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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 1d

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Congratulations to the Nobel laureates and to all advancing the frontiers of materials chemistry!

#NobelPrize #MaterialsScience

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry celebrates the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Read comments from our Co-Director Prof. Kim Jelfs @jelfschem.bsky.social and Co-Investigator Prof. Becky Greenaway @beckylgreenaway.bsky.social featured in several media outlets.

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 4d

🌱🤖 AI INFUSED EVENT

Join the AIchemy and the Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA) for a one-day in-person symposium exploring how AI and digitalisation are transforming chemistry and sustainable manufacturing.

📅 11th November 2025
📍 SCI, London

👉 Register

AI Infused Sustainable Manufacturing Symposium – aichemy

11 November, 2025

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 7d

What a fantastic day at the OChRA Workshop on Tuesday 30th September!

We welcomed delegates from across the community for hands-on training, exploring new tools & practical applications.

Huge thank you to Dr. Hatem Fakhruldeen for hosting & to all who attended and contributed.

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 8d

💡✨ Got an idea for a workshop?

At AIchemy, we’re always looking to support new ideas that bring together AI and chemistry. Whether it’s training, collaboration, or knowledge-sharing, we can help turn your concept into reality.

👉 See how AIchemy can help aichemy.ac.uk/community-wo...

#AIchemy

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 10d

Today, AIchemy is hosting the Open Chemistry Robotics and Automation Framework (OChRA) Workshop at the University of Liverpool!

Stay tuned for our highlights!

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 14d

…and there’s still more to come before the end of the year! 🎉
👉 5 more events (at least....)
👉 Collaboration Travel Fund Round 2 opening in November
👉 Results of the £2.5M Frontier Fund

It’s been an incredible journey so far!
Thank you to everyone who’s been part of it!

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 14d

🌟🔬 What a year it’s been for the AIchemy Hub…

So far in 2025 we’ve:
✅ Funded 12 internships
✅ Launched £200K of pump-priming projects
✅ Hosted 14 Events & Webinars
✅ Supported 5 Collaboration travel fund awards (Round 1)
🏆 Celebrated members of our Hub winning prestigious awards

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 17d

🤖✨ Agentic AI in Chemistry Symposium

Join us for a one-day deep dive into the future of AI in Chemistry, with a special focus on Agentic AI.

📅 26th November | 📍 Liverpool

⚡ Absolutely not to be missed!
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#AgenticAI #AIinChemistry #LLMs #ChemicalDiscovery

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 18d

🚀 Last Friday, the University of Leeds hosted our RAG Models & AI Agents in Chemical Discovery and Development Workshop.

We were delighted to welcome 36 leading experts from academia, industry, and funding bodies.

Read the workshop blog here
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#AI #Chemistry #Innovation

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 21d

🚀✨ Frontier Fund Update ✨🚀

We’ve had an incredible response to our AIchemy Frontier Fund - with a huge number of applications submitted! 🙌

It’s been a busy week for the AIchemy Hub team as we move onto the next stage: reviewing applications.

A big thank you to everyone who applied!

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SCHEMA Hub @schemahub.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the SCHEMA Autumn Conference at @ox.ac.uk.

We’re grateful to our presenters and to all attendees for contributing to the discussions.

Keep an eye on our social channels over the coming week for highlights from the conference!

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 22d

✨🔬 What a brilliant day in Liverpool!

AIchemy was part of a Chemistry and Industry Day, bringing together industry partners to explore how the AIchemy Hub can support their needs and shape the future of chemistry with AI.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 23d

📢 AI Infused Sustainable Manufacturing Symposium

Join the AIchemy and the SCHEMA Hub for a one-day in-person symposium.

📅 11th November | 📍 London

✨ With a stellar line-up of academic and industry speakers, this is not to be missed!

👉 Register now: buff.ly/qHsCgKU

#AIInfusedManufacturing

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 24d

📢 Don’t forget to sign up!

Our Monthly Webinar Series continues on 17th September, 2–3pm

🎙️ Speakers:
Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli (MIT)
Yushu Han (University of Liverpool)

An unmissable session at the cutting edge of AI and chemistry.

👉 Register now: buff.ly/oYOCFnp

#AIchemyHub #AIinChemistry

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 25d

🤖✨ Event Announcement

Join us for a one-day deep dive into the future of AI in Chemistry, with a special focus on Agentic AI.

📅 26th November | 📍 Liverpool

⚡ Absolutely not to be missed!
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#AgenticAI #AIinChemistry #LLMs #ChemicalDiscovery #AIchemyHub #FutureOfScience

Agentic AI Symposium – aichemy

26 NOVEMBER, 2025

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Last chance!

The Frontier Fund deadline TODAY at 5pm ⏰
With £2.5M funding available, don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for bold, transformative ideas.

📩 Get your application in before the deadline!
🔗https://buff.ly/cbcwNZv

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · 29d

🤖✨ AIchemy Hub at UKAIRS 2025!

We were delighted to attend the UKAIRS conference at Northumbria University last week packed full of inspiring talks, cutting-edge AI research, and brilliant discussions.

Always exciting to connect with the community pushing the boundaries of AI. 🚀

#UKAIRS2025

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · Sep 10

⏰ Deadline approaching!

The Frontier Fund closes on 12th September at 5pm.
With £2.5M funding available, don’t miss your chance to secure support for bold, high-impact ideas.

📩 Make sure your application is in!
🔗https://buff.ly/cbcwNZv

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · Sep 9

☀️⚡ Last week, Professor Andy Cooper represented AIchemy Hub at the 5th International Solar Fuels Conference in Newcastle.

He shared insights on the role of AI and advanced materials in driving forward the future of sustainable energy. 🌍

A fantastic showcase of innovation!

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎉 Huge congratulations to AIchemy Hub Co-I, Dr Alex Ganose on securing an ERC grant!

This award comes at an incredibly exciting time for materials science research, with AI and machine learning opening up brand new possibilities for discovery and innovation. ✨

📖 Read more:

Imperial celebrates €10million European grant success | Imperial News | Imperial College London

Imperial is celebrating significant European grant success with nine highly prestigious funding awards from the European Research Council (ERC).

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · Sep 5

❄️🚀 Applications are now OPEN!
Join us for our Winter School: Robotics & AI for Chemical Materials.

📅 8-12th December
📍 University of Liverpool

A unique chance to dive into cutting-edge science, sharpen your skills, and connect with our experts.

⚡ Don’t miss out - apply now!
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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 Join us for our next monthly webinar!
🗓️ 17th September
➡️ Prof. Rafael Gomez-Bombarelli - MIT
➡️ Yushu Han - University of Liverpool

Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and ask your questions live!

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#Webinar #AIinScience #FutureOfResearch

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · Sep 3

✅ Our Collaboration Fund has officially closed!

We’ve had some amazing applications and can’t wait to hear how these visits spark new ideas and connections. ✨

👀 Keep an eye out for the next round, more opportunities to collaborate are just around the corner!

#Collaboration #ResearchInnovation

Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · Sep 3

✨ Our funded internships are wrapping up, and the feedback has been incredible!

💬 “A unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge interdisciplinary science, much enjoyed!”

We’re so proud of what our interns have achieved and even more excited about where they’ll go next. 🚀

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