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2026 RSC elections: voting now open
Members are urged to make their voices heard and cast their ballots in this year's elections, with the RSC Presidency among the roles to be decided.
20 April 2026
John Richard Pentland CChem MRSC
25 June 1932 — 29 September 2025
16 April 2026
John Keith Hodgson CChem MRSC
7 May 1933 — 18 March 2026
14 April 2026
Championing chemistry ahead of Scottish and Welsh elections
Hear from our Public Affairs team about what the RSC is doing to raise the profile of chemical sciences, and how you can get involved
14 April 2026
Unlocking affordable precious metal-free hydrogen fuel cells
A fresh approach to catalyst design that could transform the future of energy.
13 April 2026
Rethinking upconversion nanoparticles
Turning promise into performance for next-generation light-based technologies.
09 April 2026
John Dewing BSc PhD CChem FRSC
8 July 1929 — 4 December 2025
08 April 2026
PFAS the focus of 2026 RSC Change Makers accelerator scheme
Deep tech chemistry start-ups and science innovators have been encouraged to apply for a place on the latest cohort of our Change Makers programme.
02 April 2026
RSC and TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM announce major OA agreement
The has announced a new three-year open access agreement with TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, the Turkish Academic Network and Information Center.
02 April 2026
Egg‑citing chemistry experiments for families this Easter
As the Easter school holidays get underway, here are five egg-citing chemistry experiments for families to try at home.
01 April 2026
Gerald Ray Miller
13 November 1936 – 29 March 2025
31 March 2026
New book aiming to make chemistry education more inclusive
A ground-breaking new book is reshaping accessibility in science education by combining practical guidance with insights rooted in lived experience.
30 March 2026