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RACI E-News March 2018 Dear RACI NSW Branch Members, The NSW Branch Committee had the pleasure of receiving an abridged version of the incoming Nyholm Lecture for 2018-2019 by Dr Nial Wheate, titled “Real or counterfeit medicines, you decide”. The committee is confident that the students will benefit from and enjoy Nial’s engaging lecture. The Lecture series will be conducted at 12 venues in Terms 2 and 3.
We will be acknowledging new Fellows and long standing RACI Members at our annual luncheon on 23rd March from 11:30am at Sydney Rowing Club Abbotsford. Emeritus Professor Brynn Hibbert is the Keynote speaker and there will be plenty of opportunity to mingle and network in a relaxed venue overlooking the water. Drugs, murders, doped sportsmen, race horses and greyhounds – come and hear what really goes on in court! Click here to register For any upcoming events please refer to the calendar of events in the following pages. *Save the date for The Presidents Dinner on 22 June, more details to follow* All the best, Tania Notaras RACI NSW Branch President "Nurture the passion, discover the possibilities"
Inside this Issue 1 Message from the
President
2 Mentoring Programme – update & mentee profiles
3 Rowe Scientific
4 Calendar of Events
5 Pharmaceutical Seminar - An Overview of Asia Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs requirements and career opportunities
6 NSW Fellows & HLM Luncheon Event
7 One-day Symposium on Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
8 RACI Western Sydney Chemistry Honours and PhD Pathway Prize
9 Pharmaceutical Science Student Award – Applications open
10 School Events: Nyholm Lecture Series/ Crystal Growing Competition/ Titration Competition/ ANCQ Chemistry Quiz
11 International Congress on Engineering & Food
12 Olle Award – nominations open
13 RACI News Page
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2018 RACI NSW Mentoring Programme The RACI’s mentoring programme for young scientists has had a great launch this year as a significantly-expanded programme. We have 16 mentor-mentee pairings in 2018, with a majority of women, two PhD students, and one regional student. We offer a special thanks to the dedicated scientists who have offered their services as mentors: Adam Cawley; Scott Colbourne; Stephen Davies; Heidi Doak; David Edmonds; Jonathan Foot; Jess Gledhill; Andrew Jones; Matt Mansfield; Lidia Matesic; Dave Sammut; Kim Staples; Vanessa Swift; Lynne Teo; Matthew Wilkinson; Michael Collins. Over the course of the year, we’ll work with the students to develop their workplace readiness, their job search skills and to help build their networks. And that’s where the rest of our members come in. We hope that you’ll look out for the mentees as they attend RACI’s events throughout 2018, that you’ll make them welcome and you’ll help make sure that they are included in engaging professional discussions. We’ll be publishing short profiles for of all the mentees in the upcoming monthly newsletters. Dave Sammut DCS Technical
Anthony Katselas Anthony is a recent graduate from the University of Newcastle with bachelors degrees in both chemistry and business management. Having worked for a number of years in operational and technical roles in the industrial sector early in his career, he chose to return to study chemistry in the hope to broaden his career opportunities. He has since found a passion for chemistry and has taken his studies further now undertaking his honours project at the University of Sydney in the field of surface chemistry. His career ambitions are to hone his skills in the field of materials science and then work towards a leadership position within the nanotechnology industry.
Kinga Wojciechowski My name is Kinga and I have just started my second degree in a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Food Science at UNSW. My first degree was in Environmental Science at UTS in which I thoroughly enjoyed the conservation and sustainability aspects of it. I aspire to work in new product development, where I can weave the knowledge that I will have gained from my two degrees to engineer more sustainable food sources. I’d like to create vegetarian faux meats which are closer to mimicking actual meat hoping that more people will warm up to the idea of eating more vegetarian meals. I take inspiration from Heston Blumenthal in the way that he is able to trick his audience into believing that they’re eating
one thing when it is actually another. His meat fruit dish for example, is fruit shaped pâté, covered in coloured gels to look like fruit. I’d like to do the exact opposite; fruit meat.
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Souraya Jumaah My name is Souraya Jumaah and I am in my final semester as an undergraduate student at Macquarie University. I am enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Biomolecular Sciences. I have always been intrigued by and had a passion for science. In my first semester of uni, I had an extremely influential and excellent chemistry professor which sparked a deeper interest in chemistry for me. This experience motivated me to elect chemistry as my degree major. I enjoy working in laboratories! It's a real challenge to be accurate and efficient whilst conducting experiments, but it's a great feeling to know you made something after all that hard work. Therefore, one of my career goals is to see myself in a lab setting, perhaps in
pharmaceutical studies or medicinal fields that deal with the synthesis of materials.
