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Read more at: Third edition of classic text responds to massive growth of molecular simulation

Third edition of classic text responds to massive growth of molecular simulation

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Professor Daan Frenkel, courtesy @ChemistryPhotography

Like many researchers, Emeritus Professor Daan Frenkel found that lockdown gave him an unexpected gift – time.

Read more at: Professor Nicholas Kotov gives Melville Lectures

Professor Nicholas Kotov gives Melville Lectures

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Professor Kotov meets students after the lecture, courtesy @ChemistryPhotography

This year’s prestigious Melville Lectures were given by Professor Nicholas Kotov, an international leader in inorganic nanoparticle research.

Read more at: Students choose outstanding supervisor

Students choose outstanding supervisor

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Professor Angelos Michaelides, courtesy @ChemistryPhotography

Professor Angelos Michaelides has been chosen by postgrads in the department as Outstanding Supervisor of the year.

Read more at: Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power

Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power

Dr Motiar Rahaman holds the tiny, square artificial leaf

The artificial leaf can produce liquid multi-carbon fuels using sunlight

Researchers from the Reisner group have developed a solar-powered technology that converts carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be added directly to a car’s engine as drop-in fuel. 

Read more at: Postgrad awarded Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability

Postgrad awarded Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability

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Chloe receiving her award, courtesy Cambridge Hub

PhD student Chloe Balhatchet has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability.

Read more at: Excellence in Chemical Biology award

Excellence in Chemical Biology award

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Professor Bernardes, courtesy @ChemistryPhotography

Professor Gonçalo Bernardes has been honoured for his ground-breaking contributions to chemical and cancer biology.