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Read more at: Black Scientists Matter

Black Scientists Matter

Sandile Mtetwa and James Keeler, courtesy Department of Chemistry

A Black Legacies in STEM exhibition which highlights Black scientists past and present from around the world has been held to mark Black History month.


Read more at: Professor Chris Abell FRS, FMedSci (1957 - 2020)

Professor Chris Abell FRS, FMedSci (1957 - 2020)

Courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography

We are saddened to announce that our dear friend and colleague Chris Abell has died suddenly at the age of 62.


Read more at: Welcome to ICE

Welcome to ICE

The ICE group brainstorming new research plans safely, courtesy ICE group

The ICE group, led by our new 1968 Professor of Chemistry, Angelos Michaelides, officially arrived in Cambridge this month.


Read more at: Future Leaders Fellowship supports research into carbon capture

Future Leaders Fellowship supports research into carbon capture

Dr Alexander Forse, courtesy Department of Chemistry Photography

The award of a Future Leaders Fellowship on electrochemical carbon dioxide capture, announced today, will help Dr Alex Forse meet his goal to develop materials that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle the global climate crisis.


Read more at: 700-year-old volcanic eruption may improve climate predictions

700-year-old volcanic eruption may improve climate predictions

Samalas caldera, at Rinjani volcano on Lombok Island (Indonesia), courtesy Dr Céline Vidal

Researchers here have revised our understanding of how a major volcanic eruption in the 13th century affected the global climate, which could lead to better modelling of the impact of future eruptions.


Read more at: New virtual reality software allows scientists to ‘walk’ inside cells

New virtual reality software allows scientists to ‘walk’ inside cells

PhD student Anouska Handa analyses her data in vLUME, courtesy Alexandre Kitching

Virtual reality software which allows researchers to ‘walk’ inside and analyse individual cells could be used to understand fundamental problems in biology and develop new treatments for disease.


Read more at: An “unexpected experience” for researcher

An “unexpected experience” for researcher

Sam Roberts in the days before PPE

Sam Roberts is one of over 100 University staff, and scientists from AZ and GSK “who juggled their jobs and sacrificed sleep” to volunteer at the Cambridge Testing Centre to boost Covid-19 testing.


Read more at: Alumnus launches AI Journal

Alumnus launches AI Journal

Ed Pyzer-Knapp working at his desk, courtesy EPK

As IBM Research Global Lead for AI Enriched Modelling and Simulation, and a visiting Professor at Liverpool, alumnus Ed Pyzer-Knapp was already a busy man. Instead of cutting back, he has now launched a new journal highlighting AI research.


Read more at: Daan Frenkel recognised for condensed matter physics contributions

Daan Frenkel recognised for condensed matter physics contributions

Professor Daan Frenkel, courtesy Department of Chemistry photography

Professor Daan Frenkel has been awarded the European Physical Liquid Matter Prize, considered one of Europe’s most prestigious prizes in the field of the (chemical) physics of liquids.


Read more at: Alumnus makes a difference with anti-Covid drug

Alumnus makes a difference with anti-Covid drug

Alumnus Richard Mackman in his office at Gilead Sciences

As a third-year undergrad here, Richard Mackman gradually realised what he wanted to do: “I wanted to create something as a chemist that would make a difference,” he says.  And with the development of the anti-Covid drug remdesivir, he has.