Trinidad Jesús Canales Calleja I am currently completing a Bachelor of Science and Business at UNSW (University of New South Wales). My aim is to graduate with a major in Biotechnology that, complimented with my business studies, could qualify me into fulfilling my ultimate goal of facilitating scientific development around the world; particularly in the field of medicine. I believe that there are numerous researchers who develop new technologies each year, but they fail to turn the project into a concrete medical innovation due to the lack of communication with doctors or lack of financial help. Hence, I aim to address this issue by associating with researchers, doctors and investors in order to make sure that proposed designs by researchers get tailored into society’s needs and that they can
be affordable and viable ideas to develop.
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Calendar of Events 2018 Date Title Location Further Info
12 March 2018 * entries open via website on this date
NSW Schools Titration Competition
Multiple Venues throughout NSW www.nswtitration.com
13 March 2018
NSW Polymer Group – Research Seminar on Precision Polymer Engineering
Western Sydney University – School of Science & Health
21 March 2018
NSW Pharmaceutical Group Seminar – An overview of Asian Medical Device & Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs requirements & career opportunities
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research - Glebe
https://www.raci.org.au/events/event/nsw-seminar-asia-medical-device-pharmaceutical-regulatory-affairs
23 March 2018 NSW Fellows & HLM Luncheon
Sydney Rowing Club
https://www.raci.org.au/events/event/nsw-fellows-hlms-luncheon
5 April 2018
NSW Analytical Group -One-day Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
CSIRO Lindfield https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/NAG781/
30 April 2018
Applications Deadline for RACI Western Sydney Chemistry Honours and PhD Pathway Prize
30 April 2018 Applications Deadline for Pharmaceutical Science Student Award
22 June 2018 Presidents Dinner To be confirmed
Term 2 2018 Crystal Growing Competition NSW Schools
https://www.raci.org.au/branches/nsw-branch/nsw-crystal-growing-competition
Term 2 & 3, 2018 Nyholm Lecture Series Host venues https://www.raci.org.au/branches/nsw-branch/nyholm-youth-lecture-series
Registration details can usually be found on the RACI Events website: www.raci.org.au/events. If you have an event you would like to publicise please contact [email protected].
If any groups or sections have any events scheduled please email [email protected].
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RACI Pharmaceutical Science Group (NSW) and the
University of Sydney present the following joint seminar:
An Overview of Asia Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs requirements and career opportunities
Wednesday 21 March 2018, 5.30pm
Woolcock Institute of Medical research 431 Glebe Point Road
Glebe, NSW 2037
Registration fees (GST inclusive): RACI / ARCS Members / Sydney University Staff $10
Non Members $15 RACI Member Student No Charge
Non Member student $5
Prof Jack Wong will address:
• Key product registration challenges in Asia and potential solutions. • Why Regulatory Affairs (RA) knowledge critical to any position in Healthcare sector? • What are RA and job opportunities in Asia? He will explain the coming RA manpower crisis
in Asia. • How to leverage regional organisations to build your RA knowledge and network?
This seminar is for both personnel employed in therapeutic goods Regulatory and QA, for general interest and as focussed towards Asia. Students in various medical technology courses and applications, pharmacy, medicinally aligned chemistry and chemical engineering, pharmacology, toxicology etc who are looking at future course and career opportunities, both locally and abroad are very much encouraged to attend as well. It is an ideal opportunity to learn more of the requirements of the therapeutic goods industry and to network with others in commercial organisations of both finished goods and R&D and with other students. Current and potential students of the University of Sydney professional degree, Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Development program should especially benefit from attendance.
Click here to Register Now
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RACI Fellows & Honorary Life Member 2018 Luncheon Event – through support of local chemical industry SPECIAL INVITATION RACI Fellows, HLMs*, & partners All RACI Fellows, *Honorary Life Members, and their partners are cordially invited to attend the Luncheon on 23rd March at Sydney Rowing Club Abbotsford, there is a ferry or bus to the door. Emeritus Professor Brynn Hibbert is our Keynote speaker and there will be plenty of opportunity to mingle and network in a relaxed venue overlooking the water. The event includes a delicious 3 course meal with table service and standard drinks in an idyllic location with panoramic views of the water. Please join us in this celebration of long standing members and RACI Fellows, their achievements and contributions.
