Improving the way we workProfessor Jim FeastPresident Regional meetings 2007
Agenda
Changes to governance Major future initiatives Improving communication International strategy Something to take home
Changes to governance
Why?
If it ain’t bust….….don’t fix it!
Need to avoid the dodo syndrome
Responsiveness and awareness needed in a fast moving world
How do we achieve this ?
Divide RSC operations into 4 types:
Membership activities
Regulatory & advisory functions
Important matters of policy & presentation
Essential RSC services
Recommendations Greater autonomy for divisions, forums and CLS Flatter committee structure 16 member Council More efficient reporting procedures
Implementation
The recommendations were accepted by Council in September 2006, i.e. after a year of work and debate
The CEO, SMT and staff are planning how to implement the new structures
The changes will be put into effect after July 2007
Major future initiatives
Education Education Education
Education Education Education
Chemistry confidence for non-specialistsIt’s not as hard as you think!
Chemistry for our future (a consequence of our campaigning) Teacher fellows University schools interface Europe Open learning New laboratories
Chemistry at Work Lancashire
Chem CareersA careers fair for chemical scientists….
….with a difference
11th November, University of Birmingham 26 exhibitors
GSK, P&G, Johnson Matthey,…. 17 speakers >600 attendees
More publishing enhancements
Enhanced html for journals World first Enables structured searching
Electronic books collection 754 texts
Chemistry World Increased international coverage
Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network
Activities in 2007
Suschem Implementation Action Plan & FP7
DTI departments and Research Councils
Regional Agencies and Devolved Administrations
Projects between industry, academia and Government
Energy / TravelNational road show / local coverage
Hydrogen fuel cells Aviation Biofuels Reducing vehicle weight Hybrid & electric vehicles
Please contribute your ideas to: Pauline Meakins
Chemistry Week 3 - 11November
Improving communication
RSC web site
Revamp of web site Based around the web user – easier to use
Faster accessCommunicating major initiatives:
Better guidelines for writing content Explain how you can be involved More information on our campaigning activities
Interest groups
Web site Improve remote access More support for members Enhance Interest groups web pages
New handbook for groups
Clearer guidance on style & design
Promote meetings in RSC news
Local & international sections
Support committees to deliver new and better services to members
New governance structure empowers you to get the resources you need
Members in Industry
Make RSC Reps feel more valued…. .…expect more in return
Face to face recruitment More personalised information Resource manual Register of Reps Ask for their help
Investigate industrial needs in our membership survey
Talk to us
International strategy
Establish strong relations with chemical societies
Criteria: chemistry is vital to economic growth high quality chemistry research number of graduates and postgraduates is rising chemical sciences can contribute to wealth,
health and well-being
International collaboration
IndiaCRSI
Global chemical science network
RSCChinaCCS
SingaporeSNIC
SouthAfricaSACI
BrazilSBQ
EuCheMS
Networking the world
43,000
300,000
Creating a modern information centre Accelerating digitisation of teaching
materials
Space for presentations, exhibitions, lectures, press conferences, informal gatherings
Greater accessibility
Ensure preservation of historiccollection
London base for members
Evening and weekend opening
And finally….
Growth in university acceptances
0%
4%
8%
12%
16%
20%
2003 2004 2005 2006
Let’s shout about our successes!
THURSDAY 25 JANUARY 2007
Improving the way we workProfessor Jim FeastPresident Regional meetings 2007
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