Pride in Chem

Synopsis

This event is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of LGBTQIA+ chemists by providing a safe and inclusive environment to share their work research, ideas and experiences authentically.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with research from both academia and industry, across all branches of chemistry. This aims to foster meaningful connections, encourage inter-disciplinary collaboration and promote visibility and representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in chemistry.

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Attendees

This event is aimed at any chemist in any field who considers themselves a member or an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. This is a day to celebrate and uplift chemists in our community. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join.

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Programme

The full programme will be confirmed in due course.

SCI’s Young Chemists’ Panel are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the chemical sciences. We aim to identify high quality speakers for all our conferences with inclusivity of gender and ethnicity. Attendees from all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

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Sponsorship information

Please see the sponsorship pack and email conferences@soci.org to let us know which package you are interested in.

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Call for oral abstracts

We are looking for chemists who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+, working in all branches of chemistry to present a 20-minute talk.

Please download an abstract template and send an abstract (150 words max along with a title, scheme or figure) with the subject line “Pride in Chem 2027 – abstract submission” to conferences@soci.org by Friday 9 April 2027

We encourage chemists to talk about their work and their life experience, if they feel comfortable to do so. Life experiences are not required in the abstract.

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Call for poster abstracts

We are looking for posters for our poster competition. There is no restriction to the poster competition, however this is aimed at early career chemists (Phd, PostDoc and 5 years industry experience).

Please download an abstract template and send an abstract (150 words max along with a title, scheme or figure) with the subject line “Pride in Chem 2027 – abstract submission” to conferences@soci.org by Friday 9 April 2027

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Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

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Venue and Contact

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Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

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CPD Info

All delegates attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

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Organising committee

Giacomo Crisenza, University of Manchester
Marianela Gimenez-Asis, Pharmaron
Giordaina Hartley
Michael James, University of Manchester
Kevin Munro
Luke Thompson, Vernalis
Sophie Angove, Croda

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