UK and Ireland events
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Discover a wide range of chemistry events happening throughout the UK and Ireland, from workshops and lectures to conferences and networking opportunities. Use this page to browse all upcoming events, find those near you, and stay connected with the chemistry community.
What a chemist needs to know about Patents 2026
A one-day workshop on patent law held by SCIs Young Chemists Panel in collaboration with UK-based patent attorn...
13 May 2026
London, United Kingdom
RSC Liverpool Local Section AGM 2026 and Invited Speaker...
AGM & Presentation: LJMU's Dr Lauren Mullin on "Measuring Forever Chemicals in Cosmetic Products".
13 May 2026
Liverpool, UK
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RSC MSCLS Member鈥檚 Spring Lunch 2026
The RSC Mid-Southern Counties Local Section invites you to the Member鈥檚 Spring Lunch, held this year in Emsworth.
14 May 2026
Emsworth, United Kingdom
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Hands-on ICP-MS
The course examines each component of ICP-MS and ICP-MS/MS instrumentation, followed by a practical exercise in...
18–19 May 2026
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
3rd Postdoctoral Symposium (Virtual): Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group
Organic chemistry postdocs can present work online, compete for two prizes, and hear a plenary lecture by Dr Be...
18 May 2026
United Kingdom
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Comprehensive GC (Agilent GC with OpenLAB CDS)
This comprehensive GC training course covers fundamental theory, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of...
19–22 May 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
Carbon Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future
An event showcasing innovative carbon research aimed at promoting a sustainable future, for early- and mid-care...
20 May 2026
Manchester, UK
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RSC Members' Networking Reception at CHEMUK 2026
Join us at the end of day one of CHEMUK 2026 for refreshments and to network with other RSC members.
20 May 2026
Birmingham, UK
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Comprehensive ICP-MS Software (Agilent MassHunter for SQMS)
The comprehensive ICP-MS Software Training course introduces Agilent MassHunter for instrument control, data ac...
20–21 May 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
Retired Members and Members Lunch
Retired members and members lunch at the Dartmoor Lodge, Ashburton, Devon, 21 May 2026, 12:00鈥�15:00.
21 May 2026
Ashburton, UK
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Global Clinical Trials Connect 2026
Driving innovation, collaboration, and patient-focused excellence across the clinical research ecosystem.
27–28 May 2026
London, UK
Digi-Tech Pharma & AI 2026
Powering the future of pharma through digital innovation.
27–28 May 2026
London, UK
Career Consultations at CHEMUK 2026
RSC career advisers provide guidance to Associate, Member, Fellow, and Affiliate members, including RSci/RSciTech.
28 May 2026
Birmingham, UK
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16-18 91AV Lectures and Network
Don't miss this opportunity to visit the 91AV, explore A-level chemistry topics, and netw...
29 May 2026
London, UK
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5th SCI / RSC Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery
This two-day symposium will examine the latest advances in anti-infectives drug discovery from a medicinal chem...
1–2 June 2026
London, United Kingdom
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5th SCI-RSC Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery
This symposium examines the latest advances in anti-infective drug discovery from a medicinal chemist鈥檚 perspec...
1–2 June 2026
London, United Kingdom
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Intelligent Clothing: Data-Driven Wearables For Human Per...
A webinar on AI-powered smart fabrics that read the body, respond in real time, and enhance performance through...
2 June 2026
UK
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Central Yorkshire Local Section Annual General Meeting, Dinner and Talk
The Annual General Meeting of the Central Yorkshire Local Section will be held on Tuesday 2 June in Leeds.
2 June 2026
Leeds, United Kingdom
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2026 RSC Chemical Biology and Bio-organic Group Postgraduate Symposium
The RSC CBBG PGR Symposium at Queen Mary University invites PGR students to submit oral abstracts and all ECRs...
8 June 2026
London, United Kingdom
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Spray Drying and and Atomisation of Formulations CPD Course
A practical course involving demonstrations, theory and real industrial case studies.
9–11 June 2026
Leeds, United Kingdom
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