Social program

Come and join other Early Career Chemists from across the country and enjoy some light activities with sausage sizzle (vegan available) and drinks provided in a pre-congress meet-and-greet. Festivities will be hosted by the QLD ECC group at Celebration Lawn in Roma Street Parklands from 12-4 pm on Sunday during congress registration. Only a 2 minute walk from CBD and a 1 minute train from Southbank Station. Alcohol permitted but not provided (BYO). We look forward to meeting our ECC colleagues from across the country and welcoming you all to Brisbane

The Welcome reception is an opportunity to meet up with old friends and to make new acquaintances at the commencement of the congress. Drinks and finger food will be served.

Are you a keen member of the #ozchem Twitter family and wonder what your digital colleagues are really like in real life?
Are you new to #chemtwitter and want to know how to grow your engagement?
Are you wondering why people use Twitter for professional communication, and want to learn how and why to get started yourself?
Well come and join us for the #ozchem Tweet Up, an informal networking and social gathering. We will be meeting during the morning tea break to get to know each other a little better.
Monday 4th June, Morning Tea Break 9:40 – 10:20 am at the RACI Catalyst Avenue presentation space in the Trade Exhibition Hall.
Bring your coffee, snack and mobile phone with you.

The 2021 RACI Awards Dinner will be held at the convention centre during the congress. Join us for presentation of the 2021 RACI awards and a formal dinner including a delicious 3 course meal and beverages. Tickets can be purchased for delegates and guests during the registration process. As this is separate to the congress, this is not included for delegates who are receiving complimentary registration to the conference and social events.

Join us for the first ever RACI Peericyclic Breakfast Ride, celebrating the power of chemistry for driving connection and sustainability. This fun social activity will give you a chance to network with conference attendees and see the wonderful sights and sustainable living in the Brisbane CBD. We will ride a loop around Southbank and Kangaroo Point Cliffs, over the Story Bridge, along the River and through the Botanic Gardens and alongside the Brisbane River. This is a casual social ride, and all conference participants are welcome to join, not just cycling fanatics. The planned route will be approximately 12 km, and will involve a climb over the story bridge. Riders can bring their own bike (free) or hire an E-Bike through Beam: https://www.ridebeam.com/. E-Bikes can be generally found in the South Bank area.

Enjoy a delicious meal and beverages as well as light entertainment at the Congress dinner. Tickets can also be purchased for guests during the registration process.

Organisers: Qin Li, Leonie Barner, Bronwyn Laycock, Katherine Locock, George Vamvounis, Peter Halley, William Doherty, Colin Raston
The evidence of global climate change, rapid declining of biodiversity, resource shortages are prevalent, calling for societal corrections in the way we live, think and work. Chemistry, the main driver of making things, should take on the responsibility to lead the research, training and debate in this major correction. To enable and accelerate this societal transformation in Australia, it is paramount that we establish a new RACI Division on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (GASC). Bring your lunch over and Join GACS.
All welcome!

Join us for dinner or a drink to celebrate the launch of the QLD Women in Chemistry Group on Thursday night at Ship Inn from 7pm. There is no RSVP necessary. Please contact Joanne Blanchfield (j.blanchfield@uq.edu.au) or Masnun Haher (m.naher@uq.edu.au) for further information.