Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference 2 2024020

 

Schedule

Main Lecture Theatre - Keynotes

Conference Theatre
Time Topic
10:15 - 10:20

Welcome & Introduction with Robin Ince

Robin Ince, Comedian and populariser of scientific ideas.
10:20 - 11:20

The Importance of Being Interested - Adventures in Scientific Curiosity

Robin Ince, Comedian and populariser of scientific ideas.
11:30 - 12:30

Blue Machine - the ocean engine that shapes our world

Helen Czerski, Physicist, Oceanographer, Presenter, and Author
14:00 - 15:00

All Science is Political, All Data is Biased

Dr. Adam Rutherford, Scientist, Author, and Broadcaster

Supplier Seminar Suites

Supplier Seminars Conference Suite 4A
Time Topic
10:00 - 10:50

Ohaus - Weigh it Right (with special guest speakers Northern Balance)

11:00 - 11:50

Corning - Tips and techniques for growing happier cells

13:00 - 13:50

Corning - Generating 3D cell culture models using permeable supports

15:00 - 15:50

Mettler Toledo - Good pH Measurement Practices

Professional Development Zone Masterclasses

Conference Suite 3A - Sustainability Masterclasses
Time Topic
10:30 - 10:50

Determining product sustainability with sustainability attributes

Lucy Moore, Sustainability Manager at Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS)
11:00 - 11:30

Impacting change in supply chains for sustainability gains

Chris Neasham, Associate Director of Procurement - Almac Sciences
11:45 - 12:30

Lab sustainable practices, being better!

Lee Hibbett, Technical Manager within the School of Pharmacy University of Nottingham
14:00 - 15:00

Biobanking sustainability - recent research around the sustainability/good practice of biobanking

Matt Graham, Research Assistant in the Department for Global Health & Social Medicine
15:00 - 15:30

Sustainability Q&A Panel
Gallery 1
Time Topic
09:45 - 10:30

Benefits of professional body membership

Catherine Tuckey, RSciTech, MRSC, Professional Registration Specialist, Royal Society of Chemistry
12:45 - 13:30

Professional recognition through registration

Catherine Tuckey, RSciTech, MRSC, Professional Registration Specialist, Royal Society of Chemistry
13:45 - 14:30

Employing an Apprentice in a Technical Role - Some Practical Tips

Caleb Wright Deputy Director, NTDC & Karen Bailey-Smith, Technical Development, Modernisation and Innovation Manager, Sheffield Hallam University
15:00 - 15:45

Career pathways for technicians

Catherine Tuckey, RSciTech, MRSC, Professional Registration Specialist, Royal Society of Chemistry
Gallery 2
Time Topic
09:45 - 10:30

CPD opportunities beyond the lab and the benefits of professional registration.

Sheri Scott Csci, FIBMS, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science, Nottingham Trent University
13:45 - 14:30

How to Manage Your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)