RSC Policy Bulletin 2
Chemical science and sustainable energy solutions
The importance of chemistry for designing technologies that reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and provide sustainable energy solutions for the future
Labs, resources and budgets
Laboratory experience is essential for those studying the chemical sciences, but many schools are unable to provide adequate facilities due to severe financial shortfalls
Crime reduction, national security and chemistry
The RSC has been working to engage the chemical science community in a crime reduction and national security research agenda.
Costing university chemistry
Even the largest most successful UK chemistry departments are in deficit. University budgeting does not reflect the true economic cost of teaching and research.
The ScotCHEM model - a way forward for university funding?
Rodney Townsend, RSC Director of Science and Technology, examines the Scottish solution to funding first class science. Is this the answer to chronic funding shortage elsewhere?
The economic benefits of a chemistry degree
Gaining a chemistry or physics degrees is economically advantageous for individuals and the state according to a report commissioned by the RSC
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Policy Bulletin Issue 2
Winter 2006
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