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Hey, welcome to the Brussels News Updates (BNU), EuChemS’ newsletter for policy makers, chemists, entrepreneurs, and citizens who have an interest in chemistry. The BNU newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest chemistry-related and science-policy news, awards, consultations, and upcoming events in Europe and beyond.
This month, we are pleased to share with you, amongst others,
– news on the EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award 2020 (European Level)
– summary of our webinar “Good Chemistry – Do Chemists Need Ethics?”
– invitation to the 1st Global Sustainable Chemistry Week
– MSCA Conference on unbalanced mobility flows
– our analysis of the outcomes of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Competitiveness (Research),
– a look at the European strategy for critical raw materials
– updates on the OPCW Centre for Chemistry and Technology, and
– calls for EuChemS Awards with invitations to join the online Awards Information Session Is there anything that you would like to read about in the next issue of the BNU? Let us know! Is this your first BNU reading? Subscribe now to our BNU for your monthly updates!
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Winner announced for the EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award 2020 (European Level) Each year, EuChemS opens a call for a Historical Landmarks Award, to recognise various sights of cultural heritage that are significant for the history of Chemistry. The 2020 EuChemS Historical Landmarks (European level) goes to the Justus Liebig Laboratory in Giessen (Germany), where Justus von Liebig worked in the 19th century.
Read the full article here.
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Ethics needs chemists!
On 7 October, the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) hosted the webinar ‘Good Chemistry – Do Chemists Need Ethics?” chaired by Dr. Jan Mehlich, recipient of the 2020 EuChemS Award for Service and member of the EuChemS Working Party on Ethics in Chemistry. Floris Rutjes, EuChemS President, welcomed with an opening speech the 177 attendees from 31 different countries who participated in this online event. Read more about it here.
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Welcome to the 1st Global Sustainable Chemistry Week The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3), a EuChemS Supporting Member, is organising the first “Global Sustainable Chemistry Week”, from 8 to 12 November. For five days, ISC3 will host various online events, including panel discussions and lectures during which ISC3 partners and stakeholders will present their research activities and projects related to sustainable chemistry. Read more about it here.
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EU research ministers adopted Council conclusions on the global approach to research and innovation On 28 September, EU research ministers met in Brussels (Belgium) during the Council of Ministers Responsible for Competitiveness (Research) to discuss the European Union’s global approach to research and innovation and the new European Research Area (ERA). The conclusions adopted will advance the implementation of measures for a globally strong and resilient European Union. Key actions were identified, including building a modern, efficient, and simplified structure for the new European Research Area (ERA) to boost multilateral cooperation. In addition, ministers called the Commission and member states for more cooperation with third countries in research and innovation and through the programme Horizon Europe. The importance of enhancing cross-sectoral cooperation was also emphasised.
Read more about it here.
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European Strategy for Critical Raw Materials
On 27 September, the members of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) voted on a European strategy for critical raw materials. The report prepared by MEP Hildegard Bentele discusses imposing stronger controls on critical raw material waste stream and to prevent their illegal export. Read the full article here.
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OPCW builds a ChemTech Centre in The Hague
On 23 September, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) organised the ‘First Pillar Ceremony’ led by H.E. Mr Fernando Arias, OPWC Director-General, during which the first pillar of the new Chemistry and Technology (“ChemTech Centre”) was secured in place in The Hague (The Netherlands). This building, scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2022, will host laboratories as well as training and equipment facilities to support the work of the organisation in implementing a global ban on chemical weapons.
Read more about it here.
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2021 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry On 6 October 2021, the Royal Swedish Academy of Science announced that Benjamin List (German) and David W.C. MacMillan (British) are the 2021 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis. These new tools for building molecules can be used to make medicines, plastics, perfumes, and flavours in a more environmentally friendly way. In 2000, Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan, independently from each other, discovered a new way to produce asymmetric molecules – when two versions of chemicals can form, which are each other’s mirror image – through small organic molecules. It is used to drive multitudes of chemical reactions. Read the full article here.
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MSCA Conference on unbalanced mobility flows
The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU is organising the MSCA Conference on 15 and 16 November. This 2-days conference aims to address EU researchers’ unbalanced mobility flows, the reintegration of researchers, and to make a recommendation for the implementation of the new European Research Area (ERA). This online event will provide participants with a platform for discussion and showcase examples to promote the return of migration and reintegration of MSCA researchers, bringing their research careers, knowledge, and skills back to their country of origin at the end of their fellowship.
Read more about it here.
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EIC and EIT team up for EU Health start-ups On 23 august 2021, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Health Bridgehead programme expanded to the European Innovation Council (EIC) start-ups, achieving its first link since the beginning of the EIT Health-EIC Collaboration Pilot. This cooperation aims to enhance innovation, competitiveness, and stability of start-ups. Now in its fourth year, the Bridgehead programme plans to support start-ups that have delivered effective solutions in one or more domestic markets to expand into new international markets. The Bridgehead programme is divided into three types of programmes: Europe (for scale-up inside Europe), Global (to develop an international expansion), and Inbound (for supporting the non-European ventures to gain access to the European market). Read the full article here.
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European Commission Public Consultations and Roadmaps A number of consultations and roadmaps put forward by the European Commission are currently open: ________________________________
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations
A number of consultations put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are currently open. You can take a look at them here. ___________________________________
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultations
A number of consultations put forward by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are currently open. You can take a look at it all here.
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2021 EuChemS Lecture Award Submit your nomination HERE.
Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________
2021 EuChemS Award for Service Submit your nomination HERE.
Deadline: 31 December 2021
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2021 EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award
Submit your nomination HERE.
Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________
Members of the International Award Committee for European Chemistry Gold Medal (IACM) Submit your nomination HERE.
Deadline: 31 December 2021
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EuChemS Female Organic Chemist of the Year 2021
Submit your nomination HERE.
Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________
EuChemS Division of Organic Chemistry Award for Service 2021
Submit your nomination HERE.
Deadline: 31 December 2021
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MSCA calls
Four Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) calls for funding are open: You are invited to take a look at them here.
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EUCHEMS EVENTS CALENDAR
In the current environment and status of COVID-19, some events are being postponed or cancelled. For more details on the upcoming events from the EuChemS Events Calendar, which is being updated on a regular basis, please click here. |
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2nd Carbon Dioxide Conversion Catalysis Virtual Conference
8 – 9 November 2021
Online (UK time – UTC+1)
Website: https://bit.ly/3l2MxqB
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OTHER EVENTS
Women and Girls in STEM Forum
Organised by Girls Go Circular, in collaboration with the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC)
28 October 2021
Online
Website: https://bit.ly/3miWnoW
1st Global Sustainable Chemistry Week 2021
Organised by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3)
8 – 12 November 2021
Online
Website: https://bit.ly/30ndn6t
Annual Research Conference
‘Charting the European economy post COVID 19: unusual times require unconventional policies’
co-organised by the Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) and the Joint Research Centre (JRC)
15 November 2021
Online
Website: https://bit.ly/3CZQEen
COP26: What are the implications for global R&D?
Organised by ScienceBusiness
15 November 2021
Webcast
Website: https://bit.ly/2Yx2yNT
MSCA Conference 2021
MSCA Fostering Balancer Mobility Flows in Europe
15 –16 November 2021
Online and Ljubjana, Slovenia
Website: https://bit.ly/3Dspz3K
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