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.
3rd Postdoctoral Symposium (Virtual): Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group
Organic chemistry postdocs can present work online, compete for two prizes, and hear a plenary lecture by Dr Be...
18 May 2026
United Kingdom
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Comprehensive GC (Agilent GC with OpenLAB CDS)
This comprehensive GC training course covers fundamental theory, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of...
19–22 May 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
Carbon Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future
An event showcasing innovative carbon research aimed at promoting a sustainable future, for early- and mid-care...
20 May 2026
Manchester, UK
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RSC Members' Networking Reception at CHEMUK 2026
Join us at the end of day one of CHEMUK 2026 for refreshments and to network with other RSC members.
20 May 2026
Birmingham, UK
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Comprehensive ICP-MS Software (Agilent MassHunter for SQMS)
The comprehensive ICP-MS Software Training course introduces Agilent MassHunter for instrument control, data ac...
20–21 May 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
Retired Members and Members Lunch
Retired members and members lunch at the Dartmoor Lodge, Ashburton, Devon, 21 May 2026, 12:00–15:00.
21 May 2026
Ashburton, UK
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Global Clinical Trials Connect 2026
Driving innovation, collaboration, and patient-focused excellence across the clinical research ecosystem.
27–28 May 2026
London, UK
Digi-Tech Pharma & AI 2026
Powering the future of pharma through digital innovation.
27–28 May 2026
London, UK
Career Consultations at CHEMUK 2026
RSC career advisers provide guidance to Associate, Member, Fellow, and Affiliate members, including RSci/RSciTech.
28 May 2026
Birmingham, UK
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16-18 Chemistry Lectures and Network
Don't miss this opportunity to visit the ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ, explore A-level chemistry topics, and netw...
29 May 2026
London, UK
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5th SCI / RSC Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery
This two-day symposium will examine the latest advances in anti-infectives drug discovery from a medicinal chem...
1–2 June 2026
London, United Kingdom
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5th SCI-RSC Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery
This symposium examines the latest advances in anti-infective drug discovery from a medicinal chemist’s perspec...
1–2 June 2026
London, UK
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Intelligent Clothing: Data-Driven Wearables For Human Per...
A webinar on AI-powered smart fabrics that read the body, respond in real time, and enhance performance through...
2 June 2026
UK
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Central Yorkshire Local Section Annual General Meeting, D...
The AGM of the Central Yorkshire Local Section will be held on Tuesday 2 June in Leeds.
2 June 2026
Leeds, UK
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2026 RSC Chemical Biology and Bio-organic Group Postgraduate Symposium
The RSC CBBG PGR Symposium at Queen Mary University invites PGR students to submit oral abstracts and all ECRs...
8 June 2026
London, United Kingdom
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Spray Drying and and Atomisation of Formulations CPD Course
A practical course involving demonstrations, theory and real industrial case studies.
9–11 June 2026
Leeds, United Kingdom
UK Porous Materials (UKPorMat) Annual Conference - 2026
The 9th UK Porous Materials Conference (UKPorMat) will take place at the University of Bristol from 9th to 10th...
9–10 June 2026
Bristol, United Kingdom
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7th RSC-BMCS / DMDG New Perspectives in DMPK and Medicinal Chemistry
We are excited to return for our 7th New Perspectives meeting jointly organised between the RSC and DMDG.
10 June 2026
London, United Kingdom
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Hands-on FTIR
This course covers practical theory of Fourier Transform InfraRed spectroscopy, reviewing the EM spectrum with...
11–12 June 2026
Milton Keynes, UK
Tayside Annual School Lecture
RSC Tayside will host its annual schools lecture on 11 June 2026, featuring Prof Bill MacDonald's MagiCHEM team.
11 June 2026
Dundee and St. Andrews, UK
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