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. If you require further information about any of the items in the newsletter, or have any comments or ideas for content please contact the Networks team.

Committee members and representatives are encouraged to disseminate this information, as appropriate, to colleagues and other members. E-alert request forms can be downloaded from the Useful Forms and Documents page. Up to date lists of members can be obtained by emailing the Networks Team.
 

International Year Of The Periodic Table – RSC Activities And Events

The February 2019 Networks Newsletter sees an update about Royal Society of Chemistry activities for the International Year of the Periodic Table from Anna Aldred, RSC Public Engagement Officer. Contact Anna and the IYPT team at outreach@rsc.org with any comments or questions.

The International Year of the Periodic Table is now underway! The official IUPAC international launch, sponsored by the RSC, took place on 29th January in Paris. RSC CEO, Robert Parker took the stage to give one of the opening addresses, take a look at the RSC news pages to learn more about this prestigious event.

Resources
The first collection of IYPT resources have now been launched:
 
  • The RSC Education Coordinators have released the first of their IYPT education resources which include the history of the periodic table, an atom simulator and periodic table bingo! Our popular Elements Top Trumps game, as well as supporting education documents, are also available as a fun addition to periodic table learning!
  • IYPT branded goodies are now on the Brand Centre! These include lanyards, cotton bags and T-shirts.
  • The Chemistry World website has now added a special IYPT page that shows articles and news stories related to the periodic table and the elements.

Get Involved
There will be lots of ways to get involved throughout 2019, keep an eye of the Network Newsletters, Voice, Update and the RSC IYPT webpage (rsc.li/IYPT), just a couple of reminders of the ongoing ways to get involved:
 
  • Making a nomination for the IUPAC periodic table of younger chemists. This initiative will highlight the diversity of careers, creativity and dedication of the young chemists leading us into the next century by honouring one younger chemist per element. More information can be found here: https://iupac.org/100/pt-of-chemist
  • Applying for an IYPT grant to support groups and members to celebrate IYPT. Committees of locals sections, interest groups and international sections are invited to apply for a member networks grant (of up to £1,000) to run activities celebrating IYPT. These grants can be used to support a range of activity including schools and public engagement events or periodic table themed events for members in a particular area. Additionally, RSC members in the UK and Ireland can apply for grants (of up to £500) to run IYPT events and activities. These grants are also open to applications from Learn Chemistry Partnership schools and Chem Socs. The first application deadline has now passed (14th January), the next one is Monday 15th April at 12:00. Funding is limited, so we advise you get your applications in as early as possible. More information can be found online here: www.rsc.org/iypt
  • If you have projects in mind that require larger amounts of funding, you can apply to the Outreach Fund. Through the Outreach Fund, you can apply for small grants (up to £2000) and large grants (£2001-£10000), please note that the next deadline for both of these is 12:00 on Monday 13th May 2019.

Stay In Touch
We know that many of you will be taking part in IYPT related activity this year and we would love to hear about what you’re getting up to:
 
  • If you’re a keen social media user, tag the IYPT hashtag so we can see what you are up to: #IYPT2019
  • To keep up to date with the RSC, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
  • Our Periodic Table of Stories: We are in our Element. By the end of 2019 we want to compile accounts of what our members and member networks have been up to during 2019 to honour IYPT. We are looking for submissions of stories or video or even artwork that can be incorporated into an exciting digital resource that will demonstrate the legacy of the RSC IYPT activity. For more information, email Anna Aldred (Public Engagement Officer) on outreach@rsc.org.

Events
As was outlined in the January Networks Newsletter, the RSC will be running a variety of events to honour IYPT. Details will be published as the year progresses on the IYPT webpage (www.rsc.org/IYPT), in Update, Voice and in these newsletters. The RSC teams will be looking to work in collaboration with the Member Networks to ensure the best success and reach of all events.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Anna Aldred on outreach@rsc.org.
 
Posted by Aurora Walshe on Jan 31, 2019 2:24 PM Europe/London

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