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18th International conference on materials chemistry (MC18)
The Å·ÃÀAV’s Materials Chemistry Community flagship event showcased two decades of materials chemistry
5–8 July 2027
Cardiff, UK
Corrosion from fundamentals to extremes Faraday Discussion
The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings.
7–9 April 2027
Manchester, UK
Synergy for Science 2026: Meeting for a Healthier Future
SynSci26 unites diverse scientists to tackle global health challenges for a healthier future, driving innovatio...
12–16 July 2026
Glasgow, UK
Complete LC and LC-MS
This course provides complete training to understand your liquid chromatograph or LC-MS, including method devel...
13–17 July 2026
Oldham, UK
Solid electrolyte interphases in next-gen batteries Farad...
The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings
13–15 July 2026
London, UK
Leadership for scientists, by scientists
This event will provide scientists with leadership skills through workshops and teaching sessions.
13 July 2026
London, UK
META 2026, the 16th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics
META 2026 is the flagship international conference that brings researchers, scientists, and professionals worki...
14–17 July 2026
Dublin, Ireland
Applied Interpretation of GCMS Spectra
Introduction to mass spectral interpretation, presenting the fundamentals when examining GCMS data
15–17 July 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
The Chemistry of Explosives
A family lecture exploring the chemistry of explosives, with demonstrations.
19 July 2026
Southampton, UK
Chemical Development & Scale-Up in the Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries
Chemical Development & Scale-Up in Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries, Principles and Practice, 20–24 Ju...
20–24 July 2026
UK
Å·ÃÀAV President's Reception and Summer Celebration 2026 – c...
The Å·ÃÀAV's 2026 President's Reception will take place on Monday 20 July
20 July 2026
London, UK
Å·ÃÀAV Summer Celebration 2026 – celebrating the impact of c...
The 2026 edition of our annual celebration will take place at the Royal Academy of Arts on 20 July
20 July 2026
London, UK
Forensic and Applied Science Networking Meeting
Networking event for applied/forensic science/chemistry HE teaching staff
23 July 2026
Preston, UK
Å·ÃÀAV Applied symposium: Interfaces and polymers for a sust...
A one day symposium showcasing application focussed materials research
23 July 2026
London, UK
EUCHEMSIL 2026
30th EUChemS Conference on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids
26–31 July 2026
Cambridge, UK
International Conference on Hydrogenase and Other Redox Metalloenzymes
An international conference discussing the latest advances in redox metalloenzyme research and applications.
26–30 July 2026
Leicester, UK
From molecules to mobility: The future of sustainable fuels
This event aimed at researchers in materials chemistry will bring all career stages together.
30 July 2026
London, UK
Hands on HPLC and LCMS
Provides theory of HPLC and LC-MS to any participant, along with hands-on element in the laboratory
3–7 August 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
The Box of Cheese - Cheese and Wine Tasting
Cheese and Wine tasting event hosted by the Mid Southern Counties local section.
16 August 2026
Southampton, UK
Chemistry in the Land of Oak & Iron
Join us at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre for a fun and fascinating day of discovery.
21 August 2026
Near Blaydon, UK
Teesside Section Lunch: Saturday 22 August 2026 12:30 Spo...
Teesside Section Lunch: Saturday 22 August 2026 12:30 Spotted Dog High Coniscliffe
22 August 2026
Darlington, UK
Electrochem 2026
"Electrochem" is the annual UK Electrochemistry conference, co-supported by the Å·ÃÀAV and SCI.
23–25 August 2026
York, UK
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