The RSC is the largest non-government supporter of chemistry education in the UK. Our activities encompass formal and informal education from the cradle to the grave and are grouped into three key areas: schools and colleges, higher education and continuing professional development.
Learn Chemistry
Resources for Teachers
Access Learn Chemistry for hundreds of mixed media resources to support your teaching across chemical topics and contexts
Resources for Students
Explore Learn Chemistry to find hundreds of resources to help you learn about the fundamentals and applications of chemistry
From RSC Education
Events and Competitions
Find out about the exciting events and competitions the RSC run for students of all ages and abilities.
Outreach for Schools
A summary of outreach activities which the RSC can be run for your school or packs which can be downloaded for your own use within school.
Regional Coordinators
Contact a Regional Coordinator in your area to find out more about local RSC educational activities
Chemistry Courses and Careers
Information regarding college or university courses, fees and career options
Materials for the Classroom
Posters, Periodic Tables and careers materials available for order or download.
Higher Education
Higher Education on Learn Chemistry
View our new Higher Education area on Learn Chemistry providing key information for Higher Education students and tutors
Information for Lecturers
View the wide range of RSC publications and resources to support chemical science lecturers
Information for HE Students and Postdocs
Tailored information, resources and support for students and postdocs
Useful Information
Funding and Awards
Information about RSC Education funding and awards which are available to schools and teachers within the UK.
Education Policy
Find out how the RSC seeks to influence education policy within the UK as the professional body for chemistry and as part of SCORE.
Education in Chemistry
Providing support for all teachers of chemistry across the secondary, further and higher education sectors
