RSC Policy Bulletin 1
Dr Lesley Yellowlees
Dr Lesley Yellowlees, chair of the RSC Science and technology Board, introduction to the first issue of the RSC Policy Bulletin
Utopia or reality?
How can chemistry departments ensure equal opportunities for all? The RSC’s report on Good Practice in Chemistry Departments describes how some universities are achieving this.
Chemical science spin-out companies
A comprehensive survey of UK universities spin-outs concludes that more funding and research facilities are needed to encourage new ventures.
REACH: The RSC response
The proposed new European Commission regulatory framework for the control of chemicals has many ramifications and reservations for the chemical industry in Europe.
New materials for sustainable energy technologies
New materials are key to advances in sustainable energy technologies, but how should we support research in this area?
The Future for UK Chemistry Departments
After the closure of well-established departments such as Kings and Exeter, the RSC is working as hard as ever to ensure there is a future for UK chemistry.
The Bologna Process
The creation of a new European Higher Education Area may have significant consequences for UK chemistry degrees, and should be moved up the UK Universities agendas.
Downloadable Files
Policy Bulletin Issue 1
Autumn 2005
PDF (300k)
PDF files require 
Adobe Acrobat Reader
