ISRUM 2018, registration open

International Symposium on Reactive Intermediates and Unusual Molecules (ISRIUM) 2018
July 15-20, 2018
Congressi Stefano Franscini (CSF), Monte Verità, Ascona

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The conference is one in a series of meetings of chemists who share an interest in understanding the mechanisms by which chemical transformations take place, and identify the reactive intermediates that occur in the course of these transformations. The success of this field since the 1950s had led to the incorporation of mechanistic thinking into the underlying vocabulary, discourse, and teaching of chemistry. ISRIUM 2018 seeks to bring together on Monte Verità practitioners from different fields in chemistry and adjoining disciplines ranging from molecular biology to materials science, who share a mechanistic interest.

The conference will bring together about 100 scientists from all over the world for a six-day meeting, offering lectures from a distinguished group of invited speakers. Poster sessions and short presentations interspersed throughout the week aimed at giving most of the participants the opportunity to present their work in an environment encouraging informal exchange of ideas.

Website: http://www.isrium2018.ethz.ch

Deadline for submission of abstracts is Sunday, April 1, 2018.
You can submit your abstract as soon as you registered to ISRIUM 2018.

 

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David Spichiger, SCS
26.02.2018

 

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.

Website Swisscore

 

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David Spichiger, SCS
20.12.2017

 

Ruzicka-Prize 2017: call for nominations

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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. 

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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

 

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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

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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)

Fees and registration

Website Villard Summer School 2017

 

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David Spichiger, SCS
24.05.2017