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Urgent action needed on WEEE
Izzi Monk, RSC environment policy advisor, welcomes the Environmental Audit Committee's decision to shine a spotlight on the UK Government's inaction
12 March 2024
Successful conclusion of Burlington House lease negotiations
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced the successful conclusion of a process that will grant the Royal Society of Chem
08 March 2024
University of Cyprus joins our Open Access community after striking 'RSC Platinum' agreement
The Royal Society of Chemistry is happy to announce an innovative new agreement with the University of Cyprus, marking our first Open Access deal in t
08 March 2024
Royal Society of Chemistry response to the 2024 UK Budget Statement
Tanya Sheridan, our Head of Policy and Evidence, has shared her thoughts on the impacts for the chemical sciences after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's addre
06 March 2024
Accreditation first as Keele University masters-level apprenticeship programme earns prestigious RSC quality mark
The Research Scientist programme awards successful apprentices an MSc and backs up our belief in the value of technicians to the chemistry world.
04 March 2024
Reflecting on International Women's Day and the importance of inclusivity in events
Venue and Hospitality Manager at the Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House reflects on this year’s theme for International Women’s Day.
02 March 2024
No time left to waste for government - we need a circular economy for materials now
The United Nations' Global Resources Outlook 2024 report highlights how our unsustainable resource use is driving a triple-pronged planetary crisis. I
01 March 2024
Teacher survey shows science staffing crisis disproportionately affects disadvantaged students
About half of science teachers in schools with a high proportion of free school meals reported understaffing; 42% report high staff turnover
27 February 2024
Approaching accessibility from the outside in
RSC Disability and Accessibility Specialist Emrys Travis discusses how taking a broad look at accessibility and inclusion can help address many of the
23 February 2024
Sustaining momentum in the quest for greener laboratories
Scientific research has shaped our world in more ways than we could possibly count, thanks to the innovative work carried out in laboratories globally
23 February 2024
Assessing the Advanced British Standard
Following announcements of plans that amount to significant reform to the post-16 qualification landscape in the UK, Laura Daly reflects on the propos
23 February 2024
PFAS evidence report explores options for tackling ‘forever chemicals’ problem
Remediation methods capable of combating the ‘forever chemicals’ crisis have been laid out in a new evidence report on PFAS.
21 February 2024