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.
Medicinal chemistry summer school 2026
Established since 1981, our summer school has trained many of the world’s leading medicinal chemists
7–12 June 2026
Loughborough, United Kingdom
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Directing biosynthesis VIII
A highlight for the community of researchers interested in the biosynthesis of natural products.
29 June–1 July 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom
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May 2026 Webinar on Protein and Peptide Science
Registration is open for the PPSG webinar at 1 pm (UK time) on 1 May 2026.
1 May 2026
United Kingdom
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Comprehensive GC (Shimadzu GC with GCsolution)
This comprehensive GC training course covers fundamental theory, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of...
5–8 May 2026
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Chemistry Education in an Analytical World
A lecture by Kevin Morgan on the challenges and opportunities for the future of chemistry education
5 May 2026
Belfast, UK
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BioCatUK 2026 - UK Meeting in Biocatalysis
BioCatUK 2026 brings together academia, industry, and the biocatalysis community to share research, explore fut...
7–8 May 2026
London, UK
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Wine tasting evening
The local section will hold our annual wine tasting evening with professor John Hepworth offering a selection o...
8 May 2026
Falkirk, United Kingdom
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Retired Members Lunch May 2026
The Section will be holding a Retired Members Lunch on May 8th 2026 at the Randolph Hotel, Reydon. Southwold, I...
8 May 2026
Suffolk, United Kingdom
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Hands-on HPLC and LC-MS
This course covers HPLC and LC-MS theory, with hands-on practical elements in the laboratory for all participants.
11 May 2026
Oldham, United Kingdom
Inhaled Particles And International Particle Toxicology Conference
A joint event from two internationally renowned conferences, Inhaled Particles and International Particle Toxic...
11–14 May 2026
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Advanced Thermal Desorption & GC-MS: From Innovation to A...
Advances in GC sample introduction, separation and characterisation workflows.
11 May 2026
Glasgow, UK
Chemical biology symposium 2026
11 May 2026
London, UK
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Cardiff Chemistry Conference
The 24th Annual General Chemistry Conference organised by the School of Chemistry, Cardiff University.
11–12 May 2026
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Joint Professional Bodies QP Symposium 2026 - Leadership and Innovation
The JPB QP Symposium is a key calendar event that brings together peers across pharmacy, chemistry and biology.
12 May 2026
London, UK
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Tour of the Life Sciences Innovation Hub
A tour of the Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Dundee for retired members
12 May 2026
Dundee, UK
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Retired Members Lunch (South of Section)
A social event for members in the Section who are retired or otherwise available.
12 May 2026
Tunley, UK
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What a chemist needs to know about Patents 2026
A workshop on patent law held in collaboration with UK-based patent attorneys and litigators.
13 May 2026
London, UK
Measuring and Characterising Batteries Workshop
Hands-on workshop exploring battery materials, testing methods, and real-world analysis skills.
13 May 2026
Luton, UK
RSC Liverpool Local Section AGM 2026 and Invited Speaker...
AGM & Presentation: LJMU's Dr Lauren Mullin on "Measuring Forever Chemicals in Cosmetic Products".
13 May 2026
Liverpool, UK
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RSC MSCLS Member’s Spring Lunch 2026
The RSC Mid-Southern Counties Local Section invites you to the Member’s Spring Lunch, held this year in Emsworth.
14 May 2026
Emsworth, United Kingdom
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Hands-on ICP-MS
The course examines each component of ICP-MS and ICP-MS/MS instrumentation, followed by a practical exercise in...
18–19 May 2026
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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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