October 2010

Elementary rise in chemistry students at university
21 October 2010
The number of chemistry students in Higher Education reached a record high in 2010

Science freeze less than feared, but concern for future
20 October 2010
Protecting the research budget is vital to reviving the UK's economy

Mobile phone app could screen shellfish, say scientists
18 October 2010
A mobile app to check shellfish for food poisoning is a step closer to reality

Birthplace of world famous drugs honoured with chemical landmark
16 October 2010
Pfizer's research site in Sandwich is the latest recipient of the RSC's blue landmark plaque award

Chemistry is indispensible to the country's health and wealth
15 October 2010
Ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review the RSC has campaigned tirelessly for British science

RSC statement on Browne report
12 October 2010
Science should not become the preserve of the rich, but open to all regardless of background

Chemistry makes its mark on science top 100
11 October 2010
The Times's list of 100 top British science features three RSC Past Presidents and many more chemists

Chemistry chief calls on Britain's wealthiest to aid university funding
10 October 2010
Britain should look to the US in how alumni can support their alma mater, says Richard Pike

University science degrees best value for taxpayers' money, say public
07 October 2010
An Ipsos MORI poll for the RSC found seven out of eight top-regarded subjects were sciences

Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for coupling reactions
06 October 2010
Palladium-based chemistry by Heck, Negishi and Suzuki takes this years' prize

Scientists unearth secret health properties of onions
06 October 2010
Scientists discover why red onions may make you cry, but are good for the heart

RSC calls on government to invest in excellence
05 October 2010
The RSC sent its submission to the 2010 Comprehensive Spending Review yesterday

