Events in February 2008 http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/891/rsc-endowed-centenary-lecture-the-accurate-calculation-of-molecular-energies-and-properties Non RSC event Event dates: 1 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/892/rsc-west-india-popular-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 1 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Vaze Collge, 400086, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/893/ymn-whisky-tasting Non RSC event Event dates: 1 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The annual whisky tasting, featuring 9 very special single malt whiskies and a Scottish themed buffet.<br/>Event Venue: Manchester University, Manchester, M13 9PA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15020/biomarker-discovery-validation-and-application-b1 Non RSC event Event dates: 3 - 8 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Tahoe City, California, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15021/regulatory-mechanisms-in-eukaryotic-transcription-b4 Non RSC event Event dates: 3 - 8 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Keystone, Colorado, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/894/rsc-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 4 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/898/rsc-6th-form-lecture-tooling-up-for-nanoworld-the-magic-of-molecular-machines Non RSC event Event dates: 4 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: St Austell 6th Form College, Cornwall, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/895/missing-data-2-day-training-course Non RSC event Event dates: 4 - 5 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Suitable for applied statisticians from most backgrounds (e.g.medical, social sciences), statistically able researchers (e.g. epidemiologists, social scientists, economists).<br/>Event Venue: The Royal Statistical Society, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/899/nanoparticles-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 4 - 5 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This meeting will bring together a range of top speakers showcasing state of the art approaches to nanoparticle science and applications<br/>Event Venue: Bradford Media Museum,, Yorkshire, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/896/fundamentals-of-alpha-spectroscopy-course Non RSC event Event dates: 4 - 6 February 2008<br/>Event summary: see web site for full course description & info<br/>Event Venue: The Radiochemistry Society, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/897/1st-international-conference-on-drug-design-and-discovery Non RSC event Event dates: 4 - 7 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The major topics of discussion related to drug design and discovery will include: Cancer; Cardiovascular Diseases; CNS; Pharmacogenomics; Protein & Peptides; Inflammation & Allergy; Drug Delivery & <br/>Event Venue: ICDDD2008, sharjah, 7917, United Arab Emirates http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/901/african-regulatory-conference-a-forum-for-regulatory-authorities-and-the-pharmaceutical-industry Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 6 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This first conference offers the opportunity to: Promote partnerships between African regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical industry. Facilitate open discussion on current topics important<br/>Event Venue: Indaba Hotel, Fourways Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2021, South Africa http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/902/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 6 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: Sydenham School (ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ Learning Centre London), London, SE26 4RD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/903/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 6 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: SCORE Laboratory, Chemistry Department, (SLC York and Humber), Sheffield, S3 7HF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/900/rsc-6th-form-lecture-tooling-up-for-nanoworld-the-magic-of-molecular-machines Non RSC event Event dates: 5 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Exeter University, Exeter, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/904/development-of-a-clinical-study-report Non RSC event Event dates: 5 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Examine best practices for preparing integrated clinical study reports for pharmaceutical products. Discussion will focus on the structure and format of a clinical study report, with special attenti<br/>Event Venue: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, 19107, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/906/catalysed-claisen-rearrangements-methods-and-applications Non RSC event Event dates: 5 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/907/eudravigilance-medicinal-product-dictionary Non RSC event Event dates: 5 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The EMEA has prepared this special EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary (EVMPD) course in the light of the implementation of the EU Directive on Clinical Trials (Directive 2001/20/EC). Thi<br/>Event Venue: EMEA, Canary Wharf, E14 4HB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/905/21st-annual-dia-conference-for-electronic-document-management-managing-documents-and-records-the-never-ending-process Non RSC event Event dates: 5 - 8 February 2008<br/>Event summary: 21st Annual DIA Conference for Electronic Document Management: Managing Documents and Records - The Never-ending Process <br/>Event Venue: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown , Philadelphia , 19107 , United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/908/essentials-of-clinical-study-management-training-course Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 