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
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.
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.
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
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