The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented global challenge. Chemical scientists are playing an important role in tackling this challenge.
Find out more about how can you further contribute here
Informed by our community’s expertise and experience, we have responded to a number of parliamentary inquiries over the course of the pandemic. Our responses to the inquiries can be found on our Policy pages here.
Vaccine hope: the chemistry behind COVID-19 vaccines
Together with Andy Brunning of Compound Interest, the Royal Society of Chemistry has developed a series of infographics explaining some of the chemistry behind the vaccines which have been developed for COVID-19, RNA vaccines and viral vector vaccines, and why they need to be stored at different temperatures.
This graphic looks at how viral vector vaccines work and highlights other vaccines of this type in use or development for COVID-19.
Download the infographic here
The chemistry behind RNA vaccines is explored in this graphic developed by Compound Chem and the Royal Society of Chemistry.Download the infographic here
How have Covid-19 vaccines been made quickly and safely?
- How is Oxford University's vaccine trial is moving so quickly? Watch here to find out more
- The first vaccines for Covid-19 were developed in under twelve months. Here's how. Watch Wellcome explain
ChemVsCOVID stories
The chemical science community is playing an important role in the global response to COVID-19 - from the science of healthcare for those with the virus, to the many people whose work keeps us warm, clean and informed as we stay physically distanced.
We have shared #ChemVSCovid hero stories to celebrate these vital contributions.
Read our first story about Ellie Laney-Bolton who is supporting the continued operation of the country’s nuclear power stations to keep our lights on, and look out for many other stories to follow here.
Help friends, family, neighbours and your local community
Read the Government guidelines on how you can help others, especially people near you in isolation, and importantly, how to do this safely.
Find support
How we can help you find the support, resources and guidance you need, from the RSC and other organisations.
Our response
Our global response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Our statue at Gratitude
A spectacular outdoor public art installation created by Wild in Art - seeks to thank all scientists for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.