Events

Dr. James Wedgbrow (Synthomer) will give a talk on anionic polymerization, and polymer latexes from an analytical, regulatory, and health and safety perspective in the polymer industry, as part of our polymers in the real world series.

Dr. Gary Walker and Dr. Tim Smith (Lubrizol) will give a talk on polymers as additives for engine oils with a focus on more sustainable chemistries and technologies, as part of our polymers in the real world series.

The Sir Eric Rideal Lecture honours an individual who has made a sustained and distinguished contribution to colloid and interface science in the UK. A one-day scientific meeting is organised around the winner. The 2026 awardee is Professor Joe Keddie from the University of Surrey.

This one-day symposium will feature invited lectures to describe a range of exciting developments at the forefront of polymer colloids. Topics will include the engineering of colloidal particles and the design of microstructures in coatings and adhesives, extending through to studies of the interfaces between polymer colloids and living things. The speakers will be drawn from both industry and academia across Europe. The symposium will conclude with Professor Keddie’s Rideal award lecture.

Prof. dr. ir. Stefan Bon from the University of Warwick will speak at this event. The title of his talk is: "Towards sustainability in pressure-sensitive adhesives"