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 It is awarded every three years for an original and unpublished essay on any aspect of the history of alchemy or chemistry.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:
Annual trustees’ report and accounts for 2015
Members are invited to note that the trustees annual report and annual accounts for 2015 have been posted online and may be accessed using the links on the About page.
7th SHAC Postgraduate Workshop: Call for Papers
Colouring and Making in Alchemy and Chemistry
7th SHAC Postgraduate Workshop
Utrecht University (Wednesday, 26 October 2016)
Keynote Lecturers
Tara Nummedal (Brown University)
Ernst Homburg (Maastricht University)
Hosted by the ARTECHNE research group, the annual postgraduate workshop of the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry (SHAC) will take place at Utrecht University in 2016. Fostering exchange among historians of alchemy and chemistry, the workshop offers postgraduate students and early-career researchers the opportunity to share ideas, explore methodological issues and network in a stimulating atmosphere.
SHAC Award Scheme 2016 Now Open for Applications
Until 31 May 2016, it is now possible to apply for awards of up to £500 through the SHAC Award Scheme. To view the call for applications, please click here. To learn more about the SHAC Award Scheme generally, please refer to our grants section.
New Issue of Ambix Available Online
The special issue on Chemical Knowledge in Transit (Ambix 62: 4) can now be accessed online. Members wishing to benefit from free access should log in first and access this issue through our member area.