Strategic approach for the use and management of materials in the UK
11 December 2024 We are taking cross-sector action in writing to government ministers, as the UK urgently needs a strategic, joined-up approach, led by central government, for the use and management of materials in the UK
RSC elections 2025: Nominations now open
2 December 2024 Channel your passion for the chemical sciences into progress by standing for a governance post with the RSC.
Science and the Parliament returns to Edinburgh to discuss the future of STEM in Scotland
29 November 2024 Politicians, educators and industry leaders come together at Holyrood for the 24th edition of the popular crossover event.
Giving Tuesday: Donate to chemistry today for a stronger tomorrow
29 November 2024 This year, we are proud to be taking part in Giving Tuesday – a global movement of kindness, generosity, and collaboration.
The 2024 Science Teaching Survey results are in
20 November 2024 UK teachers have told the RSC, Institute of Physics and Royal Society of Biology that the science curriculum is overloaded, outdated and irrelevant in this year's survey.
RSC urges teachers, students, researchers and leaders to submit feedback ahead of Curriculum and Assessment Review deadline
15 November 2024 Our Education team has prepared and sent a detailed response to the review questions in a bid to help transform the way science is taught in England.
A rough guide to COP29
12 November 2024 COP29, this year’s UN climate summit, will bring together world leaders and climate experts to continue driving forward global climate action.
2024 UK Budget reaction: what does it mean for the chemical sciences?
30 October 2024 Our policy and public affairs colleagues analyse what Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement means for the chemical sciences sector in the UK.
Cross-sector letter urges Government to commit to continued R&D investment ahead of UK Budget and Spending Review
18 October 2024 The RSC and 37 other organisations have signed a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves that reiterates the long-term social and economic benefits of R&D activity in the UK.
Celebrating this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry
9 October 2024 David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M Jumper's research into proteins has earned them chemistry's highest honour, with the winners announced this morning in Stockholm, Sweden.
Great cable challenge aims to tackle copper crunch
8 October 2024 We’re supporting the Recycle Your Electricals nationwide campaign urging us all to collect and pass on the millions of cables sitting idle across UK households
Neurodiversity in the chemical sciences
1 October 2024 Neurodivergent individuals make up a significant proportion of the chemistry community, each with unique talents and skills. Our new web page – an addition to our Disability Hub – contains information, resources and guidance to support inclusive working practices for neurodivergent chemists.
Outreach Fund: making a difference
24 September 2024 Alongside the launch of our new Outreach Fund impact report, we have committed to making it easier than ever to join in and help make chemistry for everyone.
Build more chemistry labs to unlock economic growth and accelerate innovation
19 September 2024 There are not enough chemistry labs to meet research and development needs, says our new Unlocking Innovation report, as we call on government to engage with deep tech chemistry sector.
Who will join Lord Vallance and other esteemed science leaders as RSC Honorary Fellows?
29 August 2024 Members have just two weeks left to submit their nominations as the Royal Society of Chemistry gears up to select its Honorary Fellows for 2025.
Taboos and tricky topics: Lessons from our science culture webinar series
21 August 2024 Following the launch of our vision for a positive science culture last year, we committed to create space for brave conversations covering areas where our community has identified tensions between the qualities of a positive science culture.
Groundbreaking science celebrated at Emerging Technologies Competition
10 July 2024 Four innovative technologies have won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2024 Emerging Technologies Competition.
Historic agreement for international chemistry co-operation
9 July 2024 American Chemical Society leaders join Royal Society of Chemistry counterparts to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two societies.
Meet our new president: A Q&A session with Dr Annette Doherty
9 July 2024 Capitalising on innovation and partnership are among the priorities for her two-year term.
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