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'Hydrogen Pistols at Dawn'

Image of Dr Peter Wothers courtesy Cambridge University Library

Mar 5 2018

'Hydrogen Pistols at Dawn', a look at the 18th century texts that prompted a revolution in chemistry, is one of the Sandars Lectures Dr Peter Wothers will deliver this week.

Alumnus returns to give annual Lewis Lectures

Image courtesy of Heidelberg University

Feb 28 2018

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.

Award for significant contributions to medicine

Courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography

Feb 27 2018

Dr Gonçalo Bernardes has been selected to receive the 2018 MedChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship for his significant contributions to medicinal chemistry.

Colour research suggests ways to 'grow' paint

Image of Flavobacterium IR1 colony courtesy of the University of Cambridge

Feb 20 2018

"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.

Loving my research

Images courtesy of Pembroke College

Feb 19 2018

"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."

Remembering Sir Alan Battersby

Image courtesy of the Department of Chemistry

Feb 12 2018

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.

Driving electric cars further

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Jan 30 2018

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.

Professor wins prize for Alzheimer's-related research

Image courtesy Tuomas Knowles

Jan 22 2018

Tuomas Knowles, Professor of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics, has been awarded the 2017 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in Biophysics.

Chemists discuss new therapies for serious diseases

Courtesy New Therapeutics Forum

Jan 16 2018

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

Jan 12 2018

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.

'Hydrogen Pistols at Dawn'

Alumnus returns to give annual Lewis Lectures

Award for significant contributions to medicine

Colour research suggests ways to 'grow' paint

Loving my research

Remembering Sir Alan Battersby

Driving electric cars further

Professor wins prize for Alzheimer's-related research

Chemists discuss new therapies for serious diseases

Researchers use algae to create greener fuel cells

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