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International recognition for departmental researchers

Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian, courtesy @Chemistry

May 3 2023

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

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

Apr 26 2023

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.

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

Apr 19 2023

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

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.

Apr 6 2023

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.

Jonathan Nitschke in lab coat & protective glasses smiling at camera

Super-sized nanocage could deliver bigger drug cargoes

Professor Jonathan Nitschke, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Apr 6 2023

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.

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

Apr 5 2023

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

Lab Technicians needed

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

Mar 30 2023

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

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

Mar 30 2023

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

The joy of discovery

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

Mar 29 2023

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

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

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

Mar 22 2023

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

International recognition for departmental researchers

New approach targets and degrades RNA to tackle COVID-19

'Intelligent' membranes have memories

Black Women in Science Network brunch

Super-sized nanocage could deliver bigger drug cargoes

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

Lab Technicians needed

New investment for battery degradation research

The joy of discovery

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

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