in early September, with joint talks and shared networking opportunitiesPlease visit the conference websites for more information:Meeting of Inorganic Chemists Recently Appointed (MICRA) – 10-12 September 2018 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/28711/micra2018Recent Appointees in Materials Science (RAMS) – 10-11 September 2018 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/30938/rams-2018-recent-appointees-in-materials-scienceThis newsletter including additional information from other departments is also available online. Please feel free to encourage other members of your committee to read the newsletter online.We welcome any feedback you have on what you would like included in this newsletter; please email any suggestions to networks@rsc.org.Kind regards,The Networks Team
Fiona & Nic