Chem@Work Spring 2025

Members of the Centre for Misfolding Diseases in support of Purple Day.

CMD ‘Purple Day’ Fundraiser

On Wednesday 26th March, members of the Centre for Misfolding Diseases (CMD) raised money and awareness about epilepsy in support of “Purple Day” – the International Day for Epilepsy.

A QiCN event courtesey Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Queer in Chemistry Network Boardgames Night

This month the Queer in Chemistry Network (QiCN) held a games night in the Cybercafé. We had over 40 staff and students join us to play boardgames and videogames, share a slice or three of pizza and have a drink in the early evening sun.

Mature Student Society

The Mature Student Society is a group for mature students and others in the University to meet and socialise. They’ve hosted plenty of meetups this year, including lunches at the Colleges followed by a tour and weekly evening pub events.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week ran from 12 – 18 May with a theme of community and connection. The University hosted a wide range of events to mark the occasion.