Upcoming events

Date Title Time Speaker Location
2023 Oct 19 ChemDraw Workshop 6 p.m. Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker:

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

We are excited to announce that we will be holding a ChemDraw workshop at the usual time of 18:15 on Wednesday 19th of October at the Pfizer lecture theatre. ChemDraw is an extremely useful piece of software that allows molecules and mechanisms to be drawn easily. It can even simulate NMR spectra, generate 3D models and lots more!. We are excited to announce that we will be holding a ChemDraw workshop at the usual time of 18:15 on Wednesday 19th of October at the Pfizer lecture theatre. ChemDraw is an extremely useful piece of software that allows molecules and mechanisms to be drawn easily. It can even simulate NMR spectra, generate 3D models and lots more!.
25 Cool Coatings (RSC Surface Coating group) 6 p.m. Stuart Clarke and Peter Collins Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Stuart Clarke and Peter Collins

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

(RSC Surface Coating group collaboration) This is a fun, audience participation / hands on lecture to outline the interesting behaviour of modern coatings and their applications. As part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Surface Coatings Group outreach activities, it is hoped that we will encourage attendees to consider a career in this interesting area. The talk will have two parts, a lecture illustrating the coatings/ their behaviour and an introduction to potential careers in this area. (6pm - 7pm). There will refreshments after the formal part, with an opportunity to chat informally about possible careers (7pm-7.30pm). (RSC Surface Coating group collaboration) This is a fun, audience participation / hands on lecture to outline the interesting behaviour of modern coatings and their applications. As part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Surface Coatings Group outreach activities, it is hoped that we will encourage attendees to consider a career in this interesting area. The talk will have two parts, a lecture illustrating the coatings/ their behaviour and an introduction to potential careers in this area. (6pm - 7pm). There will refreshments after the formal part, with an opportunity to chat informally about possible careers (7pm-7.30pm).
26 Machine Learning: Counting Molecules 6 p.m. Jonathan Goodman Location: TBC

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Jonathan Goodman

Location: Location: TBC

As more and more chemical data becomes available, how can we make the most of the information it contains? Automated interpretation is the only way to cope with the number of molecules that are being generated. We calculate property, reactivity and analytical information. I will explain how our calculations help us to decide which molecules are worth making, to work out how to make them and to confirm whether or not they have been made. As more and more chemical data becomes available, how can we make the most of the information it contains? Automated interpretation is the only way to cope with the number of molecules that are being generated. We calculate property, reactivity and analytical information. I will explain how our calculations help us to decide which molecules are worth making, to work out how to make them and to confirm whether or not they have been made.
Nov 02 H2WHOA and the dawn of the Water Age 6 p.m. Angelos Michaelides Location: TBC

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Angelos Michaelides

Location: Location: TBC

Since the Stone Age, civilisations have been named according to the materials we gain control and mastery of. As our planet’s greatest resource, molecular level understanding and control of water is key to solving the biggest global challenges of our time in climate, energy, and health. In this talk I will discuss the research activities of the ICE group (https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/group/michaelides/) and the exciting journey we are on to understand the fascinating behaviour of water at the molecular scale. The prediction and discovery of new phases of ice, the behaviour of water at interfaces, and the challenges in understanding and simulating water at the nanoscale will be discussed (Nature 609 (7927), 512 (2022); Science 379, 474 (2022); ACS nano 16 (7), 10775-10782). Since the Stone Age, civilisations have been named according to the materials we gain control and mastery of. As our planet’s greatest resource, molecular level understanding and control of water is key to solving the biggest global challenges of our time in climate, energy, and health. In this talk I will discuss the research activities of the ICE group (https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/group/michaelides/) and the exciting journey we are on to understand the fascinating behaviour of water at the molecular scale. The prediction and discovery of new phases of ice, the behaviour of water at interfaces, and the challenges in understanding and simulating water at the nanoscale will be discussed (Nature 609 (7927), 512 (2022); Science 379, 474 (2022); ACS nano 16 (7), 10775-10782).
09 Research & Careers Event 6 p.m. Students Location : TBC

