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.
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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22nd RSC Nucleic Acids Forum 鈥� 2026
This is the NAGs annual meeting, bringing together the Nucleic Acids Research community to showcase and discuss...
10 July 2026
London, United Kingdom
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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, United Kingdom
Solid electrolyte interphases in next-gen batteries Farad...
The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings
13 July 2026
London, UK
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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
Leadership for scientists, by scientists
This event will provide scientists with leadership skills in a scientific context through workshops and teachin...
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 GC-MS Spectra
This course introduces mass spectral interpretation, presenting fundamental tools and rules for examining high-...
15 July 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
Chemical Development & Scale-Up in the Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries
Chemical Development & Scale-Up in Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries, Principles and Practice, 20鈥�24 Ju...
20–24 July 2026
United Kingdom
From molecules to mobility: The future of sustainable fuels
This event is aimed at researchers in materials chemistry with an interest in the development of materials for...
23 July 2026
London, United Kingdom
RSC Applied symposium: Interfaces and polymers for a sust...
A one day symposium showcasing application focussed materials research
23 July 2026
London, United Kingdom
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EUCHEMSIL 2026
30th EUChemS Conference on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids
26–31 July 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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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, United Kingdom
Hands-on HPLC and LC-MS
This course covers HPLC and LC-MS theory with hands-on practical laboratory sessions for all participants.
3–7 August 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
UKPorMat Early Career Researchers Conference
First UKPorMat event for early career researchers, showcasing cutting-edge porous materials research and foster...
24–25 August 2026
Liverpool, UK
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Comprehensive GC-MS software (Agilent MassHunter for SQMS)
The Comprehensive GC-MS Software Training introduces Agilent MassHunter for instrument control, data acquisitio...
26–28 August 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
Pride in Chem
This event is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of LGBTQIA+ chemists, providing a safe and inc...
27 August 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom
Hands-on GC sustainability and health check
This practical course provides an onsite gas health check along with training on how to carry out leak checks,...
2 September 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
National Conference for Science Technicians 2026
We are thrilled to announce the return of the National Conference for Science Technicians (NCST)
2 September 2026
Bristol, United Kingdom
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RSC Photophysics and Photochemistry Group Early Career Meeting 2026
The 2026 Early Career Meeting will be held over two days, on 3鈥�4 September 2026, at Durham University.
3–4 September 2026
Durham, United Kingdom
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