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Soil samples subject of sustainability chemistry clinic
An analytical chemistry clinic dished the dirt on what is in the soil of communities in Cheshire.
18 December 2023

An electric future: Introducing students to the conference concept
In mid-September, the University of Birmingham hosted Faraday Institution’s annual conference. This successful event offered an excellent opportunity
09 October 2023

ChemBAM: Using current scientific research to inspire high school students
This project run by members of the University of Birmingham chemistry department aimed to spark an interest in science in children from an underrepres
06 October 2023

Running Wild: How a social enterprise's chemistry project wows Welsh schoolchildren
The Wild Elements team designed and delivered a project that taught kids from nine schools how chemistry affects our natural world.
05 October 2023

Cross-country CHaOS roadshow delivers lasting legacy
Explosions, goo and interactive experiments captivate 7,000 schoolchildren during a summer-long scientific spectacular.
04 October 2023

Science sessions Spark young imaginations to Discover STEM
A museum’s interactive activities are proving a massive hit with North East families.
03 October 2023

2023 RSC Carbohydrate Dextra Award glory for Dr Benjamin Schumann
The chemical biologist follows in the footsteps of carbohydrate chemistry pioneers including Nobel Prize winner Fraser Stoddart.
02 October 2023

Innovative drama workshops teach schoolchildren about materials chemistry
‘Animate Materials’ series promotes STEM education and careers as well as encouraging consideration of ethics.
27 September 2023

Chemistry Crossing Borders
Native Scientists and the ÍâÍøÌìÌà have launched a new project to promote chemical sciences outreach activities for migrant children
01 June 2023

How the Chemists’ Community Fund helped members in 2022
Many in our community have been deeply affected by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the rising cost of living. These global events, in part, shap
18 April 2023

Putting the 'win' in Winchester: Hampshire chemistry students crowned 2023 Top of the Bench champions
31 teams from all over the UK and Belgium competed in the final, hosted at the University of East London.
28 March 2023

"Not 'just' a technician"
Our first event to celebrate and champion technicians in education highlights how we can better support the unsung heroes of scientific research.
06 December 2018