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MACRO 2024

IUPAC MACRO 2024

brings the world's polymer science elite to Warwick

MACRO by name and MACRO by nature! The IUPAC 50th World Polymer Congress was brought to Warwick by our Polymer Group and Macro Group UK, attracting 1,200 scientists from 61 countries.

There ain't no party like a Polymer party...

The University hosted 220 invited, keynoteLink opens in a new window, and plenary Link opens in a new windowspeakers who presented their latest results. A further 500 contributed talks and 300 poster presentations also took place. But beyond the science there was some serious fun with live music, dancing and sport. And it is fair to say a good time was had by all, with some wonderful feedback. Join us in celebrating a stellar event, made possible by the local organising committee and event sponsors:



"It was a blast and once more a perfect mix of excellent science, discussion, catching up with old friends and making new friends.”

Professor Tanja Junkers, Monash University

  • The opening ceremony of MACRO2024

    Professor Craig Hawker, University of California in Santa Barbara

  • The president of IUPAC Polymer Division

    Igor Lacik, and the secretary, Paul Topham, in the opening ceremony

  • 1200 Attendees at the Opening Session

    in Butterworth Hall

  • MACRO2024 Live Music

    No Dead Chains rock the crowd

  • MACRO2024 Live Music

    Dry Ice warm up!

“The @WarwickPolymer conferences were always unique, but this time was on a different scale and very special. Excellent scientific discussions, immaculate organisation and an amazing social program.”

Prof Peter Wich @ Drinks reception at the Piazza

“From everyone in the Williams Group, thank you @Macro2024 for organising such a spectacular conference this week! We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to be back in 2028! #MACRO2024”

Williams group, University of Oxford

“The presentation was at a fantastic IUPAC Polymer DivisionLink opens in a new window conference at the University of Warwick (www.macro2024.org) co-chaired by David HaddletonLink opens in a new window and Paul TophamLink opens in a new window.”

Professor Michael Brook, 2023 Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement winner

Huge thanks to our organisers

With thanks to the Conference Chairs, Dave Haddleton and Paul Topham (Aston), and the Organising Committee, for a roaring success: Remzi Becer, Stefan Bon. Matt Derry (Aston), Matt Gibson (Manchester), Rachel Hand, Hannes Houck, Dan Lester, Evelina Liarou, Beppe Mantovani (Nottingham), Tony McNally (WMG), Seb Perrier, Chaoying Wan (WMG) and Paul Wilson.