8 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The success of a clinical study is very much dependant on its efficient preparation and conduct. Staff involved should be knowledgable about roles and responsibilities of team members, creation of m<br/>Event Venue: Four Points by Sheraton Elysee Palace Hotel, Nice, 06000, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/912/eudravigilance-electronic-reporting-of-icsrs-in-the-eea Non RSC event Event dates: 6 - 8 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: EMEA, Canary Wharf, E14 4HB, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/909/when-chemicals-wont-behave Non RSC event Event dates: 6 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Molecular understanding and control of crystallisation of fine organic products<br/>Event Venue: The University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD13DH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/910/ultrafast-acoustics-in-semiconductor-nanostructures Non RSC event Event dates: 6 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent Universtiy, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/911/exploiting-flow-chemistry-in-randd-workshop Non RSC event Event dates: 6 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This workshop has been designed to enable chemists to see and try out the latest advances in flow chemistry for laboratory synthesis. They are being organised by the Chemistry Innovation Knowledge <br/>Event Venue: metalFAB, Cardiff University, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/913/poisons-from-the-sea-or-when-to-avoid-the-fish-course Non RSC event Event dates: 7 February 2008<br/>Event summary: An illustrated lecture about toxic marine animals and their poisons. These toxins are amongst to most toxic compounds discovered to date<br/>Event Venue: Neath Port Talbot College, Neath, SA10 7RF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/914/carbon-nano-test-tubes-interactions-of-nanotubes-with-molecules-and-colloidal-particles Non RSC event Event dates: 7 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/915/retired-members-event-visit-to-london-docklands-museum Non RSC event Event dates: 7 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: London Docklands Musuem, London, E14 4AL, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/916/winning-the-green-revolution-sustainable-practice-for-the-chemical-and-pharmaceutical-industries Non RSC event Event dates: 8 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Consumers are increasingly demanding development of greener more sustainable products and processes, that have lower environmental footprints, consume less energy and produce less waste. In addition<br/>Event Venue: Thistle Haydock, Merseyside, WA11 9SG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/917/preparing-to-introduce-the-new-ks3-curriculum Non RSC event Event dates: 8 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The new KS3 programme of study is focussed towards developing scientific thinking and processes. There are only four paragraphs of specified content. The content being what teachers draw upon when t<br/>Event Venue: Mostyn Hotel, London, W1H 7BY, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/918/preparing-to-introduce-the-new-ks3-curriculum Non RSC event Event dates: 8 February 2008<br/>Event summary: A Thinking and Process Led Approach The new KS3 programme of study is focussed towards developing scientific thinking and processes. There are only four paragraphs of specified content. The content<br/>Event Venue: Hotel in central London, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15022/dna-replication-and-recombination-b5 Non RSC event Event dates: 10 - 15 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/919/overview-of-drug-development-in-japan Non RSC event Event dates: 11 - 12 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The Japanese pharmaceutical market, with sales of $60 billion in 2005, is the second largest market comprising approximately 11% of the global market. Despite the size of this market, many multinati<br/>Event Venue: DIA, Horsham, 19044, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/921/fundamentals-of-actinide-chemistry-course Non RSC event Event dates: 11 - 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: see web site for full course description & info<br/>Event Venue: The Radiochemistry Society, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/922/understanding-polymorphism-and-crystallisation Non RSC event Event dates: 11 - 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This course teaches chemists and engineers some fundamental aspects of crystal chemistry, nucleation and crystal growth, the operation of batch crystallisers and methodologies of characterisation. B<br/>Event Venue: Hyderabad, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/920/pharmacovigilance-training-clinical-trials-and-marketed-products Non RSC event Event dates: 11 - 15 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This course is designed to provide a firm grounding in key aspects of Global Clinical and Post Marketing Safety. This five-day training course, presented by the EMEA, is the only one of its kind.<br/>Event Venue: Renaissance Paris Hotel La Défense, Paris, F-92918, France http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/923/chemistry-in-forensic-science Non RSC event Event dates: 12 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Preston College Fulwood Campus, Preston, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/924/rsc-lecture-at-bangor-universtiy Non RSC event Event dates: 12 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: School of Chemsitry, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/925/molecules-by-the-million-computer-aided-drug-discovery-a-durham-university-chemical-society-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 12 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/926/health-reform-2008-evolution-or-revolution Non RSC event Event dates: 12 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This forum recognizes the importance of healthcare in the upcomming presidential election and what this might mean to you.