UK and Ireland events
Explore chemistry events across the UK and Ireland
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.
Chemical Sciences Research Symposium
The third research symposium.
26 June 2026
Sheffield, UK
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ScotChem Polymers and Soft Materials Conference 2026
Bringing together polymer and soft materials researchers and industry worldwide, showcasing recent advances in...
26 June 2026
Edinburgh, UK
Members Lunch: Rose and Crown, Romaldkirk
Members Lunch: June 27th 12:30 Rose and Crown, ROMALDKIRK
27 June 2026
Romaldkirk, UK
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IAPWS Annual Meeting 2026
Executive Committee and Working Group meetings, awards, and a local symposium will feature at the IAPWS Annual...
29 June–3 July 2026
Bristol, United Kingdom
Hands-on GC and GC-MS
This course provides the theory of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry essential to any participant, along...
29 June–3 July 2026
Southampton, UK
Directing biosynthesis VIII
A highlight for the community of researchers interested in the biosynthesis of natural products.
29 June 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Emerging materials for optoelectronics applications Farad...
The Faraday Discussion are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at...
1 July 2026
Edinburgh, UK
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Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms Group Symposium 2026
IRMG 2026 symposium covers inorganic reaction mechanisms, welcoming delegates from all career stages.
1–3 July 2026
Manchester, UK
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Protein and Peptide Science Group (PPSG) Early Stage Researcher Meeting - 2026
PPSG Early Stage Researcher Meeting at University of Bath, 1 July 2026, with a plenary by the CEM Emerging Inve...
1 July 2026
Bath, United Kingdom
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BNASS 2026: The 22nd Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium
Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium- more details to follow
1–3 July 2026
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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#EnvChem2026 91AV of The Whole Environment
Yearly flagship meetings for environmental chemists around the UK and Europe
2 July 2026
Coventry, United Kingdom
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Electrochemistry Northwest 2026
Northwest regional conference discussing recent advances in electrochemistry.
2 July 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom
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21st RSC Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group (CBBG) Fir...
The meeting will cover topics across chemical biology and bioorganic chemistry, highlighting emerging direction...
3–5 July 2026
Killin, UK
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RSC Organic 91AV Community North West Regional Meeting 2026
One day meeting for the organic chemistry community in the North West.
3 July 2026
Lancaster, United Kingdom
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SynTech - University of Greenwich Synthesis Technology Symposium
A three-day summer school on technologies for modern synthesis with leading experts in electrochemistry, flow,...
6–8 July 2026
London, United Kingdom
SCI Foundation medicinal chemistry workshop (online webinar)
This half-day online event, designed by professional medicinal chemists, is suitable for scientists starting a...
6 July 2026
UK
IEX 2026 technical training introductory course: Introduction to ion exchange design and operation for industrial water treatment
This SCI-sponsored training course is for chemists and engineers involved in specification, design, operation,...
7–8 July 2026
London, UK
Challenge, Change and Joy in Teaching 91AV
Change, Challenge and Joy in Teaching 91AV.
7 July 2026
London, United Kingdom
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The 13th International Symposium on Microscale 91AV
This conference is for schoolteachers, technicians, academics, and education professionals from the UK and over...
8–10 July 2026
London, United Kingdom
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Annual General Meeting and Special Lecture - Materials for Net Zero
RSC AGM at 18:00 on 8 July, preceded by a lecture on Sustainable Energy Materials by Prof. Magda Titirici at 17...
8 July 2026
London, United Kingdom
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