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📢Prof Richard Payne will deliver the 2026 Ferrier Public Lecture on 1 April 2026, continuing our proud tradition in honour of the late Prof Robin Ferrier. Join us for a thought-provoking lecture from one of the field’s leading thinkers. Register here! tinyurl.com/ytszaazt

Abstract Submission for NZIC 2026 is now open!! nzic2026.eventsair.site

I am excited to announce a fully-funded PhD Scholarship in Molecular Bismuth Chemistry (and beyond) is now available in our research group at Flinders University. Advertisement: lnkd.in/g4T8JJ_U Group Website: isolobal.com #PhDPosition #OrganometallicChemistry

Many congratulations to NZIC Fellow, Dr Brendon Gill, who has been awarded the 2026 Wiley Award - the AOAC INTERNATIONAL's highest honour for lifetime scientific achievement. aoac.org/news/aoac-inte…

In Chemistry in New Zealand (online), Joshua Bristowe gives an overview of Naphthoquinone and anthraquinone derivatives: their properties, occurrence and traditional uses cinz.nz/posts/naphthoq…

By making small changes at the molecular level, chemists are helping to build a more sustainable future.‍ Panchami Mukund Hirave describes how porous organic materials provide a broad and flexible platform for tackling climate change in CiNZ (online) cinz.nz/posts/building…

Electro- and nanocatalysis each present distinct computational challenges that extend beyond those encountered in conventional heterogeneous catalysis. Find out how Anna Garden and her group are addressing these challenges in CiNZ (Online). cinz.nz/posts/computat…

"It's intriguing that our stories as leaders, healers, hunters and enthusiasts can be summed through mere carbon atoms that remain on this earth in place of us."

In CiNZ (Online) Amara Rassooluni takes us through the use of carbon dating and its significance in unveiling history. "We all lead highly unique, extraordinary lives. One might ponder though - upon leaving this earth, what is the legacy we leave behind?" cinz.nz/posts/from-car…

Many Congratulations to Professor Dame Margaret Brimble @BrimbleM who has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Society of Chemistry! rsc.org/news/2026-hono…

Farewell #Pacifichem2025. It has been a great week. We hope everyone has a safe journey home and we look forward to meeting again in 2030!

Ideas on how to improve Pacifichem? We want to hear from you! Attendees of #Pacifichem2025 have received an email to complete a survey - tell us what you liked about the congress, and what can be improved for 2030! Thank you for your participation 🌺🌺🌺

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Thank you @mark_waterland for this insight, and everyone else who participated in the "Celebrating Indigenous Ways of Knowing" session on Wednesday!

Lovely to catch-up with some of the New Zealand chemists at #Pacifichem2025

The NZIC is delighted to have formalised an MoU with the Chemical Research Society of India with the exchange taking place today at #pacifichem2025

Congratulations to our new friend Elaina who won this amazing blanket from the ACS at #pacifichem2025

Joanne Harvey just gave a great Welcome Address on behalf of the NZIC at #Pacifichem2025

If you’re at #Pacifichem2025 visit the NZIC booth during the Village open hours (at the Hawai’i Convention Centre) and try a Pascall Milkshake - a classic NZ sweet.

Registration for #Pacifichem2025 is officially open – come sign in and get your badge! Locations: Hawaiʻi Convention Center Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort