Euchems Year Book 2018
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YEAR BOOK 2018 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Editorial Team of the 2018 Year Book sincerely thank all those involved for their contributions and for reviewing the draft version. PUBLISHER AND COPYRIGHT CONTENT European Chemical Society (EuChemS) aisbl Rue du Trône 62 1050, Brussels, Belgium EDITORIAL .................................................................................... 5 +32 2 289 25 67 www.euchems.eu GENERAL ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 7 [email protected] ..................................................................... @EuChemS EXECUTIVE BOARD 8 SECRETARIAT ............................................................................... 9 THE EDITORS POLICY INITIATIVES .................................................................... 10 Nineta Hrastelj, Alex Schiphorst, Marta Kucza FOSTERING EUROPEAN CHEMISTRY ....................................... 17 Every effort has been made in preparing this publication. Nevertheless, the authors, editors and publisher disclaim the liability for the accuracy of infor- SCIENCE COMMUNICATION ....................................................... 19 mation, references and recommendations and for any printing errors. AWARDS ........................................................................................ 20 All rights reserved (including those of translating into other languages). No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form – by photoprinting, EVENTS ......................................................................................... 24 microfilming, or any other means – nor transmitted or translated into a ma- chine language without written permission of the publisher. PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS ...................................................... 30 © EuChemS aisbl MEMBER SOCIETIES & SUPPORTING MEMBERS ................... 38 Transparency Register: 03492856440-03 ISBN 978-2-9601655-4-8 © design by Mathilde Glocheux, Aupluriel YEAR BOOK I 2018 5 Recognising our responsibility in defending 2018 witnessed a landmark and promoting ethical behaviour and research moment in our history: a new name, integrity in the chemical sciences, we have a new acronym, and a new logo. developed an interactive online course on Together, we are now EuChemS, “Good Chemistry: Methodological, Ethical and the European Chemical Society. Social Dimensions” aimed at Master and PhD students. This is the result of the dedicated work of the Working Party on Ethics in Chemistry and The name is simpler, but more importantly, the Division for Chemical Education. The course better reflects who we are, who we represent, is currently being piloted in different universities what we do, and what we embody. We believe across Europe. that the new logo will also better reflect our diversity and our unity and will enable citizens, This year has also been important in planning scientists, and decision-makers to more easily for the next. Indeed, 2019 has been declared understand the unique, ambitious and driven the International Year of the Periodic Table of EDitoriaL community we are. the Chemical Elements (IYPT2019), and we are very much looking forward to participating in The year was made all the more special by various activities and events with our member As my first year as President of EuChemS the 7th EuChemS Chemistry Congress which societies, professional networks, as well as with comes to an end, I look back on what has It is of course our duty to took place in August in Liverpool, UK, and co- IUPAC, who will in turn commemorate their 100- been an important and exciting year and I am respond to this uncertainty and organised with the Royal Society of Chemistry. year anniversary. able to look back with satisfaction at all our to encourage trust and curiosity With more than 1,500 delegates from more achievements, and with gratitude to all those in our work, and to reignite the than 60 countries, the five-day programme was This upcoming year-long that have accompanied me in this task. Let me spark that makes science, and an immense success that proved a wonderful start by thanking our Past President, and current Chemistry, so magical and special. opportunity to listen to outstanding speakers, celebration proved a wonderful Vice-President, David Cole-Hamilton, who has network with scientists from across the world, opportunity: the design of a unique been an extraordinary guide and help, as well and to share our passion for, and commitment Periodic Table. as to our dedicated Treasurer Eckart Rühl. I am Chemistry has the potential to radically change to, the chemical sciences. The Congress also also very grateful for the support given to me our lives for the better, to help us move toward saw the first presentation of the European by the members of the Executive Board, and finding sustainable solutions to challenges Gold Medal Award, granted to Nobel Laureate The outcome is a truly unusual Periodic Table, would like to extend my very special thanks facing our planet, our environment, our social Bernard Feringa, who delivered the opening which highlights the very real threat of element to the EuChemS Secretariat, Nineta, Alex and woes – but we need to work towards better plenary lecture. Continuing with our tradition of scarcity and displays the unsustainable use Marta, for all their enthusiasm and dedication. communicating this. acknowledging the outstanding commitment in of endangered elements in our smartphones. I wish to also acknowledge the hard work of fostering Chemistry in Europe, the EuChemS We hope it will stimulate a debate at both the the Chairs and members of the EuChemS Chemistry has also been challenged and Award for Service 2018 was presented to three individual level, but also the political, on how we Professional Networks. Without the involvement shaped by internal discussions, a self-scrutiny outstanding scientists: Francesco De Angelis, use, recycle and waste our electronics. and hard work of all those mentioned above, which has launched crucial debates on the role Sergio Facchetti, and Reiner Salzer, whose none of what we have done together would have of women in the community, on the future of commitment to EuChemS’ goals is beyond any The following pages endeavour to provide a been possible. On behalf of all of EuChemS, I publishing and more specifically, open access, doubt. clear and concise summary of the numerous would also like to warmly welcome the Union but also on issues such as reproducibility, activities EuChemS has been involved in of Chemists of Bulgaria who will be joining scientific integrity, and conflicts of interest. Throughout the year, EuChemS has been throughout 2018. It is my hope that it provides EuChemS at the beginning of 2019. involved in a number of vital policy debates, a clearer image of what EuChemS does for its Within this shifting and challenging context, ranging from the future EU research framework community, and for Chemistry more generally, 2018 has witnessed an increased discussion EuChemS has experienced an intense but programme Horizon Europe, to Open Science, and I hope it will encourage ever more interest on the role of science and of scientists in stimulating and important year, whether in food safety, education, and specific topics such and enthusiasm in getting involved in our contributing to and shaping the public debate. terms of policy-focused activities, major events as Parkinson’s disease. Through Position Papers, activities and our mission. There has also been a growing estrangement and congresses, new awards or original and answers to public consultations, workshops and between parts of our population with the work innovative projects. participating in numerous events, EuChemS that scientists do, a scepticism that has led to has ensured the voice of chemists is heard at Pilar Goya Laza repercussions at the global political level. the EU level, and that policymaking remains President informed by scientific knowledge and evidence. YEAR BOOK I 2018 7 2018 EuChemS General Assembly, Liverpool, United Kingdom EUCHEMS GENERAL ASSEMBLY The General Assembly, the governing body Ethics, as well as updates on the 3rd European of EuChemS, meets on an annual basis and Employability Survey for Chemists were defines the general policy directions to be discussed. The latest EuChemS activities on the taken. It is composed of a representative from upcoming EU research framework programme each of the member societies and supporting (Horizon Europe) were also presented to the members. General Assembly. Taking place over two days ahead of the Among its decisions, the General Assembly opening ceremony of the 7th EuChemS was proud to accept the new membership of Chemistry Congress in Liverpool, UK, and the Union of Chemists of Bulgaria, which will hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the join EuChemS as a new member as of January 2018 General Assembly successfully brought 2019. The General Assembly also approved the together representatives from EuChemS application of the Working Party of Chemistry member societies and supporting members. and Energy to the status of Division. Many of the upcoming developments and activities to be carried out by EuChemS in 2019 The 2018 EuChemS General Assembly annual were discussed and defined. meetings were kindly hosted by EuChemS Member Society the Royal Society of Chemistry, In particular, discussions focused on and took place in Jury’s Inn Hotel, Liverpool, on preparations and ideas for projects, events, and 25 and 26 August 2018. activities in