NanoAfrica is a group for all people interested in the developments and applications of nanotechnology in Africa. Please feel free to post a description of your research focus and application.

PhD students and the nanostory

The International Conference on „Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”, with full of academic, scientific and technological events, will be held at SRTMU, Nanded during January 11-13, 2011. The aim of this conference is to provide a common platform to scientists/technologists working in various sub- disciplines of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology which will help in developing a great mutual appreciation of interdisciplinary subjects apart from the state-of-art exposure in areas of direct interest of different participants. Conference will consist of Plenary Lectures, Invited Talks and Poster presentations selected from received papers

Bangalore Nano event has truly emerged as the premier event for research fraternity and industry to come together and explore emerging opportunities in this sector. The previous edition in the year 2008 has witnessed participation of 350+ delegates and over 60 star speakers from across the globe.Bangalore Nano is organised by Department of IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) and MM ACTIV Sci Tech Communications. The event comprising of Exhibition & Conference will encompass two full days of presentations and discussions and interactive networking activities; a meeting place for the global Scientists, Industry, Academia & Government with a focus on "Frontiers of Nanotechnology: Impact on India".3rd Bangalore Nano will discuss a range of issues pertaining to research, technology development, skills requirement, institutions involved, risks issues, regulatory & governance structure, Investment and collaborations between Academia, R&D & Industry. The Event will see partcipation from Chief Scientific Officers, Policy Makers, VPs, Directors, Heads, Scientists, Chemists, Research Leaders/Fellows/Advisors from Industry, Governments and Research Institutions.3rd Bangalore Nano will offer an unparallelled opportunity for Business networking and for knowledge sharing in the exciting field of Nanotechnology.See More

In the United States, new chemical reform legislation in Congress has a "nano-clause". Europe is already addressing nanoscale commercial products through REACH. Health Canada and the European Commission are seeking to define the term "nanomaterial". Is there any attempt at coordination and is harmonization a realistic objective? Hear the views from both sides of the Pond in this second installment in the 2010 Nanotechnology Today webinar series.