EuChemS Brussels News Update • September 2019

Brussels News Update - September 2019

Hello and welcome to the September edition of Brussels News Updates, the monthly EuChemS newsletter keeping you up to date on the latest chemistry related science-policy issues, news and upcoming events and awards. With the summer holidays now behind us, we can take stock of what lies ahead, including potential transformations at the EU level with the appointment of a new Commissioner for Research and Innovation, updates on the Horizon Europe framework programme, the recent call for nominations for three major EuChemS awards, and the publication of ‘Women in their Element’, a book which delves into the stories of women who shaped the Periodic Table.

Happy reading,

European Highlights

EuChemS responds to European Commission’s consultation on Horizon Europe Co-design 2021-2024

Following a provisional agreement by the European Parliament and the Council on the Horizon Europe package, the European Commission launched … Read more

Bulgaria’s Mariya Gabriel nominated as Commissioner for research, innovation and education

Under the title ‘Innovation and Youth’, Bulgaria’s Mariya Gabriel will take charge of a portfolio that covers research, innovation, education … Read more

‘Women in their Element’: new book sheds light on the role of women in the building of the Periodic Table

Edited by Brigitte van Tiggelen, Chair, and Annette Lykknes, Vice-Chair, of the EuChemS Working Party for the History of Chemistry, … Read more

Chemistry meets Industry and Society: A creative showcase conference Salerno

From 28 – 30 August 2019, chemists, researchers and industry representatives met in the Italian town of Salerno for a … Read more

Study reveals that collaborative dynamics for research networks are on the rise between EU countries

A study in the Journal of European Planning Studies has shed light on the growing integration between EU countries on … Read more

The European Food Safety Agency publishes latest report on pesticide residues in food

The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has published its annual report on pesticide residues in food. The study, which analysed … Read more

European Chemicals Agency warns of no-deal Brexit effects on downstream users

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is urging companies to seriously prepare for a no-deal Brexit scenario, due to take place … Read more

EuChemS General Assembly 2019

The upcoming EuChemS General Assembly and its Professional Networks meetings will be held in Bucharest, Romania in the first week … Read more

Consultations & Roadmaps

Horizon Europe Co-design 2021-2024

Horizon Europe Co-design 2021-2024 EuChemS has already submitted its response, but you can also respond in a personal capacity to … Read more

European Partnership for clean hydrogen (Horizon Europe programme)

European Partnership for clean hydrogen (Horizon Europe programme) The European Commission has launched an initiative which aims to help create … Read more

Calls for Funding and Awards

EuChemS opens calls for three of its awards

The call for submissions for three major EuChemS awards were opened on 1st September. First off, the EuChemS Historical Landmarks … Read more

Just 2 weeks left to submit a nomination for the European Gold Medal Award

There are now just two weeks left to submit your nomination for the next Gold Medal awardee. Submissions can be … Read more

EuChemS Events

13th Students‘ Congress of SCTM

13th Students‘ Congress of SCTM 19 – 21 September 2019 Skopje, North Macedonia Website: https://bit.ly/33M6x7MRead more

4th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (EUGSC-4)

4th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (EUGSC-4) 22 – 25 September 2019 Tarragona, Spain Website: https://bit.ly/31FLLESRead more

6th MS Food Day Conference

6th MS Food Day Conference 25 – 27 September 2019 Camerino, Italy Website: https://bit.ly/2MsrM8TRead more

15th International Conference on Polysaccharides-Glycoscience (15th ICPG)

15th International Conference on Polysaccharides-Glycoscience (15th ICPG) 13 – 15 November 2019 Prague, Czechia Website: https://bit.ly/2meEo7ZRead more

3rd International Caparica Christmas Conference on Translational Chemistry

3rd International Caparica Christmas Conference on Translational Chemistry 2 – 5 December 2019 Caparica, Portugal Website: https://bit.ly/2lKzgIwRead more

Avogadro Colloquia 2019 (AC 2019)

Avogadro Colloquia 2019 (AC 2019) 17 – 18 December 2019 Rome, Italy Website: https://bit.ly/2k90TKGRead more

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