A nationwide planning of Analytical Chemistry in universities: Possibilities and problems

Summary A nationwide planning of Analytical Chemistry in universities should meet two requirements: formulation of a common minimum programme for all universities and a well-balanced spread of research themes over the different universities. In the Netherlands this planning is the object of ISOAN, the Intersubfaculty Deliberation on Analytical Chemistry. Perhaps spectacular results have not yet been obtained, however thinking about these subjects has led to a more lucid picture and better mutual understanding.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Chemical education policies

Summary It is emphasized that the teaching of the fundamental topics and basic laws of chemistry should also include guidelines to their practical use and application. The trend to more and more strict specialisation should be compensated by an even deeper consideration of the general aspects.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978