Thursday 21st June 2018
- Date(s)
- June 21, 2018
- Location
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, 0G/012, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AG, UK
- Time
- 09:15 - 10:30
Professor Michael Anthony McKervey MRIA passed away suddenly on June 24th 2017, at the age of 79, Tony had a distinguished academic career at both Queen’s University Belfast (1966-1976 1990-1998), and University College Cork (1976-1990). In 1997 Professor Tony McKervey, became linked to the chemical industry as MD of QUCHEM Ltd (1997-2000) and later as VP of ALMAC-CSS (2000-2017).
Professor John Joseph McGarvey, MRIA passed away suddenly on 27 October 2017 at the age of 78. John had a distinguished academic career at Queen’s University Belfast (1967-2005) and was known internationally for his research. Professor John McGarvey also formed strong interdisciplinary links with medicine (Vision Science, Royal Victoria Hospital) and industry (Andor Technology Ltd).
This seminar will commemorate Tony and John’s life and their contributions to science.
Programme
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09:15 |
Dr Brian Walker, Former Head of School, Queen’s University Belfast - Welcome and introductions |
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09:20 |
Dr Gary Sheldrake, Queen’s University Belfast |
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09:35 |
Dr Stephen Barr, Almac |
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09:50 |
Professor John Kelly, Trinity College Dublin |
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10:05 |
Dr Colin Coates, Andor Technology Ltd. |
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10.20 |
Professor Peter Robertson, Head of School, Queen’s University Belfast – Closing remarks |
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10:30 |
Tea/coffee/refreshments in Student Hub |
- Event type
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