Members & Partners

Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund (ACTF)

The Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund (ACTF) is a charity that promotes and assists the science and study of analytical chemistry, including matters relating to the analysis, nature and composition of natural and manufactured materials for the benefit of the public. ACTF is an active partner of CAMS, providing funds to support academic awards (including Lectureships, PostDocs, Fellowships and PhDs), events and secretariat activities.

More recently, ACTF has recognised the disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on analytical science students and launched a £500 Disruption Grant aimed at students in the last 6 months of their PhD who would benefit from additional monetary support. Funding supports personal costs (e.g. rent or other caring/living costs) and cannot be used for laboratory research costs. Click here for details about ACTF, or click here to apply for a COVID-19 Disruption Grant.

The Chromatography Society (ChromSoc)

The Chromatographic Society is an international organisation devoted to the promotion and dissemination of knowledge on all aspects of chromatography and related separation techniques. It was first established as the Gas Chromatography Discussion Group in 1956 with A.T. James as its chairman and D.H. Desty as secretary.

For more information visit https://chromsoc.com/ or to join email enquiries@chromsoc.com

RSC Separation Science Group

The Separation Science Group is one of the RSC's many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit RSC members, and the wider chemical science community, in line with the RSC's strategy and charter.

Aims

To provide a forum for those with an interest in the techniques to meet and discuss their work.

Scope

The primary focus is on new developments and improvements applied to separation techniques, although reviews and training seminars are also regularly covered. There is an increasing drive to focus the meetings on topics that are relevant to analytical measurements as applied in the industrial laboratory.

Activities

The groups organises lectures, symposia and similar events both as an individual group and in conjunction with other groups whose objectives are consistent with those of the RSC. To this end, a number of meetings are held jointly with the Chromatography Society each year.

Community

We also have an online community, which is based on MyRSC, for anyone who shares our interests.

We are always looking for new members who are keen to get involved and to help organise our activities. If you would like to find out more please contact the Secretary.

We also encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@RSCSepSci)

How to Join

RSC members can join the Separation Science Group by updating their details in the “My communities and subscriptions” tab of the online RSC membership area. Please click here to login and add to your list of Interest Groups.

Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group (JPAG)

JPAG has over 1,500 members worldwide and is jointly sponsored by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Its remit is "to encourage, assist and extend the knowledge and study of pharmaceutical analysis and quality control by the holding of scientific meetings, the promotion of lectures, practical demonstrations and discussions".

The Group is very active and organises up to eight meetings a year addressing all aspects of pharmaceutical analysis and many related facets of medicine control and registration. One meeting every year is allotted for Short Papers, with prizes awarded for the best presentations by less experienced analysts. Some meetings are held in collaboration with other RSC interest groups and other organisations. Since 1998, minisymposia and Short Papers sessions have been included within an annual national conference, originally the British Pharmaceutical Conference and latterly the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences PharmSci Conference.

JPAG is very proud of its involvement with both of its sponsoring professional bodies. JPAG maintains strong links with the industrial, academic and enforcement sectors which is why it can develop topical and relevant programmes for you.

For more information and news visit JPAG