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Read more at: Alumnus recognised for rare disease treatments

Alumnus recognised for rare disease treatments

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James Harrison is announced as UK Changemaker 2023

Congratulations to department alumnus and supporter James Harrison, who has been named UK Changemaker in the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards.

Read more at: Custom-built molecules may lead to metal-free, air tolerant batteries

Custom-built molecules may lead to metal-free, air tolerant batteries

Professor Dame Clare Grey and Professor Oren Scherman smiling at camera

Professor Dame Clare Grey and Professor Oren Scherman, courtesy Chemistry Photography

In research published in Nature, scientists from the Scherman and Grey research groups demonstrate a path to batteries that do not contain rare metals and are stable in the air. 

Read more at: Ray of Hope prize for Vignolini spinout

Ray of Hope prize for Vignolini spinout

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Founder and CEO Dr Benjamin Droguet (second left) with team, photo courtesy Sparxell

Sparxell has been awarded this year’s Ray of Hope Prize by the Biomimicry Institute for its plant-based alternatives to toxic colourants.

Read more at: Researchers awarded prestigious grants

Researchers awarded prestigious grants

Rosana Guevara-Collepardo (left) and Jenny Zhang

Rosana Guevara-Collepardo (left) and Jenny Zhang

Two group leaders from our department have been awarded European Research Council Consolidator Grants.