An alumnus who studied here with Jack Lewis, one of the pioneers of modern inorganic chemistry, came back to the department in late February to give the annual Lewis Lectures.
Dr Gonçalo Bernardes has been selected to receive the 2018 MedChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship for his significant contributions to medicinal chemistry.
Image of Flavobacterium IR1 colony courtesy of the University of Cambridge
"The future is open for biodegradable paints on our cars and walls – simply by growing the colour we want!" So say the chemistry researchers studying the genetics of structural colour.
"The relevance of my research motivates me every day," says PhD student Anna Gunnarsdottir. "Finding ways to store energy more efficiently and safely is vital if we are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
We are remembering with sadness our distinguished colleague, Professor Emeritus Sir Alan Battersby, who has died shortly before what would have been his 93rd birthday.
Major new research into ways to extend the life of electric vehicle batteries and help electric cars go further will be led by Professor of Chemistry Clare Grey.
Chemists discuss new therapies for serious diseases
Courtesy New Therapeutics Forum
Three Department of Chemistry scientists will be discussing their latest research at the Cambridge New Therapeutics Forum on Thursday 1 February in the department's BMS Lecture Theatre.
Researchers use algae to create greener fuel cells
Image courtesy University of Cambridge
Two researchers from the Department of Chemistry, Professor Tuomas Knowles and Kadi Liis Saar, have helped design a new type of solar cell using algae.
The Winter 2017 Chem@Cam magazine features scientists associated with the Department of Chemistry whose work has been recognised at the highest level by the award of the Nobel Prize.
Professor Vendruscolo's 'distinguished work' honoured
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For his "distinguished work", Professor Michele Vendruscolo has received the Giuseppe Occhialini Medal and Prize, awarded jointly by the Institute of Physics and the Italian Physical Society.
Three-year collaboration to predict Black Swans in medicine
A 'black swan' is the toxic effect of a compound which could have been predicted in hindsight
The first project of the Cambridge Alliance on Medicines Safety will be a three-year collaboration to predict the safety of current and future medicines.
