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.
IEX 2026 technical training introductory course: Introduc...
This course is for chemists/engineers involved in specification, design, operation, and maintenance.
7–8 July 2026
London, UK
Challenge, Change and Joy in Teaching ¾ÅÖÝÓ°Ôº
A one day conference organised by the RSC Secondary and Further Education Group (SaFE).
7 July 2026
London, UK
The 13th International Symposium on Microscale ¾ÅÖÝÓ°Ôº
This conference is for schoolteachers, technicians, academics, and education professionals from the UK and over...
8–10 July 2026
London, UK
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, UK
22nd RSC Nucleic Acids Forum – 2026
This is the NAGs annual meeting, bringing together the Nucleic Acids Research community to showcase and discuss...
10 July 2026
London, UK
22nd RSC Nucleic Acids Forum – 2026
NAG's annual meeting, bringing nucleic acids researchers together to share and discuss new research.
10 July 2026
London, UK
Synergy for Science 2026: Meeting for a Healthier Future
SynSci26 unites diverse scientists to tackle global health challenges for a healthier future, driving innovatio...
12–16 July 2026
Glasgow, UK
Complete LC and LC-MS
This course provides complete training to understand your liquid chromatograph or LC-MS, including method devel...
13–17 July 2026
Oldham, UK
Solid electrolyte interphases in next-gen batteries Farad...
The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings
13–15 July 2026
London, UK
Leadership for scientists, by scientists
This event will provide scientists with leadership skills through workshops and teaching sessions.
13 July 2026
London, UK
META 2026, the 16th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics
META 2026 is the flagship international conference that brings researchers, scientists, and professionals worki...
14–17 July 2026
Dublin, Ireland
Applied Interpretation of GCMS Spectra
Introduction to mass spectral interpretation, presenting the fundamentals when examining GCMS data
15–17 July 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
The ¾ÅÖÝÓ°Ôº of Explosives
A family lecture exploring the chemistry of explosives, with demonstrations.
19 July 2026
Southampton, UK
Chemical Development & Scale-Up in the Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries
Chemical Development & Scale-Up in Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries, Principles and Practice, 20–24 Ju...
20–24 July 2026
UK
RSC Applied symposium: Interfaces and polymers for a sust...
A one day symposium showcasing application focussed materials research
23 July 2026
London, UK
Forensic and Applied Science Networking Meeting
Networking event for applied/forensic science/chemistry HE teaching staff
23 July 2026
Preston, UK
EUCHEMSIL 2026
30th EUChemS Conference on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids
26–31 July 2026
Cambridge, UK
International Conference on Hydrogenase and Other Redox Metalloenzymes
An international conference discussing the latest advances in redox metalloenzyme research and applications.
26–30 July 2026
Leicester, UK
From molecules to mobility: The future of sustainable fuels
This event aimed at researchers in materials chemistry will bring all career stages together.
30 July 2026
London, UK
Hands on HPLC and LCMS
Provides theory of HPLC and LC-MS to any participant, along with hands-on element in the laboratory
3–7 August 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
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