text: SCI organises over 100 [https://www.soci.org/events conferences and events] per year which are focused on cutting edge scientific and special interest subjects. These are primarily organised through SCI member-led technical, international and regional interest groups.
  SCI runs free Public Evening Lectures, both at its headquarters as well as online, through its [https://www.soci.org/news/general-news/sci-launches-new-series-of-public-talks SCITalks!] programme.
  The society has an extensive awards programmes designed to raise awareness of the benefits of the practical application of chemistry and related sciences across scientific disciplines and industrial sectors. The SCI also confers scholarships and travel bursaries to student members, and celebrates accomplished scientists, educators and business people through a number of international awards, medals, and lectureships.