Keynote Speaker: Brynn Hibbert is a former, and now Emeritus, professor of Analytical Chemistry at UNSW. He specialises in modelling the results of drug analyses (for example, developing the ‘heroin signature program’ for strategic intelligence of seized drugs, and using stable isotope analysis for determining the source of pseudoephedrine) and on the quality assurance of analytical chemical results. Often as an expert of last resort, he has been called to opine on murders, many drug matters, horse and greyhound doping, and even why 9.2 million white paper tubes in flip top packets seized by customs might not contain tobacco.
With increasing sophistication and complexity of science, and decreasing scientific literacy of the public (including inhabitants of the court system), there is something of a perceived crisis in expert opinion. The ‘CSI effect’ has led to courts expecting a white coated scientist to point an iPhone at a sample and read off who done it. Whom should we trust? In a post-modern age can we make any statements that are true, and is Professor Hibbert’s opinion any more worth than that of a random individual? Is Thomas Bayes turning in his grave over R v T ? (… This may be explained!)
Brynn is a supporter of ‘reliability’ tests of scientific evidence, together with independent scientific help for judges, and a more careful scrutiny of claimed expertise. Avoiding over reliance on ad-hoc expert opinion and misunderstanding of statistics might be two areas to tackle in a re-education process that needs to happen in our courts.
The RACI NSW Branch is indebted to SAL and Envirolab for their generous financial support of this event.
RSVP: 15 March 2018 | RACI NSW Branch Office: [email protected], Tel. (02) 9663 4960
Sydney Rowing Club 613 Great North Road Abbotsford NSW 2046 Friday 23 March 2018 11.30 am – 3.30 pm $90 pp including 3 course meal and standard drinks (Please Register to attend by 15 March 2018) Click here to register
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RACI NSW Analytical & Environmental Group present their major event in April!
One-day Symposium on Analytical & Environmental Chemistry Thursday 5 April 2018 | CSIRO Lindfield $100 for members | $120 for non-members
50% discount for students
Please see below our list of speakers who are experts in environmental chemistry (including air and water quality), measurement science, mass spectrometry, separations, food chemistry, and more. We are delighted to announce that the 2016 RACI Environmental Medallist Professor Dianne Jolley will open the symposium with a plenary lecture.
If you are interested in presenting, please send a completed abstract to Dr. W. Alexander Donald at: mailto:[email protected] and indicate your preference for either a talk or
poster.
Click here for abstract template.
Come along to update your technical skills to gain a competitive edge in your field. Please encourage your team members, associates and/or students to attend. Connect and learn from
industry professionals, academics and instrument manufacturers. Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch will be provided.
Opening Plenary:
Professor Dianne Jolley 2016 RACI Environmental Medallist | University of Wollongong
Invited Speakers:
Dr. Stephen Davies National Measurement Institute
Prof. Philip Doble University of Technology Sydney
Dr. Marion Gaborieau Western Sydney University
A/Prof. Paul Prenzler Charles Sturt University
Prof. Alison Rodger Macquarie University
Dr. Morten Thaysen-Andersen Macquarie University
Dr. Tim Payne ANSTO
Dr. Valerie Wasinger UNSW
Dr. Steve White CSIRO
Hurry! Abstracts close March 8th. Registrations close March 22nd
Click here to register
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You may be eligible for the RACI Western Sydney Chemistry Honours and PhD Pathway Prize. The prize totals $500 and consists of $200 cash and the balance ($300) to be used for a year’s RACI membership, plus credit to attend RACI functions and joint functions with other related organisations or using this credit to enroll a friend of the member in the RACI. The 2017 prize will be awarded for the best Honours or a Master of Research thesis produced in 2017 by a student who is resident and/or has undertaken research in western Sydney1 throughout the year.
Such eligible applicants may be enrolled in ANY University, within ANY department/school/faculty. The project may be within fields such as agriculture, horticulture, material science, nanotechnology, pharmacy, neuroscience, medicine, biochemistry, biology, environmental analysis, forensic science, chemical engineering or others as well as ‘straight’ chemistry. The winner must be willing to give an oral presentation at a meeting of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute determined by the Western Sydney Section during the second half of 2018 (date TBA).
The prize will be awarded to the applicant whose thesis demonstrates the highest level of innovation, creativity and contribution to chemical knowledge. Although practical and theoretical applications are encouraged, the prize will be judged on the CHEMISTRY content only. Any talks, papers or other prizes resulting from the work, any coursework or honours marks or grades determined by the candidate’s university are NOT taken into consideration.
