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, UK
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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, UK
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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, UK
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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, UK
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
UK
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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
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
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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Career Consultations at CHEMUK 2026
One-to-one consultations available to RSC members to discuss career planning and opportunities.
20–21 May 2026
Birmingham, UK
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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
Essex and East London Spring lunch
Essex and East London local section spring lunch and talk
27 May 2026
Chelmsford, UK
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16-18 Chemistry Lectures and Network
Don't miss this opportunity to visit the Royal Society of Chemistry, 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, UK
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