Brussels News Update - November 2021

Hey, welcome to the Brussels News Updates (BNU), EuChemS’ newsletter for policy makers, chemists, entrepreneurs, and citizens who have an interest in chemistry. The BNU newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest chemistry-related and science-policy news, awards, consultations, and upcoming events in Europe and beyond.

This month, we bring you the news about:

– the updated EuChemS Periodic Table;
– EuChemS discussing green and sustainable chemistry;
– the EuChemS webinars;
– the Global Methane Pledge;
– new restrictions on Persistent Organic Pollutants in waste;
– most recent Fit for 55 package updates;
– the co-operation on intellectual property management;
– … and much more news impacting science and research in Europe!

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European Highlights

On 3 November, the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) released an updated version of its iconic Periodic Table, first produced for … Read more
Various chemistry events focusing on sustainability were organised this month. As an important contributor to this topic, the European Chemical … Read more
EuChemS organised on 9 November an online Information Session on its Awards. The event was opened by Floris Rutjes, EuChemS … Read more
On 21 October, members of the committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted a resolution on … Read more
On 28 October, the European Commission adopted a proposal to eliminate Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) present in waste. The proposal, … Read more
The energy aspects of the “Fit for 55 package” have been discussed during a public hearing organised by the European … Read more
On 10 November, the European Commission Directorate General Research and Innovation (DG RTD), the European Innovation Council (EIC), SMEs Executive … Read more
On 28 October, the Girls Go Circular initiative, in collaboration with the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and … Read more
The Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany, is offering a Professional Master’s Programme in Sustainable Chemistry M.Sc. tailored for working professionals … Read more

Consultations & Roadmaps

If you would like to contribute to a EuChemS response to any of the below consultations, please drop us a line.

A number of consultations and roadmaps put forward by the European Commission are currently open: Air quality – Revision of … Read more
A number of consultations put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are currently open. Consultation on OEL proposal Deadline: … Read more
A number of consultations put forward by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are currently open. Assessment Report on the … Read more

Calls for Funding and Awards

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Three Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) calls for funding are open: MSCA Researchers at Risk 2021 Deadline: 6 January 2022 MSCA … Read more
Three European Research Council (ERC) calls for funding are open: Starting Grants Deadline: 13 January 2022 Public Engagement Award Deadline: … Read more
Find out more about it here. Deadline: 14 January 2022Read more

EuChemS Events

In the current environment and status of COVID-19, some events are being postponed or cancelled.

Please find below some of the EuChemS recognised events planned in 2021:

The European Chemical Society is organising the webinar ‘Towards a more inclusive chemistry community‘, which will be held on Thursday … Read more
The European Chemical Society is organising the webinar ‘The Lithium Element – Enabler of the Energy Transition‘, which will be … Read more
XXIst edition of EuroFoodChem From Monday 22 November to Wednesday 24 November 2021 Online Website: https://bit.ly/3hcmjASRead more

For more details on the upcoming events from the EuChemS calendar, please click below:

Other events

Organised by the European Innovation Council 24 – 25 November 2021 Online Website: https://bit.ly/3k5p5JPRead more
Organised by Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE) 25 November Online Registration link: https://bit.ly/3Dhp1hORead more
Organised by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology 30 November 2021 Online Website: https://bit.ly/3q71kEVRead more

Latest issue of EuChemS Newsletter

Some of the highlights are:

EuChemS Historical Landmarks 2020
Good Chemistry
EuChemS Awards
MSCA

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