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300 Chemistry Symposium and Graduation

Public Lecture

McEwan Hall

Thu. 27th ??? Sat. 29th June

Our graduation celebration is 3 events:

On the 27th of June, Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart (graduate BSc 1964, PhD 1966) will kick off celebrations with a public lecture at George Square Lecture Theatre. Professor Stoddart is a pioneer of molecular nanotechnology, a recipient of numerous international awards and Knight Bachelor! His lecture will be suitable for the broadest of audiences and we welcome members of the public, alumni and school pupils of all ages.

Celebratory Chemistry Symposium

On the 28th of June we invite you back to the School of Chemistry for a symposium that celebrates the most exciting chemistry research being performed by our former graduates intermingled with reflections and recollections by former members of staff. This is a great opportunity to see how your old lab, or your favourite haunts have changed, catch up with your old colleagues and members of staff and get up to speed with chemistry at the cutting edge. Speakers will include:

Entrance to the Joseph Black Building

  • Robert Donovan
  • Robin Hochstrasser
  • Jenny Logan
  • Carole Morrison
  • Bob Baxter
  • Tom Muir
  • Duncan Graham
  • Dominic Campopiano
  • Lesley Yellowlees
  • Malcolm Halcrow
  • Mike Anderson
  • Stephen Moggach
  • George Tennant
  • Tom Simpson
  • David Cole-Hamilton
  • Euan Brechin

Afterwards we???ll carry on the fun with a social function (details to follow). We welcome all of our alumni, students or staff to join us.

Graduation Ceremony

On the 29th of June we move to McEwan Hall for graduation. Relive the memories of your graduation day, hear our honorary graduates talk and see our current crop of students as they mark their move on to new and exciting challenges.

Details of how to register for these events will be publicised soon, so keep an eye out for details.