<br/>Event Venue: Harvard Club of New York, New York, NY, 10022, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/927/recognition-and-luminescent-sensing-of-biologically-relevant-anions Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Robert Gordons University, Aberdeen, AB10 1FR, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/928/greener-chemical-synthesis-direct-routes-to-complex-molecules-including-novel-macrocycles-ligands-and-oligomers Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent Universtiy, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/929/women-members-network-meeting Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: TBA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/930/transition-metal-isotope-systems-what-they-can-tell-us-about-oceanic-trace-metal-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/931/chemicals-to-feed-the-world Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: A look at the role of modern agro-chemicals in producing enough food to feed the world's expanding population while the amount of productive farmland is being diminished by the demands of the biofue<br/>Event Venue: Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth, FK3 9BX, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/932/chemnet-day-at-bristol-university Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Do a real experiment in a university chemistry lab and listen to lecture from working chemist<br/>Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/933/chemistry-lecture-approaches-to-the-synthesis-of-biologically-active-natural-products Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/934/north-humberside-local-section-agm-buffet-and-talk-chemistry-from-crops Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/935/modern-agro-chemicals Non RSC event Event dates: 13 February 2008<br/>Event summary: A look at the development and manufacture of modern agro-chemicals and in particular their essential place in feeding our evergrowing world population<br/>Event Venue: Forth Valley College, Falkirk, FK2 9AD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/937/computational-study-of-the-structures-stabilities-and-segregation-of-bimetallic-nanoalloys Non RSC event Event dates: 14 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/938/creating-a-new-rainbow-dyes-after-perkin Non RSC event Event dates: 14 February 2008<br/>Event summary: A recent meeting was centred around Perkin's famous discovery of mauveine. This meeting will focus on some subsequent events<br/>Event Venue: Royal Society of Chemsitry, London, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/939/skills-sustainable-manufacturing Non RSC event Event dates: 14 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Update on Business Improvement Techniques, LEAN, MeL and many more topics<br/>Event Venue: Hilton Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/936/developing-chemical-processes-for-apis Non RSC event Event dates: 14 - 15 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This 2 day conference brings together chemists and engineers from all parts of the world to discuss issues related to synthetic route design, development and optimisation and the scale-up of these p<br/>Event Venue: Hyderabad, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/940/chemistry-and-cancer-meeting Non RSC event Event dates: 15 February 2008<br/>Event summary: A meeting looking at chemical approaches to treatment of cancer<br/>Event Venue: University College Dublin, Ireland http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/941/31st-annual-meeting-of-the-adhesion-society Non RSC event Event dates: 15 - 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This is a technical meeting where scientists and engineers from all over the world focus on recent research in areas relating to adhesion science and technology. An Exhibition/Trade Show will be <br/>Event Venue: Sheraton Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/942/fragment-based-lead-discovery-conference-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 18 - 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Fragment-based Lead Discovery (FBLD) is a technique with demonstrated success in rapid, novel lead generation for drug discovery. Learn FBLD theory, implementation, and strategy at FBLD 2008.<br/>Event Venue: Paradise Point Resort & Spa, San Diego, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/945/stability-testing-of-pharmaceuticals Non RSC event Event dates: 18 - 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: In this thoroughly updated and comprehensive course delegates will be provided with a detailed appraisal of the rationale and techniques associated with the stability testing of pharmaceuticals and<br/>Event Venue: Moller Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/946/lanthanide-light-for-luminescent-probes-and-imaging Non RSC event Event dates: 18 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/944/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks3 Non RSC event Event dates: 18 - 19 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: National ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ Learning Centre, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/943/international-conference-on-advanced-materials-icam-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 18 - 21 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The international conference on advanced materials (ICAM 2008) provides an ideal platform to discuss the latest advancements in the chemistry of materials. This Conference is organized by School of <br/>Event Venue: Hotel Windsor Castle, Kottayam, Kerala