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EBSD Abstract Deadline Extension
2 February 2012
EBSD Abstract Deadline Extension
Abstract submission has been extended until February 8th for Oral and Poster presentations! Submit now!
 
European Microscopy Awards
2 February 2012
European Microscopy Awards
At emc2012, two quadrennial European Microscopy Awards will be offered by FEI Company, one for the life sciences, the other for the physical/materials sciences and optics.
 
Abstract Submission Deadlines!
27 January 2012
Abstract Submission Deadlines!
Abstract Submission closes today for ELMI & EBSD! Submit now!
 
Journal of Microscopy backfile now available
23 January 2012
Journal of Microscopy backfile now available
With the digitization of our journal archives you can now access online 170 years of quality microscopy and imaging research.
 
The RMS - An Introduction
19 January 2012
The RMS - An Introduction
The RMS has produced a comprehensive introduction to the Society. Find out more...
 
FEB issue of Journal of Microscopy online now!
16 January 2012
FEB issue of Journal of Microscopy online now!
In this issue: articles including Optimization of EBSD parameters for ultra-fast characterization. Take a closer look...
 
Ernst Ruska Prize for 2013
11 January 2012
Ernst Ruska Prize for 2013
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Elektronenmikroskopie invites to propose candidates for the Ernst-Ruska-Prize.
 
ICHC 2012
6 January 2012
ICHC 2012
Find out more about the 14th International Congress of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry (ICHC 2012) being held from August 26 – 29, 2012 in the beautiful and historic city of Kyoto, Japan.
 
emc2012 6th Form Competition!
5 January 2012
emc2012 6th Form Competition!
Win a hands on science session for your class at The Learning Zone at emc2012!
 
Microminiatures and the World's Smallest Aquarium!
3 January 2012
Microminiatures and the World's Smallest Aquarium!
Anatoly Konenko has added to his collection of miniatures, with a 10ml fish tank!
 
RMS Beginners' Competition at SEMT
21 December 2011
RMS Beginners' Competition at SEMT
Congratulations to the Competition Winners!
 
Vice-Presidents Fund 2011 has been Awarded
20 December 2011
Vice-Presidents Fund 2011 has been Awarded
Find out more about the 3 recipients of the fund.
 
IFSHC Newsletter December 2011
19 December 2011
IFSHC Newsletter December 2011
Find out more about the IFSHC in their December 2011 newsletter...
 
It's renewals time!
16 December 2011
It's renewals time!
Membership renewal letters and emails have gone out. Renew online now at www.rms.org.uk/renew
 
The World Close Up .com
15 December 2011
The World Close Up .com
Steve Gschmeissner launches new imaging website, take a closer look...
 
infocus
13 December 2011
Small is Beautiful
Have you read this nanoscience article published in infocus Magazine? Available free online now...
 
Journal of Microscopy
8 December 2011
Development of VLRM technology
3-D microscope opens eyes to prehistoric oceans and present-day resources...
 
Stokes book
7 December 2011
The RMS / Wiley Book Series...
2 books published and several other titles are underway and scheduled for publication.
John Wiley & Sons are offering a 40% discount on virtually all books!
 
British Science Festival Award Lectures
6 December 2011
British Science Festival Award Lectures
Each year the Award Lectures offer a rare opportunity to honour five professional scientists or engineers in the early stages of their career, who show outstanding skills in communication to a non-specialist audience.
 
RMS Courses - Registrations now open!
2 December 2011
RMS Courses - Registrations now open!
Registration is now open and places are limited.
Register now!
 
VP Fund icon
1 December 2011
RMS Vice President's Fund - £5000 award available!
For projects using microscopy to contribute to the public understanding of science or benefit the developing world
 
Journal of Microscopy
29 November 2011
Autofluorescence imaging...
... an excellent tool for comparative morphology
 
Quorum Technologies Competition
25 November 2011
Quorum Technologies Competition
Quorum are looking for the best short application note and/or image series completed using Quorum Technologies preparation instruments, and offering entrants the chance to win an iPad 2.
 
Electron Microscopy Course - Registration now open!
24 November 2011
Electron Microscopy Course - Registration now open!
Registration is now open and places are limited.
Register now!
 
infocus
24 November 2011
Submit to infocus Magazine
Calling for general interest articles on all microscopy related subjects - it's a great way to share your work!
 
Wiley Discount for RMS Members
23 November 2011
Wiley Discount for RMS Members
Did you know members are entitled to a discount on Wiley books purchased online?
 
Euro-BioImaging Project
23 November 2011
Euro-BioImaging Project
January to July 2012 - offering FREE access to advanced biological and biomedical imaging facilities across Europe.
 
Cool Runnings - Registration now open!
21 November 2011
Cool Runnings - Registration now open!
Registration is now open and places are limited.
Register now!
 
Journal of Microscopy
17 November 2011
Freeze substitution in 3 hours or less
Have you read this top Journal of Microscopy article? Take a closer look...
 
infocus
15 November 2011
ArtCell
Artwork inspired by scientific images of cells - take a closer look at this article published in infocus Magazine...
 
FREE JEOL Workshops
11 November 2011
FREE JEOL Workshops
JEOL is pleased to announce a series of one day workshops to introduce new users to Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
 
Join us on facebook!
10 November 2011
Join us on facebook!
A great way to keep up with RMS news, see our photos, get interesting links & connect with others...
 
micrograph competition
28 October 2011
International Micrograph Competition launched!
This highly respected event will culminate with the winners being announced at emc2012.
 
Journal of Microscopy
27 October 2011
NOV issue of Journal of Microscopy online now!
In this issue: A Review of Resolution & optical sectioning in the confocal microscope. Take a closer look...
 
Microscopy: Joining of Engineering Materials
26 October 2011
Microscopy: Joining of Engineering Materials
Interested in a meeting on this topic? Let us know...
 
All the latest news from the Journal of Microscopy
25 October 2011
All the latest news from the Journal of Microscopy
Includes Invited reviews free for limited time, and 3-D microscope opens eyes to prehistoric oceans and present-day resources...
 
Enter the 2012 Small World Competition
24 October 2011
Enter the 2012 Small World Competition
The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition showcases the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope.
 
RMS Vice President's Fund - 2011 Winners
19 October 2011
RMS Vice President's Fund - 2011 Winners
For projects using microscopy to contribute to the public understanding of science or benefit the developing world
 
Prof. Shechtman: Nobel impossible without microscope
12 October 2011
Prof. Shechtman: Nobel impossible without microscope
Israeli recipient of 2011 chemistry Nobel Prize says groundbreaking discovery of 'quasicrystals' would have been delayed for years without powerful electron microscope.
 
Microscopes Wanted
1 October 2011
Microscopes Wanted
The RMS can arrange collection of your unwanted microscopes & put them to excellent use.