January 2022 E-Newsletter
International Association of Packaging Research Institutes

IAPRI News

Thai Packaging Centre (TPC) is currently reviewing options for a possible hybrid-flexible world conference.
01/29/2022
The Thai Packaging Centre and the IAPRI Board of Directs have agreed that the primary focus is that of a face-to-face conference in Bangkok with the possibility of some portion of virtual presentations from presenters who encounter travel restrictions as we approach the June event.

Applications for the 2022-2023 IAPRI Student Exchange Scholarship sponsored by PepsiCo are being accepted.
1/29/2021
Established in 2012 the IAPRI Student Exchange Scholarship supports research undertaken by students from an IAPRI member organization by enabling them to travel to another IAPRI member institute to further conduct their research work.

Member News

Ghent University launches master’s in Sustainable Food Packaging
01/25/2022
In September this year, Ghent University in Belgium is launching a one-year advanced master’s programme in Sustainable Food Packaging based at its Kortrijk campus, around 40km to the southwest.

ITENE to develop new site for process scaleup
01/28/2022
The authorities in the Valencia region of Spain have allocated a site of close to 2,500m2 and a budget of €2.7 million ($3.0m) for the construction of a new building where ITENE can install projects and processes in the pre-industrial scaleup stage.

Member Profile

The Thai Packaging Centre opens its doors
01/30/2022
Host of the 2022 IAPRI World Packaging Conference, the Thai Packaging Centre (TPC) plays a central role in the industry, both nationally and regionally.

Career Center

Professor – Amcor Endowed Chair in Packaging Sustainability School of Packaging Michigan State University
01/04/2022
The School of Packaging at Michigan State University invites applications for a full‐time, 9 month Endowed Chair Professor position focusing on sustainable packaging systems with 50% research, 30% teaching, and 20% service/outreach assignment. The position start date is anticipated to be August 2022.

Tenure Track Position in Packaging/Graphic Communications at Ryerson University
01/08/2022
The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research and/or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities.

Comment

Time for Everyone involved in IAPRI to Update Your Member Profile
12/17/2021
Whether your are the delegate member, additional contact or packaging researcher in the IAPRI community, we ask that you take a few minutes to make sure your institutes and/or your personal contact information is current. This is specially true for any researcher that wants to be listed in the Packaging Research Community Directory.

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