Tim to present at RSC Air Quality Workshop

Tim Chatterton will be presenting at an Air Quality Workshop hosted and organised by the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Division (ESED) of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) on Tuesday 7th June. The theme of the workshop is "A trans-disciplinary approach to improved local air quality: what are the current problems for integration and coherence?" and will also include contributions from Duncan Laxen (AQC), Steve Moorcroft (AQC), Peter Fallon (Birmingham CC), Gary Fuller (KCL), Paul Monks (AQEG) and Sarah Honour (Defra).

RSC Interview with Jo

The January edition of the Royal Society of Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Group's biannual Bulletin features an interview with Jo Barnes http://www.rsc.org/images/ecgbull0901_tcm18-142982.pdf. Jo is the Honorary Secretary of the ECG and this interview offers a reflection on her move from Cornwall College to the AQMRC, UWE and on her career so far. For more information on Jo visit her webpage www.uwe.ac.uk/aqm/jo.html.

RSC Environmental Chemistry Group

Jo Barnes, Honorary Secretary of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Environmental Chemistry Committee, attended their 152nd meeting at Burlington House, Piccadilly on Wednesday 3rd September. Topics of discussion included the forthcoming annual Distinguished Guest Lecture on 4th March 2009 entitled 'The Future of Water'; preparation for a student seminar on Atmospheric Chemistry next spring; and a Contaminated Land meeting planned for the autumn. Details of forthcoming events will appear on the website http://www.rsc.org/Membership/Networking/InterestGroups/Environmental/index.asp along with other information about the ECG, including back copies of their bi-annual Bulletin newsletter.

Jo has been acting as Hon. Sec. for this eminent Interest Group for the last three years and is pleased to continue the role with the support of the AQMRC.