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Read more at: Professor James Staunton FRS 1935 - 2023
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Professor James Staunton FRS 1935 - 2023

Professor Jim Staunton, who died on 13 July.

Jul 24 2023

We are sad to report that our colleague, Professor Jim Staunton, died on 13 July 2023 at the age of 88.

Read more at: Book now for our Alumni Festival event
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Book now for our Alumni Festival event

An artificial leaf floats on the River Cam in front of the iconic Bridge of Sighs, courtesy @ReisnerGroup

Jul 3 2023

Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while learning about the circular economy at our Alumni Festival event on Friday 22 September at 6pm.

Read more at: Reaching out to new scientists
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Reaching out to new scientists

Dr Peter Wothers entertaining the Chemistry Open Day audience 2019, courtesy Chemistry Photography

Jul 3 2023

“I want to inspire the next generation of scientists,” says Dr Peter Wothers. And it is clear he has done just that.

Read more at: Chem@Cam Summer 2023 Survey

Chem@Cam Summer 2023 Survey

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Read more at: Third edition of classic text responds to massive growth of molecular simulation
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Third edition of classic text responds to massive growth of molecular simulation

Professor Daan Frenkel, courtesy @ChemistryPhotography

May 31 2023

Like many researchers, Emeritus Professor Daan Frenkel found that lockdown gave him an unexpected gift – time.

Read more at: Professor Nicholas Kotov gives Melville Lectures
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Professor Nicholas Kotov gives Melville Lectures

Professor Kotov meets students after the lecture, courtesy @ChemistryPhotography

May 25 2023

This year’s prestigious Melville Lectures were given by Professor Nicholas Kotov, an international leader in inorganic nanoparticle research.

Read more at: Students choose outstanding supervisor
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Students choose outstanding supervisor

Professor Angelos Michaelides, courtesy @ChemistryPhotography

May 24 2023

Professor Angelos Michaelides has been chosen by postgrads in the department as Outstanding Supervisor of the year.

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Read more at: Postgrad awarded Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability
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Postgrad awarded Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability

Chloe receiving her award, courtesy Cambridge Hub

May 17 2023

PhD student Chloe Balhatchet has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability.

Read more at: Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power
Dr Motiar Rahaman holds the tiny, square artificial leaf

Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power

The artificial leaf can produce liquid multi-carbon fuels using sunlight

May 18 2023

Researchers from the Reisner group have developed a solar-powered technology that converts carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be added directly to a car’s engine as drop-in fuel. 

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