2015 will be the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015). It is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations to highlight the central role of light in the modern world.
More about the International Year: http://www.light2015.org/Home.html
German activities: http://www.jahr-des-lichts.de/
Find a nice poster showing a collection of crystal structures at
http://crystalsymmetry.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/the-space-group-list-project-as-a-poster/
15 top tips from those in the know:
http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2014/aug/27/finishing-phd-thesis-top-tips-experts-advice
The Young Academies of several European countries are asking a prize question: Who Gets Carried Away by Europe? The question is open to everyone.
The Royal Society of Chemistry celebrates diversity in science. Therefor they are looking for outstanding chemical scientists who have helped to shape chemistry and can be identified as role models for future generations of scientists.
Find more about criteria and how to nominate at http://www.rsc.org/diversity/175-faces/.