Scientific meetings

Scientific Meeting

Turbulent dissipation in space plasmas

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Dr Julia Stawarz, Dr Daniel Verscharen and Dr Christopher Chen.

30 - 31 May 2022

05/30/2022

05/31/2022

This meeting will bring together experts on plasma turbulence in the solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere to discuss the latest cutting-edge results on the role of collision-less plasma processes in turbulent energy dissipation from the revolutionary Magnetospheric Multiscale and Parker Solar Probe spacecraft. These discussions will provide crucial input for the ongoing science operations of these and future space missions.  The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. Poster session There will be a poster session on Monday 30 May. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your proposed title, abstract (not more than 200 words and in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and institution to the Scientific Programmes team no later than Tuesday 3 May 2022. Please include the text 'Poster abstract submission' in the email subject line. Please note that places are limited and posters are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. Poster abstracts will only be considered if the presenter has requested an invitation to attend the meeting. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Limited places, advance registration essential (please request an invitation). This is an in-person meeting Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Supercomputer modelling of advanced materials

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Scott Woodley, Professor Sir Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Nora H de Leeuw and Professor Angelos Michaelides FRS.

06 - 07 June 2022

06/06/2022

06/07/2022

The development of advanced materials is of central importance in key scientific and industrial areas, including energy, catalysis and quantum technologies. High end computing and data science offer unprecedented opportunities for predictive modelling of complex materials. The meeting will explore the scientific and methodological challenges in the field, focusing on structure prediction, nucleation and crystal growth, biomaterials and catalysis. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Poster session This event will feature a poster session on 6 June 2022. The posters will be selected by the organisers of the meeting. If you are interested in submitting a poster for consideration please send a title, list of authors and a 200-word abstract, in the third person with no references nor pictures, to scientific.meetings@royalsociety.org with subject line ‘Supercomputer modelling of advanced materials - poster abstract’ by 13 May 2022. Please note the poster presenters should register to attend the meeting before they send us a poster abstract. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Both in-person and online attendance available Limited places, advance registration essential Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Software solutions to the challenges of materials modelling

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Scott Woodley, Professor Sir Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Nora H de Leeuw and Professor Angelos Michaelides FRS.

08 - 09 June 2022

06/08/2022

06/09/2022

In the Discussion meeting the aim is to discuss the challenges and achievements in materials modelling that will and have been enabled by High End Computer (HEC) resources. The Satellite meeting will move on to the software solutions recently developed and still required in order to effectively exploit HEC to address the scientific challenges identified during the Discussion meeting. More information about the schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date.  Poster session/talk submission The event will feature a poster session on 8 June 2022. The organisers would like to invite submissions for short talks and posters. The talks should cover research in the area of the meeting and are expected to be 25 minutes. If you are interested in submitting a talk or poster abstract for consideration please send a title and a 200-word abstract, in the third person with no references nor pictures, to scientific.meetings@royalsociety.org with subject line ‘Software solutions to the challenges of materials modelling’ by 19 May 2022. Please note you should register to attend the event before submitting a talk or poster abstract. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend (attendees can only join in-person) Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Realising the potential of cochlear implants

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Dr Bob Carlyon and Dr Deborah Vickers

13 - 14 June 2022

06/13/2022

06/14/2022

Cochlear implants (CIs) restore hearing to deaf people by electrically stimulating the auditory nerve (AN). This meeting will focus on the limitations and successes of CIs and on new methods for improving them. Topics include new methods of stimulating the AN, measuring AN survival so as to aid patient-specific processing, understanding the brain changes that occur when hearing is restored by a CI, and how to best combine CI stimulation with residual acoustic hearing.  Poster Session There will be a poster session at the meeting venue. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields and will take place at Eastwood Hall, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3SS. Free to attend (registration essential) Accommodation and catering to be paid for by participants Limited places, advance registration essential Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Conference

Modelling the COVID-19 pandemic: achievements and lessons

Join the Royal Society, RAMP, the Isaac Newton Institute and the wider modelling community as we reflect on the scientific and policy implications of modelling work done in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and…

Monday 13 June 2022

06/13/2022

06/13/2022

Modelling played a key role in understanding the scientific evidence surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic as well as informing policy decisions. The Rapid Assistance in Modelling the Pandemic (RAMP) initiative drew on a diverse range of disciplines to support that modelling work.  Through this and other initiatives, but particularly through the hard work of many early career researchers who served at the forefront of the national effort, our modelling capabilities have undergone rapid expansion, and great scientific progress has been made. Structure of the workshop This all-day event, held at the Royal Society, will bring together the wide community of modelling scientists involved in the COVID-19 pandemic response to celebrate their contributions. The first part of the day will consist of a series of talks by early career researchers across modelling disciplines relevant to the pandemic response, which include not only epidemic modelling but also work on air-flow, human behaviour and other topics. Early career researchers will also be invited to present at a poster session accompanied by (pre-recorded) flash-talks.   This will be followed by a policy-focused panel discussion that will explore the lessons from the pandemic for how the scientific community can respond to future emergencies.  In the evening, there will be a series of public talks from invited speakers which will provide an overview on epidemiological modelling, the factors that influence virus transmission and the path between science and policy. Details for the public talks can be found on the 'Lessons from modelling the pandemic' Royal Society page'. The evening talks will be livestreamed on the Royal Society website for those who cannot attend in person. Contributed talks and poster session This event will feature contributed talks, flash talks and a poster session, which will be selected by the organisers of the meeting. If you are interested in submitting a contributed talk or poster for consideration, please include an abstract (max. 400 words) with a title and list of authors submitted through the Eventbrite registration page by 20 May 2022. Attendee information This is a hybrid event. This event will take place on 13 June at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG. Participants can register to attend in person or online.  The event is free to join. Advance registration is essential due to capacity restrictions. Live subtitles will be available. If after registering you are not able to attend, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible so others can attend.  Submission information At registration, ECRs will be invited to submit a poster, pre-recorded flash talk and/or full oral presentation abstract (max. 400 words). The poster session is in-person only. ECRs attending online can nonetheless submit an abstract for a flash-talk and/or full oral presentation. Abstracts should be submitted by 20 May 2022. We will respond with acceptance decisions by 27 May. We are flexible about the definition of ECRs but roughly speaking this means people who did not have a permanent academic or equivalent post before the pandemic began. For enquiries, contact the workshop team. Email: alexandra.wakefield@royalsociety.org and mahi.hardalupas@royalsociety.org.  This event is funded through a grant to RAMP from UKRI, grant number EP/V053507/1. Event Programme Daytime Session 9.30-10.15 Registration and refreshments 10.15-10.30 Welcome  10.30-12.45 Session 1 of ECR Showcase 12.45- 13.30 Lunch 13.30-15.00 Session 2 of ECR Showcase  15.00-15.30 Flash talks by poster presenters 15.30-16.00 Refreshments 16.00-18.00 Policy focus session: How the scientific community responds to emergencies -- lessons from the pandemic (5 minute presentations from each of 5-6 panel members followed by a panel discussion.) 18.00-19.00 Main poster session with finger buffet and refreshments. Evening Session 19.30-21.00    Three public-facing talks  21.00-21.30    Panel discussion 21.30              End

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Creating Connections

Creating connections in the South West

Taking place at Reed Hall, Exeter, this event will bring together experts from academia, industry and government to address scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in the South West region.

16 - 17 June 2022

06/16/2022

06/17/2022

The day will feature workshops and roundtable discussions on diverse topics including policy, innovation and education. The event will also feature a lunchtime address and networking session which will bring together delegates from across the conference. A detailed schedule of the day's sessions is included below. Attending this event This event will be free to attend by invitation. To request an invitation, please contact industry@royalsociety.org. 

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Scientific Meeting

Marine microbes in a changing climate

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Professor Alessandro Tagliabue, Professor Thomas Mock, Dr Julie Robidart and Dr Patricia Sanchez-Baracaldo.

12 - 13 September 2022

09/12/2022

09/13/2022

Marine microbes are crucial for ocean health and ecosystem services. However, understanding their response to climate change requires us to bridge gaps between biogeochemistry and genomics to reveal how the changing seascape impacts microbial metabolism, diversity, and evolution. This meeting will bring together this cross-disciplinary community to discuss emerging findings and key topics, as well as identifying new research opportunities. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Speakers include Dr Jamie Becker, Professor Chris Bowler, Professor Philip Boyd, Professor Sonya Dryhman, Professor Damien Eveillard, Professor David Hutchins, Professor Naomi Levine, Dr Mak Saito, Professor Guillem Salazar and Dr Jamie Wilson. Poster session There will be a poster session on Monday 12 September. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your proposed title, abstract (not more than 200 words and in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and institution to the Scientific Programmes team no later than Friday 24 June 2022. Please include the text 'Poster abstract submission' in the email subject line. Please note that places are limited and posters are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. Poster abstracts will only be considered if the presenter has requested an invitation to attend the meeting. Attending this event This event is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Limited places, advance registration essential (request an invitation) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Excitonic Frontiers

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Sandrine Heutz, Professor Jenny Nelson FRS, Professor Garry Rumbles and Professor Martin Heeney.

19 - 20 September 2022

09/19/2022

09/20/2022

Processes involving the photoexcited states of matter, or excitons, underpin some of today’s most important and diverse scientific advances, from solar cells, to quantum technologies via photosystems and catalysis. This meeting brings together world-leaders from traditionally separate fields to share views on the fundamental science, exploitation and characterisation of excitons, aiming to generate radical advances in exciton science and technology.  The schedule of talks and biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recordings of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Both in person and online attendance will be available Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Cognitive Artificial Intelligence

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Alan Bundy CBE FREng FRS, Professor Stephen Muggleton and Professor Nick Chater.

26 - 27 September 2022

09/26/2022

09/27/2022

In recent years there has been increasing excitement concerning the potential of Artificial Intelligence to transform human society. The meeting aims to address present incompatibilities and similarities of Human and Machine reasoning and learning approaches and will involve presentations of relevant leading research in both Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Poster session This event will feature a poster session on 26 September 2022. The posters will be selected by the organisers of the meeting. If you are interested in submitting a poster for consideration please send a title, list of authors and a 200-word abstract, in the third person with no references nor pictures, to scientific.meetings@royalsociety.org with subject line ‘Cognitive artificial intelligence - poster abstract’ by 26 August 2022. Please note the poster presenters should register to attend the meeting before they send us a poster abstract.  Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Both in person and online attendance will be available Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Confronting radical uncertainty

Science+ meeting organised by Professor David Tuckett, Dr David Good and Professor Leonard Smith.

03 - 04 October 2022

10/03/2022

10/04/2022

Decisions facing Government and Business are often complex with relevant information missing or outcomes not imagined until too late. Such real-world contexts place strong constraints on when and how to use modelling techniques with safety. It becomes vital to appreciate new knowledge about how humans have evolved to cope. This meeting will examine the current knowledge landscape and explore cross-disciplinary research opportunities. The schedule of talks, speaker biographies and more information about the sessions will be available soon. Poster session There will be an in person poster session on Monday 3 October at the meeting venue and an online poster gallery for the duration of the meeting. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your proposed title, abstract (not more than 200 words and in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and institution to the Scientific Programmes team no later than Friday 9 September 2022. Please include the text 'Poster abstract submission' in the email subject line. Please note that places are limited and posters are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers and professionals in relevant fields. Free to attend Both in person and online attendance will be available Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Diamond for quantum applications

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Dr Shannon Nicley, Dr Gavin Morley and Professor Ken Haenen.

10 - 11 October 2022

10/10/2022

10/11/2022

A discussion on the recent progress of diamond growth and engineering for the creation and optimisation of colour centres, toward the integration of diamond based qubits in quantum systems. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields and is a residential meeting. Free to attend Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) This is an in-person meeting Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Causes of obesity: theories, conjectures and evidence

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor John R Speakman FMedSci FRS, Professor Thorkild IA Sørensen, Dr Kevin D Hall and Professor David B Allison.

17 - 19 October 2022

10/17/2022

10/19/2022

Obesity has been described by the WHO as the largest health threat facing mankind. Obesity is manifestly an issue of energy balance. Yet, there is surprisingly little consensus about why such energy imbalance develops. This meeting will include presentations by world experts on the plethora of ideas about the mechanisms underlying obesity, and hence how we may tackle it. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Confirmed speakers include: Professor Melissa Bateson, Professor John Blundell, Professor Deborah Clegg, Associate Professor Christoffer Clemmensen, Dr Matthew Dalby, Professor Nori Geary, Professor Lewis Halsey, Professor Suzanne Higgs, Professor John-Olov Jansson, Professor Richard Johnson, Dr Clare Llewellyn, Professor Ruth Loos, Professor David S Ludwig, Professor Jan Nedergaard, Professor Susan Ozanne, Professor Stephen Simpson, Professor Dana Small, Dr Kirsty Spalding, Professor Andrew Steptoe, Professor Stanley Ulijaszek and Professor Charles Zuker. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Both in person and online attendance will be available Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team  

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Scientific Meeting

The virtues and vices of protein citrullination

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Dr Maria Christophorou.

24 - 25 October 2022

10/24/2022

10/25/2022

Citrullination is emerging as a fundamental regulatory mechanism in human physiology and pathophysiology, from immunity, neurobiology and embryonic development to rheumatology, neurodegeneration and cancer. Scientists from across these fields will come together for the first time to discuss the molecular and cellular biology of citrullination, approaches for its detection and modulation, future directions and implications for health and disease.  More information about the schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields, and is a residential meeting. Free to attend Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) This is an in-person meeting Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Cell mimicry: bottom-up engineering of life

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Yuval Elani, Dr David Lunn, Professor Thomas McLeish FRS, Dr Annela Seddon, Dr Tom Ellis, and Professor John Seddon.

07 - 08 November 2022

11/07/2022

11/08/2022

This meeting will explore the emerging area of artificial cell science. Specifically, bottom-up synthetic biology approaches will be discussed, where molecular building blocks are brought together to yield protocells that mimic properties of biological systems. Biomimetic assemblies that traverse lengthscales (from sub-cellular structures to proto-tissues) will be covered. There will be a focus on potential applications of this research area. Speaker biographies and the schedule of talks will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recordings of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Interface Focus.  Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Both in-person and online attendance will be available Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Understanding fast-ion conduction in solid electrolytes

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Dr Benjamin Morgan, Dr Wolfgang Zeier and Professor Serena Corr.

14 - 15 November 2022

11/14/2022

11/15/2022

'Superionic' solid electrolytes exhibit exceptional room-temperature ionic conductivities, giving them the potential to enable next-generation battery and fuel-cell technologies. Developing new high-performance electrolytes requires understanding how chemistry can control fast ionic conduction. This meeting will bring together experts on solid electrolytes, superionic conduction, and complex diffusion mechanisms in solids, to discuss the mechanistic origins of fast-ion conduction in solid electrolytes. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. An accompanying journal issue has been published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields, and is a residential meeting. Free to attend Advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) This is an in-person meeting Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Understanding the endosomal network in neurodegeneration

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Peter Cullen, Professor Peter St George-Hyslop FRS, Professor Scott Small and Dr Henne Holstege.

21 - 22 November 2022

11/21/2022

11/22/2022

Abnormalities in the endosomal network are a signature feature of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and numerous other neurological disorders. In bringing together world leading researchers from a range of disciplines, this meeting seeks to discuss the latest advances in this rapidly moving field and foster collaborative efforts to enhance the rate of discovery in this medically important research field. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Both in person and online attendance will be available Limited places, advance registration essential (more information will be available soon) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Strongyloides: omics to worm-free populations

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Dr Vicky Hunt, Dr Adrian Streit, Dr Dora Buonfrate, Professor James Lok and Professor Peter Odermatt.

28 - 29 November 2022

11/28/2022

11/29/2022

This meeting brings together basic and applied scientists working on the neglected tropical disease strongyloidiasis, caused by the soil-transmitted helminth Strongyloides. The aims of of this meeting are to: 1. Share and present the latest research 2. Discuss future priorities and goals in the field including treatment and control strategies  3. Identify areas of overlap between disciplines and forge collaborations and networks.  More information about the schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields, and is a residential meeting. Free to attend Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) This is an in-person meeting Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Atlantic overturning: new observations and challenges

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Meric Srokosz, Professor Penny Holliday and Professor Harry Bryden.

05 - 06 December 2022

12/05/2022

12/06/2022

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) modulates our climate, including being a potential cause of rapid change. New observations over the last decade or so have revealed surprising aspects of the AMOC and led to a re-consideration of its stability and variability, its role in physical and biogeochemical components of the climate system, and its representation in climate models. More information about the schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recordings of the presentations will be available on this page once the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Both in-person and online attendance will be available Limited places, advance registration essential (more information about registration will be available soon) Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Collective animal behaviour through time

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Christos Ioannou and Dr Kate Laskowski.

23 - 24 May 2022

05/23/2022

05/24/2022

Great strides have been made in understanding the mechanisms underlying collective behaviour in animals using the complex systems approach common in the physical sciences. This work however focuses on snapshots of collective behaviour. The goal of this meeting was to integrate the study of collective behaviour over time: how does it develop and how does it evolve? Recordings of the talks will be available soon. Meeting papers will be published in an issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Radiocarbon in the Anthropocene

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Professor Timothy Eglinton FRS, Dr Heather Graven, Professor Susan Trumbore and Professor Peter Raymond.

16 - 17 May 2022

05/16/2022

05/17/2022

This meeting brought together leading experts in the carbon cycle and global change science together with radiocarbon specialists in order to discuss the merits, feasibility and scope of a global-scale radiocarbon measurement and synthesis program for improved assessment of current, future and managed changes to the Earth's carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page soon. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. 

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Transforming Our Future

Decarbonisation of electricity supply and land transport to meet net zero in the UK

This conference aims to bring together national and international leaders from across the energy sector and is intended for participants from across academia, industry and government. 

Thursday 12 May 2022

05/12/2022

05/12/2022

Submit your questions on Slido Background A previous event  Energy storage – automotive and grids at the Royal Society explored how high performance energy storage systems will be essential in developing a sustainable future economy and their potential for next generation technologies to change the way we live. Over the last four years however we have seen that while the challenge to meet Net Zero has remained the same, the potential of novel technology and use of hydrogen, ammonia, and synthetic fuels to meet the energy storage challenge has increased with a parallel increase in investment.  This conference will explore key issues associated with implementing decarbonisation technologies for the national electricity supply and land transport to meet Net Zero in the UK. Topics discussed will include the development of electrification through batteries and other alternatives, and the coordination of an increasingly diverse and dispersed electricity system. Attending the event Please note that this is a hybrid event, with limited availability to attend in person. Attendees will have the option to book an 'in person' or 'online' ticket when when they register. Registrants attending online will be able to view the event and ask the speakers questions directly. Please book the event to receive updates and further information. 

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Scientific Meeting

Heat and carbon uptake in the Southern Ocean: the state of the art and future priorities

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Andrew Meijers, Professor Corinne Le Quéré CBE FRS, Dr Pedro Monteiro and Dr Jean-Baptiste Sallée.

09 - 10 May 2022

05/09/2022

05/10/2022

There have been significant advances in observing and modelling the Southern Ocean in the past five years. Results from new autonomous observing platforms and large national programmes have challenged our understanding of the role of the Southern Ocean in global climate. This meeting brought together physical oceanographers, climatologists and carbon scientists to synthesise insights across disciplines and identify future challenges. Recordings of the presentations will be available on this page soon. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Conference

Climate change: science, responses and research needs

Join the Royal Society as we reflect on the implications of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report for the UK and urgent policy and research needs.

11 - 12 April 2022

04/11/2022

04/12/2022

You can watch the conference recording at: https://ipcc-ar6-conference.royalsociety.org Download the conference programme (PDF) The Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) delivers the starkest warning yet on the risks of climate change. Join the Royal Society as we bring together leading scientists, policy professionals and representatives from the energy and land use sectors to discuss the findings and implications of the latest IPCC AR6 reports.  What is the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report? The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report provides the most comprehensive analyses of the latest climate science, impacts and vulnerabilities related to climate change. It highlights that immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are needed, alongside urgent actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. IPCC reports underpin major international climate agreements, including the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. The three Working Groups of the IPCC present the latest knowledge on: The physical science of climate change  Climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability  Mitigation of climate change: methods of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere Working Group I reported on the most up-to-date physical science knowledge on climate change in August 2021. It highlighted that climate change is widespread, rapid and intensifying. Working Group II published its report on impacts, adaptation and vulnerabilities at the end of February 2022 and Working Group III will publish a report on climate change mitigation at the beginning of April 2022.  Structure of the Conference We will hear from IPCC lead authors, working group chairs, policy professionals and representatives from the land-use and energy sectors as they reflect on the findings of the reports and explore the implications for policy and evidence-based action. Day 1 will consider the key findings of AR6, outcomes of COP26 and the implications for policy, land-use and the energy sector, and future IPCC activity. Day 2 will seek to identify the scientific research and collaborations needed to progress our knowledge of climate change and contribute to global climate policy and responses. Attending this event This event is free to attend and open to all. Both in-person and online attendance will be available. Limited places are available for in-person attendance Advance registration is essential. The conference will take place at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG, and online.  For enquiries contact the Resilient Futures team

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Scientific Meeting

Face2face: advancing the science of social interaction

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Antonia Hamilton and Dr Judith Holler.

04 - 05 April 2022

04/04/2022

04/05/2022

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } New technologies and new theories are emerging to enable a scientific approach to studying face to face social interaction. This meeting brought together research in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, linguistics, anthropology and evolutional biology to share different ways of studying face-to-face interaction, discuss common challenges and possible solutions, and thus to define the future of this growing field. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. Meeting papers from the speakers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Transforming Our Future

The Science of COVID

30 - 31 March 2022

03/30/2022

03/31/2022

Watch event video Click watch on YouTube to view the full video playlist. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Over two days, the meeting explored the basic science, vaccine efforts and diagnostic logistics, treatment and recovery from long and acute COVID, as well as the opportunities gained for the life sciences, and how this can be taken forward for future preparedness. The event programme is available online (PDF). About the conference series The conference is part of the Royal Society's Transforming our future conferences in the life sciences, supported by AstraZeneca. These  meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies.

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Scientific Meeting

Microbial ecology for engineering biology

Theo Murphy scientific meeting organised by Professor Thomas Curtis and Dr Jane Fowler.

28 - 29 March 2022

03/28/2022

03/29/2022

Open engineered microbial systems have a crucial role to play in the development of sustainable technologies for the 21st century. The solution, ecology-based design of engineered biological systems, is urgently needed. This meeting united disciplines by integrating ecological theory with microbial ecology and engineering aims. The meeting spanned the scales from genome to the systems. The organisers of this meeting believe that engineering across these scales will accelerate progress in the many systems where researchers’ engineering aspirations can be met by exploiting the power of microbial communities.  Attending this event This event has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Anhydrobiosis – cheating death and telling the tale

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Professor Roy Quinlan and Professor Takekazu Kunieda.

21 - 23 March 2022

03/21/2022

03/23/2022

Anhydrobiosis was first described by Van Leeuwenhoek in 1702. Both plants and animals have anhydrobiotic responses and understanding the mechanisms that support such an extreme stress response will prove invaluable for future food security and for new therapeutics to treat for example proteinopathy-based diseases. Interdisciplinary scientists at the plant-animal interface scoped the application of anhydrobiotic mechanisms in future technologies.

Online

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Scientific Meeting

The emergence of collective knowledge and cumulative culture in animals, humans and machines

Scientific discussion meeting organised in partnership with the British Academy by Professor Andrew Whiten FBA, Dr Ellen Garland, Professor Dora Biro and Professor Simon Kirby FBA.

14 - 15 March 2022

03/14/2022

03/15/2022

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } This meeting bridged between two research fields that have recently burgeoned, although largely separately. One field covers collective action and intelligence, the other cultural evolution. Through an evolutionary perspective spanning both human and non-human animals and extending to machine intelligence, the meeting will elaborate and deepen newly recognised intersections and linkages across these subjects and advance their integration. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recordings of the presentations will be available on this page shortly. An accompanying journal issue has been published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

SIMposium: recent advancements in structured illumination microscopy

Theo Murphy scientific meeting organised by Dr Kirti Prakash, Dr Benedict Diederich, Professor Lothar Schermelleh, Dr Stefanie Reichelt and Professor Rainer Heintzmann.

