SCI Young Researchers in Agrisciences 2013; Crop Production, Protection and Utilisation

London,UnitedKingdom    Jul. 2, 2013-Jul. 2, 2013

London,UnitedKingdom

Jul. 2, 2013-Jul. 2, 2013

Venue:

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Organizer:

Society of Chemical Industry

Contact:

Nadine Cameron

Tel:

0207 598 1587

Email:

nadine.cameron@soci.org

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This event is for early career scientists working in biological, chemical, environmental and other relevant sciences and all interested in learning about progress and meeting new talent in agrisciences.

* Experience presenting to a multidisciplinary audience
* Raise your profile, build networks, find ideas and inspiration
* Hone your career skills

PhD students and first post-docs wishing to present have three options:

* Oral paper (20 minutes)
* Poster (A0: 1189 mm x 841 mm, portrait)
* Poster plus Flash presentation (5 slides, 5 minutes)

An abstract of 300 words (max.) indicating title, authors and preference for presentation option should be sent to alan.baylis@nuvistix.com by 10 May 2013.

Oral presentation slots are inevitably limited and will be allocated to achieve a balanced programme. Topics may be results, reviews or plans and may have been already presented elsewhere. Prizes will be awarded, focusing on quality of science and clarity of communication.

Location

University of Reading, Whiteknghts Campus, UK.

Please click here for a details of travel to Reading and a campus map.

Delegate Fees

Earlybird fees - before 02 Jun 2013
GB£29 . . . . . . . . . .SCI Member
GB£39 . . . . . . . . . .Non Member

Standard fees- after 02 Jun 2013
GB£45 . . . . . . . . . . SCI Member
GB£55 . . . . . . . . . . Non Member

 

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