Prize winners
We are recognising individuals, collaborations and teams for their exceptional achievements in advancing the chemical sciences.
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University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry Workshop Team
For technical innovations that enable research breakthroughs across the School of Chemistry, and translation of technical expertise beyond, in time...
University of Nottingham Laboratory Development Team
For dedication to crafting an innovative, skills-focused, digitally-enhanced practical chemistry curriculum to hone student skills and prepare them...
University of St Andrews School of Chemistry & ZEM Fuel S...
For the development and commercialisation of a disruptive zero emission energy technology, direct ammonia fuel cells, to decarbonise the maritime i...
University of Strathclyde and GSK
For the creation of a sustained partnership which has driven a culture of research and training excellence, and created a flow of skilled personnel...
University of Surrey Chemical Pilot Plant Education and T...
For the development of an integrated training facility for chemists and chemical engineers in large-scale chemical processes, through a combination...
Van der Waals Thin Films
For the development of van der Waals thin films with high electronic performance, mechanical stretchability, and permeability for highly flexible,...
Vy Dong
University of California, USA
For creative applications of metal hydride catalysis to address diverse challenges in organic synthesis, including carbon-carbon activation and cyc...
We are Chemistry (WaC)
2025 Inclusion and Diversity Prize awarded for the development of an impactful integrated engagement programme transforming student success through...
Wendy Winnard
Priestley College
For innovation and leadership in chemistry teaching that inspires and supports students from a range of backgrounds and enthuses teachers and stude...
Xiao Shen
Wuhan University, China
The RSC Fluorine Prize is awarded to a young researcher who has made a significant contribution to the area of fluorine chemistry and is chosen by...
Xiaogang Liu
National University of Singapore, Singapore
For outstanding contributions to the understanding and optical manipulation of photon conversion in nanocrystals and their applications in X-ray an...
Yi Lu
University of Texas at Austin, USA
For elucidating design principles of artificial metalloproteins to gain novel and deeper insights into the structure and function of natural systems.
Zhen Gu
University of California Los Angeles, USA
For pioneering “programmed medications” that apply physiological signals-responsive materials/systems for precisely delivering therapeutics, especi...
Yearly celebrations
Each year we recognise individuals and teams from a wide range of career stages, sectors and backgrounds – highlighting the breadth of talent and the variety of ways people contribute to progress in our field.