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We're delighted to announce that the Chemistry for our Future programme has successfully secured £1.65m of funding to extend the programme until July 2009.

Chemistry for our Future is a two year pilot programme, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England and managed by the RSC.  

The initiative began on 1st September 2006, involving over 20 separate projects and 30 universities. It aims to ensure a strong and sustainable future for chemical science higher education. 

Chemistry for our Future Projects

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Chemistry: The Next Generation

Promoting the excitement of the chemical sciences



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Futureblogs

E-mentoring scheme for school students



SIAS

Spectroscopy in a Suitcase

Project for schools and colleges



Students in Bristol Chemlabs

Widening Access to University Laboratory Facilities

Making use of laboratories for schools and colleges



Teacher fellows

Teacher fellowship scheme

Bridging the gap between schools and universities



Chemists

Higher Education Curriculum Development

Reviewing the existing provision of chemical science degree courses



Careers interview with a chemist

Careers for Chemists

Developing appropriate and easily accessible careers resources for students



Evaluation

Evaluation

Helping to assess how well projects are progressing and informing future development.




Forthcoming events

This is the list of CFOF events happening through the year

Chemistry for our Future 1st National Conference

The event was held on 3rd July 2007 at Aston Business School in Birmingham.

HE Curriculum Development Meeting

The event was held on 29 November 2007 at Burlington House, London.

Programme Management

The background to Chemistry for our Future, how the programme is managed and brand guidelines

Contact Details

Meet the team and get involved with the projects

Downloadable Files

January 2008 Newsletter
An update of Chemistry for our future events and activities
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Chemistry for our Future - Information leaflet
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