State, 686 560, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/951/chemical-development-and-scale-up-in-the-fine-chemical-and-pharmaceutical-industries Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 21 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This training course for chemists and engineers in industry aims to discuss the most efficient methods for developing cheap, robust processes. It covers the principles of scale-up and development an<br/>Event Venue: Hyderabad, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/954/fundamentals-of-gamma-spectroscopy-course Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 21 February 2008<br/>Event summary: see web site for full course description & info<br/>Event Venue: The Radiochemistry Society, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/955/20th-annual-workshop-marketing-of-pharmaceuticals-in-a-time-of-change Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 21 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This program is designed both for people who are new to advertising and promotion issues, as well as those who have been involved in this area for some time. It is designed to provide practical, day<br/>Event Venue: New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York, 10036, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/947/tilden-lecture-spectroscopy-and-transport-in-heavy-electron-materials-theory-meets-experiment Non RSC event Event dates: 19 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/948/institute-of-biology-joint-lecture-the-history-of-the-radcliffe-infirmary Non RSC event Event dates: 19 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/949/essential-first-steps-to-fda-505-b-2-drug-approval Non RSC event Event dates: 19 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Today, start-up and small pharmaceutical companies use the FDA's 505(b)(2) approval pathway to modify and reposition existing drugs for more predictable, lower risk, and less costly marketing cleara<br/>Event Venue: Online, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/950/rsc-seminar-with-dr-paul-oneill Non RSC event Event dates: 19 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/952/rsc-time-management-and-personal-effectiveness Non RSC event Event dates: 19 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This one-day workshop will help you to take control, achieve more, learn new techniques and get greater value from your time and your life.<br/>Event Venue: RSC Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/953/medchem-europe Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The 3rd annual MedChem Europe conference and exhibition will be held in Stockholm, the hub of the whole of the Baltic region. The conference will be co-located with Screening Europe and ADMET Euro<br/>Event Venue: Stockholm International Fairs & Congress Center, Stockholm, Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/956/chemistry-for-non-chemists Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Aims of the course This is the fourth course organised by the SCI Young Chemists’ Panel on Chemistry for Non-Chemists. The aims of this course are to provide the participant with an opportunity to<br/>Event Venue: Citilodge Hotel, NG1 5FW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15023/cancer-genomics-and-epigenomics-c1 Non RSC event Event dates: 19 - 24 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Taos, New Mexico, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/957/rsc-east-anglia-section-young-lecturers-award-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: "Chemistry with Organometallic Halfsandwich Complexes: From Sensors to Catalysts"<br/>Event Venue: University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/958/reach-seminar Non RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The East Anglian and London & South East Branches of IChemE have combined to arrange a seminar about REACH to which RSC members are most welcome to attend. This seminar is designed to give the non-s<br/>Event Venue: The Institution of Chemical Engineers, London, W1B 1PN, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/960/rsc-tilden-lectureship-understanding-and-exploiting-fundamental-properties-of-molecular-solids RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/961/the-design-and-synthesis-of-novel-functional-polymeric-materials Non RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/962/transport-and-energy-reduction-can-the-challenge-be-met Non RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The focus is primarily on land based transport and the opportunities for innovation in cities. The conclusion reached is that the necessary policy measures are available, but at present there is not<br/>Event Venue: Institute of Physics, London, W1B 1NT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/963/john-pickett-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Semiochemistry: chemical signalling between ourselves, our food and our pests<br/>Event Venue: University of Aberdeen, Old Aberdeen, AB24 3UE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/964/dirty-air-hot-air-everywhere Non RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/965/greiss-lecture-complex-systems-and-structures-from-simple-subcomponents Non RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham University, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/966/emissions-trading-under-eu-ets-phase-ii-and-phase-iii Non RSC event Event dates: 20 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The ENDs Report’s 3rd annual Emissions Trading conference will analyse the European Commission's new proposals and outline what they will mean for existing scheme members and new entrants. The confe<br/>Event Venue: Thistle Marble Arch, London, W1H 7EH, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/959/chemistry-for-non-specialists-ks4 Non RSC event Event dates: 20 - 21 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This 4 day course is aimed at raising confidence and expertise in teaching Chemistry amongst non-specialist school science teachers.