To ensure that all applicants are assessed on a fair and equal basis, all theses will be examined assuming ALL research relating to the thesis (including ALL literature work, research proposal, experimental work and the writing of the thesis) was completed in TWO (2) academic semesters (8/9 months).
The Master of Research programs of some universities allow a longer time for these degree components, and entries from students in such programs will be scaled accordingly. For example, an entry for which the applicant was given 3 semesters for full time research would be scaled by a factor of 2/3 in the Chemistry Challenge, Innovation and Achievement sections of the assessment (which contribute 50% of the total mark). The scaling factor will be determined from the information given in the University’s approved documentation regarding the structure of the particular course alone. The RACI NSW State Branch has endorsed these changes in the award title and assessment. To apply, forward a copy of your thesis plus a covering letter containing personal details (including email address) in either electronic form [to [email protected]] or hardcopy [RACI NSW State Branch Office, School of Chemistry, UNSW, NSW 2052; please mark the envelope RACI Western Sydney Chemistry Honours and PhD Pathway Prize]. Any hardcopy theses will be returned after assessment. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 30th APRIL 2018, THOUGH EARLY SUBMISSION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Any questions and requests for a copy of the assessment criteria should be directed to Dr Robyn Crumbie [[email protected]].
1 ‘Western Sydney” is defined by the following postcodes: 2076-2077; 2111-2126; 2128; 2133; 2140-2168; 2170; 2171; 2173; 2174; 2176; 2177; 2190-2200; 2205-2214; 2216-2234; 2558-2560; 2563-2579; 2745; 2747-2768; 2770; 2773-2787; 2790
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The purpose of this award is to recognise and encouragement of Honours, MSc or MPhil students, for their initial research projects in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry. Value of the Award: Two by $2,500 prizes plus the first 20 applications (in order of submission) receive complementary student RACI membership for 1 year.
Award Eligibility: Must be a local student (Australian, NZ or Permanent Resident) applying for entry into an Honours MSc or MPhil program related to pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry or a related discipline at a NSW University in 2018.
The student must be eligible for student membership of the RACI, commensurate with the level of study. Rural and regional applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
The student cannot hold two of these Hons Scholarships concurrently. Application Process: Candidates may apply or be nominated. The application/nomination submission should include:
• Academic qualifications and where obtained, full list of subjects passed and standard attained, prizes honours or other awards. The detailed statement must be certified as accurate by a responsible officer of the institution at which they were obtained. Include any special circumstances and a description of other activities which appear relevant.
• Two written references (referees personally acquainted with applicant’s academic experience and present standing) plus email and telephone contacts.
• A description of planned research. (Not more than 250 words) • A personal statement, describing other skills and attributes that are valued beyond immediate
academic merit. (Not more than 250 words) Applications should be made in a single PDF document via the NSW Branch Office: [email protected] / RACI NSW c/o School of Chemistry, UNSW, Sydney, NSW 2052. Receipt will be acknowledged by return email.
After the closing date, no further applications/nominations for the award will be accepted. If in the opinion of the judging panel there is no candidate who has sufficient merit, the panel may refrain from making an award. Upon winning the award, the student shall be presented at a major RACI function, give a brief presentation of their project. They should also produce a short article, including photos, for inclusion in the NSW Branch Newsletter and/or Chemistry in Australia. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2018
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2018 Nyholm Youth Lectures An activity of the RACI NSW Branch
The Nyholm Lecture Series commemorates Sir Ronald Nyholm FRS (1917-1971), an outstanding Australian researcher and passionate chemical educator. These popular lectures are aimed at Year 9 and 10 students. They are loosely linked to the 7-10 Science syllabus, although others will find the material inspiring. A feature of the Lectures is their practical content and interactive presentation style.
The 2018 Lectures will be presented alternately at a range of venues in metropolitan Sydney and country NSW by two outstanding chemical educators.
Cost is around $5 per head. Schools may apply for discount bulk ticket purchases and should contact their
local venues for details.
Mother Nature's Molecules - the good, the bad and the ugly Dr Alice Williamson completed her PhD at The University of Cambridge. Alice moved to the University of Sydney to take up a position as the principal synthetic chemist for the Open Source Malaria (OSM) consortium, the world’s only open source drug discovery project. In addition to her research, Alice has been lecturing chemistry for the past four years and developing skills as a science communicator. Alice’s lectures focus on the difference between natural and unnatural substances.
