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Global challenges, chemistry solutions
The chemical sciences will play an important role in tackling global challenges. Find out why and how we support our community in contributing to this
12 January 2015

Celebrating 40 years of chartered chemist status
Some of our most recent CChem recipients joined us at a celebratory event to mark 40 years of defining, supporting and encouraging excellence through
27 November 2014

Inclusive chemistry
Why is it important that we continue to champion accessibility and inclusivity across the chemical sciences, and how do we go about it?
12 November 2014

Making aspirin is no longer a headache
With our inaugural screen experiment on aspirin synthesis, students can prepare for the real-life practical and explore additional steps.
12 November 2014

Our Small Grants make a big impact
From enabling conferences to funding specialist training, our Small Grants support the chemical science community at all levels.
10 October 2014

Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for super-resolution spectroscopy
Eric Betzig, Stefan Hell and William Moerner have enabled scientists to bring their understanding of physiological processes into sharper focus
08 October 2014

After-school science club enthuses Kent students
Financial support from our Kent Local Section enabled the Fort Pitt Grammar School in Chatham, UK, to offer its students a science and engineering aft
08 October 2014

Influencing public attitudes to chemistry
Robust research is necessary to inform the ways in which we communicate with the public to effectively influence perceptions and attitudes towards che
01 October 2014

Looking for your outreach ideas
Our new, three-tiered Outreach Fund is now open for applications. Through it we aim to support individual activities as well as major programmes to in
23 September 2014

Chemistry across Africa
Through the Pan Africa Chemistry Network and our Local Sections, we are building science capacity, establishing networks and sharing knowledge across
02 September 2014

Indian students explore pollution through science fair
Students from rural and urban schools in southern India explore the role of the chemical sciences in addressing different forms of pollution at the an
15 August 2014

Learning the art of crystallisation through our Global Experiment
Students at schools across the world have been finding out how to grow crystals through our Global Experiment. Take a look at some of the results they
07 August 2014