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Sustainable PLFs: Coming together as a whole system
The RSC welcomed leading industry, academic and institutional figures as Burlington House hosted the Sustainable PLFs initiative's annual meeting.
13 October 2025
Skills shortages threaten circular economy progress
Working with the Institution of Chemical Engineers and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining to expose critical skills gaps
02 October 2025
Reshaping Recognition report explores prizes transformation
The Royal Society of Chemistry has published a new report reflecting on how its prizes have been reshaped to better serve the scientific community.
01 October 2025
RSC and chef Blanc back healthy-eating kitchen project
Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc believes a Royal Society of Chemistry-backed farm kitchen initiative could whet the public's appetite for healthy food.
30 September 2025
Championing chemistry in UK higher education
As universities navigate financial pressures, we are working to ensure chemistry teaching, research and innovation continues to thrive in the UK
16 September 2025
It’s #PeerReviewWeek: 'Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era'
We're joining the conversation for Peer Review Week: 'Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era'.
15 September 2025
Science teaching staff struggle to deliver practical lessons
UK science teachers are struggling to deliver practical lessons, while technicians report they are considering leaving the profession.
09 September 2025
Solar fuels conference shines a light on progress
Hundreds of the world's best and brightest descended on Newcastle as the International Solar Fuels Conference returned after a six-year absence.
08 September 2025
New grants unveiled at Technician Commitment celebration
We have committed to awarding £5,000 in training and development grants as we mark five years of support for the Technician Commitment.
04 September 2025
Dr David Campbell Sammon
3 December 1929 – 9 August 2025
28 August 2025
Rita Woodward (née Blakeborough)
19 June 1942 – 3 August 2025
25 August 2025
Syrian refugee children discover opportunities in chemistry
A Manchester University lecturer is using a special outreach project to help Syrian refugee children build confidence and look to a future in science.
15 August 2025