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Study shines light on new virus detection approach

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Apr 2 2020

A research team that includes scientists in this department has identified a strategy for rapidly detecting the DNA of pathogens – the microorganisms that cause disease – that could be relevant to the diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus.

A sad farewell to Dr Stuart Warren

Mar 23 2020

We are very sad to be sharing the news that our colleague Dr Stuart Warren passed away on Sunday 22nd March.

Using chiral cation renders metal-catalysed reactions enantioselective

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Mar 13 2020

Researchers here have come up with a strategy to make a transition metal-catalysed chemical reaction enantioselective through the use of a chiral cation.

Chemistry Open Day Cancelled

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Mar 13 2020

We are sorry to announce that Chemistry Open Day on Saturday 14 March has been cancelled. Dr Wothers' three public demonstration lectures during the day have also been cancelled.

Women in STEM: Dr Maria Russo

Mar 12 2020

"There is a role and a need for more women in STEM and things are getting rapidly and noticeably better for those who follow this path," says Dr Maria Russo, a Research Associate in our Centre for Atmospheric Science.

New tools show a way forward for large-scale storage of renewable energy

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Mar 2 2020

A technique based on the principles of MRI and NMR has allowed researchers to observe both how next-generation batteries for large-scale energy storage work, but also how they fail, aiding the development of strategies to extend battery lifetimes.

Diversity in Chemistry

Feb 10 2020

At an event last week we debated the need for more diversity in Chemistry with speakers from the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Proud Science Alliance, the BBC and Cambridge University Press.

Small things make big differences

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Jan 17 2020

"My career path has seen less linear progression and more Brownian motion," joked Professor Catherine J Murphy as she offered careers advice, and tips on getting the most out of their time, to our postgraduate students.

The vital research legacy Chris Dobson left us

Dec 18 2019

The Winter 2019 edition of Chem@Cam magazine honours the legacy of research into neurodegenerative disorders left to us by our late colleague, Professor Sir Chris Dobson.

Antiaromatic nanocage named 'Molecule of the Year'

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Dec 10 2019

The breakthrough antiaromatic nanocage created by researchers working here has been named 'Molecule of the Year' in a poll by the American Chemical Society's Chemical & Engineering News.

Study shines light on new virus detection approach

A sad farewell to Dr Stuart Warren

Using chiral cation renders metal-catalysed reactions enantioselective

Chemistry Open Day Cancelled

Women in STEM: Dr Maria Russo

New tools show a way forward for large-scale storage of renewable energy

Diversity in Chemistry

Small things make big differences

The vital research legacy Chris Dobson left us

Antiaromatic nanocage named 'Molecule of the Year'

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