Chemistry against Covid-19
Many in the chemistry community are making their contribution to the global fight against coronavirus by staying safely at home. Many of those will be able to work from home. And many others – often those designated as key workers by governments – are going into their labs, offices and other workplaces to carry on essential work.
Our support for teachers working remotely during COVID-19
The Royal Society of Chemistry is offering a wide range of teaching resources and support for teachers working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, including free professional development courses.
Making the Difference careers campaign has flying start
Long Read: Our videos and adverts have appeared more than 20 million times across social media, and 50,000 individuals have visited our “A future in chemistry” website.
Raise your voice - bullying and harassment support line campaign launches
Our support line for scientists who have experienced bullying and harassment was featured in the Standard Issue podcast, coinciding with the launch of our new campaign resources.
Messages from our Trustees
Our president and president-elect have sent us some messages of recognition and support for all those in our community affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Imaging and treating cancer with an iridum-based prodrug
In our Chemical Science Pick of the Week, a novel cancer-targeting iridium complex was demonstrated to act as an effective radiosensitiser for image-guided cancer radiochemotherapy.
Surviving isolation – tips from astronaut Helen Sharman
Dr Helen Sharman OBE FRSC, the first British astronaut, is no stranger to isolation, uncertainty, and confined spaces. As many of us around the globe prepare for several weeks of lockdown, Helen shares with us her top tips for keeping spirits up, staying connected, and making the most of a difficult situation.
RSC launches transparent peer review
RSC Chemical Biology has become the first Royal Society of Chemistry journal to adopt transparent peer review – meaning that reviewers’ comments can be read publically.
Lithium shuffle
Lizzie Driscoll, PhD student at the University of Birmingham, produced a fun, informative video explaining how rechargeable Li-ion batteries operate. She also rolled out the activity as a playground game for schools.
Greener, cheaper MOF synthesis
Our ChemSci Pick of the Week demonstrates the scalable synthesis of metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs) using ultrasonic or acoustic frequencies – rather than solvent-based approaches.
Announcing the winners of #RSCPoster 2020
The sixth edition of our virtual poster conference #RSCPoster was the biggest yet, with almost 800 entries submitted from 59 countries around the world – and here are the winners.
Talking science to policymakers
STEM for Britain – the poster competition where early career researchers showcase their work to Members of Parliament – took place in Westminster on 9 March.
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