The International Symposium on Macromolecules was first established in 1957 by IUPAC, later rebranded as MACRO. Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) has been entrusted

Kuching, Sarawak
Joined November 2025
Every meal matters! πŸƒπŸ½οΈ At MACRO 2026 , we joined hands with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to work toward zero food waste during the congress. Thank you to everyone who helped us make every bite count toward a more sustainable future! Stay tuned to find out how we did! πŸ‘€βœ¨
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Gratitude in full chemistry! πŸ§ͺ✨ A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible partners, collaborating universities, supporting organizations, and sponsors for making IUPAC 51st World Polymer Congress (MACRO 2026) an unforgettable success!
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Your generous support and collaboration powered four amazing days of innovation, research, and connections in polymer science. πŸ”¬πŸŒ Swipe through ➑️ to see the amazing organizations behind this year’s congress!
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πŸ† IUPAC Poster Award Winners | MACRO 2026 πŸ† Reflecting on an incredible week at the IUPAC 51st World Polymer Congress (MACRO 2026) in Kuching, Sarawak! 🌟
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We are proud to celebrate the brilliant researchers recognized in this year's IUPAC Poster Awards! Across Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories, these presenters showcased outstanding science, innovation, and dedication that truly captured the future of polymer research. πŸ§ͺ✨
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A massive congratulations to all recipients, and thank you to everyone who presented their research and made the poster sessions such a resounding success! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰ #MACRO2026 #MACROSarawak #IUPACMACRO #IKMMalaysia #Chemistry #SustainablePolymers #Kuching
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A huge congratulations once again to Assoc Prof Dr Yinyin Bao! πŸ§ͺπŸ”¬ Attendees at MACRO 2026 had the opportunity to attend his amazing award lecture exploring the future of materials science: πŸ“Œ Award Lecture Title: Shaping Future Optoelectronics with Polymer Chemistry
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Thank you, Assoc Prof Dr Yinyin Bao, recipient of 2026 Hanwha-TotalEnergies IUPAC Young Scientist Award , for inspiring the next generation of researchers with your innovative work in optoelectronics and polymer chemistry! 🌌
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A standout Award Lecture delivered by Dr Jing Lyu, recipient of the 2026 Hanwha-TotalEnergies IUPAC Young Scientist Award πŸ‘ Congratulations Dr Jing Lyu πŸ₯³ πŸ“Œ Award Lecture Title: Active Kinetic Chain Length: Guide for Control in Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization
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Thank you, Dr Jing Lyu, for sharing your insightful findings of controlled polymerization! 🧬✨ #MACRO2026 #MACROSarawak #IUPACMACRO #IKMMalaysia #Chemistry #SustainablePolymers #Kuching
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What an inspiring presentation at MACRO 2026 in Kuching, Sarawak! 🌟 We were privileged to hear from Assoc Prof Dr Anindita Das, recipient of the 10th Polymer International-IUPAC Award, as she shared her remarkable insights during her lecture:
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πŸ“Œ Award Lecture Title: Two-Dimensional Macromolecular Assemblies: From Structural Control to Functions Thank you, Assoc Prof Dr Anindita Das, for contributing your research and making this year's World Polymer Congress unforgettable for the global chemistry community! πŸ‘πŸ‘
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It was an absolute honor to host Prof Dr Mitsuo Sawamoto , recipient of the 2026 IUPAC Bob Stepto Plenary Lecture Award , at MACRO 2026! πŸŒπŸƒ His plenary lecture delivered a powerful vision for the future of green and sustainable polymer technologies:
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πŸ“Œ Plenary Lecture Title: Sustainable Polymer Science and Technology: Challenges and Perspective Thank you, Prof Dr Mitsuo Sawamoto, for your leadership, wisdom, and lasting impact on the global scientific community! πŸ™Œ
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The Grand Finale of the IUPAC 51st World Polymer Congress (MACRO 2026)! As four days of insightful exchanges, advance research, and global networking draw to a close, we invite you to join us for the official Closing Ceremony of MACRO 2026.
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Date: 31st July 2026 Time: 16:45 – 17:15 hrs Location: Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Great Hall C+D Let’s celebrate the success of the 51st World Polymer Congress together. See you there! πŸŽ“πŸ”¬βœ¨
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