Mammoth Chemistry Exhibition by The College of Chemical Sciences from January 22-24 Further details and information is available from the Institute Secretariat at Adamanatne House, 341/22, Kotte Road, Welikada, Rajagiriya (phone 011- 2861231/2861653; ema

all those who come to the Exhibition, to learn and appreciate the wonderful and memorable contribution that Chemistry and the Chemical Sciences has made and continues to do in enhancing the life of all citizens in the midst of global problems . These will include the areas of Food, Polymers, and Chemistry - Industry interaction. Environment, Innovation, Re sea rch , Pharmaceuticals, Nanotechnology and other emerging areas involving the applications of chemistry.. There will be plenty of amusement including dramas, Chemistry Magic and an Orchestra. Everyone, young and old , are assured of a productive, informative and enlightening experience.

Further details and information is available from the Institute Secretariat at Adamanatne House, 341/ 22, Kotte Road, Welikada, Rajagiriya (phone 0112861231/2861653; email ichemc@sltnet.lk) and from the website www. ichemc.edu.lk. School Children and other large parties are given concessions for admission if they apply immediately and book places particularly for the Chemistry Magic Shows.

Mr N I N S Nadarasa / Registrar

Following on the experience gained in 2009 when the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, which is the professional body incorporated by Act of Parliament to further the profession of Chemistry in Sri Lanka and develop the enhancement and dissemmination of knowledge in the Chemical Sciences amongst school children and the general public of Sri Lanka, organized two CHEMEX Exhibitions to mark the International Year of Chemistry , the College of Chemical Sciences is holding the third of such Chemistry Exhibitions from January 22nd to 24th at Adamantane House ( near the Rajagiriya Post Office) . The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon has invited Principals and Chemistry teachers in Sri Lankan schools to make use of this wonderful opportunity to know more about the applications of Chemistry for national development and in daily life.

Professor J N Oleap Fernando, Honorary Rector of the College of Chemical Sciences, which as the educational arm of the College has been very successful in conducting two formal educational programmes at the technician and graduate levels over the past 40

years, states in a media release that the CHEMEX 3 Exhibition, which will be declared open by Mevan Pieiris, a distinguished Past President of the Institute and who has had a long and outstanding career in the private sector , at 9 am on Wednesday January 22nd . The Exhibition is being held in the extended space at the College premises in order to commemorate the completion of 40 years of professional chemical education in Sri Lanka.

There will be a wide range of stalls and exhibits that will enable