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Chemical Heritage Foundation, Cain Conference 2017: Call for Papers
From 28 to 29 April 2017, the next Cain Conference will take place at the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, PA, USA. The theme of the meeting will be:
“Chemistry in the Americas, 1400-1800”.
SHAC Autumn Meeting, Saturday 12 November 2016: Call for Papers
Brighten up an autumn day by presenting your work at the RI!
The autumn SHAC meeting for 2016 is being arranged for Saturday 12 November at the Royal Institution, London. The meeting will not address any particular theme but will consist of a succession of papers on topics appropriate to the Society’s interests.
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New Website Content Editor
It is with pleasure that I am able to announce that Lyke de Vries (PhD candidate, Radboud University Nijmegen) will take over my duties in maintaining the content of this website. Please address any information on events or other relevant matters you would like to see advertised here to her at contenteditor [AT] ambix.org.
The Council and SHAC as a whole are very grateful for her willingness to step forward in this regard, and we wish her all the best for her work in keeping the website up to date as well as for her PhD research.
Partington Prize 2016/17
The Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry established the Partington Prize in memory of Professor James Riddick Partington, the Society’s first Chairman. It is awarded every three years for an original and unpublished essay on any aspect of the history of alchemy or chemistry. The prize consists of five hundred pounds (£500) if awarded to a single essay of sufficient merit. Alternatively, it may be divided, or not awarded at all.
Oxford Seminar in the History of Alchemy and Chemistry
The 2016 Oxford Seminar in the History of Alchemy and Chemistry will take place at the Maison Francaise d’Oxford (2-10 Norham Rd, OX2 6SE) between 3pm-5pm on the following Wednesdays. The seminar is free of charge, and anyone with an interest in the history of alchemy, chemistry, medicine or the sciences is invited to attend. The format is two papers followed by a Questions & Answers session. Participants are also invited to join us for a drink afterwards, and/or dinner with the speakers.
British Society for the History of Pharmacy lecture: ‘Henry Wellcome, Pharmacist’ (Monday 23 May 2016)
The British Society for the History of Pharmacy is organising a joint lecture with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society: ‘Henry Wellcome, Pharmacist’ will be given by Ross MacFarlane, Research Engagement Officer, Wellcome Library. Please find a flier attached with full details, or alternatively here is the information in plain text if it is easier to make use of: