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Webinars to shine light on LGBT+ inclusion in STEM research
Experts from STEM and the social sciences will discuss ongoing research into the attrition and retention of LGBT+ scientists in the UK and US.
28 June 2024

President Gill Reid represents RSC in China
Gill Reid's visit included the Chinese Chemical Society Congress and the ChemComm 60th anniversary symposium
21 June 2024

Birthday honours for members of the chemical sciences community
His Majesty King Charles III’s Birthday Honours include a number or worthy recipients from our community
17 June 2024

2024 General Election analysis: Where do UK political parties stand on the big chemistry issues?
Our Parliamentary Affairs and Policy experts have scoured the manifestos ahead of the 4 July vote to see which ones align with our asks.
14 June 2024

Prize winners 2024
Today we announce the 2024 winners of our Research & Innovation Prizes, Volunteer Recognition Prizes, Horizon Prizes and Inclusion & Diversity Prize.
12 June 2024

Professor Robert Mokaya to become RSC president after winning election
Prof Mokaya will take the role in 2026, succeeding Dr Annette Doherty upon completion of her two-year term.
10 June 2024

The UK needs a national Chemicals Agency - join the RSC's call for politicians to end regulatory chaos
A new RSC report launched today lays out the case for change and urges the next UK government to establish a dedicated agency.
05 June 2024

Leading academic author to give away new digital version of textbook as a ‘gift to the chemistry community’
Readers can now download a free copy of Peter Atkins’ Concepts in Physical Chemistry as part of a special collaboration with the Royal Society of Chem
17 May 2024

AstraZeneca Macclesfield awarded prestigious National Chemical Landmark blue plaque
Recognition of a contribution of almost sixty years to science and medicine.
15 May 2024

Defossilising chemicals: What is needed and what is being done?
Replacing fossil fuelstocks with cleaner alternatives is a complex and long-term challenge requiring requiring scientific, economic and policy coordin
10 May 2024

King Charles confirms patronage of ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ
Marking the anniversary of his coronation, the Royal household has communicated that His Majesty King Charles III has confirmed his patronage
09 May 2024

2024 General Election: Our priorities for the next UK government
R&D, education and sustainability are top of our agenda as we today issue our call to the UK's political parties ahead of this year's election.
08 May 2024