21 - 22 February 2022

02/21/2022

02/22/2022

Structured illumination microscopy (SIM) has emerged as an essential super-resolution technique for 3D and live-cell imaging. However, to date, there has not been a dedicated symposium/workshop covering different aspects of SIM, from biological applications, use of commercial instruments, to bespoke hardware and software development. The meeting aimed to recap recent developments as well as outline future trends. A two-part Philosophical Transactions A journal issue accompanies this meeting. The first volume can be read here and the second volume can be read here.  Watch the event Click watch on YouTube to view the full video playlist. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Transforming Our Future

Oligonucleotide therapeutics: challenges and opportunities

Read the conference report summarising the event (PDF). This Royal Society meeting will seek to explore the opportunities and existing challenges of oligonucleotide-based therapies as a platform. Speakers will…

Tuesday 08 February 2022

02/08/2022

02/08/2022

Background This meeting will bring together key stakeholders from across the sector to highlight the emerging technologies in the field and explore opportunities around the use of oligonucleotides as therapeutic agents, including siRNA, antisense, and aptamers.   Speakers will also outline some of the key challenges such as targeted delivery, the balance of efficacy and efficiency, and manufacturing that must be addressed if these wide ranging therapeutics are to be successful. The conference will conclude with a panel discussion on the future of Oligonucleotide therapeutics. About the conference series Supported by AstraZeneca, the meeting will form part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our future conferences in the life sciences. These meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies.

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Scientific Meeting

H-mode transition and pedestal studies in fusion plasmas

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Eun-jin Kim and Dr Yasmin Andrew.

17 - 19 January 2022

01/17/2022

01/19/2022

Watch event videos Click watch on YouTube to view the full video playlist. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Understanding the high confinement (H-mode) transition and the plasma pedestal remain critical topics for the successful operation of future magnetic fusion devices. This meeting provided a valuable opportunity for focused discussions on the cross-machine approach (experimentally and theoretically) to further our understanding of H-mode access and exit, providing a forum for the exchange of specialist knowledge and co-operation. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Recordings of the presentations will be available on this page soon. Please note the times on the programme are in GMT.  This meeting has taken place.   Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Online

Voices from the Syrian Academic Community

06 - 10 December 2021

12/06/2021

12/10/2021

Full programme (PDF) Objectives Syrian academics to share their research findings and recommendations with an audience from the academic and humanitarian sectors. Highlight the importance of their unique insights, given local knowledge, expertise and connections. Prompt discussion on issues raises, what needs to be done next and by whom. Prompt new partners and engage funders in follow-up work. Get Syrian higher education and its tertiary educators back on the international agenda. Partners This event is supported by The Royal Society and The British Academy. Collaborators: Universities of Edinburgh and Sussex. UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Framework Each day is themed, with a number of sub-themes under which over 50 Cara Syria Programme supported studies have been clustered, allied to a number of UNSDGs. Day 1. ‘Reconstructing Syrian Society: The role of higher education.’ Day 2. ‘Inequality & Displacement.’ Day 3. ‘Operationalising Research to Help Rebuild Syria’s Infrastructure .’ Day 4. ‘Syrian Food Futures: Agriculture & food security.’ Day 5. ‘Syria: Partnership for the goal of quality higher education.’ Welcome and Keynote speakers Professor Simon Goldhill FBA, British Academy Foreign Secretary Professor Sir Malcolm Grant CBE, Cara President Professor Robin Grimes FRS FREng, incoming Royal Society Foreign Secretary Dr Flavia Schlegel, International Science Council Special Envoy for Science in Global Policy Professor Jim Al-Khalili CBE FRS, theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster Session chairs Day 1. Professor Sir Malcom Grant CBE/Cara President; Professor Elaine Unterhalter FBA/UCL IOE; Professor Christine Chinkin FBA/LSE; Dr Bahriye Kemal/Kent; Dr Maggie Grant/Stirling. Day 2. Professor Dawn Chatty FBA/Oxford; Professor Ann Phoenix FBA/UCL IOE; Professor Tom Shakespeare FBA/LSHTM; Professor Jen Baird/Birbeck; Dr Kristen Hopper/Durham. Day 3. Professor Michael Worton CBE/UCL; Professor Mark Pelling/KCL; Professor Robin Perutz FRS/York; Dr Bahriye Kemal/Kent; Dr Maggie Grant/Stirling. Day 4. Professor Joanna Haigh CBE FRS/Imperial; Professor Lisa Boden/Edinburgh; Professor Colleen McLaughlin/Cambridge. Day 5. Professor Michael Worton CBE/UCL; Professor Colleen McLaughlin/Cambridge; Dr Juliet Millican/IDS & Dr Fateh Shaban/FAU. "This symposium offers a chance to close the gender gap that has always existed. The evening cultural events pave the way to explore the new roles that women have played since the Syrian revolution, as novelists and writers." Hiba Al Haji Evening cultural events (6pm GMT) 6/12/21 'Women Writing Syria: Resilience, Solidarity, Movement', with readings from Samar Yazbek and other Syrian authors and activists 7/12/21 'Syrian Cultural Heritage: Global North/South Collaboration' 8/12/21 'Documenting Syria: Health, Space, Activism' Q&A with BAFTA award-winning director of 'For Sama', Waad al-Kateab 9/12/21 'Syrian Humming Project' Dr Suk-Jun Kim, Korean composer & sound artist View the full programme here (PDF) Attending this event The event will begin on Monday 6 December at 10.00 GMT Once you have booked your free ticket, you will be sent a link by email that will allow you to join the event.

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Creating Connections

Creating connections in Coventry

Wednesday 01 December 2021

12/01/2021

12/01/2021

This one-day conference will be joined by leading experts from academia, industry and government to address scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in the West Midlands. The day will feature workshops and round-table discussions on diverse topics in science, policy and education. The event will also feature a Lunchtime address and networking session which will bring together delegates from all the events taking place during the conference. Attending this event This event is free to attend by invitation - please follow instructions under each session to request an invitation. Travel and accessibility information: Coventry Transport Museum

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Industry College Networking 2021

Friday 26 November 2021

11/26/2021

11/26/2021

This conference will address cross-sector collaborations by bringing together past and current Royal Society Industry Fellows, Entrepreneurs in Residence and their collaborators. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss issues and successes and hear about the wider work of the Society.

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New approaches to 3D vision

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01 - 04 November 2021

11/01/2021

11/04/2021

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Michael Morgan FRS, Dr Paul Linton, Professor Jenny Read, Dr Dhanraj Vishwanath, Professor Sarah Creem-Regehr and Professor Fulvio Domini. Leading approaches to computer vision (SLAM: simultaneous localization and mapping), animal navigation (cognitive maps), and human vision (optimal cue integration), start from the assumption that the aim of 3D vision is to produce a metric reconstruction of the environment. Recent advances in machine learning, single-cell recording in animals, virtual reality, and visuomotor control, all challenge this assumption. The purpose of this meeting was to bring these different disciplines together to formulate an alternative approach to 3D vision. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Watch the recordings on our YouTube channel. Enquiries: please contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Drought risk in the Anthropocene

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19 - 20 October 2021

10/19/2021

10/20/2021

Science+ meeting organised by Professor Jim Hall FREng, Associate Professor Jamie Hannaford and Professor Gabriele Hegerl FRS. The impacts of droughts on people and the natural environment are increasing, due to climate change and over-exploitation of water resources. This Science+ meeting explored scientific understanding of changing drought risk and examined drought impacts on the environment, people and the economy. Policy-makers, practitioners and scientists discussed policy options for management of droughts in the future. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending the event This meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Transforming Our Future

Women's Health: a life course approach

Read the conference report summarising the event (PDF). This symposium, jointly hosted by the Royal Society and Academy of Medical Sciences, will explore innovative, evidence-based health technologies and…

Monday 18 October 2021

10/18/2021

10/18/2021

Background In the UK, 51% of the population and 47% of the workforce are women, yet the funding for research of women’s health is much less than for research of men’s health issues. The resulting unmet health needs of women present a major health inequality but also a significant market opportunity for gendered innovation. Recent appreciation of this has led to a surge of investment into new technologies and treatments in the women’s health sector, including the ongoing growth of a $35bn ‘fem tech’ market. Many such innovations offer exciting opportunities for a personalised and preventive approach to women’s health across a life course, but it is critical that these advances are evidence-based and inclusive, to maximise benefits to women and avoid unintentional harms. This meeting will explore some novel health interventions that support women to live healthily through the major transitions of their life. Speakers will discuss examples of innovative research, therapies and technologies that benefit women’s health and consider how to overcome some of the societal challenges and barriers to building systems, in healthcare and beyond, that meet the needs of all women at different stages of their lives.  About the conference series Supported by AstraZeneca, the meeting will form part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our future conferences in the life sciences, and the Academy of Medical Sciences’ FORUM programme. These meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies. Accessibility and safer space policy The Royal Society and Academy of Medical Sciences aim to have an inclusive environment for everyone engaged in the organisations' work. At this event our approach to seek diversity is not to use differences to further marginalise groups without power or those who experience systemic exclusion. Please note that auto-captions will be available and a summary of the talks will be written and sent to registrants after the meeting. Some of the talks may be recorded and made available after the meeting, however, these may be limited. Full details of the ethos and expectations for this event can be found in the safer space policy.

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Transforming Our Future

Diagnostics: Building capacity and capability in the UK

Read the conference report summarising the event (PDF). This symposium, hosted by the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences, will explore advances in the diagnostics sector and the opportunities and…

Tuesday 12 October 2021

10/12/2021

10/12/2021

Background Over 1.5 billion diagnostic tests are carried out in the NHS each year. These diagnostics, which include medical images, pathology tests and genomic tests, are crucial to the detection and diagnosis of disease and guiding subsequent treatment in a targeted way. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of the diagnostics sector and the need to increase testing capacity and capability to tackle current and future health challenges. As healthcare systems transition towards a greater emphasis on prevention and early detection, diagnostics will become an increasingly important component to ensuring good health for the nation. This will require innovative approaches to both the development of new diagnostic tools, and in how we support their adoption and delivery into the healthcare system. This event follows the Academy’s FORUM workshop on ‘Building a sustainable UK diagnostics sector’, and will bring together scientists from industry and academia, experts from the wider scientific community and patients with lived experience to discuss how to build the UK’s diagnostics capacity and capability. Speakers will explore successful case studies of novel emerging technologies in a variety of diagnostic modalities. The meeting will finish with a panel discussing the challenges and opportunities around launching new diagnostic products into the healthcare system. About the conference series Supported by AstraZeneca, the meeting will form part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our future conferences in the life sciences, and the Academy of Medical Sciences’ FORUM programme. These meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies. 

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Rising methane: is warming feeding warming?

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04 - 07 October 2021

10/04/2021

10/07/2021

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Euan Nisbet, Professor Ute Skiba, Dr Anna Jones and Professor John Pyle FRS. Atmospheric methane is rising rapidly. The rise is making it more difficult to reach the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. But the reasons for methane’s growth and concurrent isotopic shift are unclear: sources may be increasing, sinks may be declining, or both processes taking place. Is this a climate change impact? Is the warming feeding the warming? The schedule of talks and speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Accompanying journal issues have been published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: part 1 and part 2. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Watch all of the recordings on our YouTube channel. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Genomic population structures of microbial pathogens

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28 - 30 September 2021

09/28/2021

09/30/2021

The comparative genomics of microbial pathogens from all domains of life has become a big data problem. Databases already contain >200,000 assembled genomes from single species but adequate tools to reveal population structures are in their infancy. This meeting brought together world-class bioinformaticians with experts on bacterial and viral genomes to illustrate multiple approaches to solving this challenge. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. You can watch the recording here.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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A cracking approach to inventing tough new materials: fracture stranger than friction

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20 - 21 September 2021

09/20/2021

09/21/2021

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Kevin Kendall FRS, Professor Anthony Kinloch FREng FRS, Professor Neil Alford MBE FREng and Dr Siva Bohm. In the 100 years since Griffith published his ground-breaking paper on the energy criterion for cracking, there have been great advances in the understanding of cracks. This meeting reflected on recent observations in the field plus interesting new theories of cracking, as well as discussing how to invent tough new materials, while removing problems in Fracture Mechanics. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. An accompanying journal issue has been published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. You can watch the recording here. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Transforming Our Future

Unlocking building sustainability

Read the conference report summarising the event (PDF). This two-day Royal Society conference will bring together key stakeholders from across the building sector to highlight opportunities and challenges associated…

01 - 02 September 2021

09/01/2021

09/02/2021

Background Over 170,000 new homes were built over the year ending June 2019 with a UK Government commitment to deliver homes that are high-quality, well designed and good for the planet. In parallel, the roughly 28 million existing homes use 35% of the UK’s total energy consumption and emit 20% of CO2 emissions.  A recent CLC report indicates that the Government’s retrofit strategy will not meet net 2050 targets. Rapid interventions are required and will need a coordinated effort, system-based thinking, employing new and available technologies, and a roadmap to the upskilling of ~ 500,000 new professionals. This Royal Society meeting will gather key stakeholders across the construction, energy, and materials sectors to discuss the technical, supply chain, regulation, and economic issues and interventions required to achieve net-zero targets for buildings by 2050. Speakers will examine how the industry is functioning, explore systems-based approaches to building sustainability and highlight existing and emerging solutions within New Build and Retrofit, and examine the path to unlocking building sustainability in the UK.  About the conference series This scientific meeting is part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our Future conference series generously supported by AstraZeneca. These meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies.

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Transforming Our Future

Sci-Fi: bridging climate science and green finance

This Royal Society meeting explored climate science and the technologies that show genuine promise towards net zero emissions, as well as barriers to the flow of capital and solutions to funding such technologies.…

Wednesday 21 July 2021

07/21/2021

07/21/2021

Background Achieving a net zero carbon society that is both resilient to climate change and inclusive requires the development and widespread deployment of both disruptive and existing technologies, supported by public and private funding. Responding to climate change has historically been seen as the realm of government policy, however, there is rising expectation that the financial sector should contribute to managing the risks associated with climate change. In June 2019, at least $30.7 trillion of funds were held in sustainable or green investments, an increase of 34% from 2016 according to a report by the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance. However, closer integration is needed between the physical and social sciences, financial professionals and institutions, innovative start-ups and global industry to support a low-carbon future.  This Transforming our future meeting is held by the Royal Society in partnership with the Green Finance Institute. This unique interaction between science and finance will bring together leading experts from across industry, government and the wider scientific and financial communities. Speakers will explore recent developments in low carbon technologies across sectors which have been the target for ‘green finance’: hydrogen and ammonia, heating and cooling, batteries and energy storage, nuclear energy and digital. The meeting will explore opportunities and challenges to commercialising these technologies and potential solutions to channel the world’s finance into their widespread implementation. Speakers will discuss the measurement of risk of new scientific technologies for the financial community and how to mitigate this. In dedication During the planning of this event, Sir Roger Gifford, a key member of the organising committee, sadly passed away. His family were keen for the meeting to go ahead, which will now be held as a dedication to him. Sir Roger leaves a strong legacy in this important area of climate-linked financial services, and contributed significantly in the development phase and to shaping the agenda and content of this important event. Dame Sue Ion DBE FREng FRS and Professor Peter Bruce FRS have since led the organising committee in his stead. About the conference series The conference is part of the Royal Society's Transforming our future conference series, overseen by the Science, Industry and Translation Committee and generously supported by AstraZeneca. These meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies.

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Transforming Our Future

Advances in antimicrobial innovation

This joint Royal Society and Academy of Medical Sciences symposium brought together scientists, medical practitioners and funding bodies to raise awareness and interest for new anti-microbial advances. A report on…

Monday 05 July 2021

07/05/2021

07/05/2021

Background Anti-microbial resistance continues to grow as a worldwide health challenge. Pathogens are continually evolving to combat drugs given to treat potentially life-threatening diseases, rendering treatments ineffective and threatening the many advances in fighting microbes over recent decades. As therapeutics in current use become less effective, new approaches are required. This event aims to raise awareness and interest for new anti-microbial advances, the challenges faced in market delivery, and their appropriate use in healthcare systems. About the conference series Supported by AstraZeneca, the meeting will form part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our future conferences in the life sciences, and the Academy of Medical Sciences’ FORUM programme. These meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies.

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Transforming Our Future

Sustainable packaging: protecting products and the planet

This Royal Society symposium brought together stakeholders from the packaging industry to highlight new approaches to replace, reuse, or remove plastic from packaging and discussed how green materials aren't so…

Friday 02 July 2021

07/02/2021

07/02/2021

Background Packaging has transformed the manner and extent to which we can safely transport and store goods, but our current system is failing. Studies suggest that only 14% of plastic packaging used globally is collected for recycling and only 10% of all plastic recycled has been so more than once. Around 40% currently ends its useful life in landfill. Tackling waste and establishing a circular plastics economy will play a vital role in making the packaging industry sustainable. From designing effective and affordable materials to mining discarded plastic, this event will showcase global disruptors and policymakers who are working to reduce, reuse or revolutionise plastic at every level of the packaging life cycle. About the conference series This scientific meeting is part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our Future conference series generously supported by AstraZeneca. These meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies.

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Creating Connections

Creating connections in Scotland

15 - 16 June 2021

06/15/2021

06/16/2021

Scotland plays a key role in driving UK innovation and prosperity. The Royal Society is working in partnership with the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland's National Academy, to deliver Creating Connections – a two day conference focusing on Scottish research and innovation. Scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in Scotland will be addressed by leading experts from academia, industry and government. Attending this event Please send an email to industry@royalsociety.org where we will forward your request to the relevant Royal Society staff member.

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Transforming Our Future

Immuno-Oncology: How to get the immune system to beat cancer

This Royal Society meeting will explore immuno-oncology therapies - both current and recent technologies - whilst looking at removing barriers to their use. 

24 - 25 March 2021

03/24/2021

03/25/2021

Read the conference report summarising the event (PDF). Background Every two minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. Year on year, the cancer incidence rate continues to grow, with a projected increase of approximately 62% by 2040, resulting in over 27 million additional worldwide cancer cases per year. Traditionally, cancer has been treated using methods such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, some cancers don’t respond well to traditional therapies, and others recur.   Immuno-oncology could help provide a solution to these problems by harnessing the body’s immune system to eradicate cancer and prevent its recurrence. Through combination therapy, and addressing the barriers to its use, immuno-oncology treatments could help tackle the rising number of worldwide cancer cases.  About the conference series The conference is part of the Royal Society's Transforming our future conferences in the life sciences, supported by AstraZeneca. These  meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies.

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Day 4 highlights - 2021 Commonwealth Science Conference: Science for a resilient future

Friday 26 February 2021

02/26/2021

02/26/2021

The third Commonwealth Science Conference will take place virtually from 22-26 February 2021, co-organised by the Royal Society and the African Academy of Sciences. The conference is funded via the UK government’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). The theme of the conference will be “Science for a resilient future”, with three main sub-themes: Developing resilient energy systems – climate resilient infrastructure; decarbonising energy systems; and a circular economy for the Commonwealth  Nurturing resilient ecosystems – challenges and opportunities for the blue economy; trajectories, challenges and solutions for biodiversity; and adaptation and mitigation challenges for coastal states in the era of climate change Building resilient societal systems – pandemic preparedness before and after Covid-19; climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction; and a ‘just transition’ to a sustainable Commonwealth Day 4 highlights include keynote talks and panel discussions:  Panel discussion on Towards a sustainable recovery from Covid-19  Chair: Professor Dame Anne Johnson, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, University College London. UK  Speakers:  Paul Dickinson, Executive Chair, CDP, UK  Dr Tolullah Oni, Clinical Senior Research Fellow, Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, UK  Professor Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University  Dr Agnes Kalibata, President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) on Building resilient food systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals Professor Richard Leakey, Professor of Anthropology at Stony Brook University’s Turkana Basin Institute on Science and Africa Watch Baroness Scotland, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth’s, closing remarks For all enquiries, please contact csc@royalsociety.org Abstracts Building resilient food systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals Dr Agnes Kalibata, President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Rwanda With less than 10 years remaining, the world is not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets of the 2015 Paris Declaration, and in some cases like hunger and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs0, the world is moving in the wrong direction. The COVID-19 pandemic has meanwhile exposed dangerous deficiencies in our food systems, actively threatening the lives and livelihoods of people around the world, particularly the most vulnerable and those in fragile contexts. Millions more are at risk of hunger and losing their jobs.  Building more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems is an imperative for all communities and countries in the world. Even before the onset of the current crisis, the evidence for transformation had never been clearer. Food systems are in many cases part of the problem, but there is scientific consensus that transforming food systems also offers one of the best opportunities we have to change course and realize the vision of the 2030 Agenda, in support of the UN Secretary-General’s call to “build back better” from COVID-19. Over the past year, the pandemic has also highlighted the connectedness of countries around the world and the need to bring the best of our collective science, innovation and technology to bear in our search for solutions. If these are harnessed properly, then we can change the trajectory of the decade and scale up food systems approaches that work for all people, the planet, and prosperity.  As Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Food Systems Summit, Dr Agnes Kalibata is working day-to-day with Member States and constituencies all around the world to accelerate transformative change in the way the world produces, processes, consumes, and disposes of food. Her remarks will speak to not only the need for more resilient food systems to achieve the SDGs, but even more importantly, how actors across the world and the scientific community need to contribute to his process to make it a reality for all people in their own unique country and community contexts. Science and Africa  Professor Richard Leakey, Chairman, Turkana Basin Institute LTD, Kenya The fate of the natural world is of great concern and requires solutions. This talk outlines the action and commitment required by governments, individuals, and the global scientific community to enable societies to live sustainably and in balance with nature. This talk will be followed by a live Q&A session with Professor Richard Leakey. Towards a sustainable recovery from Covid-19 This panel discussion will bring together several of the conference’s keynote speakers, who include some of the Commonwealth’s leading experts on health and other global challenges. In the run-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali in June 2021, they will consider how scientists and policymakers can help their societies, and the Commonwealth as a whole, emerge from the COVID-19 crisis in as sustainable and inclusive a manner as possible, whilst also addressing other critical challenges such as climate change and biodiversity. Speakers confirmed for this panel discussion include Paul Dickinson, Executive Chair, CDP; Dr Tolullah Oni, Clinical Senior Research Fellow, Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge; and Professor Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University.

