Synopsis
The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Scotland Group with the University of Strathclyde will showcase a diverse set of careers around the biotechnological and chemical sciences from the central belt of Scotland. We will be hearing from early career people, providing networking possibilities and a look at the skills required for kick starting your career.
Attendees
This event will be of interest to postgraduate students from the biological and chemical sciences.
Programme
Monday 30 March
- 09.30
- Registration and refreshments
- 10.30
- Dr RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel, Athena Swan Committee Member in SIPBS and SCI Scotland Group
- 11.00
- Dr Alison Arnold, Head of Fermentation and Microbiology, Ingenza Ltd, Roslin Innovation Centre
- 11.30
- Industrial manufacture of antibiotics
Dr Sharon Baillie, Downstream Development Lead, Global Pharma Manufacturing, GSK
- 12.00
- Panel discussion: Building a career within Industry
- 12.30
- Lunch break and networking
- 14.00
- Hunting the snark and other microbiological tales from the world of marine biotechnology
Dr David Green, Microbial & Molecular Biology, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Scottish Marine Institute
- 14.30
- A career in science communications and public dissemination
Dr Anthony McCluskey, Medical Writer, CMC Connect, Glasgow
- 15.00
- Panel discussion: Embarking on a career in research and science communication
- 15.30
- Refreshment break and networking
- 16.00
- Taking the next step: Career management and support
Dr Emma Compton-Daw FHEA, Academic Development Lead for Research, Organisational and Staff Development Unit, University of Strathclyde
- 16.30
- Conclusion and meeting close
Dr Sarah Walker, SCI Scotland Group Chair
Venue and Contact
University of Strathclyde
HW111-HW114
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
The John Arbuthnott Building
161 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RE
UK
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org
Fees
This event is free to attend
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Booking Process/Deadlines
Booking terms and conditions
CPD Info
SCI Members attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.
Exhibition and Sponsorship
An exhibition will take place alongside the conference during refreshment breaks for companies and related organisations who may wish to exhibit. For further information and prices, please email conferences@soci.org. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Organising Committee
Dr RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel, Athena Swan Cttee Member in SIPBS/ SCI Scotland Group
Dr Sarah Walker, SCI Scotland Group Chair