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Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry

 
Read more at: Dr Luke Abraham promoted to Director of Research
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Dr Luke Abraham promoted to Director of Research

Luke Abraham taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Please join us in celebrating Dr Luke Abraham’s new title of Director of Research, which is a top rank on the Senior Researcher pathway and is considered to be equivalent to Professor (Grade 12).


Read more at: Empowering future generations in Nigeria
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Empowering future generations in Nigeria

David Izuogu opens the conference, courtesy AODI

“Empowering future generations through education is at the core of everything we do,” says David Izuogu, who founded the Africa of Our Dream initiative in 2018 while completing his PhD in theoretical chemistry here.


Read more at: Pioneering programme STEM SMART soars into its second year
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Pioneering programme STEM SMART soars into its second year

STEM Smart Outreach week, taken by Gabriella Bocchetti©University of Cambridge

STEM SMART is an aspiration- and attainment-raising programme that prepares A-level students for science and engineering in higher education. The first cohort have completed their 17-month programme and this year promises to be even bigger.


Read more at: Solar energy conference triumphs after pandemic delays
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Solar energy conference triumphs after pandemic delays

BioPEC conference taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

A conference organised by members of the department brought together experts on solar energy to drive innovation in bio-solar technology. The forum was especially appreciated as it was delayed three times due to pandemic interference.


Read more at: Summer internships: undergraduates experiences of summer in our labs
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Summer internships: undergraduates experiences of summer in our labs

Becky Larner taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Summer internships are a great way for undergrads to meet researchers, gain new skills and find out if working in a lab is for them. Here, four students describe their 2022 summer internships, all of which were funded by alumni gifts.

 


Read more at: Investigating sulphur dioxide's impact on global temperature
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Investigating sulphur dioxide's impact on global temperature

Print Sakulsupich, taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Atmospheric pollutants are often associated with warming the environment, but Vichawan ‘Print’ Sakulsupich investigates aerosols that cool down the atmosphere.


Read more at: Frontiers of chemistry: Meet three of our scholars
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Frontiers of chemistry: Meet three of our scholars

Hannah Lockett by Nathan Pitt, ©University of Cambridge

Meet some of the postgraduate students supported by philanthropic studentships and discover the range of research, from antibody design to sustainable catalysts, that is happening across the department.


Read more at: Our postgraduate education team: Helping students thrive
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Our postgraduate education team: Helping students thrive

Postgrad education team group and meeting 19th Apr 2023 taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Our new postgraduate education team are working together to support our postgrads from initial application to viva and beyond.


Read more at: Celebrating Students: Srijit Seal Wins Best College Officer Award
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Celebrating Students: Srijit Seal Wins Best College Officer Award

Srijit Seal courtesy of Clare College, ©University of Cambridge

Srijit Seal, third year PhD student studying drug toxicity in the Andreas Bender group and former President of the Graduate Student Body at Clare Hall, has won the Best College Officer Award.


Read more at: A note to my younger self
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A note to my younger self

Jenny Zhang and Chiara Giorio, courtesy of ©University of Cambridge

Dr Chiara Giorio and Dr Jenny Zhang share their top tips for PhD students and early career researchers.