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Day 3 highlights - 2021 Commonwealth Science Conference: Science for a resilient future

Thursday 25 February 2021

02/25/2021

02/25/2021

The third Commonwealth Science Conference will take place virtually from 22-26 February 2021, co-organised by the Royal Society and the African Academy of Sciences. The conference is funded via the UK government’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). The theme of the conference will be “Science for a resilient future”, with three main sub-themes: Developing resilient energy systems – climate resilient infrastructure; decarbonising energy systems; and a circular economy for the Commonwealth  Nurturing resilient ecosystems – challenges and opportunities for the blue economy; trajectories, challenges and solutions for biodiversity; and adaptation and mitigation challenges for coastal states in the era of climate change Building resilient societal systems – pandemic preparedness before and after Covid-19; climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction; and a ‘just transition’ to a sustainable Commonwealth Day 3 highlights include keynote talks and panel discussions:  Dr Tollullah Oni, Clinical Senior Research Fellow, Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge on Health-proofing our future; Future-proofing our planet Panel discussion: Science and policy - lessons from the pandemic and its impact  Chair: Peter Gluckman, Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA); co-chair, Commonwealth Science Advice Network (CSAN); President-elect, International Science Council Speakers:  Sir Patrick Vallance, UK government Chief Scientific Adviser and co-chair CSAN, UK Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Director-General of Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)  Associate Professor Vernon Lee, Deputy Director for Communicable Diseases in the Singapore Ministry of Health, Singapore  Professor Mona Nemer, Chief Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, Canada  Professor Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, India  Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies on Science for a sustainable future Panel discussion: Developing and strengthening networks of ECRs to address global development challenges  Chair: Chai Lay Ching - Chair, Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia  Speakers: Lucy Stewart, Chair, Royal Society Te Apārangi ECR Forum, New Zealand Dr Karly Kehoe, President – College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, Royal Society of Canada Joanes Atela, Convener, Africa Research & Impact Network, Nairobi Stuart Minchin, Director General, Pacific Community Attending this event The event will be livestreamed on the Royal Society YouTube channel on Thursday 25 February 2021 at 6pm GMT The event is free to join, and there is no registration required Live subtitles will be available For all enquiries, please contact csc@royalsociety.org Abstracts Health-proofing our future; Future-proofing our planet Dr Tolullah Oni, Public Health Physician Scientist and Urban Epidemiologist, and Clinical Senior Research Fellow, Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, UK Between 2000 and 2050 it is anticipated that there will be an increase in growth of urban communities globally, particularly on the African and Asian continents. This presentation outlines the link between urban growth, disease trends and health inequalities, and sets out the importance of reimagining the urban. Dr Oni introduces the notion of health and resilience foresight as an important approach to bringing the future into the present and thinking more long term about human and planetary health, as well as approaches from her own research that she uses to bring the future into the present. Science for a sustainable future  Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Jamaica The creation of an interdisciplinary dynamic discourse around resilience and sustainability and an interface between historical and medical sciences is required to decolonise the sciences. This presentation discusses the concepts of resilience and sustainability and considers the link between colonisation, racial inequality and injustice in how climate change and Covid-19 are experienced by citizens of small island states in the Caribbean. Science and policy - lessons from the pandemic and its impact Chair: Peter Gluckman, Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA); co-chair, Commonwealth Science Advice Network (CSAN); President-elect, International Science Council As the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the world in the last year, discussions around the politics of science advice gained an unprecedented level of prominence. Many national and international debates on combatting the virus centred around issues such as levels of uncertainty, the accuracy of modelling, policy trade-offs, and the need to synthesise and act on a wide range of input across disciplines in the natural and social sciences. While these debates played out in the context of the pandemic, and the varying national and regional responses to it, their implications are much wider. As the world considers the prospects for a sustainable recovery from the pandemic, and the need to take urgent action on a number of other critical global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity, a robust and effective science-policy interface has never been more important. This debate will bring together leading science advisers and decision makers from across the Commonwealth to discuss the key lessons from the pandemic for the relationship between science and policy, and how early career researchers can ensure the translation of their research into science advice to policy makers to best effect. Developing and strengthening networks of ECRs to address global development challenges Chair: Chai Lay Ching - Chair, Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia  As the growing and interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity and sustainability become ever more urgent, the pressures on the next generation of scientists to keep track of these impacts, identify and refine solutions, and influence policymakers to take coordinated action, are growing. Developing new, and strengthening existing, international networks of early career researchers from a wide range of perspectives and across a growing range of disciplines will therefore be essential. In this discussion, leading early career researchers from across the Commonwealth, with input from at least one senior policymaker, will consider what the next generation of researchers need most in order to address these challenges in as effective, coordinated and equitable way as possible.

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Day 2 highlights - 2021 Commonwealth Science Conference: Science for a resilient future

Wednesday 24 February 2021

02/24/2021

02/24/2021

The third Commonwealth Science Conference will take place virtually from 22-26 February 2021, co-organised by the Royal Society and the African Academy of Sciences. The conference is funded via the UK government’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). The theme of the conference will be “Science for a resilient future”, with three main sub-themes: Developing resilient energy systems – climate resilient infrastructure; decarbonising energy systems; and a circular economy for the Commonwealth  Nurturing resilient ecosystems – challenges and opportunities for the blue economy; trajectories, challenges and solutions for biodiversity; and adaptation and mitigation challenges for coastal states in the era of climate change Building resilient societal systems – pandemic preparedness before and after Covid-19; climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction; and a ‘just transition’ to a sustainable Commonwealth Day 2 highlights include keynote talks and panel discussions:  Paul Dickinson, Executive Chair at the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) on Looking at climate change from a Social Science perspective Dr Kelly Chibale, Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Cape Town on the H3D Story: Entrepreneurship in science while addressing unmet medical needs in Africa Professor Julie Makani, Fellow, Tanzania Academy of Sciences and Royal Society Africa Award 2011 on Can Genomics Improve Health in Africa? Establishing Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease in Tanzania Laureate Professor Peter Doherty at the University of Melbourne on The impact of the pandemic on science Attending this event The event will be livestreamed on the Royal Society YouTube channel on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 6pm GMT The event is free to join, and there is no registration required Live subtitles will be available For all enquiries, please contact csc@royalsociety.org Abstracts Looking at climate change from a Social Science perspective Paul Dickinson, Executive Chair, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), UK For over thirty years scientists have issued ever more grave warnings regarding the risks presented by accelerating climate change driven by greenhouse gas emissions from human industry. This talk explains that resolution of these problems will require attention to social science issues as well as atmospheric science. This talk encourages the audience to consider the global business system, both large corporations and investors, as political actors in society. The talk explains how corporations can be supported to evolve rational action in response to global risk.  The H3D Story: Entrepreneurship in science while addressing unmet medical needs in Africa Professor Kelly Chibale, Neville Isdell Chair in African-centric Drug Discovery and Development, University of Cape Town, South Africa Gaps in scientific infrastructure, enabling technology platforms and a critical mass of skilled scientists have hampered African-led health innovation. Unless these gaps are addressed, Africa will not be able to build resilient societal health systems and will always be reliant on external partners to address the continent’s health challenges. This will in turn also make it extremely challenging to effectively respond to new pandemics. On the other hand, entrepreneurship in science is rarely encouraged and incentivized in Africa. While there are large numbers of African scientists graduating, as well as a large number that forms part of the African diaspora, supporting scientific entrepreneurship can help move the continent forward in terms of using science for development, including creating jobs. Therefore, there is a strong need to find sustainable solutions that embed entrepreneurship in African-led health innovation strategies.   This lecture will describe the journey of H3D, the University of Cape Town Drug Discovery and Development Centre, in the development of world-class scientific infrastructure and enabling technology platforms for health innovation. Entrepreneurship in science and initiatives aimed at building a critical mass of skilled scientists across the continent of Africa in a sustainable manner will also be described.   Can Genomics Improve Health in Africa? Establishing Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease in Tanzania Professor Julie Makani, Fellow, Tanzania Academy of Sciences; Royal Society Africa Award 2011), Tanzania Sickle cell disease (SCD) is considered a model disease for genomic research, as it is a single-gene disorder, causing high morbidity and mortality, with limited interventions. The first report of gene therapy to cure SCD was from France in 2017, demonstrating the clinical applicability of genomics to cure disease. The highest public health burden of SCD in the world is in Africa (80% of 300,000 annual births) and there is concern that individuals in Africa not only do not have access to existing public health interventions,but will not likely have access to these new gene-based curative therapies. Therefore, countries in Africa have to develop a strategy to achieve two goals; the first goal is the establishment of health programmes that will provide universal access to effective evidence-based health interventions to all individuals with SCD whilst simultaneously pursuing the second goal; which is to conduct research that will lead to curative interventions using genomics. Tanzania is establishing a national public health programme for SCD and has established a genomic programme, which has successfully conducted one of the first genome-wide association studies in SCD in Africa. Using these two platforms, Tanzania aims to conduct gene therapy trials to cure SCD in Tanzania and use the public health system to make these interventions accessible.   Interview with Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty  Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, The University of Melbourne, Australia Julie Maxton, Executive Director of the Royal Society, interviews Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, winner of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physiology of Medicine, on the response of the global scientific community to the Covid-19 pandemic. The interview focuses on the impact of the pandemic on science, what lessons can be drawn from the pandemic, and how early career researchers can most effectively contribute to the fight against Covid.

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Day 1 highlights - 2021 Commonwealth Science Conference: Science for a resilient future

Tuesday 23 February 2021

02/23/2021

02/23/2021

The third Commonwealth Science Conference will take place virtually from 22-26 February 2021, co-organised by the Royal Society and the African Academy of Sciences. The conference is funded via the UK government’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). The theme of the conference will be “Science for a resilient future”, with three main sub-themes: Developing resilient energy systems – climate resilient infrastructure; decarbonising energy systems; and a circular economy for the Commonwealth  Nurturing resilient ecosystems – challenges and opportunities for the blue economy; trajectories, challenges and solutions for biodiversity; and adaptation and mitigation challenges for coastal states in the era of climate change Building resilient societal systems – pandemic preparedness before and after Covid-19; climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction; and a ‘just transition’ to a sustainable Commonwealth Day 1 highlights include keynote talks from:  Professor Gagandeep Kang, Professor of Microbiology, Wellcome Trust Research Laboratory, Division of Gastrointestinal Sciences at Christian Medical College (CMC) on What is our ‘new normal’?: Vaccines and resilience in the time of SARS-CoV2 Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Professor of Materials Science in the Faculty of Science at the University of New South Wales on Aligning recycling and manufacturing  Professor Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Professor for Global Health at Columbia University on A tale of two pandemics: AIDS and Covid-19  His Excellency Anote Tong, Former President of Kiribati on The impact of sea level rise on small island states Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg on The Fourth Industrial Society, and the Economy   Attending this event The event will be livestreamed on the Royal Society YouTube channel on Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 6pm GMT The event is free to join, and there is no registration required Live subtitles will be available For all enquiries, please contact csc@royalsociety.org Abstracts Interview with His Excellency Anote Tong His Excellency, Anote Tong, Former President of Kiribati Elaine Sadler, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Sydney, interviews Anote Tong, former President of Kiribati and advocate for ocean conservation. 24 of the Commonwealth’s 54 member states are small island developing states. The interview focuses on the impact of sea level rise on small island states, the importance of ocean and marine conservation, and the role of the Commonwealth and the global scientific community in addressing the impact of climate change on the oceans. Aligning recycling and manufacturing Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Professor, The University of New South Wales, Australia We need to look at waste, recycling and manufacturing in a new way and to acknowledge the valuable materials contained in waste. Virgin resources are finite and rather than sending waste items to landfill or other unsustainable disposal methods, we need to reuse those materials over and over to support the new products and materials needed by societies. Waste therefore is a type of new ‘renewable resource’ for us to mine and use as feedstock materials for manufacturing. By aligning manufacturing and recycling, communities can become more resilient and sustainable. This presentation explores and provides examples of how we can take so called “end of life” waste products and reform them into materials for remanufacturing. What is our ‘new normal’?: Vaccines and resilience in the time of SARS-CoV2 Professor Gagandeep Kang, Professor of Microbiology, Wellcome Trust Research Laboratory, Division of Gastrointestinal Sciences, Christian Medical College (CMC), India What is our new normal in thinking about vaccines, especially at a time of SARS CoV2? From AIDS to Zika, this presentation examines why there is an increase in epidemics and pandemics and the lessons that can be drawn from these outbreaks; the development of the CoV2 vaccine and what the future holds for the current pandemic; and also, pandemics in the future. A tale of two pandemics: AIDS and Covid-19 Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director, Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), South Africa South Africa has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Africa, reporting over 1.3 million cases and 38,000 deaths by 20 January 2021. The Covid-19 epidemic has unfolded against a backdrop of a substantial HIV epidemic in the country, which accounts for 1 in every 5 people living with HIV in the world. Early predictions raised concerns that people with compromised immunity, such as those living with HIV, particularly those with low CD4 T-cell counts, would be at higher risk of developing severe Covid-19. Although some studies have shown that the clinical presentation and outcomes of Covid-19 in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected individuals are similar, others find an increased risk of death in HIV-infected individuals.  In addition to deaths, the Covid-19 epidemic has impacted the HIV response in several ways. Firstly, key resources used for control of HIV, including: diagnostic platforms, community outreach, programs, medical care access, and research infrastructure, were redirected to control COVID-19. Secondly, the national lockdown early in the epidemic resulted in a significant decrease in patient attendance at health care facilities, potentially reversing the gains made over the past 2 decades. Delays in HIV testing impedes initiation of ART, potentially increasing the risk of new infections and drug resistance. This presentation will highlight ten lessons from HIV for the Covid-19 response. Scientific evidence has assumed new importance in decision-making and both pandemics have provided a new lens for the nexus between science, policy-making and global health in pursing the sustainable development goals, with equity and social justice as guiding principles. The Fourth Industrial Society, and the Economy  Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Johannesburg, South Africa As we wage a war against the coronavirus pandemic, the global economy has taken a hit likened to the great depression. South Africa, which has been in an economic downturn for a decade, is far worse off than many other nations. As we begin to rethink our policies and strategies to rebuild the economy, our focus needs to shift towards embracing a digital transformation. The economic benefits of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) are apparent. If we are to emerge on the other side stronger, we have to begin to tap into policies that speak to this shift - beginning with implementing our national 4IR blueprint. The pandemic has confirmed that the 4IR is certainly here, we must adapt in order to be relevant!

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Energy-environment-society interactions

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18 - 26 February 2021

02/18/2021

02/26/2021

Science+ meeting organised by Dr Alona Armstrong and Professor Nicola Beaumont. This meeting gathered thought-leaders from across disciplines and sectors to better understand the coincidental ecosystem effects of wind, solar and marine energy infrastructure and the implications for society. Science knowledge gaps were highlighted, a future research roadmap developed, policy needs identified and disparate researchers and practitioners in the emerging energy-ecosystem field united to promote a more sustainable energy transition. More information about the schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. Speaker presentations were recorded and are available at the top of the page.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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New perspectives on quantum many-body chaos

Online scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Zlatko Papic, Professor Juan Garrahan, Professor Jonathan Keating FRS, Dr Mike Blake and Dr Achilleas Lazarides.

08 - 11 February 2021

02/08/2021

02/11/2021

In the last few years the study of chaos in interacting quantum many-body systems has experienced a remarkable resurgence, combining insights from mathematical physics, string theory and condensed matter physics. This timely meeting brought together an international selection of researchers to cement the UK’s position as a world leader in this rapidly developing field. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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T cell/B cell collaboration in autoimmunity

Online Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Lucy Walker and Dr Deepak Rao.

01 - 02 February 2021

02/01/2021

02/02/2021

This meeting focused on how bidirectional interactions between T and B cells can underpin the development of autoimmune diseases. The molecular conversation between these two immune cell types is relevant to multiple diseases, including type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. This meeting brought together international leaders who shared emerging biological insights in this area and explored their therapeutic implications. Speakers included Professor Carola Vinuesa, Professor Hideki Ueno, Professor Hai Qi, Professor Virginia Pascual, Professor Ludvig Sollid and Professor Alessandra Pernis.

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Digital Technologies and the Planet: Towards Net Zero

10 - 11 December 2020

12/10/2020

12/11/2020

Read the conference report summarising the event (PDF). View the conference talks on the Royal Society's YouTube channel. Human activity has increased atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration by more than 40% since pre-industrial times. This, and increases in other greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide, has led to a global average temperature rise of 1°C above pre-industrial levels. If emissions continue to increase at their present rate, temperatures could rise by more than 4°C by 2100. Limiting global warming to 1.5°C may still be feasible. To achieve a 1.5°C target, the net emissions of long-lived greenhouse gases, principally CO2, would have to reach ‘net zero’ level by around 2050. In the next decade urgent, ambitious and concerted action is required across all countries and sectors to deliver rapid emissions reductions. Rapid and unprecedented changes in energy, land use, urban development, transport, infrastructure and industrial systems are needed, with implications for how individuals live and work. Digital technologies could support this transformation. These technologies have already reshaped many daily activities – from online retail to on-demand transport services – with individuals using data-enabled systems to bring physical activities into the digital realm, reducing carbon emissions in the process. As technologies develop and systems for data use evolve, there will be further opportunities to find new ways of carrying out everyday tasks, with digital technologies bolstering a low-carbon revolution. This conference follows the launch of the Royal Society's Digital Technologies and the Planet policy report on 3 December. Attending this event  This online conference has been developed to help generate connections between industry, academia and government. We would welcome attendees involved in high-tech and digital industries, green technology, green recovery and the Just Transition, associated policy and finance bodies, as well as those with an interest in the social sciences. If you meet these criteria, or are otherwise interested, please do register for this event. Please direct any questions to the Industry team. About the conference series This scientific meeting is part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our Future conference series. The Transforming our Future meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies. Join the Scientists mailing list to receive updates about the Royal Society's activities and events. 

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Networking event for Industry Fellows and Entrepreneurs in Residence

19 - 20 November 2020

11/19/2020

11/20/2020

This Industry College networking event takes place for the first time online on 19 & 20 November 2020. This conference will address cross-sector collaborations by bringing together past and current Royal Society Industry Fellows, Entrepreneurs in Residence and their collaborators. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss issues and successes and hear about the wider work of the Society. Training courses will also be offered to participants. The Royal Society Industry summer placement programme supports students to complete a placement with an Industry Fellow. We will be joined at this event by our summer students, who will present their work. As well as former and current Industry Fellows and Entrepreneurs in Residence, there will be a limited number of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in attending.

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Understanding the endosomal network in neurodegeneration

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09 - 12 November 2020

11/09/2020

11/12/2020

Online discussion meeting organised by Professor Peter Cullen, Professor Peter St George-Hyslop, Professor Scott Small and Dr Henne Holstege. Abnormalities in the endosomal network are a signature feature of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and numerous other neurological disorders. In bringing together world leading researchers from a range of disciplines, this meeting sought to discuss the latest advances in this rapidly moving field and foster collaborative efforts to enhance the rate of discovery in this medically important research field. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. This meeting had live closed captions. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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The impact of COVID-19 on industry-academia collaborations

Thursday 05 November 2020

11/05/2020

11/05/2020

Read the conference report (PDF). This online event will explore the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on research translation practices and business-academia collaborations. The main topics for discussion will revolve around removing barriers to translation, reducing bureaucracy, recognising the need for urgency and establishing quick and efficient collaborations.  The meeting comprises a series of short talks followed by a panel discussion. The ultimate aim is to understand how practices and attitudes have changed during the pandemic, what was the outcome of those changes and identify any lessons learned. Details about the speakers and discussions will be available closer to the event.  Please note that this online meeting is by invitation only. If you wish to attend please contact the Industry team with a short paragraph detailing why you are interested in this event.

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A cracking approach to inventing tough new materials: fracture stranger than friction

Online discussion meeting organised by Dr Kevin Kendall FRS, Professor Anthony Kinloch FREng FRS, Professor William Clegg and Dr Siva Bohm.

Monday 19 October 2020

10/19/2020

10/19/2020

In the 100 years since Griffith published his ground-breaking paper on the energy criterion for cracking, there have been great advances in the understanding of cracks. This meeting reflected on recent observations in the field plus interesting new theories of cracking, as well as discussing how to invent tough new materials, while removing problems in Fracture Mechanics. Please click on the YouTube link to view the recording of the event.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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A cracking approach to inventing tough new materials: fracture stranger than friction - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Kevin Kendall FRS, Professor Anthony Kinloch FRS, Professor William Clegg and Dr Siva Bohm.

19 - 20 October 2020

10/19/2020

10/20/2020

In the 100 years since Griffith published his ground-breaking paper on the energy criterion for cracking, there have been great advances in the understanding of cracks. This meeting will reflect on recent observations in the field plus interesting new theories of cracking, as well as discussing how to invent tough new materials, while removing problems in Fracture Mechanics. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Radiocarbon in the Anthropocene - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Timothy Eglinton FRS, Dr Heather Graven, Professor Susan Trumbore and Professor Peter Raymond.

12 - 13 October 2020

10/12/2020

10/13/2020

This meeting will bring together leading experts in the carbon cycle and global change science together with radiocarbon specialists in order to discuss the merits, feasibility and scope of a global-scale radiocarbon measurement and synthesis program for improved assessment of current, future and managed changes to the Earth's carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions. The schedule of talks and biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Rising methane: is warming feeding warming? - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Euan Nisbet, Professor Ute Skiba, Dr Anna Jones and Professor John Pyle FRS.

05 - 06 October 2020

10/05/2020

10/06/2020

Atmospheric methane is rising rapidly. The rise is making it more difficult to reach the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. But the reasons for methane’s growth and concurrent isotopic shift are unclear: sources may be increasing, sinks may be declining, or both processes taking place. Is this a climate change impact? Is the warming feeding the warming? The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available shortly. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Turbulent dissipation in space plasmas - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Royal Society Theo Murphy International meeting organised by Dr Julia Stawarz, Dr Daniel Verscharen and Dr Christopher Chen.

28 - 29 September 2020

09/28/2020

09/29/2020

This meeting will bring together experts on plasma turbulence in the solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere to discuss the latest cutting-edge results on the role of collision-less plasma processes in turbulent energy dissipation from the revolutionary Magnetospheric Multiscale and Parker Solar Probe spacecraft. These discussions will provide crucial input for the ongoing science operations of these and future space missions.  The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Cell mimicry: bottom-up engineering of life - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Yuval Elani, Dr David Lunn, Professor Thomas McLeish FRS, Dr Annela Seddon, Dr Tom Ellis, and Professor John Seddon.

21 - 22 September 2020

09/21/2020

09/22/2020

This meeting will explore the emerging area of artificial cell science. Specifically, bottom-up synthetic biology approaches will be discussed, where molecular building blocks are brought together to yield protocells that mimic properties of biological systems. Biomimetic assemblies that traverse lengthscales (from sub-cellular structures to proto-tissues) will be covered. There will be a focus on potential applications of this research area. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Interface Focus.  Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Software solutions to the challenges of materials modelling - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Satellite meeting organised by Professor Scott Woodley, Professor Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Nora De Leeuw and Professor Angelos Michaelides.

16 - 17 September 2020

09/16/2020

09/17/2020

In the Discussion meeting the aim is to discuss the challenges and achievements in materials modelling that will and have been enabled by High End Computer (HEC) resources. The Satellite meeting will move on to the software solutions recently developed and still required in order to effectively exploit HEC to address the scientific challenges identified during the Discussion meeting. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies is available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Attending the event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Supercomputer modelling of advanced materials - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Scott Woodley, Professor Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Nora De Leeuw and Professor Angelos Michaelides.

14 - 15 September 2020

09/14/2020

09/15/2020

The development of advanced materials is of central importance in key scientific and industrial areas, including energy, catalysis and quantum technologies. High end computing and data science offer unprecedented opportunities for predictive modelling of complex materials. The meeting will explore the scientific and methodological challenges in the field, focusing on structure prediction, nucleation and crystal growth, biomaterials and catalysis. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies is available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.  Attending the event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Apply for the APEX Award webinar

Learn about developing a competitive application for the Royal Society, British Academy and Royal Academy of Engineering APEX Award

Monday 07 September 2020

09/07/2020

09/07/2020

About this Event Do you have a great idea for an interdisciplinary research project? Are you looking for funding to support a collaboration across science, engineering, social science and the humanities? Join this webinar to understand how to put together a high quality and competitive application for the APEX Award. Hear from staff involved in the administration of this funding; Chairs of the assessment panel; and previous award holders with advice on how and why to apply for this prestigious £100,000 research grant with opportunities to request up to £10,000 for associated public engagement activities. In addition to prospective applicants for this funding, we also invite research support office staff to attend this webinar to provide you with insight on supporting prospective applicants. Event format 11.00 - 11.05: Overview of the session 11.05 - 11.20: Introduction to the APEX Award Dr Kelly Makarona - Royal Society Senior Manager, UK Grants 11.20 - 11.35: Perspectives from the APEX Award Chairs Professor Chris Frith FMedSci FBA FRS - APEX Chair - University College London Professor Carole Goble FREng - APEX Deputy Chair - University of Manchester 11.35 - 11.55: APEX Award holders presentations Professor Kate Robson Brown - University of Bristol Professor Robert Field - University of Northumbria at Newcastle 11.55 - 12.15: Questions from the audience 12.15: Close Background to the APEX Award   In partnership with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society (‘the Academies’) and with generous support from the Leverhulme Trust, the APEX award (Academies Partnership in Supporting Excellence in Cross-disciplinary research award) scheme offers established independent researchers, with a strong track record in their respective area, an exciting opportunity to pursue genuine interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven research to benefit wider society. The objectives of this scheme are to: promote collaboration across disciplines, with a particular emphasis on the boundary between science, engineering and the social sciences and humanities support outstanding interdisciplinary research which is unlikely to be supported through conventional funding programmes support researchers with an outstanding track record, in developing their research in a new direction through collaboration with partners from other disciplines enable outstanding researchers to focus on advancing their innovative research through seed funding Contact For questions about this webinar or the APEX Award, please contact apex@royalsociety.org.

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Diamond for quantum applications - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Shannon Nicley, Dr Gavin Morley and Professor Ken Haenen.

15 - 16 June 2020

06/15/2020

06/16/2020

A discussion on the recent progress of diamond growth and engineering for the creation and optimisation of colour centres, toward the integration of diamond based qubits in quantum systems. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Attending this event This is a residential conference, which allows for greater discussion and networking. This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Excitonic Frontiers - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Sandrine Heutz, Professor Jenny Nelson FRS, Professor Garry Rumbles and Professor Martin Heeney. 

08 - 09 June 2020

06/08/2020

06/09/2020

Processes involving the photoexcited states of matter, or excitons, underpin some of today’s most important and diverse scientific advances, from solar cells, to quantum technologies via photosystems and catalysis. This meeting brings together world-leaders from traditionally separate fields to share views on the fundamental science, exploitation and characterisation of excitons, aiming to generate radical advances in exciton science and technology.  The schedule of talks and biographies will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Realising the potential of cochlear implants - POSTPONED

This meeting has been postponed. More details to follow. Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Bob Carlyon and Dr Deborah Vickers

01 - 02 June 2020

06/01/2020

06/02/2020

Cochlear implants (CIs) restore hearing to deaf people by electrically stimulating the auditory nerve (AN). This meeting will focus on the limitations and successes of CIs and on new methods for improving them. Topics include new methods of stimulating the AN, measuring AN survival so as to aid patient-specific processing, understanding the brain changes that occur when hearing is restored by a CI, and how to best combine CI stimulation with residual acoustic hearing. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Attending this event This meeting has been postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Collective animal behaviour through time - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Christos Ioannou and Dr Kate Laskowski.

18 - 19 May 2020

05/18/2020

05/19/2020

Great strides have been made in understanding the mechanisms underlying collective behaviour in animals using the complex systems approach common in the physical sciences. This work however focuses on snapshots of collective behaviour. The goal of this meeting is to integrate the study of collective behaviour over time: how does it develop and how does it evolve? Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Attending the event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.  

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SIMposium: recent advancements in structured illumination microscopy - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Kirti Prakash, Benedict Diederich, Dr Lothar Schermelleh and Dr Stefanie Reichelt.

13 - 14 May 2020

05/13/2020

05/14/2020

Structured illumination microscopy (SIM) has emerged as an essential super-resolution technique for 3D and live-cell imaging. However, to date, there has not been a dedicated symposium/workshop covering different aspects of SIM, from biological applications, use of commercial instruments, to bespoke hardware and software development. The meeting aims to recap recent developments as well as outline future trends. Highlights of this meeting:  An interdisciplinary meeting involving biologists, microscopists, physicists and engineers for discussions about the past, the current and the future advancements in SIM Overview of different theoretical, technical, biological and correlative aspects of SIM  Hands-on Hackathon with SIM experts to build an 'OpenSIM'-System based on the open-source optical toolbox UC2 (youseetoo.org) The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.  Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Confronting radical uncertainty - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Royal Society Science+ meeting organised by Professor David Tuckett, Dr David Good and Professor Leonard Smith.

27 - 28 April 2020

04/27/2020

04/28/2020

In this meeting we will focus on “real life” decision-making in Government, Business and the Third Sector–decisions such as those about climate mitigation and preserving our environment; policy priorities in health and education; new product, organizational and regulatory innovation; when and how to intervene in humanitarian or other crises overseas; how to maintain cyber and other forms of security; what macroeconomic policies to use to maximise the wellbeing of citizens; how to minimize social and mental discontent; etc.  All these decisions require those making them to draw on available resources so they can imagine both the futures they hope to create with the help of others and possible ways of achieving these futures, or not.  In the five panel sessions during the conference, we will use the Radical Uncertainty framework proposed below to:  Discuss the experience of a group of very senior decision-makers (Panel 1). Debate some of the core academic approaches to decision-making coming from cognitive science, mathematics, statistics and operational research (Panel 2).  Hear about relevant contemporary research into AI, social and affective neuroscience and “conviction narrative theory” (Panel 3). Discuss several pilot projects aimed at helping decision-makers to confront radical uncertainty (Panel 4). Think about what sort of further research can help (Panel 5).  The aim is to test in discussion between decision-makers and scientists from across a wide academic spectrum whether there are radically new opportunities for research and organizational arrangements that are likely to improve decision-making by treating uncertainty as opportunity across the policy areas mentioned above.  We propose a new framework for researching and making such decisions in which we conceive them as made in Radical Uncertainty, with the meaning that, at the time decision-makers decide, they can reasonably imagine but cannot know, the outcome of their actions, which are likely to unfold through time. Within the framework, the central idea is that uncertainty is an opportunity to be embraced as well as something that is feared and avoided. The core implication is that ambivalence - the existence of reasons for and against what is being chosen which will automatically also evoke approach and avoidance emotions – will remain present in such decision-making until the uncertainty is resolved, whether this is recognised or not. In addition, it may last a long time.  The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Attending this event This meeting has been postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Microbial ecology for engineering biology - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Thomas Curtis and Dr Jane Fowler.

20 - 21 April 2020

04/20/2020

04/21/2020

Engineered microbial systems have a crucial role to play in the development of sustainable technologies for the 21st century. The solution, ecology-based design of engineered biological systems, is urgently needed. This meeting will unite disciplines by integrating ecological theory with microbiology and engineering demands. With a focus on modelling from genome- to systems-scale, we can accelerate progress in environmental biotechnology.Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Anhydrobiosis – cheating death and telling the tale – POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Roy Quinlan and Professor Takekazu Kunieda.

30 - 31 March 2020

03/30/2020

03/31/2020

Anhydrobiosis was first described by Van Leeuwenhoek in 1702. Both plants and animals have anhydrobiotic responses and understanding the mechanisms that support such an extreme stress response will prove invaluable for future food security and for new therapeutics to treat for example proteinopathy-based diseases. Interdisciplinary scientists at the plant-animal interface will scope the application of anhydrobiotic mechanisms in future technologies. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies is available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

The population structure of Escherichia - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Scientific meeting organised by Professor Mark Achtman FRS, Professor Kathryn Holt and Professor David Aanensen.

25 - 26 March 2020

03/25/2020

03/26/2020

Escherichia includes commensal and invasive E. coli, Shigella, and multiple discrete species. >100,000 Escherichia genomes have been assembled by EnteroBase and 9,500 genomes that represent the entire diversity have been identified, the so-called EcoRPlus collection. Experts on all aspects of Escherichia will convene here to discuss creating an integrated scientific community for annotating the basic population structure of this genus.  Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Genomic population structures of microbial pathogens - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.  Scientific Discussion meeting organised by Professor Mark Achtman FRS, Professor Kathryn Holt and Professor David Aanensen.

23 - 24 March 2020

03/23/2020

03/24/2020

The comparative genomics of microbial pathogens from all domains of life has become a big data problem. Databases already contain >200,000 assembled genomes from single species but adequate tools to reveal population structures are in their infancy. This meeting will bring together world-class bioinformaticians with experts on bacterial and viral genomes to illustrate multiple approaches to solving this challenge. Information on the speakers and programme is available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.  Attending the event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team  

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Astronomy from the Moon: the next decades - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow. Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Joseph Silk FRS, Professor John Zarnecki, Professor Ian Crawford and Dr Martin Elvis.

18 - 19 March 2020

03/18/2020

03/19/2020

Low-frequency radio astronomy from the radio-shielded lunar far side can have a unique science impact on cosmology potentially at modest cost. The permanently shadowed lunar craters may offer advantages for passive cooling of infrared telescopes. This meeting will examine these and other potential uses of the Moon as a platform for astronomical observations and the policy implications. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers have been published in a related issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.  Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Understanding fast-ion conduction in solid electrolytes - POSTPONED

This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.  Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Benjamin Morgan, Dr Wolfgang Zeier and Professor Serena Corr.

16 - 17 March 2020

03/16/2020

03/17/2020

'Superionic' solid electrolytes exhibit exceptional room-temperature ionic conductivities, giving them the potential to enable next-generation battery and fuel-cell technologies. Developing new high-performance electrolytes requires understanding how chemistry can control fast ionic conduction. This meeting will bring together experts on solid electrolytes, superionic conduction, and complex diffusion mechanisms in solids, to discuss the mechanistic origins of fast-ion conduction in solid electrolytes. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. An accompanying journal issue has been published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting is postponed. More details to follow.   Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Transforming Our Future

Trauma recovery: new science and technology for mental and physical health

Wednesday 04 March 2020

03/04/2020

03/04/2020

Read the conference report (PDF). This Transforming our Future meeting, held by the Royal Society in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, will bring together leading experts from industry, academia, government and the wider scientific community to discuss recent advances in technologies and treatments that have the real possibility of helping individuals recover from injury across the health spectrum. The conference will focus upon two broad themes: Our increased understanding of the biology of human health after injury, and especially the impact of trauma on both mental and physical health and the application of innovative new technologies and treatments to help individuals adapt to life-changing injuries. Following the presentations, speakers will discuss what can be achieved in the short- and medium-term, and how such developments should be prioritised and driven forward based upon the experiences of those who have suffered injury.  Attending this event  This event was held on 4 March 2020 Please direct any questions to the Industry team About the conference series This scientific meeting is part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our Future conference series. The Transforming our Future meetings are unique, high-level events that address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. Each conference features cutting edge science from industry and academia and brings together leading experts from the scientific community, including regulatory, charity and funding bodies. Join the Scientists mailing list to receive updates about the Royal Society's activities and events. 

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Prospects for high gain inertial fusion energy

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Peter Norreys, Dr Kate Lancaster, Professor Mark Koepke, Professor George Tynan and Dr Christopher Ridgers.

02 - 03 March 2020

03/02/2020

03/03/2020

Inertial fusion is a grand challenge for humanity and promises many disruptive scientific applications, including nucleosynthesis of high-Z elements, future power generation and the brightest possible source for neutron scattering science. This meeting brought together the world’s leading scientists and policy advocates to begin preparations for the next generation facilities that enable movement directly to high energy gain. Recorded audio of the presentations is available below. Accompanying journal issues for this meeting were published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: part 1 and part 2.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Interdisciplinary approaches to dynamics in biology

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Ruben Perez-Carrasco and Dr Berta Verd.

24 - 25 February 2020

02/24/2020

02/25/2020

This meeting brought together an interdisciplinary group of scientists interested in the timing of biological processes. Biology is dynamic at every scale, from transcription in a single cell to evolution. Increasingly, technological advances allow us to temporally quantify biological processes. The challenge we now face, which this meeting addressed, is to extract mechanistic understanding from the dynamics we measure. Information on the speakers and programme is available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is available below. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Interface Focus.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Understanding earthquakes using the geological record

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Owen Weller, Dr Alex Copley, Dr Clare Warren and Professor Peter Cawood.

17 - 18 February 2020

02/17/2020

02/18/2020

This meeting focused on the interplay between deformation, metamorphism, and rheology of the lithosphere. Modern geophysical research is revealing increasingly complex and spatially variable fault zone behaviours. The properties and deformation of the ductile crust and mantle are controversial, as is their influence on the overlying faults. Current models indicate a close coupling between metamorphism, rheology and deformation, but remain poorly constrained by geological observations. The meeting united international experts in geodesy, seismology, metamorphism and rheology to characterise and understand the geological controls on fault behaviour, guiding future studies and advancing our understanding of earthquake hazards. Speaker abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below. An accompanying journal issue was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.  Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Transforming Our Future

Transforming our future: Healthy ageing

13 - 14 February 2020

02/13/2020

02/14/2020

Read the conference report here (PDF). Healthy ageing is a two-day conference held by the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences' FORUM. The UK Government has set the Grand Challenge of achieving five extra years of healthy older age by 2035, but achieving this will be reliant on innovations in research and health and social care systems that benefit people of all ages and backgrounds. Speakers will discuss scientific advances across ageing research, from basic mechanisms that drive ageing through to novel treatments and other interventions - considering how we define healthy ageing and prioritise the most effective research and innovations. The meeting will address the implications of our ageing population for society, policy, and the health and social care systems. Finally, it will consider how healthier older age can be realised through research, policy and other initiatives, exploring the ethical, social and economic frameworks that will be needed to ensure sustainable and fair benefit for all. Attending this event This open event was free to attend and was intended for participants with an interest in the life sciences sector from a variety of backgrounds including academia, industry, government, as well as regulatory and other scientific bodies. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series This meeting forms part of the Royal Society's Transforming our Future series and the Academy of Medical Sciences' FORUM programme. The Transforming our Future meetings are unique, high-level events that address scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and bring together leading experts from wider scientific community, industry, government and charities. The meetings are organised with the support of the Royal Society Science, Industry and Translation Committee. The Academy's FORUM programme brings together industry, academia and the NHS, and the charity, regulatory and wider healthcare sectors. It provides an independent platform to bring together leaders from across the life sciences sector to discuss scientific opportunities, technology trends, translational challenges and strategic choices in healthcare. Sign up for the scientists' newsletter to receive updates about industry programme activity and events.

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Scientific Meeting

High resolution wave dynamics in the lower solar atmosphere

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr David Jess, Dr Peter Keys, Dr Marco Stangalini and Dr Shahin Jafarzadeh.

10 - 11 February 2020

02/10/2020

02/11/2020

You can find out more this research team, their research and other activities at WaLSA (Waves in the Lower Solar Atmosphere). A focused meeting to discuss the current challenges faced in wave studies in the lower solar atmosphere, including those related to spectropolarimetry and radiative transfer in the optically thick atmosphere. Implications imposed on upcoming next-generation ground-based facilities such as DKIST and EST, alongside space and balloon-borne missions like Solar Orbiter and SUNRISE, will also be discussed. Speaker abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also below.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Understanding intensification of short-duration rainfall extremes

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Hayley Fowler.

05 - 06 February 2020

02/05/2020

02/06/2020

The satellite meeting continued the discussion meeting Intensification of short-duration rainfall extremes and implications for flash flood risks but with a clearer focus on process understanding and integrating/synthesising research results from different international groups working in this area with identification of key research gaps and research studies that can address these. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Intensification of short-duration rainfall extremes and implications for flash flood risks

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Hayley Fowler.

03 - 04 February 2020

02/03/2020

02/04/2020

Extreme heavy precipitation is increasing in frequency and intensity, and results from new global sub-daily datasets and high-resolution modelling suggest that precipitation extremes will intensify more than anticipated based upon theoretical considerations. Understanding this process is vital in advancing the theoretical knowledge necessary for a step change in regional prediction from understanding the nature and drivers of precipitation extremes. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. An accompanying journal issue was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Dissolved organic matter in freshwaters: nature, origins and ecological significance

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Penny Johnes, Professor Davey Jones, Professor Stephen Maberly and Professor Richard Evershed FRS.

20 - 21 January 2020

01/20/2020

01/21/2020

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays an important role in ecosystem function. Its flux to waters is rising globally, driven by population growth, agricultural intensification, land use and climate change. This meeting brought together a cross-disciplinary community to debate and discuss current understanding of the nature, origins and ecological significance of DOM in freshwaters, and identify exciting opportunities for future research. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. Attending this event This event has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Future exploration of the ice giants

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Leigh Fletcher, Dr Adam Masters, Dr Athena Coustenis, Dr Kathleen Mandt, Dr Ian Cohen, Dr Christopher Arridge and Dr Amy Simon.

20 - 21 January 2020

01/20/2020

01/21/2020

Uranus and Neptune are our closest representatives of a class of planet that may be commonplace in our universe, and yet our exploration and understanding of these icy worlds is in its infancy. This meeting aimed to shape the key questions, motivations, and concepts for future collaborative missions to these tantalising destinations. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. An accompanying journal issue was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team Splinter meeting A splinter meeting was held following this meeting, details of which can be found on the organisers' website.

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Transforming Our Future

Future food: health and sustainability

Thursday 12 December 2019

12/12/2019

12/12/2019

Read the conference report (PDF). This conference, held by the Royal Society, brought together leading experts from industry, government and the wider scientific community to discuss the future of food sources and the human diet in decades to come. The conference focused on two broad themes: the sustainability and health benefits of plant-based foods, and the application of synthetic biology in food production. The UK’s current standing in terms of food research, technical challenges, changing consumer preferences and public perception, safety and ethical issues, and the regulation of genome edited products was also explored. Attending this event This open event was free to attend and intended for those with an interest in food security and novel food technologies, from a variety of backgrounds including academia, industry, government, as well as regulatory and other scientific bodies. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series This meeting forms part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our Future series. The Transforming our Future meetings are unique, high-level events that address scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and bring together leading experts from wider scientific community, industry, government and charities. Join the Scientists mailing list to receive updates about industry programme activity and events.

London

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Prize Lecture

Royal Society Africa Prize Seminar 2019

Royal Society Africa Prize Seminar 2019 with Dr Henry Mwandumba

Monday 09 December 2019

12/09/2019

12/09/2019

The Royal Society Africa Prize recognises research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the biological sciences, including basic medical science, which contributes significantly to capacity building in Africa. The Royal Society Africa Prize 2019 is awarded to Dr Henry Mwandumba for his novel work in description of the TB phagosome in HIV infected alveolar macrophages and his leadership in the College of Medicine in Malawi. This afternoon seminar, held as part of the Prize, celebrated Dr Mwandumba’s work and explored related research. The seminar was chaired by Professor David Lalloo, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. The audio recording of the seminar talks and discussion is available on this page.   For all enquiries, please contact the Events team.

London

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Scientific Meeting

The next generation of analogue gravity experiments

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Maxime Jacquet, Dr Silke Weinfurtner and Dr Friedrich König.

09 - 10 December 2019

12/09/2019

12/10/2019

The discussion meeting brought together scientists who reproduce effects of the interplay between general relativity and quantum physics in the laboratory. From the foundational ideas of the research programme to its latest experimental breakthroughs and their philosophical implications, participants discussed the present state of the field and possible routes to the future. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is available below. Meeting papers are available in an issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Carbon dioxide detection in biological systems

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Martin Cann, Dr Vicki Linthwaite and Dr Eoin Cummins.

02 - 03 December 2019

12/02/2019

12/03/2019

This meeting will unite researchers from the plant and animal kingdoms to discuss the common goal of understanding the molecular basis of carbon dioxide detection. Carbon dioxide is essential for life on earth. It is central to physiological processes including photosynthesis, metabolism, homeostasis, chemosensing and pathogenesis. Given recent and rapid developments in our understanding of mechanisms that underpin carbon dioxide detection in both the plant and animal kingdoms, a new forum must be developed to bring together researchers in these fields. This forum will identify common themes in carbon dioxide detection across different biological systems and exchange methodologies that can be bought to bear on different biological systems. Furthermore, its members will identify new approaches that can benefit our identification of carbon dioxide detection mechanisms across diverse species. The forum will foster the creation of new scientific community/network that will enhance the pursuit of knowledge in this area and form the foundations for future collaborative publications and funding proposals. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Interface Focus. Poster session There will be a poster session at 17:00 on Monday 2 December 2019. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your proposed title, abstract (not more than 200 words and must be in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and institution to the Scientific Programmes team with the subject heading "Carbon Dioxide: poster abstract" no later than Friday 18 October 2019. Please note that places are limited and posters are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. Poster abstracts will only be considered if the presenter is registered to attend the meeting. Attending this event This is a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking. Free to attend Limited places Please request a registration invitation above Catering and accommodation available to purchase during registration Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Conference

Educational Research Forum: Developing a future agenda for educational research

Tuesday 26 November 2019

11/26/2019

11/26/2019

Join the upcoming Educational Research Forum, hosted by the Royal Society and the British Academy, which will bring together educational researchers, policy makers and teaching practitioners to talk about shared challenges and opportunities in educational research. This event aims to take forward one of the Harnessing Educational Research report's key recommendations: 'improving collaboration' in the ecosystem. Published in 2018, the report assessed the current state of educational research about formal education up to the age of 18 in the UK and how it is used in the broader education ecosystem. This exciting event aims to: Bring together educational researchers, policy makers and teaching practitioners to talk about shared challenges and opportunities in educational research; Move towards a shared future research agenda which is jointly owned by the key communities in the ecosystem; Harness expertise and enthusiasm across communities to set in motion a step change in the way educational research is planned, coordinated and used in the UK; Create a lasting legacy to enable future collaboration between educational researchers, policy makers and teaching practitioners.   Attending this event Attendance is by invitation only. Registration has now closed. For further details please contact Kelly Chaplin.      

London

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Scientific Meeting

Quantum light for investigating complex molecules and materials

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Alexandra Olaya-Castro, Professor Shaul Mukamel and Professor Graham Fleming FRS.

25 - 26 November 2019

11/25/2019

11/26/2019

Quantum light such as entangled photon pairs is a key resource for quantum technologies but its applications have a much wider scope. This meeting aimed to bridge and accelerate the developments in the fields of quantum optics and spectroscopy by discussing the fundamentally new opportunities that quantum light opens in the investigation of ultrafast phenomena in complex molecules and materials. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page soon.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Networking event for Industry Fellows and Entrepreneurs in Residence

Friday 22 November 2019

11/22/2019

11/22/2019

This Industry Fellows College networking event takes place at the Royal Society on 22 November from 9am-6pm. This conference will address cross-sector collaborations by bringing together past and current Royal Society Industry Fellows, Entrepreneurs in Residence and their collaborators. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss issues and successes and hear about the wider work of the Society. Training courses will also be offered to participants. The Royal Society Industry summer placement programme supports students to complete a placement with an Industry Fellow. We will be joined at this event by our summer students, who will present their work. As well as past and current Industry Fellows, there will be a limited number of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in attending.

London

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History Of Science

Collecting for charity

Thursday 14 November 2019

11/14/2019

11/14/2019

Baroque musicians 82 Degrees perform a benefit concert to raise awareness of the Coram Foundation for Children in London. The concert is hosted by Collective Wisdom in tribute to the work of Francke, Handel and Coram. The performance includes pieces by Handel, Haydn and Paganini. Download the programme (PDF) About the concert Collective Wisdom is an international network of scholars exploring how and why members of the Royal Society, the Society of Antiquaries of London and the Leopoldina collected specimens of the natural world, art, and archaeology in the 17th and 18th centuries. Part of this work examined the Wunderkammer or Natural History Museum in the Historic Orphanage of the Francke Foundation in Halle, Germany. In 1698, Francke created this global cabinet of curiosities as a teaching tool for the children in his care. His ‘learning-by-doing’ approach included teaching the children to sing for public performance. These ideas greatly influenced Thomas Coram’s vision for his Foundling Hospital. Handel was a native of Halle, had Francke as his teacher, and was familiar with Francke's use of musical performance to fundraise. Handel's Messiah was performed in a benefit concert for Coram's Hospital. Collective Wisdom is funded by a networking grant award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and project partners include the Royal Society, the Leopoldina, the Society of Antiquaries of London, the Francke Foundation, the University of Lincoln and the University of Oregon. Attending this event Free to attend Doors open at 6.50pm Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis An optional donation of £10 to Coram’s Programme of Creative Therapies for Children is suggested Travel and accessibility information This event follows Collecting and Collections: Digital Lives and Afterlives, a two-day workshop on early modern collections held at the Royal Society.

London

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History Of Science

Collecting and Collections: Digital Lives and Afterlives

This workshop concerning the afterlives, use and reconstruction of early modern collections is designed to benefit scholars interested in digital humanities.

14 - 15 November 2019

11/14/2019

11/15/2019

We will explore digital approaches to survey collections over time, assisted by the Royal Society-Google Cultural Institute partnership. How can we data-mine and use tools to integrate extant databases? How did the norms of early modern academies, of scientific journal publication, priority of discovery and ‘matters of fact’ shape the organisation of knowledge? How do we consider those early modern models in digital reconstructions of early collecting? This workshop is organised by Collective Wisdom. Collective Wisdom is funded by a networking grant award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and project partners include the Royal Society, the Leopoldina, the Society of Antiquaries of London, the Francke Foundation, the University of Lincoln and the University of Oregon. Download the conference programme (PDF) Download the speaker abstracts (PDF) Attending this event You must purchase a ticket to attend this event Register and more information on the University of Lincoln website Travel and accessibility information

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Scientific Meeting

Air quality, past, present and future

Science+ meeting organised by Professor David Fowler CBE FRS, Professor John Pyle CBE FRS, Professor Mark Sutton and Professor Martin Williams.

