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Read more at: International recognition for departmental researchers
Shankar Balasubramanian in lab

International recognition for departmental researchers

Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian, courtesy @Chemistry

Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian and Professor Jane Clarke have been elected as International Members of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA.


Read more at: New approach targets and degrades RNA to tackle COVID-19
Sigitas Mikutis in lab coat facing camera

New approach targets and degrades RNA to tackle COVID-19

First author Sigitas Mikutis, courtesy Hazemi and Bindu

Researchers here have developed a system that directly targets and degrades viral RNA, which can be adapted to fight many viruses including that which causes COVID-19.


Read more at: 'Intelligent' membranes have memories
artistic view of a membrane in water and ions

'Intelligent' membranes have memories

Artist's view of intelligent membranes with memory effects, courtesy R.Nair

Researchers have made 'intelligent' membranes whose 'memory' can be used in areas like drug delivery, water purification, sensors and memory devices.


Read more at: Black Women in Science Network brunch
Scientists sit and listen to a lecture (off camera).

Black Women in Science Network brunch

The Black Women in Science Network brunch. Nathan Pitt, University of Cambridge.

PhD student Tomi Akingbade alongside Juliana Eniraiyetan organised a networking brunch for black women in science from all across the UK and it was a huge success.


Read more at: Super-sized nanocage could deliver bigger drug cargoes
Jonathan Nitschke in lab coat & protective glasses smiling at camera

Super-sized nanocage could deliver bigger drug cargoes

Professor Jonathan Nitschke, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Think about how frustrating it is to try to fit a gift into a box that is too small. Sometimes you just need a bigger box.


Read more at: T cells use their ‘fingers’ to poke holes in toxic cells
Professor Sir David Klenerman in the lab

T cells use their ‘fingers’ to poke holes in toxic cells

Professor Sir David Klenerman, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Researchers here have discovered how T cells detect danger by using their ‘fingers’ to poke holes in suspect cells.


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Lab Technicians needed

Technicians often help with Dr Peter Wothers' Open Day lectures, courtesy Chemistry Photography

We are looking for a Chemistry Research Lab Technician or Trainee Sernior Research Lab Technician - apply by 16 April!


Read more at: New investment for battery degradation research
Clare Grey standing next to an NMR machine

New investment for battery degradation research

Professor Dame Clare Grey has a leading role in the research, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Professor Dame Clare Grey of this department will take a leading role in a new £29 million funding commitment to UK battery research.


Read more at: The joy of discovery
Ben Feringa, Sally Boss, John Hopkins & Jeremy Sanders looking ahead, standing in front of photo of Alex Hopkins on screen

The joy of discovery

Ben Feringa, Sally Boss, John Hopkins and Jeremy Sanders with photo of Alex, courtesy Chemistry photography

This year’s Alex Hopkins memorial lecture was given by Nobel Laureate Professor Ben Feringa.


Read more at: Photosynthesis 'hack' could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy
Image courtesy Robin Horton

Photosynthesis 'hack' could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy

Illustration of cells and electrons during photosynthesis, illustrated by Robin Horton

An in-depth study of photosynthesis could lead to new ways of generating clean fuel and renewable energy.