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Solutions for scientists who stammer

Hassan Mobassar ©University of Cambridge

Dr Mobbassar Hassan Sk has had a stammer his entire life. But this hasn’t stopped him from achieving success as a researcher and lecturer.


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Revving up for a zero carbon economy

Erwin Reisner group Outreach 17th Jan 2023 taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Alongside inventing new ways to create sustainable fuels for a circular economy, members of the Reisner group are telling the world about their results through outreach.


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The molecule maker

Rosa Mueller, Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Rosa Mueller started her PhD in October 2022 and is already building new molecules which could help improve plant growth and solar panel efficiency.


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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).


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A quiet revolution

Christoph Schran, Angelos Michaelides, Stephen Cox, Daniel Graf, and Venkat Kapil ©University of Cambridge

A quiet revolution in computational science has propelled the recent reinvigoration of the Lennard-Jones Centre for Computational Materials Science.


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Reaching out to new scientists

Dr Peter Wothers entertaining the Chemistry Open Day audience 2019, courtesy Chemistry Photography

“I want to inspire the next generation of scientists,” says Dr Peter Wothers. And it is clear he has done just that.


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Book now for our Alumni Festival event

An artificial leaf floats on the River Cam in front of the iconic Bridge of Sighs, courtesy @ReisnerGroup

Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while learning about the circular economy at our Alumni Festival event on Friday 22 September at 6pm.


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Solution and winner of chemistry crossword

Will you win a colourful Chemistry cup next time?

Nick Cowan (Downing College 1969) won our Chem@Cam cryptic crossword competition, and has received a colourful and sustainable Chemistry Department travel cup.


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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.


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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.


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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.

 


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.