Real or counterfeit medicines, you decide Dr Nial Wheate completed his PhD in medicinal chemistry at the University of New South Wales, and currently works as a pharmaceutical chemist at The University of Sydney. His research interests are in drug delivery and formulation, with a particular interest in the applications of macrocycles as delivery vehicles. Nial’s lectures centre around medicines formulation with a particular focus on counterfeit medicines.
Venues with dates and times, from Term 2, will be advertised to local schools and on the web
www.raci.org.au/branches/nsw-branch Advanced bookings are highly advisable.
For more information, contact the RACI NSW Branch Office E: [email protected] T: (02) 9663 4960 ABN: 69 030 287 244
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Royal Australian Chemical Institute NSW Branch presents:
2018 RACI Crystal Growing Competition
Crystals are everywhere. Just think of our daily lives.Sugar and salt are crystals. LCD computer and TV screens have many tiny crystals inside.
Where else can you find crystals? How about your classroom?
If you enter the RACI NSW Crystal Growing Competition then you can create your own crystals within six weeks and then have a chance to have these crystals judged and the results published during National Science Week.
Why be involved?
Do you want to have fun with Science? Would you like to do some simple chemistry experiments with your students? Then enter the RACI NSW Crystal Growing Competition and learn all about growing beautiful crystals. Participation fulfils the NSW syllabus aims for both K-6 and 7-10 of developing competence, confidence and responsibility in science and technology. It provides a learning experience which allows students to acquire scientific knowledge and skills and develop understanding about phenomena within and beyond their experience. And it is fun to do! What’s involved?
The aim is to grow the best possible crystal of potash alum (also called alum or potassium aluminum sulfate) or another substance over a period of 6 weeks during Term 2. The competition closes on Friday 6 July 2018.
The competition is judged in the following categories:
Alum only: K-3 / Years 4-6 / Years 7 & 8 / Years 9-12 Open (anything other than pure alum): Primary (K-Year 6) / Secondary
(Years 7-12)
The crystals can be grown by one student or by a group of up to four students. A class group may also enter however the Certificate will be issued for the Class name only.
Crystals will be judged on shape and clarity firstly, rather than size. The winning crystals in each division will receive certificates and winning schools receive a trophy. The best crystals will be sent to the RACI National Competition.
Primary teachers can request a copy of a creative lesson sequence leading to growing crystals from Dr Jenny Jones, please email: [email protected]
The competition costs $10.00 per school to enter. Alum can be purchased from the RACI NSW Branch Office.
Registration and Alum Order Form plus further useful information can be downloaded at: https://www.raci.org.au/branches/nsw-branch/nsw-crystal-growing-competition
For further information please email: [email protected]
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New South Wales Chemical Education Group Website: www.nswtitration.com Email: [email protected]
Mail: c/o School of Chemistry, UNSW, NSW 2052
The 2018 NSW Schools Titration Competition
Australia’s Largest Analytical Chemistry Competition The NSW Chemical Education Group invites you to participate in the NSW Schools Titration Competition. This is the largest competition of its kind in Australia with over 7000 entrants in the past six years.
Students compete in teams of three and, in ninety minutes, perform a set of acid-base titrations to determine the unknown concentration of dilute acetic acid. A team's score will depend on the accuracy of the work of its members. The best team score wins medals for the team and all competitors receive certificates. The competition is open to students enrolled in the Preliminary & HSC chemistry course and is held at venues throughout NSW. For most Sydney venues the date of the competition will be Saturday 16 June, starting at 9 am and finishing by 12 pm. Limited Sydney places are available earlier than this. Regional NSW competition dates and times will vary and your regional organiser will confirm.
Full details, including confirmed dates can be found at:
www.nswtitration.com
Entry begins on 12 March at which time entry will become available via the website. Early entry is not permissible and must close 18 May. Please note that due to overwhelming popularity the 2017 Sydney competition was filled several weeks before the closing date.
The entry costs per team of three are:
$57 (inc GST) some larger Sydney venues to include a RACI Nyholm Chemistry Lecture. Sydney University, Fri 15 June (TBC): Real or counterfeit medicines, you decide –Dr Nial Wheate
University of NSW, Fri 15 June (TBC): "Mother Nature's Molecules - the good, the bad and the ugly" by Dr Alice Williamson
WSU, Campbelltown, Sat 16 June (TBC): "Mother Nature's Molecules - the good, the bad and the ugly" by Dr Alice Williamson
$42 (inc GST) all other venues.
Each School may enter a maximum of 8 teams and compete at one venue only.
