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Read more at: Olivia Dovernor: Revolutionising 3D microscopy
Olivia Dovernor in laser lab.

Olivia Dovernor: Revolutionising 3D microscopy

Olivia Dovernor in laser lab taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

Aug 25 2025

Olivia Dovernor built a 3D fluorescence microscopy system during her PhD in the Lee Lab and the Scherman Group, pioneering new ways to map gel network structures and track molecular diffusion.

Read more at: Cambridge Festival:Our open day event
Prof Pete Wothers does an experiment.

Cambridge Festival:Our open day event

Science Open Day, Free Range Chemistry taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Aug 18 2025

We threw our doors open for the Cambridge Festival with an Open Day that was bigger, better and more squelchy than ever with activities throughout all the teaching laboratories and amazing lectures from our scientists.

Read more at: A conversation with alumnus Robert Mokaya

A conversation with alumnus Robert Mokaya

Aug 13 2025

Prof.Robert Mokaya OBE FRS did his PhD in Prof. Bill Jones’ Group and has recently been elected as the next President of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Read more at: Sustainability Committee’s ‘In Conversation’ event
Spencer Brennan (left) and Svetlana Menkin.

Sustainability Committee’s ‘In Conversation’ event

Spencer Brennan (left) and Svetlana Menkin, photos taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Aug 6 2025

The Chemistry Sustainability Committee hosted a conversation between Dr Svetlana Menkin from our Department and Dr Spencer Brennan from Neutreeno, a company that helps large companies reduce their carbon emissions.  

Read more at: Cambridge Chemistry Department Coaches Lead UK Students to Success at International Olympiad (IChO) – Dubai 25 July 2025
Chemistry Department Coaches Lead UK Students to Success at International Olympiad (IChO) – Dubai 25 July

Cambridge Chemistry Department Coaches Lead UK Students to Success at International Olympiad (IChO) – Dubai 25 July 2025

Text curated by Dr Fiorella Dell'Olio. Image taken at the Closing Ceremony. Front row from the left: Joseph Wong, Jerry Zhang, Julian Ho and Zesang Li. Back row from the left: Alex Thom, Ben Pilgrim, JL Kiappes, Richard Danylyuk and Sky Kang.

Aug 1 2025

Four of the UK’s most promising young chemists earned top honours at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in Dubai this month, under the mentorship of Prof. Alex Thom and Richard Danylyuk a PhD student – both from the Department of Chemistry.

Read more at: Professor Chiara Giorio Featured in Chemistry World for Groundbreaking Antarctic Climate Research
Antarctic Climate Research

Professor Chiara Giorio Featured in Chemistry World for Groundbreaking Antarctic Climate Research

Text curated by Dr Fiorella Dell'Olio. Image by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Jul 31 2025

The Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry is pleased to share that Professor Chiara Giorio has been featured in the latest Chemistry World article titled "

Read more at: Bright futures: Our Yusuf Hamied studentships
Siobhán Johnson cuts ice.

Bright futures: Our Yusuf Hamied studentships

Siobhán Johnson, taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Jul 30 2025

Choy Boy and Siobhan Johnson were recipients of Yusuf Hamied Studentships for their PhDs. Three years later, they share their achievements and aspirations.

Read more at: AI in chemistry: Accelerating research in our department
Reseacher (Niamh O'Neill) works on a simulation of salt.

AI in chemistry: Accelerating research in our department

Niamh O'Neill works on a simulation of salt taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

Jul 28 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible across disciplines such as drug discovery and molecular research. Here are some examples of how AI is transforming research in our Department.

Read more at: Dr Timothy Dickens and 17 years of IT Leadership and Service
Tim Dickens in the server room.

Dr Timothy Dickens and 17 years of IT Leadership and Service

Dr Tim Dickens with servers. Image by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Jul 28 2025

Dr Timothy Dickens FRSC, Head of IT at the Chemistry Department, is retiring after 17 years. If you’ve ever emailed IT and received a ticket in response, you’ve taken part in one of Tim’s earliest projects in our department. 

Read more at: Cambridge to Lead €4M EU-Funded Sunlight-to-Food Technology Project with European Partners

Cambridge to Lead €4M EU-Funded Sunlight-to-Food Technology Project with European Partners

Image featuring Dr Jenny Zhang, Prof. Erwin Reisner and Dr Rachel Egan. Text curated by Dr Fiorella Dell'Olio; Image by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

Jul 24 2025

The Yusuf Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge is proud to announce its leadership of a groundbreaking €4 million innovation grant awarded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Challenge. 

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