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Read more at: Cambridge’s global reputation in Chemistry recognised in REF 2021
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Cambridge’s global reputation in Chemistry recognised in REF 2021

Recent postdoc poster session for undergraduates, courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography

The results from the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment highlight the impressive amount of world-leading research undertaken in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry and its wider impact on society.


Read more at: Celebrating the career of Professor Ian Paterson
Ian Paterson, left, and Jonathan Goodman, right, sit on chairs in front of the symposium banners.

Celebrating the career of Professor Ian Paterson

Ian Paterson (left) with Professor Jonathan Goodman, who organised the Symposium, courtesy Nathan Pitt, University of Cambridge

A symposium to celebrate the work of Professor Ian Paterson and his recent retirement was hosted on 7 May in Jesus College, where he is an Emeritus Fellow. 


Read more at: Professor Ray Freeman, 1932-2022
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Professor Ray Freeman, 1932-2022

Courtesy Department of Chemistry photography

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Professor Ray Freeman FRS, aged 90.


Read more at: Zhang shortlisted for L’Oréal-UNESCO Award

Zhang shortlisted for L’Oréal-UNESCO Award

Gabriella Bocchetti ©University of Cambridge

Dr Jenny Zhang has been shortlisted for the 2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK & Ireland Rising Talent Award, and the five Awardees will be announced on the 24th May 2022.


Read more at: Department welcomes two new Royal Society Fellows
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Department welcomes two new Royal Society Fellows

Professors Jason Chin (l) and Angelos Michaelides, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Two members of the Department have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society.


Read more at: European Research Council Advanced Grants drive innovation
Professors Erwin Reisner and Matthew Gaunt head shots

European Research Council Advanced Grants drive innovation

Professors Erwin Reisner (l) and Matthew Gaunt both received the prestigious grants

Two Department of Chemistry academics have been awarded ERC Advanced Grants to pursue their innovative research projects.


Read more at: Open day returns!
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Open day returns!

Courtesy Department of Chemistry photography

On Saturday 9th April 2022, the department opened its doors to the public once again after two years for an open day filled with bubbles, balloons, and beetles.


Read more at: Sonja Osbild Curates Our Twitter for the Chemistry Open Day

Sonja Osbild Curates Our Twitter for the Chemistry Open Day

We handed the keys of @ChemCambridge to PhD student Sonja Osbild to celebrate both the Chemistry Open Day and the Cambridge Festival. Osbild researches structural colours in cellulose materials in the Bio-Inspired photonics lab.


Read more at: Crystallography inspired Festival of Britain glass
Close-up of textured glass.

Crystallography inspired Festival of Britain glass

Close-up of the Festival glass on Dr Sally Boss's office door, courtesy Nathan Pitt

Have you ever spent a penny in the Department of Chemistry? If so, you may have unwittingly seen a small piece of British design history.


Read more at: Chemistry Race 2022 returns in-person!
Sixth formers attend the Third Chemistry Race

Chemistry Race 2022 returns in-person!

The Third Chemistry Race returned in-person this February when we had the pleasure to welcome over 50 teams of bright sixth-form students to Cambridge.