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Students

Location: Location : TBC

Description: TBC Description: TBC
16 Atmospheric Chemistry: Climate Modelling Studies - An Overview 6 p.m. Alex Archibald Location: TBC

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Alex Archibald

Location: Location: TBC

Description: TBC Description: TBC

Past events

2023 May 10 The Remarkable Science of Nanopores: from Gene Sequencing to Organ Repair 6:15 p.m. Hagan Bayley Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Hagan Bayley

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

Hagan Bayley is the Professor of Chemical Biology at the University of Oxford. His research lies at the interface between chemistry and biology. Using protein chemistry, organic chemistry, and biophysics, his lab explores the folding, assembly, and function of transmembrane channels and pores. Stemming from these findings, his lab also develops engineered protein nanopores for applications in biotechnology including stochastic sensing, ultrarapid biopolymer sequencing and single-molecule covalent chemistry. More recently, the Bayley lab has developed techniques for fabricating 3D tissues, both living and synthetic. Professor Bayley will describe the history of these developments as well as recent advances. Hagan Bayley is the Professor of Chemical Biology at the University of Oxford. His research lies at the interface between chemistry and biology. Using protein chemistry, organic chemistry, and biophysics, his lab explores the folding, assembly, and function of transmembrane channels and pores. Stemming from these findings, his lab also develops engineered protein nanopores for applications in biotechnology including stochastic sensing, ultrarapid biopolymer sequencing and single-molecule covalent chemistry. More recently, the Bayley lab has developed techniques for fabricating 3D tissues, both living and synthetic. Professor Bayley will describe the history of these developments as well as recent advances.
Mar 02 Reading Your DNA: What Can It Tell Us 6 p.m. Sir Shankar Balasubramanian Pfizer Lecture Theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Sir Shankar Balasubramanian

Location: Pfizer Lecture Theatre

Super exciting talk planned for next week, we will be hosting Sir Shankar Balasubramanian, winner of the Millenium technology prize and cofounder of Solexa! Abstract: DNA is a linear molecule made up of four building blocks, often abbreviated to the letters G, C, T and A. The sequence of these four letters constitutes a code that comprises 3.2 billion letters in a copy of the human genome. The International Human Genome Project used an approach developed by Fred Sanger to generate the first human genome reference in a global collaboration that spanned a decade. Over 20 years ago, during the course of some basic scientific experiments, a collaboration with David Klenerman and our co-workers, unexpectedly led us to conceive and then pursue a different way of sequencing DNA. The initial experiments ultimately led to a rapid, low-cost sequencing approach, which was developed and commercialised through a company we co-founded, called Solexa. Today the technique is able to sequence human, and other, genomes at a cost and speed that shows over a million-fold improvement compared to when we began the project in 1997. I will also discuss the impact of the technology on life sciences, medicine and society along with a vision of what the future holds. Super exciting talk planned for next week, we will be hosting Sir Shankar Balasubramanian, winner of the Millenium technology prize and cofounder of Solexa! Abstract: DNA is a linear molecule made up of four building blocks, often abbreviated to the letters G, C, T and A. The sequence of these four letters constitutes a code that comprises 3.2 billion letters in a copy of the human genome. The International Human Genome Project used an approach developed by Fred Sanger to generate the first human genome reference in a global collaboration that spanned a decade. Over 20 years ago, during the course of some basic scientific experiments, a collaboration with David Klenerman and our co-workers, unexpectedly led us to conceive and then pursue a different way of sequencing DNA. The initial experiments ultimately led to a rapid, low-cost sequencing approach, which was developed and commercialised through a company we co-founded, called Solexa. Today the technique is able to sequence human, and other, genomes at a cost and speed that shows over a million-fold improvement compared to when we began the project in 1997. I will also discuss the impact of the technology on life sciences, medicine and society along with a vision of what the future holds.
Jan 25 Non-Covalent Interactions in Inorganic Reactivity 6 p.m. Dr Peter Chen BMS Lecture Theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Dr Peter Chen

