Policy & perspectives

Talent is the lifeblood of the chemical sciences. But how do we inspire, nurture, promote and protect it? Where will we find the chemical scientists of the future? And what action is required to ensure we give everyone the greatest opportunity to make a positive difference?

Chemistry is core to advances across every facet of human life. But where do the greatest opportunities lie? How will technology shape the science we create? And what steps should we take to ensure that curiosity-driven research continues to unlock new opportunities in unexpected ways?

Our planet faces critical challenges – from plastics polluting the oceans, to the urgent need to find more sustainable resources. But where will new solutions come from? How can we achieve global collaboration to address the big issues? And where can the chemical sciences deliver the biggest impacts?

Around the world research fuels scientific progress but the way we are sharing new knowledge is changing. What are the big challenges of the digital era? How can open access become a global endeavour? And what do chemical science researchers really think about the constantly evolving landscape?