August 2012

RSC calls for GCSE reform to enable teachers to inspire science students
23 August 2012
Today's GCSE results show an increase in the number of students taking chemistry, but a reform of the GCSE curriculum is needed.

RSC receives an incredible response to its Mpemba Effect competition
20 August 2012
There is continued worldwide interest in the competition. Between now and the New Year we will be featuring some of our favourite submissions

RSC welcomes increase in number of chemistry A-levels
16 August 2012
Number of students entered for chemistry A-level increased by 2.4 per cent this year, while AS level students increased by 3.1 per cent.

Government funding will help bridge the drug translation gap
02 August 2012
Dr Robert Parker has welcomed the government's announcement of £29 million for life sciences research, with medicines research in the UK remodeling itself as 'big pharma' R&D d...

