RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


 

RSC and Universities


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All capable students should have the opportunity to study chemistry at university in any region of the UK. 

However, the high cost of providing laboratory based subjects such as chemistry has prompted some universities to close science departments in recent years due to financial pressures. 

We believe that these closures pose a risk to the sustainability of the science base in the UK. 

The RSC has been very successful in highlighting these issues and bringing them to the attention of the general public.


Press Releases

Queen Mary University of London

Revival of chemistry - The Independent

25 January 2007

The Independent has published a feature, plus an editorial comment, on the reviving fortunes of chemistry across the UK


RSC reports and articles

Sussex University

The Saving of Sussex

When Sussex University chemistry department was threatened with closure the RSC worked hard to argue its case and prevent its demise. In May, the department was saved. Dr Sean McWh...


Costing University Chemistry

Costing university chemistry

Even the largest most successful UK chemistry departments are in deficit. University budgeting does not reflect the true economic cost of teaching and research.