Chemistry Week 2009

By 2009-07-01T00:00:00

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The Royal Society of Chemistry's (RSC) Chemistry Week 2009 will run from 7-15 November with food as its theme

The Royal Society of Chemistry's (RSC) Chemistry Week 2009 will run from 7-15 November. Organised by the RSC and its network of 35 local sections and held every two years, this UK-wide initiative aims to promote a positive image of chemistry and increase the public understanding of the importance of chemical science in our everyday lives. This year the week's theme is Food  and the programme of events will demonstrate the vital role of chemistry in providing healthy and sustainable food.

During Chemistry Week several events will be hosted at the RSC's London headquarters in the new Chemistry Centre, which will open in the autumn. Details of school events taking place at the centre will be circulated to schools and colleges in the southeast of England. If your institution intends to host a demonstration lecture during Chemistry Week, you can find details of speakers on the RSC presenters' list on the RSC website.  Over the summer more presenters with food-themed talks will be added to the list.  

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