ABOUT US
The ICI Young Chemists’ Network is the young division of the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland and represents the interests of all young chemists in Ireland.
A sub-committee of the ICI Council oversees all the activities of the YCN. It is chaired by the ICI’s Young Chemist representative and Council member, Dr Mark Kelada, and membership includes postgraduate scholars from third level institutions across Ireland.
The aim of the YCN is to promote networking and collaboration opportunities for early stage researchers by organising conferences and networking events for young chemists. It also aims to support young chemists by providing a platform to promote upcoming positions suited for young chemists.
The ICI YCN Committee 2021
The ICI YCN Committee is made up of 12 members from all over the Island of Ireland from various backgrounds and institutions, and is chaired by Dr Mark Kelada, the ICI Young Chemists’ Representative. Find out more about each of the Committee members below.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, get in contact with us by emailing us at
youngchemists@instituteofchemistry.org
FIRST MEETING
WEDNESDAY 27TH JANUARY, 2021
On January 27th 2021 at 6 pm, we had our inaugural meeting as the ICI Young Chemists’ Network where the theme was “Build Your Community”.
In addition to this, we also had an Escape Room Challenge.
ICI YCN Summer Event
THURSDAY 29TH JULY, 2021
On the 29th July 2021, the ICI YCN Summer event took place which consisted of two parts. The first was an International Researchers Forum with the head of Euraxess Ireland, discussing important aspects of being an international researcher in Ireland, and answering all the questions from the attendees. The second part of the event consisted of a YCN Quiz with prizes for the winning team.
ICI Congress 2021 (Co-hosts)
THURSDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2021
On the 30th November 2021, the ICI Young Chemists’ Network co-hosted the ICI Congress along with Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. The ICI YCN was responsible for the afternoon session which targeted younger chemists early in their career. This session involved a representative from Thornshaw Recruitment who spoke to attendees on ‘Building Your Career’ followed by two academics who discussed ‘Tips for Early Career Researchers’. A networking session followed with the attendees and the second concluded with a panel discussion with former ICI Postgraduate Awardees.
Careers Event
THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER, 2021
On the 27th November 2021, the first Careers’ event was held for the ICI Young Chemists’ Network where four early career science professionals shared their insights from their own careers, along with useful presentations from a representative from recruiters Collins McNicholas and Maynooth University Careers Service.
Chemistry Photo Competition
DECEMBER, 2021
A Chemistry Photo Competition was held during the month of December for the best photo that includes any aspect of Chemistry. Many entries were received and the winner was decided by a social media vote. Both the winner and runner-up were from Trinity College Dublin.