Location: BMS Lecture Theatre

De novo mechanistic design of catalysts, with a historical twist De novo mechanistic design of catalysts, with a historical twist
2022 Nov 28 A Circular Economy Powered by Sunlight 6 p.m. Dr. Erwin Reisner Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Dr. Erwin Reisner

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

16 Careers Evening 6 p.m. Unilever lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker:

Location: Unilever lecture theatre

Come to hear about internship experiences as well as graduate opportunities! Featuring student speakers, talks from companies like Colorfix, EY and Dassault Systèmes and a networking session. Come to hear about internship experiences as well as graduate opportunities! Featuring student speakers, talks from companies like Colorfix, EY and Dassault Systèmes and a networking session.
10 Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Next Generation Solar Cell Materials 6 p.m. Dr Artem Bakulin Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Dr Artem Bakulin

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

03 Controlling Selectivity in Chemical Catalysis Using Non-Covalent Interactions 6 p.m. Robert Phipps Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Robert Phipps

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

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Oct 27 Magnetic Low Temperature Cooling 6 p.m. Prof Sian Dutton Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Sian Dutton

Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre

12 ChemDraw Workshop 6:15 p.m. - BMS Lecture Theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: BMS Lecture Theatre

Come join us for an in-person workshop to learn how to draw using ChemDraw! Come join us for an in-person workshop to learn how to draw using ChemDraw!
08 Fresher's Squash 7 p.m. - Iris Cafe, Newnham

Time: 7 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: Iris Cafe, Newnham

Join ChemSoc and CUPS in a chill evening and meet your fellow phys natscis! Join ChemSoc and CUPS in a chill evening and meet your fellow phys natscis!
May 23 Kinetics Based Drug Discovery for Neurodegenerative Diseases 6 p.m. Prof Michele Vendruscolo Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Michele Vendruscolo

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

Mar 14 Annual General Meeting 6 p.m. Presidents Todd-Hamied Room

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Presidents

Location: Todd-Hamied Room

Please join our AGM to vote for the next generation of the ChemSoc committee! Your vote means a lot to us, and the future of chemistry. Please join our AGM to vote for the next generation of the ChemSoc committee! Your vote means a lot to us, and the future of chemistry.
11 Towards efficient organic solar cells 6 p.m. Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker:

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

Understanding the relationship between conjugated polymer photophysics and their nanostructure Understanding the relationship between conjugated polymer photophysics and their nanostructure
Feb 28 The Future of Batteries 6 p.m. Prof Clare Grey Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Clare Grey

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

Prof Grey pioneered the application of nuclear magnetic resonance to study and improve the performance of batteries, particularly Li-ion batteries. She also made major contributions to the development of Li-air batteries. Furthermore, she is co-founder and CEO of Nyobolt, a company that specializes in niobium-based batteries. Prof Grey pioneered the application of nuclear magnetic resonance to study and improve the performance of batteries, particularly Li-ion batteries. She also made major contributions to the development of Li-air batteries. Furthermore, she is co-founder and CEO of Nyobolt, a company that specializes in niobium-based batteries.
18 Chemdraw Workshop 6 p.m. - Google Meet

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: Google Meet

Join the Chemdraw workshop to learn how to draw pretty molecules in your report! Join the Chemdraw workshop to learn how to draw pretty molecules in your report!
13 Intersocial matchmaking event 6:30 p.m. You and your partner Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Speaker: You and your partner

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

CUPS, SciSoc, and ChemSoc collaborate to help you find the nerdy love of your life. CUPS, SciSoc, and ChemSoc collaborate to help you find the nerdy love of your life.
04 Chemical Separations Using Coordination Cages 6 p.m. Prof Jonathan R. Nitschke Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Jonathan R. Nitschke

Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre

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Jan 28 The Liquid Genome 6 p.m. Dr Rosana Collepardo-Guervara Google Meet (meet link will be sent in outlook)

