We are sorry to announce the death of David Watson, who was a member of the department for 47 years.

Dr Ruth Webster has been awarded the 2024 AstraZeneca prize in synthetic chemistry for her productive early career and innovative research, particularly in iron catalysis.

Cellulose glitter developed by the Vignolini group has been found to be environmentally safe and sustainable, outshining plastic alternatives.

There is still time to register for our Alumni Festival event on Friday 27 September at 6pm in the Cybercafé and on livestream.

Dr John Morgan has been appointed Assistant Professor in Theoretical Chemistry jointly between Downing College and this department.

Researchers have shown for the first time how different arrangements of molecules in organic solar cells can improve light absorption, leading the way to better and cheaper solar panels

We are sad to share the news that our colleague Martin Mays died on Sunday 23 June 2024.

A symposium is being held in memory of Professor Jim Staunton on Friday 20 September 2024 here in the department. Register here to attend.

Teachers from this department were recognised in three out of nine categories in the Student-Led Teaching Awards in June.

French scientist Dr Pascal Mayer shared in the 2022 Breakthrough Prize and the 2024 Canada Gairdner International Award with Professors Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman for the development of Next Generation DNA sequencing.