Celebrating International Year of the Periodic Table

2019 is International Year of the Periodic Table, marking 150 years since Dmitri Mendeleev published his periodic table of elements. 

Scientists have of course been adding to it and refining it ever since, and use it for research even today. It's a great teaching tool and probably the most recognisable icon in chemistry.

It's great to see that the UN has recognised this pivotal moment in chemistry history and we're excited to be leading the UK chemistry community's contribution to the international IYPT celebrations.

We joined the IUPAC launch event in Paris on 29 January and have a range of activities and initiatives lined up to celebrate throughout the year, many of which will be led by our passionate member volunteers.

We’re excited, proud and very much looking forward to working with our partner organisations, our members, the wider chemical science community and indeed the wider world.

Resources and information

We'd love you to join us in celebrating the history, current uses and future of the periodic table, so why not share some of our ready-made content?

• Download our social media pack 

We've already published special IYPT editions of our member magazines this year. You'll find articles from Voice on the history of the periodic table, the many ways we can provide funding for IYPT projects, as well as profiles of Dmitri Mendeleev and the equally inspirational Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff.

Our sister publication Chemistry World has also launched a dedicated IYPT section on their website, so check back on these pages throughout the year for more news and ways to get involved.