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Dr Rosana Collepardo-Guervara

Location: Google Meet (meet link will be sent in outlook)

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21 Board Game Night 6 p.m. - Downing JCR

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: Downing JCR

Join the board game and chill Join the board game and chill
20 Th Joy of Discovery - Exploring Molecular Motors 6 p.m. Prof Ben Feringa Wolfson lecture theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Ben Feringa

Location: Wolfson lecture theatre

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2021 Nov 26 New chemistry for carbon dioxide capture to mitigate climate change 6 p.m. Dr Alexander Forse Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Dr Alexander Forse

Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre

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19 Protein phase transitions 5:30 p.m. Prof Tuomas Knowles Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Tuomas Knowles

Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre

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12 New phases & transitions: from organic cages to porous liquids, glasses, and independence 6:15 p.m. Dr Becky Greenaway Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Dr Becky Greenaway

Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre

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04 Internship Event 6 p.m. - Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Interested in chemistry and want to fill in your empty summer holidays? Please join us for our internship event without neven need to sign-ups! Interested in chemistry and want to fill in your empty summer holidays? Please join us for our internship event without neven need to sign-ups!
Oct 29 Annual ChemSoc Dinner 7:30 p.m. - TBC

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: TBC

Ends around 10pm Ends around 10pm
14 The Alchemy of Vacuum 6 p.m. Prof Thomas Ebbesen Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Thomas Ebbesen

Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre

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14 Pub Quiz 7:30 p.m. - The Anchor

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: The Anchor

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08 Chemistry for Sustainability 6 p.m. Prof Tom Welton Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Tom Welton

Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre

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May 28 Nanomaterials and Nanosystems for Catalytic, Energy and Biomedical Applications 6:15 p.m. Jackie Ying Google Meet

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Jackie Ying

Location: Google Meet

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21 Chemical solutions to challenges in energy and sustainability 6:15 p.m. Matt Kanan Google Meet

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Matt Kanan

Location: Google Meet

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14 Functional materials for energy and sensing 6:15 p.m. Sohini Kar-Narayan Google Meet

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Sohini Kar-Narayan

Location: Google Meet

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06 Using catalysts and renewable resources to re-design plastics, [see description...] 6:15 p.m. Charlotte Williams Online

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Charlotte Williams

Location: Online

Using catalysts and renewable resources to re-design plastics, elastomers and adhesives to improve sustainability Using catalysts and renewable resources to re-design plastics, elastomers and adhesives to improve sustainability
Apr 30 Evolution of Research in the Aggarwal Group 6:15 p.m. Prof Varinder Aggarwal Google Meet

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Prof Varinder Aggarwal

Location: Google Meet

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Mar 12 Annual General Meeting 6 p.m. - Google Meet

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: Google Meet

New Committee Elected! Co-Presidents: Richard Danylyuk & Tristan Spreng Secretary: Kirsten See Junior Treasurer: Aryaman Sokhal Sponsorship Officer: Agustin Lorusso Notaro Francesco Publicity Officers: Jerroy Chang & Pip Knight Logistics Officers: Brendan Ng & Alea Yang Webmaster: Xuehuai He Inclusion and Outreach Officer: Meng Siong Chen General members: Juan D Fernandez Gareth Hart Zhi Yan Lee Benji Rowlands Kogulan Vipulan New Committee Elected! Co-Presidents: Richard Danylyuk & Tristan Spreng Secretary: Kirsten See Junior Treasurer: Aryaman Sokhal Sponsorship Officer: Agustin Lorusso Notaro Francesco Publicity Officers: Jerroy Chang & Pip Knight Logistics Officers: Brendan Ng & Alea Yang Webmaster: Xuehuai He Inclusion and Outreach Officer: Meng Siong Chen General members: Juan D Fernandez Gareth Hart Zhi Yan Lee Benji Rowlands Kogulan Vipulan
09 Autonomous Discovery of Functional Materials 6:15 p.m. Andy Cooper Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Andy Cooper

