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With the future of the world in the balance, everyone has a role to play in making it better. How will you join in?

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Explore our case studies on making chemistry workspaces more accessible for disabled scientists.
As part of our Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences report, the library offers 29 examples to inspire change.
Read the case studies & share your own: https://rsc.li/486SU67
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November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Work in a chemistry-adjacent job? Our new Partner Scientist category is here to help you deepen your knowledge, join interest groups and gain the support you need, no matter your discipline or sector. And if you buy 2026 membership now, you’ll get the rest of 2025 for free too: rsc.li/join #ChemSky
“The Royal Society of Chemistry provides you with a network so you can meet others in the chemistry community, no matter if you’re working in industry or academia. This can help you to explore yourself or other opportunities in chemistry, helping you realise the possibilities of what you can do.” George Chan MRSC Chemist (Operations) at Hong Kong Jockey Club
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The RSC is a charity. Your donations support students, equip teachers, and fund research that shapes policy and society. It’s in your power to shape the future of the chemical sciences.

Here’s how to do it ➡️ https://rsc.li/3LZZeUv #ChemSky
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November 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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♻️ Can lithium-ion batteries ever reach a circular economy?

A new Perspective in EES Batteries @ees-journals.rsc.org outlines the roadblocks & provides a map to a sustainable Li battery future: https://rsc.li/48AHXKe

#CircularEconomy #BatteryRecycling #Sustainability #PoweringPossibilities #ChemSky
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November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Join experts from Merck to find out more about how SYNTHIA Retrosynthesis Software can help you with chemical synthesis and retrosynthetic analysis – from selecting a target molecule to identifying commercial building blocks.

Register: https://rsc.li/480A2pq @chemistryworld.com #ChemSky
SYNTHIA for chemists: faster route design - join us on 11 December.
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Have we got your #RSCPrizes nominations yet?

Our prizes cover a huge range of contributions in the chemical sciences. If there’s someone you want to acknowledge, find the right prize for them and make them feel appreciated.

Nominate by 14 January ▶️ rsc.li/prizes

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Whose chemistry is prize-worthy? Nominate by 14 January.
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Applications are open for the 2026 Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize. Deadline: 7 Jan 2026.

More information on our website:https://www.ria.ie/grants-awards/prizes/the-kathleen-lonsdale-ria-chemistry-prize/applying-for-and-eligibility-for-the-kathleen-lonsdale-ria-chemistry-prize/

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November 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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What do you think of Education in Chemistry?

Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in the EiC reader survey 2025. We are inviting you to tell us what you like (& don’t like) about our education magazine so we can make it even better. Survey closes 12 Dec ➡️ https://rsc.li/3XDCnRj #ChemSky #EduSky
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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While there was little directly about science in the Chancellor's speech, chemistry skills and knowledge will be critical to make Government plans a reality. Read more Royal Society of Chemistry reaction to #Budget2025 https://www.rsc.org/news/rsc-reaction-budget-2025 #ChemSky
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November 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Final chance to boost your research with up to £5000!

Our Research Fund can help you pay for chemicals, consumables, software licenses or equipment.

Applications close 1 December. Hit that new research milestone – apply now: rsc.li/research-fund

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Last chance to apply for up to £5000.
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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What if you could help a chemistry student attend a conference that led to a conversation that transformed their career? Or caused a piece of research evidence to be developed that led to new legislation?

These things and more are happening, thanks to your donations: https://rsc.li/4iioLEh #ChemSky
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November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Explore the cutting edge of #nanofluidics at our discussion on molecular and ion flows with guest speakers, including introductory and closing lectures from Lydéric Bocquet and Aleksandra Radenovic.

Join us in April for our @faradaydiscussions.rsc.org #FD_Channels: rsc.li/channels-fd2026
Molecular and ion flows through angstrom-scale channels - submit your poster abstract by 2 February 2026
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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This review published in EES tackles a critical barrier to commercialisation of sodium-ion batteries: the poor air and moisture stability of manganese-based cathodes.

Read it now: https://rsc.li/4o4n0vW

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Energy & Environmental Science - unravelling air/moisture stability of cathode materials in sodium ion batteries: characterization, rational design and perspectives: read now
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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📢 STARTING SOON - Join us & @royalsociety.org for a live webinar dedicated to improving accessibility for disabled scientists.

Hear from members of our Inclusion & Diversity Committee & watch a panel of invited speakers, discuss improving inclusion in STEM. Watch now https://rsc.li/4o5uCht #ChemSky
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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We are proud to unveil Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences, a new report exposing the barriers faced by disabled chemists & outlining why accessible labs are vital for the future of science.

Read the report, its 15 recommendations and more: https://rsc.li/48iKLua
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Do you want to minimise risk and promote data quality with digital tools?

Join experts from Waters Corporation to embrace modern, data-driven software to enhance real-time anomaly detection, trending and visibility across sites.

Register: https://rsc.li/4nShj3U

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Join us for a Chemistry World webinar - 'Optimising method transfer in regulated environments' on 1 December.
November 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Can deep learning unlock scalable solar cell production? Perovskite PVs promise high efficiency, but scaling up remains a challenge. This work is gaining attention for showing how deep learning can successfully take on experimental tasks.

Read it now: https://rsc.li/4petmJW

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Energy & Environmental Science: Deep learning for augmented process monitoring of scalable perovskite thin-film fabrication - read now.
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Join us for a live webinar with @royalsociety.org to see how we can make science more accessible for everyone.

Hear from members of our Inclusion and Diversity Committee and watch a panel of invited speakers discuss improving inclusion in STEM.

Save the date and the link: rsc.li/4o5uCht

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Working together to address the barriers for disabled scientists - Tuesday 25th November
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Chemistry isn’t just a subject. It’s a community – & you’re part of it for life 💖

And we’re not just a society. We’re an independent charity focused on changing lives. Your membership keeps us running. Your donations fuel our impact.

Discover the difference you make https://rsc.li/3X488Ta #ChemSky
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November 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Book your place, this is your chance to advance your understanding of drug discovery and learn from leading experts at the Medicinal Chemistry Summer School 2026.
Submit by 8 May ➡️ rsc.li/mcss26
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November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Benzene turns 200! 🎉

We’re celebrating with a special research collection on carbon-based systems, aromaticity, and molecular innovation.
📢 Want to contribute?🔗 https://rsc.li/4oqDm2X

#Faraday #CallForPapers #RoyalSocietyofChemistry #ChemSky
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November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Want to get ahead for your new year’s resolutions? There’s no need to wait for January – if you apply now, you could achieve a professional award in as little as three months. And we have plenty of helpful resources to help you every step of the application process: https://rsc.li/4naj5wX #ChemSky
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November 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Our teams held our annual Science and the Parliament event in Holyrood. Here's a taster of a packed day bringing together policymakers and the vibrant scientific community Dynamic Earth. #ChemSky
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Reach your potential by becoming a peer reviewer for the Royal Society of Chemistry. We’re looking for experts in chemical science to review for us.

Learn more ➡️ https://rsc.li/486aOET #ChemSky
Peer Review: Are you interested in advancing the chemical sciences? Join us.
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Week 6 in our #PoweringPossibilities series features a review of #electrochromic #supercapacitors from @sef-journal.rsc.org: surveying principles, #materials, multifunctional device architectures (energy + display) & future challenges toward scalable manufacturing 🔗 https://rsc.li/3LQ6OAP #ChemSky
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November 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM