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Read more at: Using chiral cation renders metal-catalysed reactions enantioselective

Using chiral cation renders metal-catalysed reactions enantioselective

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Researchers here have come up with a strategy to make a transition metal-catalysed chemical reaction enantioselective through the use of a chiral cation. 


Read more at: Women in STEM: Dr Maria Russo

Women in STEM: Dr Maria Russo

"There is a role and a need for more women in STEM and things are getting rapidly and noticeably better for those who follow this path," says Dr Maria Russo, a Research Associate in our Centre for Atmospheric Science.


Read more at: New tools show a way forward for large-scale storage of renewable energy

New tools show a way forward for large-scale storage of renewable energy

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A technique based on the principles of MRI and NMR has allowed researchers to observe both how next-generation batteries for large-scale energy storage work, but also how they fail, aiding the development of strategies to extend battery lifetimes.


Read more at: Chemistry Open Day Cancelled

Chemistry Open Day Cancelled

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We are sorry to announce that Chemistry Open Day on Saturday 14 March has been cancelled. Dr Wothers' three public demonstration lectures during the day have also been cancelled.


Read more at: Small things make big differences

Small things make big differences

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"My career path has seen less linear progression and more Brownian motion," joked Professor Catherine J Murphy as she offered careers advice, and tips on getting the most out of their time, to our postgraduate students. 


Read more at: Diversity in Chemistry

Diversity in Chemistry

At an event last week we debated the need for more diversity in Chemistry with speakers from the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Proud Science Alliance, the BBC and Cambridge University Press.


Read more at: The vital research legacy Chris Dobson left us

The vital research legacy Chris Dobson left us

The Winter 2019 edition of Chem@Cam magazine honours the legacy of research into neurodegenerative disorders left to us by our late colleague, Professor Sir Chris Dobson.


Read more at: Antiaromatic nanocage named 'Molecule of the Year'

Antiaromatic nanocage named 'Molecule of the Year'

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The breakthrough antiaromatic nanocage created by researchers working here has been named 'Molecule of the Year' in a poll by the American Chemical Society's Chemical & Engineering News.


Read more at: Women in STEM: Jenny Zhang

Women in STEM: Jenny Zhang

Research Fellow Dr Jenny Zhang is the latest researcher to be profiled in the University of Cambridge 'Women in STEM' series.


Read more at: Five Professors named as 2019 Highly Cited Researchers

Five Professors named as 2019 Highly Cited Researchers

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Five of our colleagues have been identified as among the world's most influential researchers by the Web of Science for being most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade.