Recent Appointees in
Polymer Science (RAPS) is a network for recently
appointed academics and industrial scientists working in
any area of polymer science. RAPS membership is free and extended to all those
in the early stage of their career, typically those within six years of
starting their first permanent academic or industrial research jobs, as well as research
fellows and postdoctoral researchers who are keen to progress on a scientific
track in industry or academia.
The
RAPS committee organise an annual conference, which in 2022
will be hosted by Northumbria
University (Newcastle) on 7th – 9thSeptember 2022,
that provides an ideal opportunity for RAPS members to form networks and
collaborations, as well as presenting their latest research and listen to leading established
polymer experts from Industry and Academia.
Delegates
can register now and are also encouraged to submit a short abstract for
either a poster or presentation at the 2022 RAPS conference.
Programme & Abstract Submission
There will be contributed oral and poster presentations (with sponsored prizes), and we aim to allow the majority of attendees to present their work. There will be presentations from leading industrialists, academics and publishers and various networking opportunities to establish collaborations and discuss the challenges of collaborative working and publishing.
Confirmed Speakers/Panelists
- Prof. Steve Howdle, University of Nottingham
- Dr Gareth Crapper, GDC consulting Ltd, Entrepreneur in Residence at University of Liverpool.
Payment/Fees
The registration fee is £150 before 1/08/2022. This covers two nights of accommodation, evening meals on Wednesday and Thursday, and lunch and breakfast on Thursday and Friday. For those who do not need accommodation, the registration fee is £70.
REGISTER NOW
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 1/8/2022
- Registration deadline: 1/8/2022 (registration fee: £150)
