Calendar of polymer courses and training events

The Basic Polymer Science modules (parts I and II) were initially developed at the University of Lancaster, but are now a well established part of the IRC course structure. They offer an excellent (and very popular!) introduction to polymer sciences for employees with backgrounds in other scientific disciplins, enabling them to get to grips with the fundamental science of polymers and contribute more fully in polymer and related industry. Delegates can choose to take either or both modules, at a price of £330 per module.

More details about these courses can be found through the links below:

Basic Polymer Science course part 1 30th March 2009

Basic Polymer Science course part 1 30th March 2009

Advanced notice - the 2009 IRC course will be held between 26th October – 5th November 2009, at the Novotel Hotel Sheffield.

This very popular modular course, which allows delegates to pick the options of most interest and relevance to them, has been run for a number of years now. Further details can be found on our short courses page:

Short courses in polymer science and technology

This popular course offers nine modules covering introductory topics, through to the latest developments in polymer science and technology, with the option to take only those modules of interest. For more informaiton, or to book a place, please download the course brochure, linked below:

Brochure and booking form

Modules:

• Basic Polymer Science part I
• Basic Polymer Science part II
• Polymer Chemistry
• Polymer Engineering (Polymer Processing)
• Polymer Physics
• Multi-Phase Materials and Composites
• Polymer Dynamics and Macromolecular Rheology
• Polymer Nanotechnology
• Polymeric Biomaterials

To register your interest, please contact Miss Shelagh Cowley:

Tel: 0114 2229520
Fax: 0114 2229389

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National Railway Museum, York

Polymers are an indispensable part of our industrialised society, but the waste they create causes environmental problems that must be mitigated through innovative strategies. The Polymer Innovation Network, in partnership with the Polymer IRC, is offering a one-day workshop to industrialists and academics to help understand the problems and issues relating to polymer waste and outline potential solutions.

For more details and an application form:

Workshop flyer (PDF 110kB).