This year marks the 100th anniversary of chemical sciences at Nankai University. To help celebrate this important milestone and the exceptional research that is synonymous with Nankai University, Chemical Science is proud to be co-organising a joint symposium to be held on 29th September 2021. The symposium will feature research that crosses new frontiers and boundaries within the chemical sciences and introduces new concepts, and will feature 8 speakers alongside flash talks and poster presentations. The meeting will be a hybrid event, being held at the Joint Research Building of Nankai University and Tianjin University, while also being accessible virtually.