Competition entry can be used to satisfy 1.5 hours of practical experience and contribute to NSW Chemistry syllabus outcomes- CH11/12-3 & CH11-9 (New Chemistry Syllabus, 2018) and H12[12.2(a),(b),12.4(b)] (Old Chemistry Syllabus, 2017). Any queries? Please email the competition organiser, Alasdair Hey: [email protected]
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13th International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF13) 23 – 26 September 2019 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne, VIC, Australia http://icef13.com [email protected] The International Congress on Engineering and Food is a quadrennial event, which has been established as the major event in food engineering and related fields over the last 50 years. It is held in a variety of international locations and we are honoured to organise the first ICEF in the Oceania region on 23-26 September 2019. The Congress will highlight opportunities for engineering innovations across the food supply chains to add value and enable the sustainable manufacture of healthier food products for the global markets. Other relevant topics featured in the Congress program include food security, novel food processing technologies, food systems engineering and modelling, food properties and packaging, nutrition and health, food education, food engineering innovations in Australasia, and many more. ICEF13 fills a need to bring together representatives from the production sectors, science, technology, business communities and government, focussing on how food engineering can deliver innovation and solutions to enhance the food value chain for the benefit of consumers, the environment and economy. We cordially invite you to engage and take part in the development of an exciting and successful Congress. Mark your calendars, register your interest and plan early to submit your ICEF13 contributions. Call for Sessions is now open and will close on Monday 30 April 2018. Please visit the website for further information.
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THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CHEMICAL INSTITUTE
New South Wales Branch [email protected]
ARCHIBALD D. OLLÉ PRIZE Nominations are invited nationally for the Archibald D. Ollé Prize, an annual prize awarded to a member of the RACI who submits the best treatise, writing or paper on any subject relevant to the interests of the Institute. Archibald Ollé was very active in the chemical and scientific life of NSW in the first 40 years of the twentieth century, and his wife, who outlived him, left a bequest to the RACI NSW Branch to his name with an annual prize. The NSW Branch Committee administers the Prize and has established the following conditions: 1. Nominations are invited from candidates themselves or from persons knowing suitable
candidates. 2. Nominees must be financial members of the RACI and have been so for the past 12 months. 3. Each nominee shall submit a single scientific work published during the period 1 January - 31
December 2017. 4. Nominations must be in writing, setting out the name, address, academic qualifications and
present position of the nominee and be signed by the nominee and nominator. 5. Where the work involves more than one author, the nominator should arrange for all the other
authors to send an indication of the contribution of the nominee. Though submission of multi-authored works is not discouraged, authors should be aware that in the past the adjudicators have found it very difficult to establish the relative merits of single and multi-authored works in terms of making an award to an individual
6. Nominations should be addressed to: The President The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, NSW Branch School of Chemistry UNSW Sydney 2052 Nominations must be lodged on or before Friday 24 August 2018 7. In all matters relating to this Prize, the decision of the NSW Branch Committee shall be final,
and the Committee may not make an award if, in the opinion of the assessors, the submissions are not of a sufficiently high standard.
The result will be communicated to all entrants and will be published in “Chemistry in Australia”
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RACI News page Visit the RACI News page for all news and events nationwide: https://www.raci.org.au/raci-news The RACI News page on the website has been recently relaunched by our Communications Officer Anna Ahveninen. On this page you can keep up to date with National events and activities that may be happening in your local area. If there is an event you would like published through social media, please contact Anna at: [email protected] and she will be sure to assist you any way she can.
Would you like to become a RACI Fellow? The RACI Fellow Membership grade is awarded in recognition of a RACI Member (MRACI) who is in a position of eminence within the chemistry profession. Election to this grade is based on:
• Services rendered to the RACI • Academic qualifications and honours • Experience and status • Creative achievement in chemistry • Responsibility and contribution to chemical science
Acceptance as a RACI Fellow will be based on the recommendation of the RACI Assessment Committee. Further information: mailto:[email protected]
Want to contribute to the NSW Branch newsletter? The NSW Branch would like to hear from members with news items that may be of interest to the membership. Do you know of any interesting stories or projects that are making a difference, or events that you would like to share with readers? If so, please send an email to [email protected] . Deadline for content is the Tuesday before the end of month. For enquiries: RACI NSW Branch Office: (02) 9663 4960 RACI National Office (Vale St, North Melbourne): (03) 9328 2033
Positions vacant? We invite employers to supply 150-word maximum job advertisements, along with a small company logo and clear contact details or weblink. Please email [email protected]
“Chemistry in Australia” The Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s magazine for and
about the chemical science professions Click here to find a free pdf of each month’s full issue.