The symposium was established by young scientists for young scientists.   At each YMS event a selection of speakers are invited to showcase the latest advances in their research and demonstrate the skills required for a successful career in chemistry.

YMS 2010 provided an excellent opportunity for both academic and industrial speakers to present their work on an equal footing.  It brought chemical scientists from different geographical and expertise areas together.  Importantly it allowed young chemists to present their latest research to their peers in an atmosphere hoped to be less intimidating and more personal than other conferences.

YMS 2010 was a huge success, one that the committee for YMS 2012 wishes to repeat in the East Midlands.