The educated chemist
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2011
The Educated Chemist: Market forces
Getting a degree in chemistry makes good economic sense, writes Robert Bowles
The Educated Chemist: A firm foundation
Bea Perks finds out about a new breed of foundation degree being developed for and by the UK chemical sector
The Educated Chemist: Researchers in residence
The Research Councils UK flagship engagement project is encouraging children to take up science after school, writes Hayley Birch
2010
The Educated Chemist: Not all black and white
A colourful new chemistry course is preparing students for a wide range of possible careers - from cosmetics to computer graphics
The Educated Chemist: Agricultural science; New York to Nadu
Graduates of a dual degree programme in agricultural science run by Cornell University and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University will have a lot of mouths to feed, writes Matt Brown
The Educated Chemist: Life as a medicinal chemist
The AstraZeneca medicinal chemistry workshop gives PhD students an insider's view of careers in the pharmaceutical industry, discovers Yfke Hager
The Educated Chemist: Managing a career in chemistry
Chemists keen to build up management skills might be interested in Strathclyde's part-time MSc in chemical technology and management, writes Yfke Hager
The Educated Chemist: Policy pull
Those who thrive across disciplines may want to take a closer look at Science and Technology Studies (STS), suggests Helen Carmichael
The Educated Chemist: More than maple syrup
In Canada, food is big business. A network of university and government labs, along with industry, offer lots of job opportunities for food scientists. Helen Carmichael reports
The Educated Chemist: More than maple syrup
In Canada, food is big business. A network of university and government labs, along with industry, offer lots of job opportunities for food scientists. Helen Carmichael reports
2009
The Educated Chemist: Mobile masters
For bright chemists with a love of travel, a European Masters spectroscopy course may be just the ticket, says Yfke Hager
The Educated Chemist: Advanced science
Students at the University of Liverpool can tailor their advanced science postgraduate programmes to suit their taste and background, says Yfke Hager
The Educated Chemist: The Melbourne model
The University of Melbourne has changed its curriculum to give just six undergraduate courses Karen Harries-Rees finds out what's on offer
The Educated Chemist: Spreading the word
If you've got a passion for science you might want to consider taking your experience and enthusiasm into the classroom as a science ambassador, says Matt Brown
The Educated Chemist: Crossing boundaries
Synthetic biology is an exciting discipline that links science, engineering and computing. Helen Carmichael reports on how the subject is inching its way into UK universities
The Educated Chemist: Scotland's biobusiness boost
Medical science students at the University of Aberdeen will soon have the opportunity to learn business skills for future careers in biobusiness. Yfke Hager finds out more
The Educated Chemist: New pharmacists on the block
Transferable skills prepare MPharm graduates for the jobs market, writes Matt Brown
The Educated Chemist: Europe-wide mentoring scheme
Training and funding is available to chemists and related scientists who want to encourage future generations to follow in their footsteps.
The Educated Chemist: High pressure research
Ned Stafford visits a German research centre focused on using high pressure to develop materials which are harder, but cheaper, than diamonds
2008
The Educated Chemist: Those who can...
The Undergraduate Ambassadors' Scheme is an ideal way to find out whether a teacher's life is for you, writes Sarah Houlton
The Educated Chemist: Preparing students for industry
At £250 million, the EPSRC's largest ever call will champion a new breed of doctoral training centre
The Educated Chemist: Organic chemistry breaks the mould
Industry has joined forces with the EPSRC to improve the UK's research funding formula. Emma Davies finds out more
The Educated Chemist: Publish or be damned
Your research isn't finished until you write it down, as Sarah Houlton discovers
The Educated Chemist: A positive process
The chemistry and engineering aspects of process development have been brought together in a new MSc course, reports Yfke Hager
The Educated Chemist: Sourcing the course
How do you decide which course is right for you? Yfke Hager helps you narrow down the options
