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A catalyst for a greener future

Leah Webster C@C taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Jan 22 2025

Dr Leah Webster is developing catalysts for a more sustainable future.

One year, many milestones: Progress developing sustainable catalysts

Ruth Webster in the NMR laboratory taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Jan 15 2025

It’s been a year since Dr Ruth Webster and her group came to our department from the University of Bath. Discover Ruth’s mission is to find sustainable catalysts that speed up essential chemical reactions.

Erwin Reisner addresses a lecture theatre

Realising the hidden value of plastics

Erwin Reisner delivering his talk: Capturing Sunlight for a Sustainable Future taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Jan 10 2025

Recycling plastic waste is difficult and often unprofitable. Reisner group spinout Protonera has the perfect solution.

Professor John Pyle sitting in chair next to Jenny Zhang at front of lecture theatre

Shortlist announced for Sustainable Labs competition

Professor John Pyle speaks with Assistant Professor Jenny Zhang at Chemistry Sustainability 'In Conversation' event, courtesy Chemistry Photography.

Dec 18 2024

The shortlist has been announced for the Sustainable Labs Competition, which is seeking innovative ideas on making labs across the university more sustainable.

Choonzo, Kelly and Jeremy smiling at camera

Honorary Fellowship for Kelly Chibale

Kelly Chibale (centre) with Choonzo Chiyumba and Jeremy Sanders in the department.

Dec 16 2024

Alumnus Kelly Chibale has been elected to an Honorary Fellowship at his alma mater, Queens’ College.

Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellow Erin Johnson

Erin Johnson Theoretical Lecture taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Dec 16 2024

Professor Erin Johnson is a Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellow from Dalhousie University in Canada.

John Pyle sitting on a chair talking to Jenny Zhang at front of lecture theatre

'In conversation' event highlights climate change research

John Pyle speaks with Jenny Zhang about his research, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Nov 28 2024

Chemistry Sustainability held its first 'In Conversation' event in November, which featured an intimate conversation between Emeritus Professor John Pyle CBE FRS and Assistant Professor Jenny Zhang.

‘Illusion of truth’ surrounds inaccurate tyre pollution figures

Widespread misunderstanding exists about how airborne tyre emissions contribute to air pollution, photo courtesy Siriel Saladin

Nov 25 2024

Widespread misunderstandings about the contribution of tyre wear to air pollution have crept into government reports in the UK, EU and US and could wrongly influence critical policy decisions.

Chin being presented his honorary diploma by someone at ETH

Chin receives honorary doctorate

Professor Jason Chin receives his honorary degree in a ceremony at ETH, photo courtesy ETH/Alessandro Della Bella

Nov 14 2024

Professor Jason Chin has received an honorary doctorate from ETH Zurich to honour his outstanding achievements in the field of synthetic biology.

Jonathan Nitschke sitting on rocks by the sea, smiling at camera

Supramolecular Chemistry Award recognises exceptional research

Professor Jonathan Nitschke

Nov 11 2024

Professor Jonathan Nitschke has been awarded the 2024 Supramolecular Chemistry Award for his contributions to macrocyclic and supramolecular chemistry.

A catalyst for a greener future

One year, many milestones: Progress developing sustainable catalysts

Realising the hidden value of plastics

Shortlist announced for Sustainable Labs competition

Honorary Fellowship for Kelly Chibale

Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellow Erin Johnson

'In conversation' event highlights climate change research

‘Illusion of truth’ surrounds inaccurate tyre pollution figures

Chin receives honorary doctorate

Supramolecular Chemistry Award recognises exceptional research

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