11 - 12 November 2019

11/11/2019

11/12/2019

This meeting brought together a range of interdisciplinary researchers and practitioners working in fields related to air pollution, including human health, environmental policy and atmospheric composition in developing nations. The science presented first covered the chronology of atmospheric composition in the UK and Europe over the last century. This was followed by two similar chronologies of the effects of the air pollutants on human health and on ecosystems. The papers presented at this meeting identified scientific and policy issues central to these chronologies, their potential solutions and their costs. Air quality is currently responsible for 7 million premature deaths annually, extensive crop loss and biodiversity declines in Europe, North America and Asia. It contributes to climate change and is highly policy relevant. In the UK, acid rain, premature mortality, ozone and eutrophication have all been issues caused by air pollution. Some of these issues have been solved, while others remain politically intractable. Current and future issues will not be resolved without substantial reductions in emissions of the pollutant precursors, for which there is limited political support. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Meeting recordings Video recordings of this event are available at the top of the page. To find the recording of a particular talk, please click the playlist in the top right hand corner of the video. Please note, recordings are only available for those talks where the speaker has given permission for their talk to be published. Call for posters There will be a poster session and drinks reception held at 16:55 on Monday 11 November 2019. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your proposed title, abstract (not more than 200 words and must be in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and institution to the Scientific Programmes team with the subject heading "Air Quality: poster abstract" no later than Monday 30 September. Please note that places are limited and are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. Poster/talk abstracts will only be considered if the presenter is registered to attend the meeting. Whilst the posters are free to view for all registered participants, the corresponding optional drinks reception is ticketed. Drinks reception tickets can be purchased in advance during registration.   Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Transforming UK translation conference

Thursday 31 October 2019

10/31/2019

10/31/2019

Read the conference report (PDF). Building on previous work of the Royal Society, this conference will focus on current challenges surrounding translation of research into successful business outcomes and how we can overcome them. The meeting will consist of a mixture of talks and round table discussions, and bring together key stakeholders across the innovation continuum to discuss some of the key challenges, best practice and ways we can foster stronger industry-academia relationships. Details about the speakers and discussions will be available closer to the event.  Attending this event Please note this conference is free (lunch and refreshments included) but by invitation only. You will require an invitation in order to register. To request an invitation or for more information, please contact the Industry team Travel and accessibility information

London

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Scientific Meeting

Dynamic in-situ microscopy relating structure and function

Fast-track discussion meeting organised by Dame Pratibha Gai FREng FRS, Professor Edward Boyes, Professor Rik Brydson and Professor Richard Catlow FRS.

21 - 22 October 2019

10/21/2019

10/22/2019

This meeting evidenced and advanced development in dynamic in-situ environmental electron, scanning probe, optical and fast time resolved microscopy and computer modelling studies of vital interest in the chemical, physical and life sciences, underpinning technologies of high commercial and societal value. It focused on the pivotal role of imaging and spectroscopy for dynamic processes across the sciences to access previously invisible aspects of real world processes. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is available below. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Transforming Our Future

The future of photonics: sensors and quantum technologies

Tuesday 15 October 2019

10/15/2019

10/15/2019

Read the conference report (PDF). This one-day international conference held by the Royal Society in Cardiff will bring together experts to explore recent developments in photonic technologies and the future opportunities and challenges that they present. Photonic technologies have a wide range of recent and future applications including sensors, optical computers, next-generation lasers and LEDs, visible light communication (LiFi), water purification, quantum information processing and more. Speakers will discuss the use of photonics from smart cities to satellites and explore the vast opportunities of photonic technologies for society and the economy. They will introduce current state-of-the-art technology and blue-sky applications in the broader context of regulation, policy and funding. Photonics ties into many topics in the Government's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, from early disease detection, to commercialising quantum technologies, and manufacturing and future materials. This conference will highlight the importance of photonics to solve challenges in all of these sectors.  Attending this event This open event is free to attend and is intended for participants from a variety of backgrounds including academia, industry, government, as well as regulatory and other scientific bodies. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series This meeting forms part of the Royal Society's Transforming our Future series. The Transforming our Future meetings are unique, high-level events that address scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and bring together leading experts from wider scientific community, industry, government and charities. Sign up for the scientists' newsletter to receive updates about industry programme activity and events.

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Scientific Meeting

Contemporary morphogenesis

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Kyra Anne Campbell, Dr Emily Noel, Dr Alexander Fletcher and Dr Natalia Bulgakova.

07 - 08 October 2019

10/07/2019

10/08/2019

Recent advances have revolutionised the field of developmental biology, heralding a new era of state-of-the art super-resolution live imaging, precision analyses, and à la carte genetic engineering. As a result, this fast-moving field now impacts on almost every other biological discipline. This meeting showcased the cutting edge of research in developmental biology, with a focus on emerging talent. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page under the abstract of each talk. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

London

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Scientific Meeting

Continuous-time quantum computing and simulation: perspectives and challenges

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Viv Kendon, Sir Peter Knight FRS and Professor Andrew Daley.

02 - 03 October 2019

10/02/2019

10/03/2019

Developing experiments capable of useful simulations of quantum systems and computation using native Hamiltonians needs highly optimised hardware and software, to extract the best performance from state-of-the-art quantum engineering. This meeting brought together experts from different research areas to share ideas and further develop UK strength in this important future quantum technology. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Restoration science relevant for action

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Katharine Suding, Professor Richard Hobbs, Professor Eric Higgs, Professor Stephen D Murphy and Professor Jim Harris.

23 - 24 September 2019

09/23/2019

09/24/2019

The rapid rise of global restoration initiatives alongside rapid environmental and cultural change has exposed complex questions that straddle the divide between theory and practice. This meeting borught together leaders in ecology, restoration science, and conservation biology to synthesise current understanding and develop a research agenda to address knowledge gaps. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Pearls of wisdom: synergising leadership and expertise in molluscan genomics

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Angus Davison and Dr Maurine Neiman.

16 - 17 September 2019

09/16/2019

09/17/2019

Although molluscs are ecologically, economically, and medically important, progress in understanding their biology has been limited by problems associated with genome sequencing and assembly. As technology breakthroughs overcome these challenges, this meeting brought together experts in molluscan biology and genomics to share best practice in how to use these developments in elucidating the biology of this diverse and ill-understood phylum. Speaker biographies and abstracts can be found below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Framing an agenda for understanding the origin and rise of complex life

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Rachel Wood, Professor Philip Donoghue FRS, Professor Simon Poulton, Professor Tim Lenton and Dr Alex Liu.

11 - 12 September 2019

09/11/2019

09/12/2019

The Satellite meeting explored issues and controversies raised in the Discussion meeting by focused interrogation of key multidisciplinary topics, interwoven with extensive, open discussion. These included: 1. Reducing uncertainty in the record 2. Modelling tipping points and biotic responses 3. Understanding the role of diagenesis Such a format was to advance understanding and help frame future agendas. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is available below. Attending this event This meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

The origin and rise of complex life: integrating models, geochemical and palaeontological data

Scientific Discussion meeting organised by Professor Rachel Wood, Professor Philip Donoghue FRS, Professor Simon Poulton, Professor Tim Lenton and Dr Alex Liu

09 - 10 September 2019

09/09/2019

09/10/2019

Understanding of the triggers and timing of the rise of complex life ~720-520 million years ago has expanded dramatically in recent years. This meeting will integrate diverse and novel geochemical and palaeontological data to create testable hypotheses for the differing roles of changing climate, oceanic redox, nutrient availability, and ecosystem feedbacks, across this profound, but enigmatic, transitional period. More information on the programme and speakers will be available soon. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Poster session There will be a poster session at 17:00 on Monday 9 September. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your proposed title, abstract (not more than 200 words and in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and institution to the Scientific Programmes team with the subject heading "Complex Life: poster abstract" no later than Friday 9 August 2019 (extended deadline).   Please note that places are limited and posters are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. Poster abstracts will only be considered if the presenter is registered to attend the meeting. Attending this event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Limited places, advance registration essential An optional lunch can be purchased during registration Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Creating Connections

Creating connections in Ireland

05 - 06 September 2019

09/05/2019

09/06/2019

The Royal Society is coming to Northern Ireland with Creating connections to discuss the country's role in driving UK innovation and prosperity. Scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in Northern Ireland will be addressed by leading experts from academia, industry and government. The Society is working closely with the Royal Irish Academy - an all-island independent forum of peer-elected experts. The day will focus on Northern Irish research and innovation (R&I), its contribution to UK R&I, and relationship with R&I in the Republic of Ireland. The day will feature workshops and round-table discussions on diverse topics in science and policy. The event will also feature an exhibition of Royal Society work where participants can discuss how we can provide support and share resources. Attending this event This event is free to attend by invitation Please follow instructions under each session to request an invitation Travel and accessibility information

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Scientific Meeting

Scientific priorities for realising a circular economy

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Matthew Davidson, Professor Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Adrian Mulholland and Professor Graham Hutchings CBE FRS.

26 - 27 June 2019

06/26/2019

06/27/2019

Building on the topics of the Discussion meeting, this Satellite meeting focused on identifying specific scientific challenges and priority setting for realising a circular economy. Each session focused on a core aspect of science and was introduced by three experts leading to in-depth discussion, breakout sessions and final summary.

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Scientific Meeting

Science to enable the circular economy

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Matthew Davidson, Professor Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Adrian Mulholland and Professor Graham Hutchings CBE FRS.

24 - 25 June 2019

06/24/2019

06/25/2019

For society to be sustainable, realising circular flows of molecules and materials will be fundamental to delivering the circular economy. This meeting brought together scientists and engineers to highlight efforts to meet the formidable challenge of 'keeping the molecules in play' by addressing important global challenges such as using waste carbon dioxide, harnessing biotechnology and eliminating plastics pollution. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page soon after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers are available in an issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.

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Scientific Meeting

Revealing Saturn’s deep interior for the first time with Cassini

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Michele Dougherty CBE FRS and Dr Adam Masters.

17 - 18 June 2019

06/17/2019

06/18/2019

Bringing together experts on the interior of the planet Saturn to consolidate new data from the Grand Finale of the highly successful Cassini-Huygens mission. This data allows us to finally address long-standing mysteries concerning Saturn's deep interior structure and dynamics, its uniform and differential rotation rate, how Saturn’s magnetic field is generated, and how the external environment affects the evolution of the system, with broad solar system and explanatory implications. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.   Poster session There will be a poster session at 17:00 on Monday 17 June 2019. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your proposed title, abstract (not more than 200 words and in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and institution to the Scientific Programmes team no later than Friday 10 May 2019. Please note that places are limited and posters are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. If your submission is successful, you will be sent the details to complete your registration for the meeting. Attending this meeting This is a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking. This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields. Free to attend Advance registration essential, please request an invitation above Catering and accommodation available to purchase during registration Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Memory reactivation: replaying events past, present and future

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Edwin M Robertson and Dr Lisa Genzel.

20 - 21 May 2019

05/20/2019

05/21/2019

This meeting directly addressed several key challenges to understanding replay and its contribution to memory. Participants discussed the diverse contemporary ways of identifying memory replay, whether these are revealing identical, distinct or complementary processes, and finally, what contribution replay makes to circuits to support memory. Addressing these issues was achieved through discussion prompted by short talks from speakers from diverse disciplines. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are below. Recorded audio of the presentations is available on this page under each speaker abstract.   An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. It can be found here. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Crossroads between transposons and gene regulation

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Miguel Branco and Dr Edward Chuong.

13 - 14 May 2019

05/13/2019

05/14/2019

Genome evolution is inextricably linked to the evolution of transposons that reside within. It is increasingly recognised that these selfish mobile elements play major roles in genome regulation. This meeting discussed how transposons have shaped host gene regulation, both through their evolutionary conflict with the host, and through the dispersal of new coding and non-coding sequences with strong regulatory potential. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Numerical algorithms for high-performance computational science

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Nicholas Higham FRS, Laura Grigori and Professor Jack Dongarra.

08 - 09 April 2019

04/08/2019

04/09/2019

As computer architectures evolve, numerical algorithms for high-performance computing struggle to cope with the high resolution and data intensive methods that are now key to many research fields. This meeting brought together computer and computational scientists who are developing innovative scalable algorithms and software with application scientists who need to explore and adopt the new algorithms in order to achieve peta/exascale performance. Speaker abstracts and biographies can be found below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Chemical communication in humans

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Craig Roberts, Dr Jan Havlíček and Professor Benoist Schaal.

01 - 02 April 2019

04/01/2019

04/02/2019

This meeting brought together an international group of biologists, psychologists, linguists, anthropologists and chemists to present and discuss emerging evidence of human chemical communication. It clarified conceptual frameworks, facilitate discussion, and help to shape a road map for future work. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to build on recent advances in knowledge and new developments in sensing techniques. Speaker abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. Meeting papers can be found in a themed issue of Philosophical Transactions B.  Attending this event This event has taken place.   Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team. 

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Creating Connections

Creating connections – science, innovation and skills in Wales

25 - 26 March 2019

03/25/2019

03/26/2019

The Royal Society is coming to Cardiff with Creating connections to discuss the role of Wales in driving UK innovation and prosperity. Scientific and technical opportunities and challenges in Wales will be addressed by leading experts from academia, industry and government. Mae'r Gymdeithas Frenhinol yn dod i Gaerdydd i drafod rôl Cymru wrth hybu arloesedd a ffyniant yn y DU. Bydd arbenigwyr o'r byd academaidd, diwydiant a'r llywodraeth yn trafod cyfleoedd a heriau gwyddonol. The day will feature sessions on various areas of science and policy, including discussions of net zero Wales 2040, the Government's commitment to increase investment in research and innovation, data talent and skills, and more.  A full-day media skills training course will be running at this event. See the agenda below for registration details and note the course cost. An exhibition will also be a feature of this event, including Royal Society stands to share resources and find out how we can support you. Further information about individual exhibits will soon be available in the agenda below. Attending this event This event is free to attend by invitation. You may request an invitation or direct any other queries to industry@royalsociety.org. Mae'r digwyddiad hwn yn rhad ac am ddim trwy wahoddiad. Gallwch ofyn am wahoddiad neu drafod unrhyw ymholiadau eraill trwy e-bostio: industry@royalsociety.org See further details about each session in the agenda below.

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Scientific Meeting

How should pension liabilities be valued? Risk aversion and demographic uncertainty

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Jane Hutton and Professor Saul Jacka.

25 - 26 March 2019

03/25/2019

03/26/2019

Several challenges arise in estimating the liabilities and assets needed for pensions provision. The UK Government has increased the State Pension Age to reflect longevity. For developing countries, achieving reliable estimates of life expectancy is not easy. Actuaries, economists and statisticians use varied definitions of risk and methods for estimation and forecasting. Disagreement centres on concepts of risk and prudence. This meeting aired some slow-burn economic and social issues, to initiate a more co-ordinated approach and to dispel some widely-held misapprehensions. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available under each speaker abstract at the bottom of this page approximately one month after the meeting has taken place.   Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

London

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Scientific Meeting

Celebrating the 100,000 Genomes Project – a review and look ahead

Wednesday 20 March 2019

03/20/2019

03/20/2019

Scientific meeting organised by Genomics England, NHS England and the Royal Society. The 100,000 Genomes Project, led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England, recently reached its goal of sequencing 100,000 whole genomes from around 85,000 NHS patients with a rare disease, their families, and patients with cancer. Harnessing whole genome sequencing technology the project has uncovered new diagnoses and improved treatments for patients with rare inherited diseases and cancer. In time, there is the potential of new and more effective treatments. The legacy of the project is the launch of the Genomic Medicine Service in the NHS last year. This makes the UK the pioneering global leader in integrating genomic technologies and approaches into routine healthcare. This will continue to add to the rich dataset, created through the project, which is currently being used by approved researchers and drug developers to produce the next generation of precision therapies, diagnostics, and clinically actionable insights. Genomics England, NHS England and the Royal Society are holding a meeting to celebrate the 100,000 Genomes Project. This meeting will review progress to date and lessons learned, and will consider what the future holds for genomics, not just in the UK but globally. We will bring together global leaders in the genomics field together with researchers in genomics and project participants. There will be workshops on transforming healthcare, data sharing, analytics and AI, and ethics, trust and participants. Poster Session There will be a poster session on 20 March 2019. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your title, proposed abstract (not more than 200 words and in third person), author list, name of proposed presenter and authors' institutions to the Scientific Programmes team no later than 9am Monday 18 February 2019. Please include the text 'Poster abstract submission' and the meeting title in the subject line.  Please note that places are limited and are selected at the organisers' discretion. Poster abstracts will only be considered if the presenter is registered to attend the meeting. Poster deadline extended: Please note that we will now be taking submissions for posters until Friday 1 March. Please submit proposals as soon as possible using the guidelines above. Attending the event This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields and project participants. Free to attend Limited places, advanced registration is essential Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team  

London

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Scientific Meeting

Unity and diversity of ciliary systems in locomotion and transport

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Gáspár Jékely, Professor Raymond Goldstein FRS and Dr Kirsty Wan.

18 - 19 March 2019

03/18/2019

03/19/2019

Cilia are specialised cellular organelles that are united in structure and ubiquitously implicated in key life processes including sensing, locomotion, and the production of physiological flows. This meeting brought together biologists, biophysicists, and mathematicians to highlight the remarkable diversity of systems in which motile cilia fulfil vital functions, and to inspire and define novel interdisciplinary strategies for future research. Speaker biographies and abstracts can be found below. Recorded audio of the presentations can also be found below. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Attending this event This event has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Transforming Our Future

Future skills for the life sciences

Tuesday 12 March 2019

03/12/2019

03/12/2019

Read the conference report (PDF). This conference will explore the skills required for a thriving life sciences sector in the UK and will highlight the creative ways that the future skills needs are being addressed. On 11 March 2019, the day before the 'Future skills for the life sciences' conference, we will hold a workshop for early career professionals, offering the opportunity to discuss career challenges and expectations. The key points that emerge from this workshop will feed into the conference on 12 March 2019. Attending this event This open event is free to attend and is intended for those with an interest in the life sciences sector, from a variety of backgrounds including academia, industry, government, as well as regulatory and other scientific bodies. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series This meeting forms part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our Future series. The Transforming our Future meetings are unique, high-level events that address scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and bring together leading experts from wider scientific community, industry, government and charities. Join the industry mailing list to receive updates about industry programme activity and events.

London

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Royal Society Industry College networking event

Friday 08 March 2019

03/08/2019

03/08/2019

A networking meeting organised by the Royal Society Industry College. The program focuses on introducing new members of the college through presentations, tours, discussions and networking.  Located at GSK within the Stevenage Bioscience Campus, delegates will have the opportunity to make new contacts, contribute to discussions on getting the most out of their collaborations and projects, learn about the site, and meet the scientists working there. Attending this event As well as new and current Industry Fellows and Entrepreneurs in Residence, there will be a limited numbers of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in the event. As places are limited, we cannot guarantee that there will be spaces available.

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Scientific Meeting

Topological avatars of new physics

Scientific Discussion meeting organised by Professor Nikolaos Mavromatos, Dr Laura Patrizii, Dr Vasiliki Mitsou, Professor James Pinfold, Dr Adrian Bevan, Professor Arttu Rajantie and Professor Jonathan Ellis CBE…

04 - 05 March 2019

03/04/2019

03/05/2019

The meeting will discuss the theoretical and experimental status of searches for topologically non-trivial solutions in quantum field theories of particle physics, including the Standard Model and its extensions. It will cover both current and future colliders and cosmic searches both on Earth and in space. The topics will include black holes, magnetic monopoles, sphalerons, Q-balls and other solitonic solutions. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies is available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Non-equilibrium superconductivity and spintronics

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Mark Blamire, Dr Chiara Ciccarelli, Professor Matthias Eschrig, Dr Jason Robinson and Professor Lesley Cohen

25 - 26 February 2019

02/25/2019

02/26/2019

This meeting will bring together leading researchers in the fields of magnetism and superconductivity to explore new functionality in which spin, charge and superconducting phase coherence can work together. Their discoveries and predictions form the foundation for the field of superconducting spintronics which could eventually be developed as a replacement for large-scale semiconductor-based logic and memory. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions A.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

CRISPR ecology and evolution

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Edze Westra, Dr Rachel Whitaker, Dr Sylvain Gandon and Dr Stineke van Houte.

18 - 19 February 2019

02/18/2019

02/19/2019

This meeting focused on the evolutionary ecology of CRISPR-Cas adaptive immune systems of prokaryotes, and their applications for ecological engineering including the associated ethical and policy considerations. This meeting brought together scientists from diverse disciplines and act as a platform to discuss outstanding evolutionary and ecological questions in the field of CRISPR-Cas. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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The Royal Society Business Forum: the role of post-16 education in ensuring workplace resilience

Tuesday 12 February 2019

02/12/2019

02/12/2019

The Royal Society is bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and practitioners to explore how post-16 education can provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the changing world of work. There are growing expectations that the way we live and work will change considerably as a result of technological innovation. Many traditional career pathways are likely to disappear and highly-skilled talent will fuel growth in other areas. People entering the workforce now are likely to have a wider variety of jobs and perhaps multiple careers during their lives.  A broad post-16 curriculum could equip young people with a wider range of skills and the ability to think, interpret, and understand across several disciplines, providing a strong basis for participating in the future workforce, which is likely to be altered by technological and social changes. The Royal Society Business Forum will examine how the current post-16 curriculum prepares students for the modern world of work, how employers engage with schools to expand students’ learning, and how the future of work may demand new skills, through workshops and panel sessions. You will have the opportunity to shape the next stage of the Royal Society’s work in this area during the workshop sessions at the event. Attending this event Attendance is by invitation only. For further information, please contact Kelly Chaplin.

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Scientific Meeting

Evolution of mechanisms and behaviour important for pain

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Amanda Williams and Professor Edgar Terry Walters.

11 - 12 February 2019

02/11/2019

02/12/2019

This meeting was the first to convene scientists from diverse fields studying mechanisms and behaviour important for pain together with experts in evolutionary medicine. The goals of the meeting were to encourage the application of an evolutionary perspective to pain research, to identify pain-related questions having important evolutionary considerations, and to highlight advances in our understanding of the evolution of pain. More information on the schedule of talks is available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers can be found in a themed issue of Philosophical Transactions B. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Big data for better science: technologies for measuring behaviour

Science+ meeting organised by Professor Sophie von Stumm

04 - 05 February 2019

02/04/2019

02/05/2019

This meeting gave behavioural scientists the chance to learn about the latest research technologies for collecting 'big' high-quality data. Data scientists and technology experts explained the latest developments, challenges and benefits of research technology in a series of cutting-edge talks. Attendees also had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various research technology tools during interactive showcase sessions. The schedule of talks is available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. This meeting is kindly supported by the Jacobs Foundation. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

The past is a foreign country: how much can the fossil record actually inform conservation?

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Samuel Turvey and Professor Erin Saupe.

28 - 29 January 2019

01/28/2019

01/29/2019

This meeting brought together researchers from the fields of deep-time palaeontology, Quaternary science, historical ecology, and conservation biology to provide expert-based interdisciplinary assessment of the potential opportunities for using different long-term biodiversity archives to inform conservation and environmental management, and critical evaluation of the potential limitations of using past data to understand the present and predict the future. Audio recordings talks (where permitted by the speaker) can be found in the programme at the bottom of this page. Each recording can be found underneath its corresponding abstract. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Itcan be found here. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Advances in hydrogen molecular ions: H3+, H5+ and beyond

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Jonathan Tennyson FRS, Professor Benjamin McCall, and Professor Steven Miller. 

21 - 22 January 2019

01/21/2019

01/22/2019

This meeting highlighted recent developments in theoretical, laboratory and astronomical studies of the molecular ion H3+and its hydrogenated cousin H5+ These developments include the first models of H5+, high-resolution studies of H3+deuterated isotopologues, ultra-cold chemistry studies, new chemical models of the Galactic Centre, and data from the space missions Cassini (Saturn) and JUNO (Jupiter). An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.   Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Developing new approaches for the single cell manipulations and experimentation

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Thomas Richards, Dr Ramon Massana and Professor Neil Hall

12 - 13 December 2018

12/12/2018

12/13/2018

Single cell approaches are changing how we study many biological problems. This meeting will bring together biophysicists, molecular biologists and microbial ecologists who are using these technologies to understand the natural world. The aim of this satellite meeting is to report progress, identify areas for synergy and lay down the foundations for further developing this interdisciplinary science. The speaker biographies and abstracts are below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.   Enquires: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Single cell ecology

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Thomas Richards, Dr Ramon Massana and Professor Neil Hall

10 - 11 December 2018

12/10/2018

12/11/2018

Interdisciplinary meeting to explore the use of single cell technologies to understand the function, diversity and interactions of microbes. By bringing together physicists who manipulate cells, microbiologists who seek to understand the nature of microbial communities and genomicists who are developing new approaches to study individual cells we will achieve a greater understanding of the potential of this new field. The speaker biographies abstracts are below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in Philosophical Transactions B. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

London

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Scientific Meeting

Integrated control of cerebral blood flow

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Stephen Payne, Dr Clare Howarth, Professor Daniel Bulte and Professor Shieak Tzeng

03 - 04 December 2018

12/03/2018

12/04/2018

The brain regulates cerebral blood flow very tightly to provide a sufficient and continuous supply of oxygen and glucose. It thus has to respond to many different challenges, which have traditionally been considered largely separately. In this meeting we aimed to move towards an integrated approach to understanding cerebral blood flow control and to explore its important clinical implications. The schedule of talks and speaker abstracts and biographies are below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. This was a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking. Attending this event This event has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Networking event for Industry Fellows and Entrepreneurs in Residence

Friday 23 November 2018

11/23/2018

11/23/2018

This Industry Fellows College networking event takes place at the Royal Society on 23 November from 9am-5pm. This conference will address cross-sector collaborations by bringing together past and current holders of a Royal Society Industry Fellowship and their collaborators. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss issues and successes, and hear about the wider work of the Society. Training courses will also be offered to participants. This year saw the return of the Royal Society Industry summer placement programme, with students completing a placement with an Industry Fellow. We will be joined at this event by our summer students, who will present their work. New to the College will also be the Entrepreneurs in Residence who were announced in March and will be spending 20% of their time in collaborating universities helping to commercialise research and adapt courses to reflect skills needed within industry. As well as past and current Industry Fellows, there will be a limited number of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in attending.

London

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Computing Education - 1 year on

Tuesday 20 November 2018

11/20/2018

11/20/2018

One year on from the Royal Society’s report on computing education 'After the reboot', the Royal Society, alongside the Digital Skills Partnership, hosted an event to discuss how the landscape has changed, and what more there is to do. The aim was to look back on the progress made since the publication of the report, as well as looking forward to explore how businesses can support the new National Centre for Computing Education and how industry can best support computing in schools, in particular. Over 70 business representatives attended and confirmed the interest and commitment of businesses to provide support for computing education. The day ended with a ‘Call to Action’ outlining the types of support needed and how organisations can direct their efforts to provide maximum impact. Professor Simon Peyton-Jones has produced a blog reflection on the day, which can be read here.

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Serpentinite in the Earth System

Scientific Discussion meeting organised by Dr Andrew McCaig, Professor Peter Kelemen, Professor Gretchen Früh-Green and Professor Damon Teagle

19 - 20 November 2018

11/19/2018

11/20/2018

This meeting will bring together international scientists working on all aspects of serpentinisation, a process that may have been important for the origin of life on Earth and perhaps other planets. Serpentine is also a key carrier of water to depth in subduction zones, leading to intermediate depth earthquakes and the formation of island arc volcanoes. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Attending the event This meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Attention to sound

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Alain de Cheveigné, Professor Maria Chait and Dr Malcolm Slaney.

14 - 15 November 2018

11/14/2018

11/15/2018

Some sounds are safe to ignore, others require attention. New paradigms and analysis techniques are emerging that enhance our understanding of how the auditory brain makes this choice, and pave the way for novel applications such as the cognitive control of a hearing aid. We gathered neuroscientists, experts in brain signal encoding, and people involved in developing and marketing devices. The schedule of talks and speaker abstracts and biographies are below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. Attendance of invited discussants supported by H2020 project COCOHA. Confirmed invited discussants include: Dr Aurélie Bidet-Caulet, Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre, France Dr Jennifer Bizley, University College London, UK Dr Gregory Ciccarelli, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory, USA Professor Maarten De Vos, University of Oxford, UK Professor Fred Dick, Birkbeck University of London and University College London, UK Professor Tom Francart, KU Leuven, Belgium Dr Jens Hjortkjær, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark Dr Christophe Micheyl, Starkey France, Lyon Neuroscience Research Center and Ecole Normale Supérieure, France Professor Lucas Parra, The City College of New York, USA Dr Tobias Reichenbach, Imperial College London, UK Attending this event This event has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Beyond Challenger: a new age of deep-sea science and exploration

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Kerry Howell, Professor Paul Tyler, Dr Alan Jamieson and Dr Bhavani Narayanaswamy

12 - 13 November 2018

11/12/2018

11/13/2018

The deep-sea is the largest ecosystem on earth covering 60% of the planet’s surface. However, our fundamental knowledge of this ecosystem has been limited by the logistical challenges of conducting research in this environment. This meeting explored how recent developments in autonomous and robotic technologies could bring about a step-change in deep-sea research, ultimately revolutionising understanding of global biodiversity. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page soon. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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SiC quantum spintronics: towards quantum devices in a technological material

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Cristian Bonato, Professor Joerg Wrachtrup and Dr Sang-Yun Lee.

05 - 06 November 2018

11/05/2018

11/06/2018

Recent research has shown that spin-active colour centres in silicon carbide (SiC) are a promising system for quantum technology. In contrast to similar platforms, such as diamond, SiC is an industrially-mature material for micro-electronics, opening exciting prospects for integrated quantum devices. This symposium will interface leading academic and industrial researchers to discuss the potential of SiC-based quantum devices. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page within one month after the meeting has taken place. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Diversity Conference 2018: Achieving diverse leadership in a research environment

Thursday 01 November 2018

11/01/2018

11/01/2018

The Royal Society is committed to increasing diversity in STEM by seeking out participation from under-represented groups, in order to build and develop a world in which studying and working in science are open to all. This year’s conference will explore barriers to diverse leadership in STEM and how the research community can work together to overcome them. Our 2018 conference brings you high-profile speakers from STEM academia and industry who will share their expertise in creating inclusive leadership teams and overcoming barriers to success. Highlights include Professor Michelle Ryan exploring why the precarious ‘glass cliff’ makes it harder for under-represented groups to achieve their leadership ambitions, and an afternoon address by Court of Appeal judge and Chairman of the Judicial College, Lady Justice Rafferty. Panel discussions will bring together experts from across AI, chemistry, engineering and other fields to discuss barriers to diverse leadership, such as gender pay gaps and research funding decisions, and delegates will be able to share their own ideas on solutions to these barriers at roundtable discussions. Our eminent speakers will also be sharing their views on how the scientific community can better support under-represented groups into leadership roles. The conference will be of particular interest to the research community, scientists, diversity practitioners, learned academies and societies, professional bodies and policy-makers.

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Conference

Research culture: Changing expectations

This event is now full. Research culture: Changing expectations will bring together intertwined debates around research assessment, career progression, researcher development, research dissemination and research…

29 - 30 October 2018

10/29/2018

10/30/2018

This landmark event, compèred by Professor Mark Miodownik FREng, will give attendees the opportunity to think creatively about how the culture of research can be different, to share and build on best practice across the sector, and develop new networks with individuals across the research landscape. Across the two days attendees will be invited to explore how the system and the behaviours of individuals in it can help to catalyse change. The conference will be the culmination of the Royal Society's two year programme on research culture. The Pitch: ideas to positively change research culture This competition is an exclusive opportunity to pitch an idea or scheme to improve research culture in the UK and potentially receive a small grant to support its implementation. Submitted ideas will be shortlisted and the groups or individuals behind the top three will be invited to pitch them on stage at the Research culture: Changing expectations event. A panel of judges will challenge and probe the pitches before deciding whether to award a small grant to support its implementation. Entries to the competition are now closed. Full details can be found here. Confirmed speakers include: Professor Jim Al-Khalili OBE FRS (theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster) Dr Eugenia Cheng (Scientist In Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago) Dr Margaret Heffernan (author of Beyond Measure: the big impact of small changes) Sir John Kingman FRS, (Chair, UKRI) Liz Nicholl CBE (Chief Executive, UK Sport) Professor Venki Ramakrishnan PRS Dr Adam Rutherford (presenter of BBC's Inside Science) Robert-Jan Smits (Open Access Envoy of the European Commission) Dr Magdalena Skipper (Editor in Chief, Nature) Dame Julia Slingo FRS David Sweeney (Executive Chair, Research England) Sir Mark Walport FRS (Chief Executive, UKRI) Programme Download the full programme here. Attending the event Research culture: Changing expectations is now fully subscribed The event will be livestreamed. Catch up: Monday 29 October YouTube link Tuesday 30 October YouTube link For all enquiries, please contact frances.downey@royalsociety.org

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Scientific Meeting

X-ray astronomy and fundamental physics

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Joseph Conlon, Dr David Marsh and Dr Helen Russell.

24 - 25 October 2018

10/24/2018

10/25/2018

The use of X-ray astronomy for fundamental physics has been seen in two areas; dark matter through the 3.5 keV line, and in searches for axion-like particles. In advance of satellite technological leaps, this meeting brought together astronomy and particle physics communities with a focus on the ability of existing and future X-ray observatories to search for and constrain fundamental physics. It explored the opportunities open to astronomers to probe fundamental physics with both existing archival data and also with future satellites such as ATHENA.  The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Transforming Our Future

Delivering novel therapies in the 21st century

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24 - 25 October 2018

10/24/2018

10/25/2018

Delivering novel therapies in the 21st century is a two-day conference held by the Royal Society and Academy of Medical Sciences FORUM. Speakers will discuss recent scientific advances in therapeutic modalities and delivery. The meeting will also explore the infrastructure required to develop novel treatments and implications of these advances for policy and healthcare. Developments in areas including new immunotherapies, affinity reagents, bioelectronics, gene therapy and nanoparticle delivery will be considered within the broader context of personalised medicine, technology and data, regulation, value, access and care delivery. Attending this event This open event is free to attend and is intended for those with an interest in the life sciences sector, from a variety of backgrounds including academia, industry, government, the NHS, as well as regulatory, charitable and other scientific bodies. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series This meeting forms part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our Future series, and the Academy of Medical Sciences’ FORUM programme. The Transforming our Future meetings are unique, high-level events that address scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and bring together leading experts from wider scientific community, industry, government and charities. The Academy’s FORUM programme brings together industry, academia and the NHS, and the charity, regulatory and wider healthcare sectors. It provides an independent platform to bring together leaders from across the life sciences sector to discuss scientific opportunities, technology trends, translational challenges and strategic choices in healthcare.

London

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Scientific Meeting

Bridging senses: new developments in synaesthesia

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Simon E Fisher and Dr Amanda Tilot.

22 - 23 October 2018

10/22/2018

10/23/2018

Experts from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and genetics joined to discuss the phenomenon of synaesthesia based on findings from major multi-year initiatives, including the first genome-wide investigations of the trait. For a research area that lacks a recurring scientific meeting, this was a rare opportunity to determine how emerging results can shape our field and build interdisciplinary collaborations. The schedule of talks and speaker abstracts and biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page soon. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions B. Enquires: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Srinivasa Ramanujan: in celebration of the centenary of his election as FRS

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Ken Ono, Professor George E Andrews, Professor Manjul Bhargava and Professor Robert C Vaughan FRS.

15 - 16 October 2018

10/15/2018

10/16/2018

This meeting is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Ramanujan’s election as FRS. Distinguished scientists will speak on Ramanujan’s mathematics and its extraordinary legacy across many fields: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. The emphasis will be on recent, cutting edge research. The primary goal is to have leaders from these four important threads interact, share ideas, and develop cross-disciplinary collaborations. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are available on this page. Attending this event This meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Synthetic glycobiology

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Bruce Turnbull, Dr Anne Imberty and Professor Ola Blixt.

08 - 09 October 2018

10/08/2018

10/09/2018

Cell surface carbohydrates mediate diverse biological processes including fertilisation, inflammation and invasion by pathogens. Our understanding of glycobiology has advanced remarkably over recent years, raising the prospect of applying the methods of synthetic biology to reengineer these systems for new and useful purposes. This meeting will bring together chemists, biologists and physicists to define the emerging field of synthetic glycobiology. The schedule of talks and speaker abstracts and biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Interface Focus. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Transforming Our Future

The microbiome: human medicine and agriculture in a microbial world

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Friday 05 October 2018

10/05/2018

10/05/2018

This one-day conference held by the Royal Society will bring together experts from both agricultural and human microbiome sectors to discuss the barriers to technology translation and common principles across both sectors. Speakers will discuss the challenges in determining microbiota through to the dynamic forces determining colony structures. The meeting will also explore intentional modulation of microbial populations to develop medical therapeutics and improvements in agricultural productivity, covering technical challenges in determining causation and methods to drive the technology forward. Attending this event This open event is free to attend and is intended for those with an interest in the life sciences sector, from a variety of backgrounds including academia, industry, government, as well as regulatory, charitable and other scientific bodies. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series This meeting forms part of the Royal Society’s Transforming our Future series. The meetings are unique, high-level events that address scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and bring together leading experts from wider scientific community, industry, government and charities.

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Prize Lecture

Royal Society Africa Prize Seminar 2018

Royal Society Africa Prize Seminar 2018 with Dr Dorothy Yeboah-Manu

Monday 01 October 2018

10/01/2018

10/01/2018

The Royal Society Africa Prize recognises research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the biological sciences, including basic medical science, which contributes significantly to capacity building in Africa. The Royal Society Africa Prize 2018 is awarded to Dr Dorothy Yeboah-Manu for her contributions and innovative approaches to understanding Mycobacterium ulcerans and Mycobacterium africanum, combining microbiology, genetic studies and epidemiology in the areas of her work. This afternoon seminar, held as part of the Prize, celebrated Dr Yeboah-Manu's work and explored related research. The seminar was chaired by Sir Brian Greenwood CBE FMedSci FRS, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The audio recording of the seminar talks and discussion is available on this page. For all enquiries please contact the Events team.

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Scientific Meeting

Multi-resolution simulations of intracellular processes

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Radek Erban, Dr Sarah Harris and Dr Raffaello Potestio.

24 - 25 September 2018

09/24/2018

09/25/2018

Multi-resolution methods for spatio-temporal modelling of intracellular processes have potential to bridge the gap between all-atom molecular dynamics simulations and stochastic reaction-diffusion models in the macroscopic limit. This scientific meeting brought together mathematicians, biophysicists and computational biologists to discuss the development of new multi-resolution methods, the analysis of their accuracy, convergence and efficiency, and biological applications. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Materials challenges for sustainable energy technologies

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Saiful Islam, Professor Peter Bruce FRS, Professor Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Jenny Nelson FRS

19 - 20 September 2018

09/19/2018

09/20/2018

This meeting focused on the challenges posed by battery, fuel cell, solar and thermoelectric technologies and aimed to identify the specific needs in terms of materials development for these technologies to have wider spread deployment. It explored our current individual technologies, and set the priorities for research in materials for energy technologies in the coming decades. Download a one page summary of the satellite meeting talk schedule (PDF). The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Energy materials for a low carbon future

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Saiful Islam, Professor Peter Bruce FRS, Professor Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Jenny Nelson FRS

17 - 18 September 2018

09/17/2018

09/18/2018

The provision of clean sustainable energy is one of the greatest challenges of our time. New low carbon technologies for energy conversion and storage require fundamental advances in the science of energy materials. This meeting brought together world-renowned experts in the field including batteries, solar power and fuel cells, and aimed at setting the agenda for future energy materials research. Download a one page summary of the discussion meeting talk schedule (PDF). The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are below. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.  Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Creating Connections

Creating connections – Science, innovation and skills in the North East

06 - 07 September 2018

09/06/2018

09/07/2018

This Creating connections conference will address important issues connected to science and industry in the North East. Through a series of workshops and round-table discussions it will bring together leading scientists and experts from industry, academia, and local government to share their perspectives on supporting R&D in the North East and the region’s role in driving UK innovation and prosperity. The meeting will consist of six sessions over two days. The workshops on Friday 7 September at the Centre for Life are on the themes of the UK Government's industrial strategy and 2.4% target for R&D investment, education and skills, dynamics of data science, and research culture. All participants will have the opportunity to network during breaks, explore the exhibition space, hear a keynote presentation from Chi Onwurah MP (Newcastle upon Tyne Central; Shadow Minister for Industrial Strategy), and learn about the work of the Royal Society. Further details are included in the agenda below. This event is free to attend by invitation only, if you would like to request an invitation to a session please use the session-specific contact information provided in the agenda below, with a short explanation about your interest. Please note places are limited. For general enquiries please contact the industry team.

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Scientific Meeting

New technologies in cancer mechanobiology

Satellite meeting organised by Dr Chris Bakal and Dr Julia Sero

20 - 21 June 2018

06/20/2018

06/21/2018

The development of new technologies has long been a driving force in the study of mechanobiology. This workshop will bring together an interdisciplinary group of early to senior level researchers to discuss cutting-edge in vivo, in vitro, and in silico techniques and how these methods can be applied to cancer research, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. The speaker biographies and abstracts are available below.  Enquires: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Forces in cancer: interdisciplinary approaches in tumour mechanobiology

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Chris Bakal and Dr Julia Sero

18 - 19 June 2018

06/18/2018

06/19/2018

In the last decade, research from diverse fields has converged to establish a fundamental concept: that physical forces play key roles in both the initiation and progression of cancer. This meeting will bring together an interdisciplinary group of pioneering scientists tackling cancer mechanobiology from many angles to present the latest developments in the field. The speaker biographies and talk abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers are now published in Philosophical Transactions B. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

London

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Scientific Meeting

Quantum integrability and quantum Schubert calculus

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Christian Korff and Professor Vassily Gorbounov.

11 - 13 June 2018

06/11/2018

06/13/2018

There is a new direction in Schubert calculus, which links the Yang-Baxter equation, the central equation in quantum integrable systems, to problems in representation theory that have their origin in enumerative geometry. This will be a cross-disciplinary meeting that brings together researchers of different career stages and from different areas in mathematics for a mix of talks and focused discussion rounds. The speaker abstracts and biographies can be found below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Industry Fellows College networking event

Friday 08 June 2018

06/08/2018

06/08/2018

A networking meeting organised by the Industry Fellows College. The program focuses on introducing new members of the college through presentations, tours, discussions and networking.  Located within the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick, delegates will gain the opportunity to make new contacts, contribute to discussions on getting the most out of their collaborations and projects, and learn about the new facilities available at WMG.  Attending this event As well as new and current Industry Fellows, there will be a limited numbers of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in the event As places are limited, we cannot guarantee that there will be a space available.

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Scientific Meeting

Directions in particle beam-driven plasma wakefield acceleration

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Bernhard Hidding, Dr Mark Hogan, Professor Patric Muggli, Professor James Rosenzweig and Professor Brian Foster OBE FRS.

04 - 05 June 2018

06/04/2018

06/05/2018

Electric fields in plasmas waves, driven by relativistic particle beams, can accelerate particles to tens of Giga-electron-volt energies on metre-scale distances. Recent conceptual and experimental breakthroughs have ushered in a worldwide effort which may be transformative for accelerators and their applications for natural, life and material sciences. This meeting discussed emerging trends and prospects of this new kind of compact accelerators. Speaker abstracts and biographies can be found below. Recorded audio of the presentations can also be found below. Meeting papers have been published a volume of Philosophical Transactions A. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Macropinocytosis in physiology, disease and therapy

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Jason King and Professor Joel Swanson.

21 - 22 May 2018

05/21/2018

05/22/2018

The engulfment of extracellular solutes or particles by macropinocytosis is an important process with newly appreciated significance for fundamental cell biology, cancer, infectious diseases and therapeutics. This first-of-its-kind meeting devoted to macropinocytosis will bring together experts from disparate fields with a shared interest in the biology of macropinosome formation and trafficking, with the goal of fostering collaboration and building a community. Speaker abstracts and biographies can be found below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Cosmic-ray muography

Theo Murphy international meeting organised by Dr David Mahon, Professor Ralf Kaiser, Professor David Ireland, Dr Craig Shearer and Professor Raffaello D’Alessandro.

14 - 15 May 2018

05/14/2018

05/15/2018

The innovative imaging technique of muography uses naturally-occurring background radiation in the form of cosmic-ray muons to characterise a diverse range of complex structures that cannot be imaged using conventional techniques. Research interest in muography is at an all-time high and this proposed meeting aims to unite the global community, encourage international collaboration and engage industry via dedicated user-led sessions. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Sexual selection: patterns in the history of life

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Rob Knell, Dr Dave Hone and Professor Doug Emlen

09 - 10 May 2018

05/09/2018

05/10/2018

Sexual selection is potentially an important driver of macroevolutionary processes like speciation and extinction, but this has rarely been tested using the fossil record. This meeting will bring biologists and palaeontologists together to discuss sexual selection’s role in macroevolution, how to detect it in extinct animals and how to measure its influence on the history of life across geological time. The speaker abstracts and biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentation will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

The transformative potential of data and image analysis for eye care

Science+ meeting organised by Professor Emanuele Trucco, Professor Caroline MacEwen, Professor Paul Foster and Professor Tunde Peto.

23 - 24 April 2018

04/23/2018

04/24/2018

A Science+ interdisciplinary meeting that captured scientific and translational needs and opportunities for eye care research within data and image analysis, including harnessing the potential of the eye as a source of biomarkers for systemic conditions. The meeting brought together scientists and clinicians, including those from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the College of Optometrists. More information on the speakers and programme is available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Frontiers of chemical dynamics

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor David Manolopoulos FRS, Professor Stuart Mackenzie and Professor Claire Vallance.

18 - 19 April 2018

04/18/2018

04/19/2018

Chemical dynamics is undergoing a transformation in which experimental and theoretical techniques developed for the study of elementary gas phase processes are increasingly being adapted and applied to the dynamics of more complex systems. This meeting brought together leading experimentalists and theoreticians from around the world to discuss this transformation and explore the wealth of exciting new directions it is opening up for us. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies and talk abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Fusion energy using tokamaks: can development be accelerated?

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Colin Windsor FRS, Professor Dennis Whyte, Dr Jack Connor FRS, Dr Melanie Windridge and Professor Guenter Janeschitz.

26 - 27 March 2018

03/26/2018

03/27/2018

Fusion power is one of the few options for abundant, safe, carbon-free energy. Steady progress has been made using tokamaks, but the flagship ITER remains years ahead. It is time for a discussion on whether new technologies, techniques and materials, such as high temperature superconductors, spherical tokamaks and composite materials could lead to faster development. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes Team

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Scientific Meeting

Computation by natural systems

21 - 22 March 2018

03/21/2018

03/22/2018

Theo Murphy scientific meeting organised by Dr Dominique Chu, Professor Christian Ray and Professor Mikhail Prokopenko Over recent years it has become clear in various sciences that many natural systems perform computations. Research into the properties of these natural computers remains fragmented along disciplinary boundaries between computer science, physics, engineering and biology. The objective of this meeting was to overcome this fragmentation by bringing together researchers from different fields to discuss their latest finding on natural computation. Enquiries: please contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Earth dynamics and the development of plate tectonics

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Chris Hawkesworth FRS, Professor Michael Brown, Professor Mary Fowler and Professor Jeroen van Hunen.

19 - 20 March 2018

03/19/2018

03/20/2018

"Why does Earth have plate tectonics?" stands among the top research questions in the Earth Sciences. Plate tectonics developed in the last 4 billion years. This meeting will explore the evidence for the development of plate tectonics, contrast the terrestrial record with those from neighbouring planets, evaluate the conditions required for plate tectonics, and discuss implications for environmental conditions and development of the biosphere Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page shortly. Meeting papers will be published in a future volume of Philosophical Transactions A. 

London

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Conference

The CRISPR revolution: Changing life

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Wednesday 07 March 2018

03/07/2018

03/07/2018

The CRISPR revolution: Changing life will bring together experts from industry, academia and government to discuss the current state-of-the art in the use of the CRISPR/Cas9 system to understand biological pathways, to create cellular and animal models of disease, to develop improved agricultural crops and farm animals and to create new human therapies to correct somatic gene defects that lead to disease. Following rapid advances in the research laboratory the field is beginning to witness the first commercial applications of CRISPR/Cas9. This meeting will address the technical, regulatory and ethical challenges associated with the commercialisation of CRISPR modified crop and animal species, and with the development of novel gene therapies created through the use of genome editing technologies. See the programme below. Attending this event This open event is intended for participants from industry, academia and government who have an interest in genome editing. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series The conference is part of the Royal Society's Transforming our future conferences in the life sciences, supported by AstraZeneca. This conference series was launched to address the major scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and beyond. Each conference will focus on one topic and will seek to cover key issues, including: The current state of the key industry sectors involved The position of the UK and how it can benefit from the technology The future direction of research The challenges faced in turning research into commercial success The skills base needed to deliver major economic scientific advances The wider social and economic impacts The conferences are a key component of the Society’s five-year Science, Industry and Translation initiative which demonstrates our commitment to reintegrate science and industry at the Society and to promote science and its value by connecting academia, industry and government.

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Scientific Meeting

Changing views of translation: from ribosome profiling to high resolution imaging of single molecules in vivo

Theo Murphy International scientific meeting organised by Professor Colin Smith, Dr Isabella Moll and Professor Byung-Kwan Cho.

05 - 06 March 2018

03/05/2018

03/06/2018

Our understanding of protein synthesis in living systems is being transformed as a result of breathtaking recent developments in methods for measuring the dynamics of translation, genome-wide at nucleotide resolution, and in imaging techniques to visualise translation of single mRNA molecules. This meeting will bring together leading scientists from both research areas to review progress and explore collaborative opportunities. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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No series available.

Industry Fellows College networking event

Tuesday 27 February 2018

02/27/2018

02/27/2018

A networking meeting organised by the Industry Fellows College. The program focuses on introducing new members of the college through presentations and networking time.  Located at the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus, delegates will gain the opportunity to experience the facilities and equipment at the Liverpool Virtual Engineering Centre, a leading digital technology innovation centre. The VEC has several advanced laboratories that research virtual engineering simulation, robotics and autonomous systems, virtual reality and haptic simulation. Attending this event As well as new and current Industry Fellows, there will be a limited number of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia.  If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in the event.  As places are limited, we cannot guarantee that there will be a space available.

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Scientific Meeting

The artificial cell: biology-inspired compartmentalisation of chemical function

Theo Murphy meeting organised by Dr Barbara Ciani, Dr Paul Beales and Professor Stephen Mann FRS

26 - 27 February 2018

02/26/2018

02/27/2018

This meeting brings together life and physical scientists to explore mechanisms of biological compartmentalisation and how these principles can be harnessed to develop smart technologies. We will address how repurposing of biological and synthetic components can be used to create artificial cells for development in areas such as fuel production, drug delivery and environmental remediation.  Speaker biographies and talk abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Interface Focus. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Understanding images in biological and computer vision

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Andrew Schofield, Professor Aleš Leonardis, Professor Marina Bloj, Professor Iain D Gilchrist and Dr Nicola Bellotto.

19 - 20 February 2018

02/19/2018

02/20/2018

Vision appears easy for biological systems but replicating such performance in artificial systems is challenging. Nonetheless we are now seeing artificial vision deployed in robots, cars, mobile and wearable technologies. Such systems need to interpret the world and act upon it much as humans do. This multi-disciplinary meeting discussed recent advances at the junction of biological and computer vision. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Recorded audio of the presentations are now available on this page. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Interface Focus. Enquires: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Mechanics of development

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Niamh Nowlan, Professor Celeste Nelson and Professor Philippa Francis-West.

05 - 07 February 2018

02/05/2018

02/07/2018

Mechanical forces are critical for embryonic development – yet very little is known about their roles. The meeting focused on the role of mechanobiology in multiple aspects of embryonic development. The meeting brought together multidisciplinary research groups in this exciting 'young' area of developmental biology for the first time, enabling formation of a network and sparking new collaborations. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies can be found below. Recorded audio of some of the presentations is also available below. Meeting papers can be found in a themed issue of Philosophical Transactions B. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes Team

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Scientific Meeting

Connectome to behaviour: modelling C. elegans at cellular resolution

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr John White FRS, Dr Stephen Larson, Dr Andre Brown, Dr William Schafer and Professor Netta Cohen

29 - 30 January 2018

01/29/2018

01/30/2018

It has been 30 years since the "mind of the worm" was published in Philosophical Transactions. Predicting C. elegans’ behaviour from its wiring diagram has been an enduring challenge since then. This meeting brought bring together neuroscientists, physicists, and engineers to discuss advances in neural activity imaging, behaviour quantification, and multiscale simulations and how they are bringing the goal of whole-animal modelling at cellular resolution within reach. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are available below. Meeting papers are now published in Philosophical Transactions B. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

London

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Transforming Our Future

Energy storage: automotive and grids

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Tuesday 23 January 2018

01/23/2018

01/23/2018

Energy is of immense societal importance, pervading all areas life, and high performance energy storage systems will be essential in developing a sustainable future economy. As such, energy storage systems represent a key area of scientific and engineering endeavour now and in the future. There is great potential for next generation technologies to change the way we live and disrupt existing industries, generating new start-up companies and economic opportunities for the UK and elsewhere. Realising the potential for energy storage systems across all aspects of our modern economy and society requires transformational science and engineering closely allied with industry and government. This conference will look at the fundamental advances necessary to “move the dial” in performance and cost, how breakthroughs are pulled through innovation into commercialisation, and the policy issues related to advancing energy storage for automotive and grids. Attending this event This conference aims to bring together national and international leaders in energy storage systems and is intended for participants from across academia, industry and government. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series The conference is part of the Society's Transforming our future conference series, launched to address the major scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and beyond. Each conference will focus on one topic and will seek to cover key issues, including: The current state of the key industry sectors involved The position of the UK and how it can benefit from the technology The future direction of research The challenges faced in turning research into commercial success The skills base needed to deliver major economic scientific advances The wider social and economic impacts The conferences are a key component of the Society’s five-year Science, Industry and Translation initiative which demonstrates our commitment to reintegrate science and industry at the Society and to promote science and its value by connecting academia, industry and government.

London

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Scientific Meeting

Light transport and imaging through complex media

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Daniele Faccio and Professor Stephen McLaughlin FREng.

22 - 23 January 2018

01/22/2018

01/23/2018

A multi-disciplinary meeting for the discussion a new challenge in the field of optical imaging: the control of light transport through complex and highly scattering media. The problems of seeing through fog, a multimode fibre or inside the human body were once thought to be intractable or simply impossible. Recent developments have shown that by combining novel computational and imaging approaches, not only is this possible but also within reach. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Tropical phenology: functional change in ecosystems across space and time

15 - 16 January 2018

01/15/2018

01/16/2018

Theo Murphy scientific meeting organised by Dr Katharine Abernethy, Ms Emma Bush, Dr Irene Mendoza Sagrera, Professor Patricia Morellato and Dr Jean-François Bastin. Long-term phenology data from the tropics show directional change in plant reproduction and productivity. However mechanistic links to climate, as well as intercontinental comparisons, remain elusive. This meeting will provide a cross-disciplinary platform to advance new methods and analytical approaches to detecting functional change in tropical ecosystems, conspicuously missing from contemporary models and meta-analyses of global change. Recorded audio of the presentations are available on this page. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

Foundations of quantum mechanics and their impact on contemporary society

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Gerardo Adesso, Dr Rosario Lo Franco and Dr Valentina Parigi.

11 - 12 December 2017

12/11/2017

12/12/2017

Revolutionary quantum phenomena like superposition, wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, entanglement and non-locality are today well-established, albeit continuing debates remain about the profound understanding of their manifestation. Further, these concepts have been enabling a quantum technological revolution. This meeting aims at gathering the most relevant recent advances on the foundations of quantum mechanics, highlighting their multidisciplinary impact on contemporary society. Speaker abstracts and biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future volume of Philosophical Transactions A. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

From sender to receiver: physics and sensory ecology of hearing in insects and vertebrates

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Andrei Kozlov and Dr Joerg Albert.

04 - 05 December 2017

12/04/2017

12/05/2017

Hearing evolved independently in insects and vertebrates, and the gross anatomy of auditory systems can look very different indeed. For example, grasshoppers have ears on their legs. The biophysics of signal transduction in the ear and the neural processing of sound in the brain, however, share basic similarities across species. This meeting aims to explore and discuss these fundamental principles. More information on the speakers and programme will be available soon. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Attending the event This is a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking. Free to attend Advanced registration essential (more information on registration will be available soon) Catering and accommodation available to purchase during registration Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Magma reservoir architecture and dynamics

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Marie Edmonds, Professor Kathy Cashman FRS, Professor Marian Holness and Professor Matthew Jackson.

27 - 28 November 2017

11/27/2017

11/28/2017

A multi-disciplinary discussion meeting to discuss the state-of-the-art in our understanding of the form and behaviour of magmatic systems. Accumulating evidence suggests that magmatic systems are trans-crustal, complex, heterogeneous, assembled on long timescales and reorganised during recharge events before eruptions. This view has important implications for research including volcano monitoring, layered intrusions, crustal formation and ore deposit formation. Information on the speakers and programme are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are available below. Meeting papers will be published in a future volume of Philosophical Transactions A. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Conference

Industry Fellows College networking event

Friday 24 November 2017

11/24/2017

11/24/2017

This Industry Fellows College networking event takes place at the Royal Society on 24 November from 9am-5pm. This conference will address cross-sector collaborations by bringing together past and current holders of a Royal Society Industry Fellowship and their collaborators. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss issues and successes, and hear about the wider work of the Society. Training courses will also be offered to participants. This year saw the pilot of the Royal Society Industry summer placements, with students completing a placement with an Industry Fellow. We will be joined at this event by our summer students, who will present their work. As well as past and current Industry Fellows, there will be a limited number of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in the event. As places are limited, we cannot guarantee that there will be a space available.

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Creating Connections

Creating connections – Research, industry and infrastructure in the North West

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Monday 20 November 2017

11/20/2017

11/20/2017

This Royal Society conference will be held at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester on 20 November 2017. Creating connections – Research, industry and infrastructure in the North West will address the scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and bring together leading experts from academia, industry, government and charities. The conference will focus on three broad themes reflecting priority areas for science and industry in the North West: Materials, Human Health and Data. Prominent scientists from businesses and universities will share their perspectives on the scientific and technical challenges and opportunities in these areas. This will feed into a broader discussion about the role of the North West in driving UK innovation and prosperity. Attending this event This event is free to attend and is by invitation only, however there will be a limited number of places for others interested in participating. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in the event. As places are limited, we cannot guarantee that there will be a space available.

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Scientific Meeting

The impact of the 2015/2016 El Niño on the terrestrial tropical carbon cycle: patterns, mechanisms and implications

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Yadvinder Malhi, Dr Rosie A. Fisher, Dr Luiz E.O. Aragão and Dr Lucy Rowland.

13 - 14 November 2017

11/13/2017

11/14/2017

The El Niño of 2015/2016 was one of the strongest tropical climate events for a century. This meeting will gather an international and multidisciplinary community of scientists to describe and understand how the terrestrial tropics responded to the El Niño, and what this can tell us about future stability of the tropics and the global carbon cycle under climate change. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions B. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

The growing ubiquity of algorithms in society: implications, impacts and innovations

Scientific Discussion meeting organised by Professor Sofia Olhede, Professor Patrick Wolfe, Professor Tony McEnery and Professor Neil Lawrence.

30 - 31 October 2017

10/30/2017

10/31/2017

The usage of algorithms and analytics in society is exploding: from machine learning recommender systems in commerce, to credit scoring methods outside of standard regulatory practice and self-driving cars. The rapid adoption of new technology has the potential to greatly improve citizens’ experiences, but also poses a number of new challenges. This meeting will highlight opportunities and challenges in this rapidly changing landscape, bringing legal and ethics experts together with technologists to discuss implications, impacts and innovations. Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes Team

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Scientific Meeting

OBSTRACT: interpreting the abstraction of tissue regeneration and re-engineering of female pelvic floor disorders in clinical…

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Sohier Elneil, Professor Sheila MacNeil, Professor Margot Damaser and Dr Gloria Esegbona.

16 - 17 October 2017

10/16/2017

10/17/2017

This novel interdisciplinary meeting will bring together scientists and clinicians to review our current understanding of the pathophysiology of female pelvic floor disorders (PFD). Through an analysis of the molecular, cellular, biomechanical and neurological constituents that govern the trauma and subsequent healing process, and correlating this with the ambiguities plaguing the prognosis of surgical repairs. Investigate how our current technologies of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering may offer restorative properties of existing pelvic floor tissue. In addition, explore how these treatment methods can be used in a cost-effective, personalized and scientific approach to care. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will be available shortly. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

London

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Prize Lecture

Royal Society Africa Prize Seminar 2017

Royal Society Africa Prize Seminar 2017 with Dr Alassane Dicko

Wednesday 11 October 2017

10/11/2017

10/11/2017

The Royal Society Africa Prize recognises research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the biological sciences, including basic medical science, which contributes significantly to capacity building in Africa. The 2017 Africa Prize is awarded to Dr Alassane Dicko for his contribution to research into malaria control, in particular using intermittent administration of medicines to children in the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention strategy recommended by WHO. This afternoon seminar, held as part of the Prize, celebrated Dr Dicko's work and explored related research. The seminar was be chaired by Sir Brian Greenwood CBE FMedSci FRS, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The audio recordings of the talks are available below. For all enquiries please contact the Events team.

London

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Scientific Meeting

Decarbonising UK energy: effective technology and policy options for achieving a zero-carbon future

Science+ meeting organised in partnership with the British Academy and Royal Academy of Engineering by Professor John Shepherd CBE FRS, Professor Corinne Le Quéré FRS, Professor Cameron Hepburn, Nick Winser CBE…

04 - 06 October 2017

10/04/2017

10/06/2017

The UNFCCC Conference in Paris reached agreement to hold global warming to “well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels”, meaning that global net greenhouse gas emission must be reduced to zero before 2100. The implications of the Paris Agreement goals, and the magnitude of achieving them while maintaining energy security, are not yet at all widely understood. This meeting will bring together scientists, engineers, social science experts and policy-makers to discuss the need for decarbonisation of the UK energy supply, the technology and policy options for achieving this, the consequences of doing so, and incentives that may be necessary. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page within a month after this meeting has taken place. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies is available below.  Science+ meetings This event is the inaugural Royal Society Science+ meeting. Science+ meetings bring together pure science and a ‘+’ element. The additional ‘+’ element is formed from areas which build on, or function alongside science, for example, policy or public health. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

London

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Transforming Our Future

The internet of things: Opportunities and threats

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Tuesday 03 October 2017

10/03/2017

10/03/2017

Over the past decade the Internet of Things (IoT) has seen a huge growth in interest, due to its extensive applications and potential to rapidly increase productivity and change lifestyles. However, during this time the topic has also become entrenched in discussions about security, economic, ethical and legal issues. This meeting will address the IoT’s disruptive potential, and how the future of technology and society will be shaped. This conference will describe the state of the art of the field, and highlight key issues which pose a challenge to the translation and adoption of technologies that fall under the umbrella of the IoT. Attending this event This open event is intended for participants from industry, academia and government who have an interest in the IoT. Contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series The conference is part of the Society's Transforming our future conference series, launched to address the major scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and beyond. Each conference will focus on one topic and will seek to cover key issues, including: The current state of the key industry sectors involved The position of the UK and how it can benefit from the technology The future direction of research The challenges faced in turning research into commercial success The skills base needed to deliver major economic scientific advances The wider social and economic impacts The conferences are a key component of the Society’s five-year Science, Industry and Translation initiative which demonstrates our commitment to reintegrate science and industry at the Society and to promote science and its value by connecting academia, industry and government.

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Scientific Meeting

The causes, consequences and relevance of hyperthermals

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Gavin Foster, Professor Jim Zachos, Professor Dan Lunt and Professor Pincelli Hull.

27 - 28 September 2017

09/27/2017

09/28/2017

The hyperthermals that pepper geological records are typically studied in isolation yet they share many similar features that have obvious resonance with our warm future. In this meeting we aim to bring together specialists in various fields to find common ground and thereby improve our understanding of these enigmatic events and, as a result, better understand how the Earth System works when it experiences extreme and rapid warmth. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Prior to this meeting there was a related discussion meeting (Hyperthermals – rapid and extreme global warming in our geological past), which was held at the Royal Society, London on 25 - 26 September 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Hyperthermals: rapid and extreme global warming in our geological past

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Gavin Foster, Professor Jim Zachos, Professor Dan Lunt and Professor Pincelli Hull. 

25 - 26 September 2017

09/25/2017

09/26/2017

Earth’s history is peppered with rapid and extreme global warming events collectively known as hyperthermals. Although none were as rapid as human-induced climate change, most are associated with major extinction events and were invariably caused by the injection of huge volumes of carbon into the ancient atmosphere. In this meeting we explore what we can learn about our possible future from these dramatic ancient events. Attending the event This meeting has taken place.  Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions A. This meeting was followed by a related satellite meeting (The causes, consequences and relevance of hyperthermals), which was held at the Royal Society at Chicheley Hall on 27 - 28 September 2017.  Enquires: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

London

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Scientific Meeting

Understanding the neurobiology of fatigue

Theo Murphy scientific meeting organised by Professor Raymond Dolan FRS, Dr Annapoorna Kuppuswamy and Professor John Rothwell.

18 - 19 September 2017

09/18/2017

09/19/2017

Fatigue is poorly understood, yet it is a common problem. Recent developments uncovering mechanistic underpinnings of pathological fatigue suggest a complex psychological and neural aetiology. This inter-disciplinary meeting brings together views from different disciplines: sensorimotor processing, decision-making, emotion, meta-cognition, energy economics and neuro-immunology to examine the pathogenesis of fatigue that will be informative to both basic neuroscientists and clinicians interested in fatigue. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations is also available below. Attending this event This event has taken place. Enquiries: please contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

The promises of gravitational-wave astronomy

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Iain Martin, Professor Nils Andersson, Professor Carole Mundell and Professor James Hough OBE FRS.

11 - 12 September 2017

09/11/2017

09/12/2017

The recent detection of gravitational waves from astrophysical sources opened a new window to the universe. This breakthrough has generated enormous excitement, across the scientific community and among the general public. The aim of this meeting, which brings together gravitational-wave experts and leading astrophysicists, is to discuss the current status and future prospects of gravitational-wave astronomy. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page soon.

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Scientific Meeting

Antiproton physics in the ELENA Era

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Niels Madsen, Professor Michael Charlton, Professor Jeffrey S. Hangst and Professor Walter Oelert.

04 - 05 September 2017

09/04/2017

09/05/2017

The CERN Antiproton Decelerator supplies antiprotons to a lively scientific programme. The imminent addition of the ELENA machine will massively increase both the availability and the number of low energy antiprotons. The meeting gathers experts from all across antiproton science to discuss their vision of the new opportunities presented by this step change and how they will profit from and exploit them. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. Attending this event This is a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking Free to attend Advanced registration essential (please request an invite) Catering and accommodation available to purchase during registration Enquiries: contact the Scientific Programmes team  

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Mathematics for the modern economy

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Wednesday 28 June 2017

06/28/2017

06/28/2017

Industrial mathematics is of significant importance to the UK economy, cutting across many high-value industry sectors, including engineering, finance, defence, life sciences and even sports and entertainment. To maintain their position and economic benefit, such industries must strive to be advanced, inventive and creative. The same argument also applies to more conventional sectors, such as agriculture, utilities and manufacturing. In all cases, there is a clear need for problems to be defined in a sensible mathematical way and solved to yield the best economic and social outcomes using appropriate, often innovative, mathematical techniques.   Industrial mathematics is currently responding to the uncertain data-rich world which industry now confronts. It is doing this by developing and applying tools that can take account of the uncertainty that can arise in many different situations and can lead to many statistical patterns.  All the while, industry-driven problem-solving is expanding remorselessly, leading to ever increasing challenges for the whole mathematics community. Attending this event This conference will bridge the gap between the UK’s expertise in industrial mathematics and those who apply it, whether in industry, government or other academic disciplines. It is aimed at mathematicians, scientists, engineers and professionals working in industry, academia or government. The conference concludes with an exhibition and drinks reception sponsored by The Smith Institute for Industrial Mathematics and System Engineering. For more information, please contact the Industry Team.

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Scientific Meeting

Meeting the challenges of modelling neurodegenerative disease in mice

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Elizabeth Fisher, Professor Giampietro Schiavo and Dr Pietro Fratta

26 - 27 June 2017

06/26/2017

06/27/2017

New technologies for engineering the mouse genome are increasingly sophisticated. However, mouse models of neurodegeneration try to recapitulate human late-onset disorders in an animal that lives for two years and has important differences in physiology and biochemistry. How can we best model neurodegeneration? What features matter? What has given us most insight? What is the future we would like? The schedule of talks and speaker biographies will shortly be available below. A draft programme is available to download. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Attending this event Free to attend Advanced registration essential (please request an invite) Catering and accommodation available to purchase during registration Enquires: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Allostery and molecular machines

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor George Lorimer FRS, Professor Tom McLeish FRS and Professor Amnon Horovitz.

19 - 20 June 2017

06/19/2017

06/20/2017

Many cellular processes are facilitated by multi-subunit, motor- proteins. These biological machines exploit allostery and the formation of distinct conformational states resulting from cycles of ligand binding and release, driven by the hydrolysis of ATP. We aim to discuss the latest experimental and computational approaches, so as to enhance our understanding of the structural changes underlying the operation of these molecular machines. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place.  Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions B.  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Evolution of pathogen and parasite avoidance behaviours

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Dr Rachel McMullan and Cecile Sarabian

12 - 13 June 2017

06/12/2017

06/13/2017

Avoidance behaviours protect species as diverse as worms, ants, fish, monkeys and humans from infection by reducing or preventing contact with parasites and pathogens. This meeting will unite researchers working in invertebrates, vertebrates and humans to discuss the evolution of pathogen avoidance behaviour and how these avoidance instincts can be harnessed to improve animal and human health around the world. The schedule of talks and organiser and speaker biographies are available below.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Recorded audio of the talks is available below. Meeting papers will be published in a future version of Philosophical Transactions B. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Conference

Industry Fellows Networking Event

Wednesday 07 June 2017

06/07/2017

06/07/2017

Our Industry Fellows College networking event takes place in Glasgow on 7 June from 10am-4pm at the Technology and Innovation Centre's Level 9 Executive Suite. This conference will address cross-sector collaborations by bringing together past and current holders of a Royal Society Industry Fellowship and their collaborators. Areas of focus will include influencing policy, facilitating knowledge exchange, and cross-platform mechanisms to enhance translation. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss issues, concerns and successes, and hear about the wider work of the Society. As well as past and current Industry Fellows, there will be a limited number of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in the event. As places are limited, we cannot guarantee that there will be a space available. Download the agenda for this event.

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Scientific Meeting

Readers, writers and erasers

Satellite meeting organised by Professor A Ganesan, Professor Marianne Rots, Dr Paola Arimondo and Dr Akane Kawamura.

24 - 25 May 2017

05/24/2017

05/25/2017

Epigenetics refers to the control mechanisms that determine which genes are turned on or off in eukaryotic organisms. Epigenetics is fundamental to normal development and an organism’s response to the environment while its dysregulation is linked to disease conditions. This interdisciplinary meeting brought together chemists and biologists that are internationally leading in cutting edge areas of epigenetics. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below. Attending this event This event has taken place. Prior to this meeting, there was a related discussion meeting 'Frontiers in epigenetic chemical biology' held at the Royal Society London on 22 - 23 May 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Frontiers in epigenetic chemical biology

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor A Ganesan, Professor Marianne Rots, Dr Paola Arimondo and Dr Akane Kawamura.

22 - 23 May 2017

05/22/2017

05/23/2017

Epigenetics refers to the control mechanisms that determine which genes are turned on or off in eukaryotic organisms. Epigenetics is fundamental to normal development and an organism’s response to the environment while its dysregulation is linked to disease conditions. This interdisciplinary meeting brought together chemists and biologists that are internationally leading in cutting edge areas of epigenetics. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below (where speaker permission has been given). Meeting papers are available in an issue of Philosophical Transactions B. Attending the meeting This meeting has taken place. This meeting was followed by a related satellite meeting 'Readers, writers and erasers' held at the Royal Society at Chicheley Hall on 24 - 25 May 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Lost and future worlds: marine palaeolandscapes and the historic impact of long-term climate change

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Vincent Gaffney, Professor Geoff Bailey, Dr Richard Bates, Dr Philip Murgatroyd, Dr Eugene Ch'ng and Professor Robin G. Allaby.

