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Presidential plans
Professor Sir John Holman, who has taken the helm as our new president, talks about our recent achievements and plans for his presidency
08 July 2016
Sainsbury review recommends simplifying technical education
Our president comments on a report into technical education by an independent panel, chaired by Lord Sainsbury
08 July 2016
Inspiring students in Scotland
175 minutes for chemistry - Professor Aileen Lothian is the director of Young Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Ambassadors, a programme desig
22 June 2016
Brockham National Chemical Landmark unveiled
A National Chemical Landmark plaque has been unveiled at Strood Green, in Surrey, near the former site of Beecham Research Laboratories
16 June 2016
Chemistry on the move
Spectroscopy in a Suitcase is a Royal Society of Chemistry outreach initiative, bringing portable spectrometers into the classrooms of 21,000 students
13 June 2016
Women in Science - a historical perspective
175 minutes for chemistry - David Neadle spent his 175 minutes for chemistry to highlight the ongoing struggle for recognition and representation face
02 June 2016
Twin Chemical Landmark plaques unveiled in Sittingbourne
Kent Science Park and Sittingbourne Town Library are now home to new blue plaques celebrating the life and chemistry research of Nobel Prize-winning s
08 April 2016
A look back at our 175 faces of chemistry exhibition
We recently opened the doors to Burlington House, inviting people to celebrate our anniversary by exploring our 175 faces of chemistry exhibition
31 March 2016
There’s more than one way...
Tom Coultate praises the pragmatism of the UK legislators’ recent approach to the thorny issue of food colour regulation
18 March 2016
The Chemical Society & the Royal College of Chemistry
Professor Bill Griffith, from Imperial College London, spent his 175 minutes for chemistry reflecting on the relationship between the Royal College of
16 March 2016
Shaping the history of science
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we take a look back at some of the inspirational women who have shaped both the history of the Royal Society o
08 March 2016
Our 175 faces of chemistry exhibition
In a special exhibition to mark our 175th anniversary this year, we’re highlighting stories of inspirational individuals – our 175 faces of chemistry
05 February 2016