Queensland Branch

Welcome to the QLD Branch of the RACI. Our committee collaborates on a monthly basis to establish regular activities and events for our local members and the wider community.

QLD Branch our groups

These groups comprise:

• Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Group

  • We are a group of chemists across industry, academia and government sectors with special interest in topical subjects around analytical and environmental chemistry. Our Group organises seminars/webinars and symposia (e.g. Water security, Authentic Standards), not only to promote analytical and environmental chemistry, but also interactions and social networking among members

• Chemical Education Group

  • The focus of this group is to provide a link between schools, universities and working chemists and to provide professional learning and access to resources for teachers in these sectors. This group aims to meet the needs of students from across QLD and to provide opportunities for them to link what they learn to the work conducted by practising chemists.

• Sections Based group

  • Central Queensland Group Historically the RACI QLD Branch has had a strong and dynamic community in Central Queensland working across education, sugar refineries, mining and heavy industries. We are looking for passionate chemists in Central Queensland to get involved and grow this community further. The North Queensland Group brings together Chemists across tropical North Queensland, across areas of secondary education, academia and industry. It aims to create events in Townsville and Cairns to build a strong and supportive local community. The group works with the RACI QLD Branch to promote members in that area and provide a state-wide network of support and education.

• Polymer Group

  • The QLD Polymer Group connects researchers and students across Queensland through annual events, workshops and seminars. Our aim is to highlight the quality and interdisciplinary nature of QLD polymer research. We are a diverse group of polymer enthusiasts and always keen to welcome new faces to the group. Please reach out to us if you are interested in participating or if you would like to know more about our activities across the state.

• Early Career Chemists (formerly Young Chemists) Group

  • QLD Early Career Chemists Group is run by a committee of PhD students and graduates of chemistry and chemistry-related degrees, who are passionate about promoting Chemistry, and making it easier for Early Career Chemists to be exposed to industry and supported in their research. We run monthly events, managing a healthy balance of professional development and networking events.

• Woman in Chemistry Group

  • The QLD Women in Chemistry Group is a newly established network of peers that links both current students and established academic and industry professionals in productive and collaborative relationships. We intend to promote meetings and discussions between those involved in chemical science with the purpose of empowering and developing ways in which women can progress in their chosen career, and with the hope of developing strong female leaders within their industry.

Regular events

The QLD Branch also holds regular events, such as social events, the annual AGM and social night and the Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium (QACS).  

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