<br/>Event Venue: Marlborough School, (ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ Learning Centre East of England), St Albans, AL1 2QA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/967/analytical-division-east-anglia-region-agm-and-mid-anglia-section-agm Non RSC event Event dates: 21 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Following the AGMs, there will be talk by Professor Mike Cole<br/>Event Venue: Thomas Graham House, Cambridge, CB4 0WF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/969/charge-transport-properties-of-organic-semiconductors-how Non RSC event Event dates: 21 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/970/rsc-influencing-and-negotiating Non RSC event Event dates: 21 February 2008<br/>Event summary: These skills include getting on with people, fitting in, understanding other people's motives and goals and presenting ideas in persuasive ways. Influencing others has a major impact on every aspect<br/>Event Venue: ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/968/european-regulatory-affairs Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 22 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This workshop will provide strategic advice on how to file applications for the marketing authorizations in the European Union for staff involved in International Regulatory Affairs. Regulatory s<br/>Event Venue: Radisson SAS, Amsterdam, 1012 CK, Netherlands http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/971/2nd-international-symposium-on-biothermodynamics Non RSC event Event dates: 21 - 22 February 2008<br/>Event summary: 2nd International Symposium on Biothermodynamics <br/>Event Venue: DECHEMA e.V. , Frankfurt am Main , 60486 , Germany http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/974/rsc-singapore-british-high-commission-workshop-in-contemporary-organic-chemistry Non RSC event Event dates: 22 February 2008<br/>Event summary: One day workshop at the National ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ and Development Agency in Bangkok, Thailand<br/>Event Venue: National ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ and Development Agency, Bangkok, Thailand http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/975/bacteriophages-nature-and-exploitation Non RSC event Event dates: 22 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This meeting will discuss the applications of bacteriophages in the fields of biotechnology, agriculture and medicine including phage therapy and vaccines<br/>Event Venue: BioPark Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, AL7, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/972/nature-chemical-biology-symposium-chemical-neurobiology Non RSC event Event dates: 22 - 23 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Explore how chemists and biologists are using the tools and philosophy of chemical biology to understand the molecular basis of neuronal function<br/>Event Venue: The New York Academy of ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØs, New York, NY 10007-2157, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/973/the-interface-of-chemistry-biology-in-biomedical-research Non RSC event Event dates: 22 - 24 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Birla Institute of Technology and ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ, Pilani, Pilani, 333 031, India http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/976/uk-singapore-symposium-on-contemporary-organic-synthesis-methods-and-techniques Non RSC event Event dates: 24 - 27 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Organised by RSC-GSK-SNIC-A*Star and supported by the British High Commission in Singapore.<br/>Event Venue: Exploration Theatrette, Biopolis, Singapore http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/977/spie-advanced-lithography-2008 Non RSC event Event dates: 24 - 29 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Participate in the most important technical event in the semiconductor lithography industry.<br/>Event Venue: San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15024/marine-natural-products Non RSC event Event dates: 24 - 29 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/982/gc-gc-ms-training-course-stockholm-sweden Non RSC event Event dates: 25 - 29 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Three-day Practical Essentials of GC<br/>Event Venue: To be confirmed, Sweden http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/978/marketing-08-3rd-annual-summit Non RSC event Event dates: 25 - 26 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Discover how to harness the power of multi-channel marketing and establish genuine customer relationships at Marketing 08<br/>Event Venue: Grande Dunes Marriott, Myrtle Beach, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/979/executing-and-controlling-projects Non RSC event Event dates: 25 - 26 February 2008<br/>Event summary: A course designed for those who want to learn more about the role of project managers and project leaders in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Participants will learn the elements of a p<br/>Event Venue: DIA, Horsham, 19044, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/980/the-7th-pharmaceutical-powder-x-ray-diffraction-symposium Non RSC event Event dates: 25 - 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: A forum for pharmaceutical scientist to learn more about XRD as a means for R&D. Topics include Patent & Regulatory Issues, PAT, Forumlation, Drug Delivery, Polymorphs & Salt Screening, Cocrystals <br/>Event Venue: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando, Florida, 32809, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/981/fundamentals-of-liquid-scintillation-course Non RSC event Event dates: 25 - 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This important 3.5 day event will focus on an in-depth view of general LSC calibration and counting concepts (with an emphasis on tritium, other low energy beta emitters) and will provide an over vi<br/>Event Venue: The Radiochemistry Society, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/986/eudravigilance-electronic-reporting-of-icsrs-in-the-eea Non RSC event Event dates: 26 - 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This course will be the only training programme officially recognised by the EMEA. The EMEA will present successful candidates with a 'Certificate of Completion' based on a competency assessment at <br/>Event Venue: NH Constanza Hotel, Barcelona, 08029, Spain http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/983/rsc-endowed-hugo-muller-lecture-seeing-inspiration-in-natures-laboratory Non RSC event Event dates: 26 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Bath, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/984/poisons-from-the-sea-or-when-to-avoid-the-fish-course Non RSC event Event dates: 26 February 2008<br/>Event summary: An illustrated lecture about toxic marine animals and their poisons. These toxins are amongst the most toxic compounds discovered to date.<br/>Event Venue: Christ College, Brecon, LD3 8AG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/985/tooling-up-for-nanoworld-the-magic-of-molecular-machines-a-durham-university-chemical-society-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 26 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/987/rsc-seminar-with-dr-john-wilkie Non RSC event Event dates: 26 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/988/rsc-endowed-lectureship-2007-2008-the-nature-and-function-of-the-catalytic-centres-of-molybdenum-and-tungsten-oxotransferase-enzymes Non RSC event Event dates: 27 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/989/magnets-and-superconductors-organic-inorganic-salts-as-molecular-functional-materials Non RSC event Event dates: 27 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/990/seminar-a-biomimetic-approach-towards-understanding-interfacial Non RSC event Event dates: 27 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/991/tour-of-harviestoun-brewery Non RSC event Event dates: 27 February 2008<br/>Event summary: A tour of the Harviestoun micro-brewery, Alva<br/>Event Venue: Harviestoun Brewery, ALVA, FK12 5DQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/992/the-magic-of-oxygen Non RSC event Event dates: 27 February 2008<br/>Event summary: This is the first annual Derek Weston Memorial lecture.<br/>Event Venue: University of Dundee, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/993/a-biomimetic-approach-towards-understanding-interfacial-interactions-in-biomimerals Non RSC event Event dates: 27 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/15025/living-with-composites-fire-resistance Non RSC event Event dates: 27 February 2008<br/>Event summary: To discuss and promote the use of Fire Resistant Composites in transport.<br/>Event Venue: Begbroke ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ Park, Oxford, OX5 1PF, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/994/physical-inorganic-chemistry-magnetism-neutron-scattering-solid-state-theory-and-computer-simulations Non RSC event Event dates: 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: <br/>Event Venue: University of Warwick, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/995/joint-rsc-sci-ba-lecture-bio-fuels-a-solution-for-a-low-carbon-future Non RSC event Event dates: 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The talk will explore the current state of biofuel production in the UK in comparison to Europe and the rest of the world.<br/>Event Venue: The BAWA Pavilion, Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/996/28th-annual-general-meeting Non RSC event Event dates: 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Free buffet at 17.30 before the AGM. Contact Mike Coles to book places<br/>Event Venue: The BAWA Pavilion, Bristol, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/997/cafe-scientifique-dartford Non RSC event Event dates: 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: David Wlters will talk on brushless motors and Lithium Polymer batteries. Electronic speed controls, and Battery Eliminator Circuits (BECS).<br/>Event Venue: The Nucleus, Dartford, DA1 5PP, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/998/local-section-mixer-meeting Non RSC event Event dates: 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Social get together for members and committee together with representatives from central office<br/>Event Venue: Caladonian Hotel, Aberdeen, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/999/biofuelling-the-future Non RSC event Event dates: 28 February 2008<br/>Event summary: Biofuels present an attractive way to cut carbon emissions and move to more sustainable fuels, by blending crops such as sugar and corn with petrol. Gordon Brown has pledged that 5% of fuel in the U<br/>Event Venue: Trinity College, Cambridge, CB2 1TQ, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1000/agm-and-hugo-harris-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 29 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The AGM will be followed by a general interest talk entitled: 'The Human Health Impacts of Toxic Elements in the Environment'<br/>Event Venue: Derby University, Derby, United Kingdom http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/1001/east-midlands-local-section-agm-and-hugo-harris-memorial-lecture Non RSC event Event dates: 29 February 2008<br/>Event summary: The AGM will be followed by a general interest lecture ' The human impacts of toxic elements in the environment' using examples from the Peak District, local power stations to the Indian Sub-contine<br/>Event Venue: University of Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom