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International Year of Chemistry 2011: join up and publicize Academy events at: http://www.chemistry2011.org
International Year of Chemistry 2011: join up and publicize Academy events at: http://www.chemistry2011.org
Launch events include:
- Chemistry - the Key to Africa's Future (16-21 January 2011), Johannesburg
Read the Scidev.net article "African chemistry booming, but funding is scare" by L. Nordling
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16 to 21 January 2011:The pre-launch event in Johannesburg, South Africa (a joint effort of the Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) and the South African Chemical Institute (SACI)) and will showcase research activities in all traditional branches of chemistry and also recognise the efforts of the Ethiopian chemists who were instrumental in getting the IYC 2011 declaration;
18 January 2011: “Women Sharing a Chemical Moment in Time” is an international networking breakfast aimed at connecting women throughout the world;
27 to 28 January 2011: The Official International Launch of IYC at UNESCO Headquarters, will be an unique opportunity to discuss the history of chemistry, the role of women in chemistry, as well as global trends and perspectives in chemistry for sustainable development.