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Open House Festival at Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House

The importance of alcohol-free drink options for events

This Sober October, we explore why alcohol-free options should be more than just a consideration for event planners.

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.

Innovative drama workshops teach schoolchildren about materials chemistry

‘Animate Materials’ series promotes STEM education and careers as well as encouraging consideration of ethics.

RSC joins professional bodies in raising alarm after climate policy reversal

Following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcements on net zero policy this week, we have joined forces with a large number of cross-industry profess

RSC-backed companies in contention for Earthshot Prize glory as Prince William reveals 2023 finalists

The Royal Society of Chemistry would like to congratulate Colorifix and Enso on their nominations for the Earthshot Prize as both businesses hope to e

Puraffinity: Using green technology to tackle the global PFAS problem

An innovative new solution could make a massive difference in how we remove 'forever chemicals' from water sources.

Royal Society of Chemistry celebrate 40,000th Indian teacher trained as part of Yusuf Hamied Inspirational Science Programme

UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean celebrated the milestone as part of her visit to India

A vision for science culture

Today, we’re launching our vision for a great science culture. The vision builds on in-depth engagement with the chemical sciences community and sets

Dr Richard Sleeman

3 December 1955 – 8 September 2023

Horizon Europe association "extremely welcome"

The Royal Society of Chemistry’s CEO, Helen Pain, reacts to the positive news that the UK has reached "a bespoke new agreement with the EU" on Horizon

Cutting global pollution and waste

Stephanie Metzger, Sustainable Chemicals Policy Advisor, explains how our collaboration with chemical scientists around the world is helping the Unite