July 2012
Dr Robert Parker responds to House of Lords report on Higher Education in STEM subjects
24 July 2012
The RSC Chief Executive comments on the House of Lords Science and Technology select committee report on Higher Education in STEM subjects.
JISC Collections hold the key for RSC digital expansion
20 July 2012
The Royal Society of Chemistry has signed a three-year agreement with JISC Collections for the latest deal expanding access to the RSC's international journals portfolio.
Investigation begins into school science practical lessons
19 July 2012
A unique school science project is being launched this month to investigate how primary and secondary schools in England resource practical work and the impact this has on teaching...
RSC launches £1 million Gold for Gold initiative as Open Access transition begins
18 July 2012
The RSC has announced a groundbreaking £1 million initiative to support British researchers as they begin the transition to Gold Open Access (OA).
Thousands still at risk of death according to first estimate of Fukushima worldwide health impacts
18 July 2012
Thousands of people could still die as a result of the Fukushima nuclear accident, according to the first estimate of the disaster's worldwide impact.
Huge transition costs will mean a bumpy ride to reach Open Access, says RSC Chief Executive
17 July 2012
Dr Robert Parker has welcomed the government's Open Access proposals, but said the estimated £50 million annual transition costs would mean a bumpy ride ahead for UK researchers an...
RSC honours Oxford University team behind diabetic breakthrough
16 July 2012
The team that created a new type of sensor allowing diabetics to easily and accurately monitor their blood sugar will be awarded a National Chemical Landmark blue plaque today.
RSC Advances goes weekly one year after launch
13 July 2012
The team behind RSC Advances celebrated its huge success on the eve of its first birthday by moving to a weekly publication.
Jeremy Hunt showing a worrying lack of interest in science
12 July 2012
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is ignoring the advice of his government's science committee by refusing to appoint a Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA), the Chief Executive of the RSC s...
