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Scottish Chemical Diaspora

Hosted by:
Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry
Speaker:
Dr Robert Anderson, Cambridge University
Dr Georgette Taylor, University College, London
Professor Colin Russell, The Open University
Dr John Christie, Oxford University
Starts:
December 13, 2008 at 11:30 am
Ends:
December 13, 2008 at 04:00 pm
Location:
Birkbeck College, Room 538 and 540, Malet Street, London, United Kingdom
Maps:

Description

From Union to Jubilee: The Southerly Drift
Chemistry translated from Scotland to London: George Fordyce’s modifications to William Cullen’s chemical pedagogy
Pioneer in the Scottish Chemical Industry: Archibald Cochrane, 9th Earl of Dundonald
On board the Alliance, the Harbour at L’Orient, 14th. May,1779.

Registration required:
Yes
Free:
No

Additional information

The meeting is open to all at a fee of £10.00 for members and £15.00 for non- members (including drinks reception). Lunch will not be provided.

For more information

Contact person:
Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry
Email:
Website:
Scottish Chemical Diaspora

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