We would like to draw your attention to a prestigious new award to recognise outstanding contributions to research in chemistry and materials science, the £50,000 AkzoNobel UK Science Award.

Young People's Event at 1CHT with Michigan State University

The London and South East Packaging Society Thames river trip 2011

Barry Jones was recently presented with his 2011 Outstanding Service Award.

Dr Scott Drawer, UK Sport and Dr Peter Bonfield, BRE, will present the plenary lectures at the IOM3 Materials Congress 2012 - 'Innovation and Enterprise for Sporting Performance and Infrastructure' in June 2012.

The Big Bang science fair aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. This free event at London ExCeL runs from 10-12 March.

Sarah Wilkes has curated an interactive exhibition exploring the relationship between sustainability, materials and knowledge transfer.

The Polymer Society seeks to receive expressions of interest from members who may wish to join the Polymer Society Board.