* Format: Hybrid 鈥� Onsite in Birmingham, UK (Wright Lecture Theatre - MB653, Main Building, Aston University) and Online via Microsoft Teams
* Participant: Maximum 90 students and staff with different backgrounds/career levels in STEM.
* Endorsing body: Systematic Coaching for Education (SYSCOEdu), Institute of Physics (IOP), 欧美AV (欧美AV), and International Younger Chemists Networks (IYCN)-International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
* Agenda:
A. INTRODUCTION: 09:30-10:00
- Introduction about the IUPAC Global Conversation on Sustainability (GCS) and International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN) from Dr. Tien Thuy Quach 鈥� Teaching Fellow at Aston Pharmacy School and IYCN Chair.
B. PANEL SHARING: 10:00-11:00
Several topics under the theme "Sustainability in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) (Part 2)" are shared from the Panellists to encourage participants to apply current and new pathways throughout their study and work journeys.
Selected topics include: #Teaching & Assessment, #Research & Development, #Diversity & Inclusion, #Professional Organisation #Other opportunities
Panellists to be confirmed
BREAK: 11:00-11:10
During this break, participants can have an informal chat with other colleagues. Additionally, participants can view and share feedback on a range of IUPAC posters related to the sustainability goals.
C. PAIR/GROUP DISCUSSION: 11:10-12:10
Participants discuss in pairs or groups about the recent barriers and prospects for sustainability in STEM, particularly promoting good practice at the local, national, and international scales. Specific format will be utilised during the pair/group discussion.
D. CLOSING & POST-NETWORKING WITH LUNCH: 12:10-13:30
Closing message & Group photos (12:10-12:20)
Post-networking with lunch at the hall of Aston Business School, Aston University (12:30-13:30)
* Registration: No fee, but the registration form (https://forms.office.com/e/3WUanUWYsU) need to be completed for catering onsite before 17:00 23/09/2025.
* Participant: Maximum 90 students and staff with different backgrounds/career levels in STEM.
* Endorsing body: Systematic Coaching for Education (SYSCOEdu), Institute of Physics (IOP), 欧美AV (欧美AV), and International Younger Chemists Networks (IYCN)-International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
* Agenda:
A. INTRODUCTION: 09:30-10:00
- Introduction about the IUPAC Global Conversation on Sustainability (GCS) and International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN) from Dr. Tien Thuy Quach 鈥� Teaching Fellow at Aston Pharmacy School and IYCN Chair.
B. PANEL SHARING: 10:00-11:00
Several topics under the theme "Sustainability in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) (Part 2)" are shared from the Panellists to encourage participants to apply current and new pathways throughout their study and work journeys.
Selected topics include: #Teaching & Assessment, #Research & Development, #Diversity & Inclusion, #Professional Organisation #Other opportunities
Panellists to be confirmed
BREAK: 11:00-11:10
During this break, participants can have an informal chat with other colleagues. Additionally, participants can view and share feedback on a range of IUPAC posters related to the sustainability goals.
C. PAIR/GROUP DISCUSSION: 11:10-12:10
Participants discuss in pairs or groups about the recent barriers and prospects for sustainability in STEM, particularly promoting good practice at the local, national, and international scales. Specific format will be utilised during the pair/group discussion.
D. CLOSING & POST-NETWORKING WITH LUNCH: 12:10-13:30
Closing message & Group photos (12:10-12:20)
Post-networking with lunch at the hall of Aston Business School, Aston University (12:30-13:30)
* Registration: No fee, but the registration form (https://forms.office.com/e/3WUanUWYsU) need to be completed for catering onsite before 17:00 23/09/2025.
