Summaries of key insights and developments from conferences and other events.

Supporting Active Parents in Academia: A Plea for a Better Future
Is it possible to build a successful scientific career while being an active parent? Takeaways from the Global Women’s Breakfast event at Wiley-VCH

Connecting Minds and Stimulating Ideas for Future Progress
The huge National Conference of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI) in Milan covered a wide range of topics from chemistry, but also from ethics to music, film, and visual arts – some highlights

Highlights of ECC9: Europe’s Premier Chemistry Congress in Dublin 2024
Highlights and many photos from the 9th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC9) reflect the assembly of chemists from Europe and internationally in Dublin, Ireland

Getting to Know Editors and Authors: The Humans Behind the Screen
Reflections and impressions of early career scientists on a meeting with Chemistry Europe editors for exchange and mutual learning