1st Idorsia Chemistry Day, 25 March 2019

The R&D Department of Idorsia invites you to the 1^st Idorsia Chemistry Day 2019 that will take place in Allschwil on March 25, 2019.

Program 

Chair: Dr. Gabriel Schäfer, Scientist Chemistry Process R&D 

Location

Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Hegenheimermattweg 91 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland 
www.idorsia.com

Registration

Attendance will be limited to 100 participants. 
Registration is free of charge. Please register until March 15, 2019, by sending a mail to Dr. Gabriel Schäfer ().

David Spichiger, SCS
15.01.2019

The Periodic Table and us: its history, meaning, and element scarcity, 22 Jan 2019, Brussels

Join us on Tuesday 22 January 2019, from 14:30 – 16:30 in the European Parliament in Brussels, Room ASP 5G305 for the launching of the EuChemS Periodic Table depicting element scarcity, and to listen to a series of talks on the history of the periodic table, its meaning, and what lies ahead in the future. The event is chaired by Member of the European Parliament Catherine Stihler.

Indeed, the phone you may be using right now to read this is made up of some 30 elements – over half of which may give cause for concern in the years to come because of increasing scarcity. With some 10 million smartphones being discarded or replaced every month in the European Union alone, serious actions to tackle the challenges ahead are needed. Element scarcity is intrinsically linked with discussions on the Circular Economy, more efficient recycling practices, innovative alternatives, consumer behaviour, and more besides. Unless solutions are provided, we risk seeing many of the natural elements that make up the world around us run out or become unusable – whether because of limited supplies, their location in conflict areas, or our incapacity to fully recycle them.

Please find below the preliminary programme & registration for the event.
Registration deadline: 15 January 2019

ChemPubSoc Europe Newsletter, December 2018

ChemPubSoc Europe was proud to support your publishing endeavors in 2018. As the calendar year ticks over, we reflect and bring you a selection of highlights. In a special item, we reveal the secret life of new journals as told by our resident expert. ChemPubSoc Europe's journals look forward to celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (IYPT2019), but before we go we want to say: "Thank you!"

Memorable moments of 2018

In a year of unforgettable experiences, which memories stand out for you? In 2018, our editors were among you, at workshops, campus events, conferences, receptions and meetings all over the world. We've relished the opportunity to support you, your articles, research group, institute, and society. This item brings you a selection of recent activities at ChemPubSoc Europe journals and ChemViews Magazine.

Picture credit: S. Sasse-Rösch, red moon over Weinheim, home of the publishing house located between Frankfurt and Heidelberg, 2018.
 

The secret life of new journals

In an  interview with editor Greta Heydenrych we explore new journals. Why and how they are created, what challenges they face in a modern publishing environment, and who they are intended to serve. With the leadership and support of  excellent chairpersons, board members, and a diligent team of editors, ChemPubSoc Europe has welcomed three new journals to its portfolio since 2016: ChemPhotoChem, Batteries & Supercaps, and the newest addition ChemSystemsChem.
 

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We're all in it together: partners in chemistry

Sincere thanks from all of us at the publishing house!We look forward to working with you and for you in 2019, which will be a year full of initiatives to promote you and your exciting research. Join ChemPubSoc Europe for the  IYPT2019,* ChemCatChem's 10th Anniversary, a celebration of women in STEM, and much more. Further information is available in the 2019 Editorials published in Issue 1 of each journal, which are free to read.

*Enter the Element Video Competition for the chance to win an iPad.
 

ChemPubSoc Europe's publishing program has grown to 15 chemistry journals and an international scientific magazine. We await your high-quality contributions with enthusiasm!

^{Visit ChemPubSoc Europe online and on Twitter. For regular updates subscribe to the ChemPubSoc Europe newsletter and the monthly newsletter published by the award-winning team at ChemViews Magazine. Contact ChemPubSoc Europe with your society news.}

EuCheMS Brussels News Updates, December 2018

Horizon Europe - continued

Negotiations surrounding the future EU research framework programme Horizon Europe are progressing although diverging conclusions are slowly being reached between the European Parliament and the Council. In addition, national ministers themselves are split on a number of central issues. At heart of the different viewpoints for Horizon Europe is that of whether to continue maintaining the notion of ‘excellence’ as the central pillar, or whether to shape Horizon Europe as a tool to help fix the research and innovation divide between western and eastern Member States. Read more about the latest progress on Horizon Europe here.

Plan S: China, petitions, events & a GDCh statement

Plan S, the plan initiated by a coalition of European funders (cOAlition S) and supported by the European Commission to encourage a rapid transition to open access publishing continues to make waves within the scientific community. From petitions, China's unexpected interest in Plan S, events in Brussels, a GDCh statement and a public consultation, we've provided you with a quick overview of the latest developments and debates. Click here for the full debrief.

Report of the 2^nd Employment Survey for European Chemists is published

The report of the 2^nd Employment Survey for European Chemists (ESEC2) was published on 21 November. The report, which analysed data received in 2017, delves into the employment conditions and career opportunities for chemists in Europe. Read more about the report here.

Forums and events - EuChemS attends EFSA Stakeholder Forum, European Parliament Impact Research EU event & ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment meeting

Last month saw the annual European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) Stakeholder Forum, an event which sought to stimulate and simplify dialogue between the European Agency and official stakeholders. The event also aimed to exchange views on EFSA’s ongoing work and plans for the future. The relatively new and bolstered role of academic organisations was recognised by EFSA as a positive and much needed aspect of stakeholder interaction. Full debrief of the meeting here.

EuChemS also attended the high-level conference on how research and innovation affect daily life which was held in the European Parliament. The event, which combined talks with representatives from the European Commission, European Parliament and ministers from EU Member States as well as a range of scientists, explored the major challenges we currently face, and how impact research can and should continue to be fostered in Europe. Read all about it here.

EuChemS attended the European Chemical Agency’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) – 47 meeting in Helsinki in November. The RAC prepares the opinions of ECHA related to the risks of substances to human health and the environment, although final decisions are taken by the European Commission. Click here for more information.  

Open Access: Plan S guidelines

A public consultation has now been opened on the Plan S guidelines. EuChemS is currently preparing a Position Paper on the topic. 
Deadline: 1^st February 2019
 

Read the full BNU newsletter here 

David Spichiger, SCS
27.12.2018