IUPAC and UNESCO declare 2011 as Year of Chemistry

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and UNESCO to celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. IUPAC has resolved that the year 2011 be declared as the International Year of Chemistry.

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon has accepted the invitation to promote and celebrate the Chemistry and Chemical sciences advances and has established a National Secretariat at its Institute Adamantane House in Rajagiriya. A commemorative stamp and coin will be issued in 2011 to mark IYC 2011. The pre-publicity events will include a Chemistry Exhibition, highlighting the user applications of the wonders of chemistry in the society at all levels at BMICH from January 27-30 January next year.

For details contact the National Secretariat, Dulanjalee Attanayake, Ms. Tharushi Perera IYC 2011 at the Institute of Chemistry, Rajagiriya on Tele: 0112861231/2861653/4615230.