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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 2d

In case you missed it, we recently announced Professor Derya Baran as this year’s winner of our prestigious EES Lectureship. Huge congratulations to Derya!

Find out more about her and her latest work 👉 https://rsc.li/4q2WqFq #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 2d

Antimicrobial resistance is an escalating global challenge. Join our next Chemistry World webinar to hear how lipids contribute to antibiotic resistance mechanisms and gain practical insights to help with your own research and workflows.

Register now: https://rsc.li/3IBBwwe

#Lipidomics #ChemSky

Join us for our Chemistry World webinar - Lipidomics for antibiotic resistance (AMR) mechanisms on 23 October

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 2d

The “pizza model” gives undergraduates a simple but effective way to develop career skills alongside their degree. Before we unveil the 2025 Education Prize winners next month, learn more about Newcastle University's innovative approach: rsc.li/ncl-pizza #ChemSky

Pizza Model Approach for Raising the Employability of Chemistry Undergraduates

For the collaborative design and implementation of regional, national and international activities which embed transferable skills and employability-focused problem solving into chemistry and natural and environmental sciences degree programmes.

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 2d

Employability skills are vital for graduates, but often sit outside the chemistry curriculum. At Newcastle University, the “pizza model” integrates them directly into teaching — a concept that won the 2024 Horizon Prize for Education. Watch the video to learn more: youtu.be/wB5NtE5qSiA #ChemSky

2024 Horizon Prize for Education Newcastle University Pizza Model

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 2d

Stressed, worried or overwhelmed?
Call our dedicated wellbeing and listening service or use our live chat in confidence. 0800 084 3451 (UK Freephone) +44 1223 853549 (International)
We’re here for you ➡️ https://rsc.li/44bF1By

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness #RSCCommFund #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

Grief is one of the hardest journeys we face – get science-based techniques to support yourself.

On 15 October, join the Chemists’ Community Fund and Lucy Whitehall, a wellbeing coach and positive psychologist, for a free and informative webinar.

Find out more: https://rsc.li/42sgcAf

#ChemSky

Navigate grief, support yourself - don't miss our CCF webinar

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

Advances of the Week - Week 15
This #OpenAccess study in Energy Advances dives into slurry rheology to improve mixing, microstructure, and electrode performance—plus tips for scaling up production ➡️ https://rsc.li/48ev3C0
#ChemSky #AdvancesOfTheWeek #BatteryTechnology #MaterialsScience #Rheology

Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

We’re pleased to host around 50 chemical scientists at Burlington House for the Sustainable PLFs 2040 Initiative Annual Meeting.

It's been a great event so far, with an excellent turnout and some interesting discussions, with more to come.

Learn about #SustainablePLFs: rsc.li/PLFs-Event

#ChemSky

Photo of Sustainable PLFs 2040 Initiative Annual Meeting.

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

From classrooms to research labs, the 3DI Institute and the team at UCL is showing how virtual reality can transform the way science is taught. Check out their winners page to learn this ground-breaking project: rsc.li/ucl-vr #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

The 3DI Virtual Reality Institute is opening up access to science through immersive VR centres. Thanks to this 2024 Horizon Prize for Education-winning project, students around the world are experience training that was once out of reach. Watch the video: buff.ly/Hj0g8d7 #ChemSky

2024 Horizon Prize for Education - The 3DI Virtual Reality Institute

Virtual reality centres are giving scientists around the world the opportunity to share knowledge and improve access to high-quality scientific training. The 3DI VR Institute, set up by UCL…

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Nanoscale Journals @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org · 4d

In honour of the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry, we’ve curated a collection of impactful articles from across RSC journals on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) 🏆 Free to read until the end of November 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/jour...

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

We are proud to share a fresh perspective on how to celebrate excellence in chemistry: recognition that is inclusive, forward-looking & capable of inspiring progress across science. Read our new report: rsc.li/reshaping-recognition

#ReshapingRecognition #ScienceCulture #RSCPrizes #ChemSky

Reshaping recognition: evolving how we celebrate excellence

A multi-year journey to transform our prizes

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

⏳ Give it time – culture change is a long journey, requiring patience, iteration and resilience.

#ReshapingRecognition #ScienceCulture #RSCPrizes #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

🌈 Celebrate diversity – ensure structures, processes and culture work together to reflect excellence in all its forms.

#ReshapingRecognition #ScienceCulture #RSCPrizes #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

🔗 Align to purpose – criteria, processes and celebrations should all reinforce intent.

#ReshapingRecognition #ScienceCulture #RSCPrizes #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

❓ Be clear on the “why” – is recognition about inspiring others, validating careers or raising visibility? Clarity of purpose sharpens every decision.

#ReshapingRecognition #ScienceCulture #RSCPrizes #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

Our Reshaping Recognition report distils what we have learned along the way.

Here are our five key learnings from this transformation:

👥 Establish your audience – involve the people recognition is meant to celebrate from the outset.

#ReshapingRecognition #ScienceCulture #RSCPrizes #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 3d

❓ How can recognition in chemistry become more inclusive and reflective of modern scientific culture?

🏆Over the past five years we have reshaped our prizes to celebrate a wider range of contributions to chemistry – from teams & educators to technical specialists & early career scientists. #ChemSky

What are the key learning from our report?

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 4d

Becoming a peer reviewer opens up a lot of opportunities, like building your knowledge and making new connections. We’re looking for experts in materials science to review for us. Learn more 👉 https://rsc.li/3WrNWtY
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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 4d

Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi! For more reaction, follow our live blog.

The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry as it happens – live

Join us as we provide analysis and commentary in the run up to the announcement of the biggest prize in chemistry

www.chemistryworld.com

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 4d

Happy, er, Christmas. And for all those celebrate, follow along the #NobelPrize chat (and loads of other in-depth content) with Patrick and the team @chemistryworld.com ⬇️

Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 4d

The big day is here – 'chemistry Christmas', if you will! – and we kick off our wide array of Nobel coverage with Patrick Walter's live updates. Find out what happened with the physics prize, and check out what the stats say...

The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry as it happens – live

Join us as we provide analysis and commentary in the run up to the announcement of the biggest prize in chemistry

www.chemistryworld.com

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 5d

Do you want to hear data standard success stories from leading experts?

Join the second webinar in our new ChemSpider series to hear how those stories further scientific advancement.

Register now: https://rsc.li/48aa5UU

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Register now for our ChemSpider webinar - Chemistry Data Standards on 21 October

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 5d

Humphry Davy Lecture 2025 - Burlington House, London

📅 Thursday, 23 October
🕕 18:00 for 18:30 start
🍽️ Buffet dinner follows

🎤 Speaker: Katherine Mathieson, Director of The Royal Institution
“The application of science to the common purposes of life”

🔗 Register by 14 Oct: rsc.li/4mJwg7P #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 5d

Join us in celebrating 15 years of @chemicalscience.rsc.org with two days of cutting-edge talks on our theme: chemistry of imaging, biosensing & diagnostics. We are delighted to introduce a Chemical Science Lectureship session at this year’s event. Register now: rsc.li/chemscisymp2025 #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 5d

From classrooms to laboratories, apprenticeships to pioneering research, recognition helps inspire the next generation, break down stigma & highlight excellence across the chemical sciences.

Explore our new report : buff.ly/vcxBBHE

#ReshapingRecognition #STEMCareers #RSCPrizes #ChemSky