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2024 General Election analysis: Where do UK political parties stand on the big chemistry issues?
Our Parliamentary Affairs and Policy experts have scoured the manifestos ahead of the 4 July vote to see which ones align with our asks.
14 June 2024
Our vision for practical chemistry education
Education policy specialist Aylin Ozkan examines the problems facing chemistry teachers and technicians and lays out the RSC's vision for improved pra
13 June 2024
Prize winners 2024
Today we announce the 2024 winners of our Research & Innovation Prizes, Volunteer Recognition Prizes, Horizon Prizes and Inclusion & Diversity Prize.
12 June 2024
Professor Robert Mokaya to become RSC president after winning election
Prof Mokaya will take the role in 2026, succeeding Dr Annette Doherty upon completion of her two-year term.
10 June 2024
The UK needs a national Chemicals Agency - join the RSC's call for politicians to end regulatory chaos
A new RSC report launched today lays out the case for change and urges the next UK government to establish a dedicated agency.
05 June 2024
Navigating the evolving landscape of event planning: challenges and solutions
A meeting of events professionals to discuss pertinent challenges and ideas for both internal and external events.
02 June 2024
MyRSC has now been closed
Following the closure of MyRSC in 2024, there are now many different ways in which you can continue to engage with the RSC and our wider community.
30 May 2024
Immigration rhetoric presents an existential risk to the future of UK research
Following the Migration Advisory Committee’s "Rapid Review of the Graduate Route", we urge the government to refrain from making changes to the Gradua
21 May 2024
Leading academic author to give away new digital version of textbook as a ‘gift to the chemistry community’
Readers can now download a free copy of Peter Atkins’ Concepts in Physical Chemistry as part of a special collaboration with the Royal Society of Chem
17 May 2024
AstraZeneca Macclesfield awarded prestigious National Chemical Landmark blue plaque
Recognition of a contribution of almost sixty years to science and medicine.
15 May 2024
Defossilising chemicals: What is needed and what is being done?
Replacing fossil fuelstocks with cleaner alternatives is a complex and long-term challenge requiring requiring scientific, economic and policy coordin
10 May 2024
King Charles confirms patronage of Royal Society of Chemistry
Marking the anniversary of his coronation, the Royal household has communicated that His Majesty King Charles III has confirmed his patronage
09 May 2024