15 - 16 May 2017

05/15/2017

05/16/2017

Global warming following the last glacial maximum led to the global submergence of vast, populated landscapes. These largely unexplored lands hold a unique record of habitation linked to climate change.  Frequently inaccessible, and unamenable to conventional analysis, this meeting brings together experts across historical and scientific disciplines to identify new analytical methods and the contemporary relevance of these lost lands. A draft programme (PDF) is available to download. The speaker biographies and abstracts will be available shortly. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Catalysis sustaining society's future

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Graham Hutchings FRS, Professor Richard Catlow FRS and Professor Nicholas Turner

10 - 11 May 2017

05/10/2017

05/11/2017

This satellite meeting will address modern developments in designing improved catalysts for environmental benefit by addressing four questions. (i) "How far can we tailor and control active sites?" (ii) "How generally applicable is the concept of single site catalysis" (iii) "Where can biocatalysts be usefully applied in the future” (iv) “Can precious metal catalysts really be replaced with earth abundant materials?”. We will bring together scientists across the breadth of catalysis (heterogeneous, homogeneous and bio) bridging the expertise of chemists, engineers, bio-scientists and theoreticians. The schedule of talks and organiser and speaker biographies is available below. Recorded audio of the discussion leader comments are also available below.  Prior to this meeting there was a related discussion meeting 'Providing sustainable catalytic solutions for a rapidly changing world' held at the Royal Society, London on 8–9 May 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Providing sustainable catalytic solutions for a rapidly changing world

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Graham Hutchings FRS, Professor Richard Catlow FRS and Professor Nicholas Turner

08 - 09 May 2017

05/08/2017

05/09/2017

Society is facing challenges in providing sources of clean energy, water and sustainable resources. Catalysis can provide solutions to these grand challenges and this meeting will address modern developments in catalysis that address these crucial targets. We will bring together scientists and engineers across the breadth of catalysis (heterogeneous, homogeneous and bio) bridging the disciplines of chemistry engineering and biology. The schedule of talks and organiser and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below. The meeting papers are now available in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A. This meeting was followed by a related satellite meeting, 'Catalysis sustaining society's future' at the Royal Society at Chicheley Hall on 10–11 May 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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International

Can we understand an insect society, and why should we care?

Wednesday 03 May 2017

05/03/2017

05/03/2017

International lecture by Professor Raghavendra Gadagkar. Many insects such as ants, bees and wasps organise themselves into societies with sophisticated communication and division of labour, paralleling and sometimes surpassing our own societies. We therefore have a natural curiosity to understand how these tiny insects can achieve such feats of social organisation. What are the rules that govern their lives and how does a bee or a wasp know what to do when? This lecture will illustrate the efforts to understand the workings of the primitively eusocial wasp Ropalidia marginata in peninsular India. The lecture will not merely convey the product of research but also describe the process of science, methodology and logic that drives the experiments. It will reflect on what we can learn from insect societies and argue that understanding insect societies helps us to reflect on how and why we live our lives the way we do and thus to better understand ourselves. Professor Raghavendra Gadagkar is Year of Science Chair Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and past-President of the Indian National Science Academy. He has established an active school of research in the area of Animal Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution in India. The evolution of cooperation and conflict in social insects, such as ants, bees and wasps, is a major goal of his research. As the Founder Chair of the Centre for Contemporary Studies, Indian Institute of Science, he is engaged in fostering meaningful interaction between the natural and human sciences. The International lecture will be webcast live and the video recording of the lecture will be available shortly after. Attending the event Free to attend No registration required Doors open from 18:00, and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis Live subtitles will be available at this event. British Sign Language interpretation available on request. Please let the Events Team know if you plan to attend at least two weeks prior to the event Travel and accessibility information For all enquiries, please contact the Events Team.

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Scientific Meeting

New horizons for nanocellulose technology

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Alan Windle FRS, Professor Steve Eichhorn, Dr Silvia Vignolini and Dr Sameer S. Rahatekar.

02 - 03 May 2017

05/02/2017

05/03/2017

This discussion meeting will focus on the fundamental chemical, physical properties of cellulosic materials in nature and their future utilisation for engineering materials and bioeconomy. The programme of distinguished speakers, whose backgrounds reflect the interdisciplinary nature of research into cellulosic materials, will provide a dynamic, border-crossing and thought-provoking review of this emerging area. The schedule of talks and organiser/speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions A. Poster session There will be a poster session at 17:00 on Tuesday 2 May 2017. If you would like to apply to present a poster please submit your proposed title, abstract (not more than 200 words and in the third person), author list, name of proposed presenter and institution, to the Scientific Programmes team no later than Monday 27 March 2017. Please include the text 'Poster abstract submission: Nanocellulose' in the email subject line. Please note that places are limited and posters are selected at the scientific organiser's discretion. Poster abstracts will only be considered if the presenter is registered to attend the meeting. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Of mice and mental health: facilitating dialogue between basic and clinical neuroscientists

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Amy L Milton and Professor Emily Holmes.

24 - 25 April 2017

04/24/2017

04/25/2017

Basic and clinical neuroscientists pioneering research into mental health disorders have much to learn from each other, but opportunities for interaction are limited. This meeting brought these investigators together, highlighting commonalities in approach and facilitating dialogue between them, to aid in the development of new, fully translational models that will promote our understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. Speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below. An accompanying journal issue for this meeting was published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Attending this event This event has taken place. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Towards ecologically-realistic genetic mosquito population control strategies for disease elimination

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Frederic Tripet, Professor Jeffrey Powell, Professor Alessandra della Torre and Dr Aboulaye Diabate.

03 - 04 April 2017

04/03/2017

04/04/2017

Traditional chemical approaches to mosquito control are fast becoming less effective and acceptable. Worryingly, the implementation of effective novel genetic mosquito control strategies requires knowledge in mosquito behaviour, ecology and genetics that is currently very fragmentary. This extraordinary meeting of leading researchers in these fields will delineate strategic integrative research avenues addressing critical bottlenecks in implementing future vector control programmes. The schedule of talks, speaker biographies and abstracts are available below.  Attending this event  This meeting has taken place. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page within 1 month after the meeting has taken place. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Higgs cosmology

Theo Murphy scientific meeting organised by Professor Arttu Rajantie, Professor Malcolm Fairbairn, Dr Tommi Markkanen and Dr Astrid Eichhorn

27 - 28 March 2017

03/27/2017

03/28/2017

What can the discovery of the Higgs boson tell us about the early universe? This meeting will explore its implications for the theory of cosmological inflation, matter-antimatter asymmetry, dark matter and other open questions in cosmology. The biographies and abstracts of the speakers and organisers are listed below. Meeting papers will be published in a future version of Philosophical Transactions A. Attending this event This meeting has taken place.  Recorded audio of the talks are available below. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Molecular imaging and chemistry: defining the future

22 - 23 March 2017

03/22/2017

03/23/2017

Satellite meeting organised by Professor David Parker, Professor Nicholas Long and Professor Stephen Faulkner Breakthroughs in molecular imaging require cooperation from scientists across many disciplines. At the heart of this work, chemistry researchers are working to design more effective probes, understand their mode of action and help clinicians to pursue more accurate diagnosis of disease states. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Attending this event This is a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking.  Free to attend  Advance registration is essential (please request an invite) Catering and accommodation available to purchase during registration Prior to this meeting, there will be a related discussion meeting Challenges for chemistry in molecular imaging held at the Royal Society London.  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Challenges for chemistry in molecular imaging

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor David Parker FRS, Professor Nicholas Long and Professor Stephen Faulkner.

Tuesday 21 March 2017

03/21/2017

03/21/2017

After more than a quarter of a century of development, molecular imaging is on the cusp of achieving real breakthroughs in directly imaging metabolic change. This meeting will explore the current state of the art, and the scope for development of chemical probes across a broad range of imaging modalities, focusing on defining the chemical challenges and opportunities in the field. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page shortly. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions A. Please contact the Scientific Programmes team should you have any enquiries. Related meeting Please be aware that there is a related meeting titled Molecular imaging and chemistry: defining the future, which will be taking place at Chicheley Hall on 22-23 March 2017.

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Scientific Meeting

Evolution and functional biology of neuropeptide signalling: from genomes to behaviour

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Maurice Elphick, Dr Gáspár Jékely and Professor Lindy Holden-Dye

13 - 14 March 2017

03/13/2017

03/14/2017

Neuropeptides are a diverse assemblage of signalling molecules that have key roles in the regulation of behaviour. Understanding the evolutionary relationships and functions of the plethora of neuropeptides has presented a considerable challenge to biologists. This meeting brought together bioinformaticians, structural biologists, neurophysiologists and evolutionary/behavioural biologists to discuss the recent advances that are transforming our knowledge of neuropeptide signalling. Speaker abstracts and audio recording of the presentations are available below. Three review articles based on this meeting have now been published: Evolution of neuropeptide signalling systems, The long and the short of it – a perspective on peptidergic regulation of circuits and behaviour and New techniques, applications and perspectives in neuropeptide research. Attending this event This event has taken place. Audio recordings of the presentations are available below. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

The Rhynie Chert – our earliest terrestrial ecosystem revisited

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Dianne Edwards CBE FRS, Professor Liam Dolan FRS and Dr Paul Kenrick

06 - 07 March 2017

03/06/2017

03/07/2017

New discoveries in the fields of developmental and functional biology are shedding light on the origins of land plants. We explored how exceptional fossils from our earliest preserved terrestrial ecosystem – the 400 million year old Rhynie Chert – could be integrated into a neobiological understanding of the evolution of plants and their interactions with other organisms and their environment. The schedule of talks, organiser/speaker biographies and abstracts is available below. Attending the event This meeting has taken place. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page shortly. Meeting papers are available in an issue of Philosophical Transactions B. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

The terrestrial laser scanning revolution in forest ecology

Theo Murphy Scientific meeting organised by Professor Mark Danson, Dr Mat Disney, Dr Rachel Gaulton and Professor Crystal Schaaf.

27 - 28 February 2017

02/27/2017

02/28/2017

New laser scanning technologies are set to revolutionise the way in which we map and monitor changes in ecosystem structure and function. This meeting will provide an interdisciplinary focus to explore developments in terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) to measure forest carbon dynamics, vegetation phenology and habitat structure, all urgently required to better understand and predict changes in forest ecosystems. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place. Meeting papers will be published in a future version of Interface Focus. Attending this event This is a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking. It is free to attend, however participants need to cover their accommodation and catering costs if required. For any enquiries please contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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Scientific Meeting

The origins of numerical abilities: the future

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Brian Butterworth FBA, Professor Charles Gallistel and Professor Giorgio Vallortigara

22 - 23 February 2017

02/22/2017

02/23/2017

The satellite meeting focused on those questions about the origins of numerical abilities that can only be answered by further research. These include the numerical limits of animal enumeration, the nature of the neural enumeration mechanism, identification of genes that contribute to the development of numerical abilities, and the role of symbolisation (words and tallies) in the prehistory of numerical abilities. Speaker abstracts and biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below. Prior to this meeting there was a related discussion meeting 'The origins of numerical abilities' held at the Royal Society, London on 20 - 21 February 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

The origins of numerical abilities

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Brian Butterworth FBA, Professor Charles Gallistel and Professor Giorgio Vallortigara.

20 - 21 February 2017

02/20/2017

02/21/2017

Humans possess numerical abilities and have invented cultural tools to use them efficiently; but many other creatures, from insects to primates, have in the past decade been found to possess numerical abilities, possibly descended from a common ancestral form. Therefore, when we acquire numerical competence, for example in school, we build upon a specific inherited cognitive foundation. Speaker abstracts and biographies are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below. A publication of this meeting is now available in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society Biological Sciences. This meeting was followed by a related satellite meeting 'The origins of numerical abilities: the future' at the Royal Society at Chicheley Hall on 22-23 February 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Reducing neonatal infectious morbidity and mortality: joining up our thinking

Theo Murphy scientific meeting organised by Dr Kirsty Le Doare, Dr Elizabeth Whittaker, Professor Beate Kampmann and Dr Chrissie Jones.

13 - 14 February 2017

02/13/2017

02/14/2017

Whilst under-5 mortality has declined globally, neonatal mortality remains static, largely due to infection. Understanding how neonatal immune responses differ to adults will aid development of targeted neonatal infection prevention and management strategies. This meeting will discuss recent scientific advances and propose a research agenda for collaborative international research to reduce the burden of community and hospital-acquired neonatal infection. The schedule of talks, speaker biographies and abstracts are available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below. Attending this event This is a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking.  Free to attend Advanced registration essential Catering and accommodation available to purchase during registration  Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

Future directions in non-ergodic dynamics in quantum systems

Satellite meeting organised by Professor Sir Michael Pepper FREng FRS, Dr Arijeet Pal, Dr Zlatko Papic, Dr Ulrich Schneider and Professor Steven Simon.

08 - 09 February 2017

02/08/2017

02/09/2017

The instances where an isolated system fails to reach thermal equilibrium raise interesting fundamental open questions. It requires new conceptual and theoretical frameworks, and novel experimental probes to describe and predict phenomena involving many quantum particles. The satellite meeting will aim to define the relevant approaches for describing transitions from thermal to non-ergodic phases of matter and their possible implications. The programme, talk abstracts and biographies of the speakers and organisers is available below. Recorded audio of the presentations are also available below. Prior to this meeting there was a related discussion meeting 'Breakdown of ergodicity in quantum systems: from solids to synthetic matter' held at the Royal Society, London on 6-7 February 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Transforming Our Future

Synthetic biology: does industry get it?

Wednesday 08 February 2017

02/08/2017

02/08/2017

Synthetic biology, in its broadest sense, is opening up a suite of possibilities for the design and redesign of biology to create new products and processes - advances in research and new toolkits could see the application of synthetic biology across a variety of industry sectors from pharmaceuticals to energy. The UK is well positioned to play a leading role in the development of synthetic biology. It has world-leading research capabilities, supported by investment from the research councils in the creation of new research and innovation centres, and a small but growing SME community establishing connections with US leaders. At the same time, multinational corporations are becoming increasingly involved in the field, funding research within their own companies and in collaboration with academia and SMEs. However, challenges to the wider uptake of synthetic biology by industry remain. These include the clear need to demonstrate profitability in order to displace existing processes, concerns over public perception and difficulties around the language and definitions used in the field. Critically, these barriers risk meaning that the full potential of synthetic biology is not well understood by industry. This conference will provide an honest and open appraisal of how industry is using synthetic biology, acknowledging successes and strengths but also looking at where there are weaknesses or potential risks. Speakers will include senior scientists from big industry and academia who will describe what challenges they believe synthetic biology can solve and what unmet needs it can address. Attending this event This event is intended for representatives from industry, academia and government who have an interest in synthetic biology. A programme will be published soon. Please click here to register or contact the Industry team for more information. About the conference series The conference is part of the Society's Transforming our future conference series, launched to address the major scientific and technical challenges of the next decade and beyond. Each conference will focus on one topic and will seek to cover key issues, including: The current state of the key industry sectors involved The position of the UK and how it can benefit from the technology The future direction of research The challenges faced in turning research into commercial success The skills base needed to deliver major scientific advances The wider social and economic impacts The conferences are a key component of the Society’s five-year Science, Industry and Translation initiative which demonstrates our commitment to reintegrate science and industry at the Society and to promote science and its value by connecting academia, industry and government.

London

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Scientific Meeting

Breakdown of ergodicity in quantum systems: from solids to synthetic matter

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Sir Michael Pepper FREng FRS, Dr Arijeet Pal, Dr Zlatko Papic, Dr Ulrich Schneider and Professor Steven Simon

06 - 07 February 2017

02/06/2017

02/07/2017

Ergodic systems lie at the heart of statistical physics since they reach thermal equilibrium and 'forget' their initial conditions, thereby allowing for coarse-grained classical descriptions. Recently, non-ergodic quantum many-body systems, which fail to thermalise and decohere completely, came into focus. This interdisciplinary meeting addressed their fundamental challenges and experimental realisations, including many-body localisation and other novel, non-classical long-time behaviour. The programme, speaker abstracts, and biographies of the organisers and speakers is available below. Recorded audio of the talks are also available below. Meeting papers will be published in a future version of Philosophical Transaction A. This meeting was followed by a related satellite meeting 'Future directions in non-ergodic dynamics in quantum systems' at the Royal Society at Chicheley Hall on 8-9 February 2017. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

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Scientific Meeting

The offline brain: understanding memory consolidation and reconsolidation

Theo Murphy international scientific meeting organised by Professor Edwin Robertson and Dr Lisa Genzel.

30 - 31 January 2017

01/30/2017

01/31/2017

Once formed memories continue to be processed ‘off-line’ ensuring not only their long-term retention, but also allowing them to be changed by older memories, and by novel information. Our meeting speakers are world-leading scientists, whose talks complement panel-discussions of off-line processes at every level of biological analysis, to give a timely synthesis of the field, and articulate key remaining challenges. The schedule of talks, abstracts and speaker biographies are available below. Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Recorded audio of the presentations are available below. Enquires: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

Free

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Scientific Meeting

Extracellular vesicles and the tumour microenvironment

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Daniel Lambert, Dr Dave Carter, Dr Stuart Hunt, Dr Aled Clayton and Dr Andrew Devitt.

23 - 24 January 2017

01/23/2017

01/24/2017

This meeting will explore the fundamental roles that extracellular vesicles can play in cell-to-cell communication, with a specific focus on their role in the tumour microenvironment. The importance of these two areas has emerged in the past decade and this meeting will explore the synergies that exist between the two fields. The schedule of talks and speaker biographies are available below. Speaker abstracts will be available closer to the meeting date. Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the meeting has taken place.  Meeting papers have now been published in Philosophical Transactions B. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

London

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Scientific Meeting

The challenges of hydrogen and metals

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Anthony Paxton, Professor Michael Finnis and Professor Adrian Sutton FRS

16 - 18 January 2017

01/16/2017

01/18/2017

Hydrogen produced from renewable energy promises clean transport. The challenge is to defeat hydrogen's pernicious effects on metals deployed in its handling and storage. “Hydrogen embrittlement” is a major concern for the automotive, construction and energy sectors. This meeting will focus on the fundamental science underpinning the harmful effects of hydrogen on metals, from quantum mechanics to fracture mechanics. Audio recordings of the speakers can be found below. A special issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A will be published in due course. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team.

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The National Science Foundation's 'Ten Big Ideas'

Wednesday 16 November 2016

11/16/2016

11/16/2016

Dr France Córdova, Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and former NASA Chief Scientist, is being hosted by the Royal Society to talk about the National Science Foundation's "Ten Big Ideas" and the opportunities and challenges that are facing scientists globally. She will be introduced by Dr Julie Maxton, the Executive Director of the Society. Dr Córdova's talk will be followed by a Q&A session.  The NSF recently identified "Ten Big Ideas" that will ensure future generations continue to reap the benefits of fundamental science and engineering research and the transformative discoveries that research invites. The Ideas capitalise on what NSF does best: catalyzing interest and investment in fundamental research and encouraging robust collaborations between industry, private foundations, government agencies, scientific academies and societies, and universities and other educational institutions. Supporting these Ten Big Ideas will push forward the frontiers of scientific research and provide innovative approaches for solving the world's most pressing problems and leading to unimaginable new discoveries.  The National Science Foundation is an independent US government agency dedicated to supporting basic research and education in all fields of science and engineering. Since it was founded nearly seven decades ago, NSF has played a critical role in establishing US leadership in science and engineering, creating innovations that help drive the world's economy and educating the next generation of scientists and engineers.  Attending this event Free to attend Registration required Doors open at 4.15pm Travel and accessibility information can be found on our website

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Data analytics: the skills need in STEM

Wednesday 16 November 2016

11/16/2016

11/16/2016

The UK must train an increasingly large number of advanced data scientists, who combine high-level mathematics and programming ability with the deep domain knowledge and soft skills needed to work in business. These individuals are not only essential for the future productivity of the UK economy but are needed to handle the large datasets created across government and other organisations which underpin new fields of cutting edge research, such as climate change and genomics. This meeting focussed specifically on the skills gap in data analytics and visualisation in the UK, primarily looking at science, technology and engineering industries and other employers of STEM data science graduates. It aimed to highlight the various roles data scientists are employed in, which skill sets are needed, the barriers data-using companies have in employing data scientists, and how our education and in-work training systems can create enough expert data scientists to fill the future gap.  Please contact the Industry team for more information. This event was organised in partnership with The Royal Statistical Society.

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Scientific Meeting

Mechanisms of asymmetric cell division

Theo Murphy scientific meeting organised by Dr Shukry Habib and Dr Paula Alexandre

14 - 15 November 2016

11/14/2016

11/15/2016

Asymmetric Cell Division (ACD) produces two daughter cells with different fates. This process is implicated in the development of multicellular organisms and tissue maintenance during homeostasis and injury. This meeting focused on the molecular mechanisms that regulate ACD and aimed to create a network amongst early-mid career scientists. The meeting discussed unpublished data, future directions and the implications for human diseases. Speaker biographies, and the schedule of talks are available below. Speaker abstracts are also available below.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Recorded audio of the presentations are available below. For more information, please contact the scientific programmes team.

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Industry Fellows College Event

Thursday 10 November 2016

11/10/2016

11/10/2016

The Industry Fellows College Networking Event will take place on 10 November at the Royal Society. The conference will address major issues affecting cross sector collaborations by bringing together past and current holders of a Royal Society Industry Fellowship and their collaborators. There will be keynote speeches from Will Hutton, former editor-in-chief for The Observer, Principal of Hertford College, Oxford and Chair of the Big Innovation Centre and Sophie Wilson FREng FRS and Professor Steve Furber CBE FREng FRS, designers of the Acorn RISC Machine (ARM) and Royal Society Mullard Award winners and breakout workshops on innovation and entrepreneurship. The event will be centred on translational research and the sessions will give the participants the opportunity to discuss issues, concerns and successes, and hear about and participate in the wider work of the Society. Download the draft conference programme (pdf). As well as past and current Industry Fellows, there will be a limited number of places at this event for others interested in the relationship between industry and academia. If you would like to attend, please email industry@royalsociety.org with a short explanation as to why you are interested in the event. As places are limited, we cannot guarantee that there will be a space available.

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Scientific Meeting

New trends in evolutionary biology: biological, philosophical and social science perspectives

Scientific discussion meeting organised in partnership with the British Academy by Professor Denis Noble CBE FMedSci FRS, Professor Nancy Cartwright FBA, Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS, Professor John Dupré and…

07 - 09 November 2016

11/07/2016

11/09/2016

Developments in evolutionary biology and adjacent fields have produced calls for revision of the standard theory of evolution, although the issues involved remain hotly contested. This meeting presented these developments and arguments and encouraged cross-disciplinary discussion, which involved the humanities and social sciences in order to provide further analytical perspectives and explore the social and philosophical implications. The schedule of talks, biographies and abstracts are available below.  Attending this event This meeting has taken place. Recorded audio of the presentations are available below. Meeting papers will be published in a future issue of Interface Focus. Enquiries: Contact the Scientific Programmes team

London

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Prize Lecture

2016 Royal Society Pfizer Award Seminar

2016 Royal Society Pfizer Award Seminar with Dr Amina Abubakar.

Monday 31 October 2016

10/31/2016

10/31/2016

The Royal Society Pfizer Award recognises research scientists who are making an innovative contribution to the biological sciences, including basic medical science, which contributes significantly to capacity building in Africa. The 2016 Royal Society Pfizer Award will be presented to Dr Amina Abubakar, KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi and Pwani University, Kenya for pioneering psychological research in East Africa and her work developing neurodevelopmental assessments which are now being used throughout Africa.  This afternoon seminar, held as part of the Award, will celebrate Dr Abubakar's work and explore related research. The seminar will be chaired by Professor Charles Newton, University of Oxford, UK. Attending this event There are a limited number of places, and as such, this event is intended for researchers in relevant fields. This event is free to attend, but advance registration is essential. Contact the events team with your name, organisation and brief paragraph on why you wish to attend to request an invitation to register.

London

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