Future of Sustainable Chemistry: Can chemistry save the world?

About the event

Chemistry forms the fabric of every part of our lives and The University of Nottingham’s world-class research is developing sustainable new molecules and materials to provide green solutions to global challenges. Join Nottingham’s Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff, Professor Pete Licence and experts from industry as we explore how these discoveries and industry-relevant skills can answer the demands for new medicines, improved food science, sustainable agriculture, new fuels and greener manufacturing processes. 

Speakers:

• Professor Pete Licence (Director of The GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory, The University of Nottingham)

• Darren Budd (Commercial Director UK & Ireland, BASF)

• Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff (Professor of Chemistry, The University of Nottingham)

• Helen Sneddon (Head of Green Chemistry, GSK) 

Supported by:

• Chemical Industries Association
• GSK
• The University of Nottingham