Scientific Meetings
Conferences
The RSC Conferences team does not normally provide administrative support for Group meetings, but it is happy to provide advice on conference related matters.
In planning scientific meetings, Groups are encouraged to consider whether there are other Interest Groups with whom collaborations could be established in order to widen participation.
In addition, the Honorary Secretary of the RSC Local Section in whose area the activity will take place should also be notified.
Groups wishing to organise a meeting which they feel is of strategic importance to the RSC are invited to contact the RSC conferences team for further discussions.
Conference Proceedings
The publication of proceedings is covered by RSC Publication Board Guidelines. Any group planning to publish the proceedings of any meeting organised by or sponsored by the RSC centrally or by any RSC Interest Group, then RSC Publishing must be offered first refusal. This includes publications based on only part of a meeting, as well as a book which included full proceedings.
Conference Planning
An example of a planning timetable for a group scientific meeting is available at:
A number of templates referred to in the Handbook for RSC Groups can be downloaded here and adapted for your use.
Some suggested venues, although the RSC bears no responsibility for these suggestions:
Advertising templates for meeting registration.
Discounts for RSC members attending meetings in line with central RSC policy.
Submit your events to the conference and events database for maximum publicity
Information on RSC promotional material for use at meetings at no additional cost.
Information on meeting insurance
Risk Assessment for RSC events
A risk assessment form must be filled out for every event organised by the RSC
Apply for funding for travel or research
Certificate of Attendance and Conference Evaluation
Template for a Certificate of Attendance and Enference Evaluation
Copyright Information
Activities Involving Children and Vulnerable Adults
Useful sources of information for activities involving children and vulnerable adults.
Downloadable Files
RSC Conferences Committee Market Research Survey
Results of a survey carried out by the RSC
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Contact and Further Information
RSC Conferences
Royal Society of Chemistry, Thomas Graham House, Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0WF, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 432254 / 432380
Fax: +44 (0) 1223 423623
