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Read more at: Three stories of success through Widening Participation
Zedric Grosvenor at his computer.

Three stories of success through Widening Participation

Zedric Grosvenor taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Feb 10 2025

The department has awarded three PhD studentships in a pilot Widening Participation scheme aimed at tackling the under-representation of certain groups in Chemistry and in the University.

Read more at: Exploring new frontiers: Our summer students part 2
Katie Beken at the lab.

Exploring new frontiers: Our summer students part 2

Katie Beken taken by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge

Feb 3 2025

Meet the rest of our summer students who finished eight-week project in a research group in our department

Read more at: A summer season: insights from our research students
Tom Peretz in the lab.

A summer season: insights from our research students

Tom Peretz taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Jan 28 2025

Meet this year’s summer interns, who each completed an eight-week project in a research group, thanks to generous donors Wyn Lewis-Bevan (Churchill 1979), donors to our Chemistry@Cambridge Opportunity Fund, and the EPSRC.

Read more at: A catalyst for a greener future
Leah Webster operates an NMR machine.

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.

Read more at: One year, many milestones: Progress developing sustainable catalysts
Ruth Webster in an NMR laboratory

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.

Read more at: Realising the hidden value of plastics
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. 

Read more at: Shortlist announced for Sustainable Labs competition
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.  

Read more at: Honorary Fellowship for Kelly Chibale
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.

Read more at: Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellow Erin Johnson
Erin Johnson lecturing.

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.

Read more at: 'In conversation' event highlights climate change research
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.

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