This workshop is a four-day software fayre dedicated to the more recently developed version of the open source computer programs EXPO, QUALX, OChemDb and RootProf. The authors will explain the theoretical framework of the software, the program workflow, the latest developments and examples of application. Participants will be very familiar with the software by the end of the workshop; there will be opportunities for participants to process their own data.

Registration is now open.

Early registration deadline: 20th June 2019

Main themes

• General problems of inorganic crystal chemistry and structural mineralogy
• X-ray crystallography and X-ray crystal structure analysis
• Mineral physics and spectroscopy
• Applied mineralogy and crystal chemistry
• High-pressure and high-temperature crystal chemistry
• Theoretical crystal chemistry and mineralogy
  
• History of mineralogy and crystal chemistry

It is a great pleasure for us to welcome you to the

First International School on Advanced Porous Materials (MOFSchool)

Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent-organic Frameworks (COFs) are non-conventional porous materials based on the self-assembly of organic/inorganic and organic/organic prearranged synthons, respectively. The extensive library of synthons and synthetic conditions can lead to the formation of a wide variety of MOFs and COFs with functional properties â€" adsorption, separation, capture, heterogeneous catalysis, sensing, drug delivery, to quote a few â€" that outperform, in many aspects, those of classical porous materials.

This field of research is progressing very fast, evolving from an initial interest on the synthesis and characterization of these systems to the preparation of targeted advanced porous materials with exotic properties.

Advanced porous materials functional properties are of interest to the ever increasingly demanding technological sector. Consequently, unique products based on them are arriving (or will soon arrive) on the market. Yet, there is still a large playground for making new materials and/or improving the properties of existing ones.

The big question is: How can we do it??

The MOFSchool aims to provide you with tools to answer this question, by showing you how to rationally prepare, characterize, modify and shape MOFs and COFs into next-generation materials. In order to achieve this goal, we have gathered an impressive group of internationally recognized teachers, including Vladislav A. Blatov, Silvia Bordiga, Roland A. Fischer, Felipe Gándara, Rob Ameloot, Kirill A. Lomachenko, Jeffrey R. Long, Jorge A.R. Navarro, Davide M. Proserpio and Omar M. Yaghi”

The MOFSchool, jointly organized by the Universities of Insubria, Milano La Statale and Granada, has made a great effort to encourage participation of young, enthusiastic scientists from any corner of the world, for which we are gratefully indebted to our generous funders.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Villa del Grumello
and we are sure you will have a very fruitful and pleasant stay on the amazing shores of the Lake of Como!

Sincerely yours,

Valentina Colombo, Simona Galli and Jorge A.R. Navarro (School Directors)

Sunday, June 16

Joel Bernstein Memorial Symposium (sponsored by Crystal Pharmatech)

Sessions:

• M1: CRYSTALS THAT MOVE
• M2 CRYSTALS IN COMPUTERS
• T1: CRYSTALS THAT GROW
• T2 CRYSTALS AS DEVICES
• W1: CRYSTALS IN MEDICINE & NATURE
• W2: CRYSTALS AND THE COMMUNITY
• TH1 CRYSTALS AND LIGHT
• TH2:Â CRYSTALS IN 2D
• FR1: CRYSTALS WITH HOLES
• FRIDAY 21st June AFTERNOON: X-ray Diffraction Master Class (limited to five participants)

The ISBC2019Â belongs to a series of International Crystallization Schools organized yearly every last week of May since 2006 in Granada. The whole series of ISC and ISBC is sponsored by the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr), The Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of Spain, The University of Granada and the Specialized Group of Crystallography and Crystal Growth (GE3C) of the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry, and it is supported by the Working Party on Crystallization (WPC) of the European Federation of Chemical Engineers and the International Organization of Crystal Growth.

New Paradigms in the Mechanistic Understanding of Ordered Materials Assembly

Polymorphism in Rietveld approach and useful tools

Training school for under- and postgraduate students, young postdocs as well as senior scientists interested to be introduced to determination of crystal structure from powder diffraction data. This school introduces the theory of powder diffraction and the methods available for crystal structure determination and for microstructure analysis from powder diffraction data. One unique aspect of this school will be the extensive use of computer programs during hands-on sessions dedicated to educational exercises.

HTCC4 will entirely be dedicated to structural biology. Over four intense working days, we shall cover techniques which go beyond classical crystallography, yet which complement it so smoothly: XFEL â€" X-ray free electron laser, cryo electron microscopy NMR in macromolecular structural research biomolecular in silico simulations. The lecturers and tutors shall explain fundamentals of these methodologies, give examples on their practical applications, tutor the practical and interactive sessions, and moderate round table discussions on how to apply these methods to your own research. The examples of particular systems studied with the presented methods shall emphasize intertwist between the four chosen hot topics in contemporary research. The complementarity of each of the hot topics with classical crystallography shall be discussed.

The principal HTCC target audiences are, apparently, young(ish) crystallographers, electron microscopists, NMRists and researchers in in silico simulations dealing with biomacromolecular systems. Nonetheless, we count on researchers from the domains of (bio)chemistry, physics, biology and life sciences from both industry and academia, who appreciate and take advantage of the structural studies, want to spice up their research with an additional hint of interdisciplinarity, or, simply learn what’s new in the dynamic world of structural research.

The European Powder Diffraction Conference, EPDIC, is a biannual conference dedicated to all aspects of the analysis of polycrystalline materials by diffraction methods. Each EPDIC has the aim to highlight the latest developments in powder diffraction including methodology, data analysis and instrumental advances. EPDICs traditionally bring together scientists from institutes, universities and instrumentation companies to discuss the progress in academic and industrial research related to powder diffraction. The 17th edition of EPDIC (EPDIC17) will take place in the town of Šibenik, an emerging star of the Croatian Adriatic coast.

RapiData is a practical course in macromolecular X-ray diffraction data collection, data processing and structure solution. The aim of the RapiData course is to educate and train young scientists in data collection and processing methods at synchrotron beamlines, using state-of-the-art software and instrumentation. The course will be held at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) located on the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory campus in Menlo Park, CA, from May 5-10 2019. Course organizers for 2019 are Silvia Russi, Clyde Smith and Jeney Wierman.

Please visit http://smb.slac.stanford.edu/news/rapidata/rapidata-2019/ and use the links on the "registration" page to apply for the course. The application deadline is December 31 2018 Successful applicants will be notified early in January 2019 and invited to register and book accommodation at the SLAC Guesthouse at that time. A limited amount of travel support funding may be available.

Shanghai International School on Crystallographic Groups and Representations, and Their Application in Magnetic-structure Descriptions and Topological-insulator Studies

Registration for the next European Crystallographic Meeting (ECM32), due to take place at the University of Vienna, is now open. The ECM32 committee is setting up a programme covering the latest advances in crystallography and related sciences to attract young and senior scientists, companies and the general public. An extensive agenda for accompanying people will also be offered, with the aim of hosting a family-friendly conference. There will be a set of satellite meetings on 18th August, prior to the opening ceremony, including one specifically for young crystallographers to present their work in a more informal environment.Â

The conference will host a Science Slam on the evening of Monday 19th; this will provide the conferences attendees to present their work to the general public in an entertaining way!

Important Deadlines:Â

Early-bird registration deadline: 15th April

Abstract submission deadline: 29th April

End of regular registration: 15th June

End of late registration: 31st July

For further information about the conference and registration links, please visit:Â https://ecm2019.org/home/

Keep up-to-date on the announcements of the special interest groups which will be holding events throughout the conference:Â http://ecanews.org/groups/

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