Wanted: Young scientists with contributions to solve global challenges
Young scientists will have the opportunity to present their research in Brussels on 17 April 2018. The offer is aimed at doctoral students and postdocs (max. 3 years from doctorate) from all disciplines and whose research has the potential to contribute to solving global challenges. Wanted are persons who can explain the importance of their research in five minutes and who are not afraid to communicate with political decision-makers from Europe.
Important decisions for the future of European research and innovation policy will be taken next year. For example, under current discussion is the significance of research and innovation to address global challenges in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, young researchers are rarely given the opportunity to speak out in these political debates. SwissCore, the Swiss contact office for European research, innovation and education in Brussels, will therefore offer them a platform at its next annual event.
Proposals may be submitted until 30 January 2018. Details about the submission process is available on the website of the SNF.
David Spichiger, SCS
20.12.2017
Ruzicka-Prize 2017: call for nominations
The Ruzicka-Prize is awarded each year to a young scientist for her/his outstanding, published contribution in the field of chemistry, achieved either in Switzerland or by a Swiss citizen abroad.
Proposals for candidates (age limit 40 years) may be submitted until September 15, 2017 (date of receipt) to the
Vice-President Research and Corporate Relations
Prof. Dr. Detlef Günther
ETH Zürich / HG F 57
Rämistrasse 101
CH-8092 Zürich
More details on:
https://www.chab.ethz.ch/outreach/oeffentlichkeitsarbeit/ruzicka-preis.html
David Spichiger, SCS
21.06.2017
Swiss Summer School 2017 - Trends in Organic Synthesis, August 27 - 31, 2017
Swiss Summer School 2017 - Trends in Organic Synthesis
August 27 - 31, 2017
Eurotel Victoria, Villars sur Ollon, Switzerland
All PhD students and postdocs are encouraged to participate actively in the summer school by presenting their research. Two poster sessions and short oral presentation slots (15 min) will be available.
Speakers Villars 2017
- Prof. Tim Donohoe, University of Oxford, UK
- Prof. Dennis Hall, University of Alberta, Canada
- Prof. Burkhard König, University of Regensburg, Germany
- Prof. Thomas Magauer, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat, Munchen, Germany
- Prof. David Procter, The University of Manchester, UK
- Prof. Richmond Sarpong, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Deadlines
- March 15, 2017: Summer school registration and abstract submission opening
- July 1, 2017: Deadline for electronical registration through this website
- July 1, 2017: Abstract submission deadline
- July 20, 2017: Notification of acceptance and type of contribution (poster, oral communication)
Website Villard Summer School 2017
David Spichiger, SCS
24.05.2017
Review and Photos SCS Spring Meeting 2017
On Friday, April 21, 2017 the SCS Spring Meeting 2017 took place at University of Bern. Six international experts gave an insight view into their current research and gave a lecture on the symposium topic «Homogeneous Catalysis: New Paradigms, Wonderful Applications».
Lectures of the SCS Spring Meeting 2017
| Prof. John Hartwig, Berkeley, USA «Selective Functionalization with Small and Large Catalysts» |
| Prof. David Milstein, Weizmann, Israel «Design and Applications of Sustainable Catalytic Reactions for Synthesis and Energy» |
| Dr. Rocco Paciello, BASF, Germany «Homogeneous Catalysis@BASF>» |
| Prof. Morris Bullock, Pacific Northwestern, USA «Design of Molecular Electrocatalysts for the Production and Oxidation of Hydrogen» |
| Prof. Hansjörg Grützmacher, ETH Zurich «Fun with Funny Organophosphorus Compounds» |
| Prof. Pedro Perez, Huelva, Spain «Coinage metal-based catalysis for methane functionalization» |
Werner Prize Lectures 2017
The SCS President, Alain De Mesmaeker, also awarded the Werner Prize 2017 to Prof. Christof Sparr, University of Basel, and to Prof. Kevin Sivula, EPF Lausanne for their independent research as young professors.
| Werner Lecture I: Prof. Kevin Sivula, EPF Lausanne «Engineering semiconductor materials and catalysts for photoelectrochemical solar fuel production» |
| Werner Lecture II: Prof. Christof Sparr, University of Basel «The Stereoselective Arene-Forming Aldol Condensation» |
More details about the program are available on the symposium website
http://scg.ch/springmeeting/2017
We thank all sponsors and exhibitors for their generous support that allowed us to organize this fantastic event:
Sponsors: KGF, SCNAT, MDPI, ChemPubSoc and Biazzi
Exhibitors: Advion, Agilent, Bruker, IGZ Instruments, Labomatic, Macherey-Nagel, Magritec, Merck and Waters
Photos of the Spring Meeting 2017
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David Spichiger, SCS
25.04.2017
Bernd's 77 Birthday Symposium, June 2, 2017
Bernd's Symposium
Symposium to celebrate the
77th birthday of Prof. Bernd Giese
June 2, 2017,
University of Fribourg, Departement of Chemistry, main auditorium 0.013
On June 2nd 2017, Bernd Giese, one of Switzerland’s top chemists, will turn 77. On this occasion, the Department of Chemistry of the University of Fribourg organizes a birthday symposium around organic chemistry with focus on bio-organic and physical organic chemistry, reuniting many of Bernd Giese’s scientific offsprings as well as other internationally well recognized speakers. This symposium will offer an attractive programme to chemists in Switzerland as well as across borders.
Preliminary Programme
09.30 Arrival Coffee (please register)
10.00 Welcome Words Katharina Fromm
10.05 Helma Wennemers, Zürich, CH Chair: Torsten Linker
10.40 Andi Marx, Konstanz, D Chair: Hendrik Zipse
11.15 Carsten Bolm, Aachen, D Chair: Jens Hartung
11.50 Ulrich Lüning, Kiel, D Chair: Thomas Wirth
12.25 Lunch Break (please register)
13.40 Eric Meggers, University of Marburg Chair: Martin Spichty
14.15 JoAnne Stubbe, MIT, USA Chair: Christian Bochet
15.00 Frank Giese, Weil, D Chair: Vladimir Cmiljanovic
15.30 Coffee Break (please register)
16.00 Dennis Curran, Pittsburg, USA Chair: Katharina Fromm
16.45 Uta Wille, Melbourne, Australia Chair: Fabio Zobi
17.30 Closing Words and chemistry demonstrations (K. Fromm, U. Lüning)
19.00 Dinner (limited space available, please register)
Dinner speeches by R. Braslau and A. Bryant-Friedrich, both USA
David Spichiger, SCS
22.03.2017
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