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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08 From Self-Assembly to Cell Recognition 6:15 p.m. Daan Frenkel Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Daan Frenkel

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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05 Quiz with OUCB 9 p.m. - Zoom

Time: 9 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: Zoom

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Feb 26 ChemDraw Workshop 6:15 p.m. - SRCF Timeout

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: SRCF Timeout

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21 Photosynthesis on an Electrode 6:15 p.m. Jenny Zhang Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Jenny Zhang

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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12 Finding Happiness and Saving the World Using Materials Chemistry 6:15 p.m. Nicola Spaldin Google Meet

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Nicola Spaldin

Location: Google Meet

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Jan 29 Beyond Weird 6:30 p.m. Philip Ball Google Meet

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Speaker: Philip Ball

Location: Google Meet

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2020 Nov 20 The Story of Remdesivir, A Broad Spectrum Antiviral for the Treatment of COVID-19 6 p.m. Richard Mackman Google Meet

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Richard Mackman

Location: Google Meet

13 Weighing Molecules with Light 6 p.m. Philip Kukura Google Meet

Time: 6 p.m.

Speaker: Philip Kukura

Location: Google Meet

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Feb 14 Light-Emitting Thin Polymer Films 6:15 p.m. Jess Wade Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Jess Wade

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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Jan 31 Translational Molecular Imaging in Action 6:15 p.m. Ron Heeren Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Ron Heeren

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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2019 Nov 30 IYPT Symposium 7 p.m. Martyn Poliakoff, Andrew Szydlo, Peter Wothers, Andy Brunning BMS Lecture Theatre. Trinity College.

Time: 7 p.m.

Speaker: Martyn Poliakoff, Andrew Szydlo, Peter Wothers, Andy Brunning

Location: BMS Lecture Theatre. Trinity College.

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22 The ChemTube3D Story: The Power of Open Educational Resources 6:15 p.m. Nick Greeves Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Nick Greeves

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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11 The CHEMputer 6:15 p.m. Lee Cronin Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Lee Cronin

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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01 Undergraduate to renowned chemistry infographics designer 6:15 p.m. Andy Brunning Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Andy Brunning

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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Oct 12 ChemSoc x SciSoc Quiz Night 7:15 p.m. - CUSU Lounge

Time: 7:15 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: CUSU Lounge

A mingle with ChemSoc and SciSoc members with drinks and nibbles as everyone worked together in teams through a fun quiz! A mingle with ChemSoc and SciSoc members with drinks and nibbles as everyone worked together in teams through a fun quiz!
Feb 22 Chemistry and the atmosphere 6:15 p.m. Alex Archibald Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Alex Archibald

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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15 Knots to Nature 6:15 p.m. Stuart Cantrill Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Stuart Cantrill

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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Jan 31 "Artificial Cells" & Supporting Student Enterprises 6:15 p.m. Oscar Ces Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Oscar Ces

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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31 TPP Quiz Night 7 p.m. - The Anchor

Time: 7 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: The Anchor

A fun quiz sponsored by TPP. Free food and drink, as well as a drone as a prize for the winning team! A fun quiz sponsored by TPP. Free food and drink, as well as a drone as a prize for the winning team!
2018 Nov 26 Heavy Mice and Lighter Things: Using Chemistry to Understand Biological Tissues 6:15 p.m. Melinda Duer Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Melinda Duer

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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21 Batteries - Future Capacity 6:15 p.m. Clare Grey Pfizer lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Clare Grey

Location: Pfizer lecture theatre

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Oct 19 AI in Chemistry and Drug Discovery 6:15 p.m. Ian Churcher BMS lecture theatre

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Ian Churcher

Location: BMS lecture theatre

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05 Freshers' Week Quiz Night 7 p.m. - CUSU Lounge

Time: 7 p.m.

Speaker: -

Location: CUSU Lounge

Introduction to ChemSoc, meet and greet with the Commitee and other members and a fun quiz to follow! Introduction to ChemSoc, meet and greet with the Commitee and other members and a fun quiz to follow!