SCS Spring Meeting, April 21, 2017, Bern

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«Homogeneous Catalysis: New Paradigms, Wonderful Applications»

Fri, April 21, 2017; 09.00-17.30h
University of Bern, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry,
Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern

The SCS Spring Meeting is an annual, one-day symposium organized by the Division of Fundamental Research (DFR) of the Swiss Chemical Society (SCS) with lectures of national and international top-experts in the field. The 2017 edition will focus on homogeneous catalysis and will show new paradigms with wonderful applications.

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Speakers

  • 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»

Alfred Werner Prize Ceremonies and Lectures 2017

The SCS Spring Meeting is also the platform for the Werner Price Ceremonies and the Werner Award Lectures. The 2017 winners are

  • Prof. Kevin Sivula, EPF Lausanne, who was awarded for his significant contributions to the advancement of materials and methods for photoelectrochemical energy conversion
  • Prof. Christof Sparr, University of Basel, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the asymmetric synthesis of single atropisomers of hindered aromatic compounds using organocatalysis.

SCS General Assembly

During the lunch breack, from 13.30-14.00h, the SCS will hold it's annual general assembly.

Website

http://scg.ch/springmeeting/2017
 

Looking forward to meet you at the 2017 Spring Meeting! 

Prof. Martin Albrecht, University of Bern
David Spichiger, Swiss Chemical Society

David Spichiger, SCS
30.01.2017

 

Save the date: SCS-Syngenta Symposium 2017

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«Natural Products»
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 08.30-17.00h

Syngenta Research Campus
Schaffhauserstrasse, 4332, Stein (AG)

 

This symposium is an opportunity to strengthen the link between chemical industries and academic laboratory. It takes place every other year and each issue focus on a special topic. This year we will focus on «Natural Products» and we are proud to offer again top-speakers from all over the world.

 

A poster session will round out the program and poster prices will award the best posters.

Contact:
Dr. Sarah Sulzer
Syngenta Crop Protection Münchwilen AG
Schaffhauserstrasse
CH-4332 Stein
Phone: +41 62 866 0233
Email:

The registration will open in early summer.

Conference Report from the previous Symposium in 2015:
SCS-Syngenta Symposium 2015: Chirality, Upsides for Chemical Innovation Morning

 

 

David Spichiger, SCS
30.01.2017

 

 

 

Newsletter: Chemistry in Europe 2017/1 (by EuCheMS)

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Welcome to this new style EuCheMS Newsletter! We would like this to be your Newsletter embracing all the member networks of EuCheMS (Member Societies, Supporting Members, Divisions and Working Parties) so sections will be set aside for your news and updates. We hope it will be read very widely within Europe and beyond. Read more 

Articles Overview

  • Focus: Dynamic chemical equilibrium
  • Policy: Where to find chemistry in Brussels
  • Research: 25 years of the concept of green chemistry and green engineering
  • Members' Perspectives: Sharingmeans growing
  • Members' Perspectives: How typical is your professional career
  • Members' Perspectives: News fromEuropean Quality Labels in chemistry education
  • Who is who?: EuCheMS ExB 2017
  • Short Notes
  • Calendar 

 

 

David Spichiger, SCS
28.01.2017

 

2017 «Chemistry Travel Award»

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The award includes a contribution of CHF 1'000 towards the cost of an active participation (poster or oral presentation) at an international conference of three days or more between 15 May 2017 and 14 May 2018 in any field of the chemical sciences. Up to 45 awards will be distributed to selected doctoral students from Swiss research institutions. Selection will be based primarily on scientific accomplishments and on the submitted conference abstract.

  • Only applications in English will be considered.
  • The award can only be won once in a lifetime – winners of previous years are excluded.
  • There is no limitation of winners per research group.
  • The award money will be paid upon presentation of a confirmation of attendance from the conference.
  • The deadline is: 31 March 2017 (23:59)

Application for the 2017 »Chemistry Travel Award» is now open


More information:


The awards are supported by the Swiss Chemical Society and the Platform Chemistry of the SCNAT.

 

David Spichiger, SCS
24.01.2017

Review SCS Seminars 2017/1

From January 16-18, the SCS organized the first edition of the SCS Seminars in the Au Parc Hotel in Fribourg. 32 participants, mostly PhD students but complemented with some junior scientists from industry, joined the course and discussed about relevant issues in process chemistry. The SCS seminars are a three-days educational event with a focus on topics relevant for the Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical industry but that are not necessarily part of the academic curricula. So, the experts from Givaudan, HEIA-FR, Lonza, Nestlé, Novartis, Siegfried and Syngenta coached the participants on the following topics. 

  • Production costs
  • Efficiency and yield
  • Energy consumption and power efficiency
  • Time to market
  • Safety issues
  • Waste handling
  • Regulations standards and patents

With an overall rating of 8.4 out of 10 the event was very successful and the format with expert lectures, a visit of a test plant at the HEIA-FR, a poster session, three workshops and a session with short presentations seems to fulfill the expectations.

SCS likes to thank Prof. Christian Bochet for the organization of the event and the SCNAT and the SCS Foundation for the financial support. We als appreciate very much the support of our industrial experts, Dr. Michael Bersier, Dr. Tomas Smejkal, Dr. Fabrice Gallou, Prof. Roger Marti and his team, Dr. Elena Schaller, Dr. Heiko Oertling and Dr. Felix Flachsmann. 

Photos of the SCS Seminar 2017/1

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David Spichiger, SCS
19.01.2017

 

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