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With the future of the world in the balance, everyone has a role to play in making it better. How will you join in?

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⏳ Final call! Nominate now for #RSCPrizes 🏆

Want to make a research group feel recognised in 2026? Now’s your last chance – Horizon Prize nominations close 14 January.

Tell us about a collaborative breakthrough in the chemical sciences: https://rsc.li/45KdMOS #RSCPrizes
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January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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📢 Get ready for #RSCPoster 2026. Join @errantscience.com for a live webinar on the history of cartooning & pick up some tips. The webinar will take place on LinkedIn & is sponsored by the School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering @unisouthampton.bsky.social 👉 More info to come – stay tuned #ChemSky
Promotional graphic for the Royal Society of Chemistry 2026 #RSCPoster event on February 12th at 4:00 PM GMT, live on LinkedIn, featuring logos from the University of Southampton and ErrantScience. The image includes a stylized chemical experiment setup with a flask emitting fumes, situated next to a globe highlighting chemical elements.
January 12, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Iupac starts 2026 with a new president, as Mary Garson takes the helm at chemistry's international body.
Iupac welcomes new year in with a new president
International chemistry nomenclature organisation to be headed by Mary Garson
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January 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Why should you get a mentor? They can actually help with a lot of things, whether that’s a specific goal, a career change or even building confidence. With RSC mentoring, you can easily connect with professionals you may not otherwise meet. Learn more in our webinar: https://rsc.li/4brLso5 #ChemSky
Promotional image for a Royal Society of Chemistry webinar titled "ChemCareers: Choosing the right mentor and preparing for a successful partnership" scheduled for Wednesday 21 January from 12:30-1:30pm (UK time). Features two individuals smiling and conversing,
January 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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⏰ Last chance to nominate for #RSCPrizes! 🏆

If you’ve been wondering whether to make a nomination, this is your sign. Tell us about an incredible person, group or team, from anywhere in the chemical sciences – we want to hear about them.

Nominate here: rsc.li/prizes #ChemSky
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January 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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My amazing colleague Jenny is being celebrated in @chemistryworld.com! So deserved; superstar of separation science ⭐ #chemsky #AZProud
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Building the future of separation science
Jennifer Kingston was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry's Technical Excellence Prize, which honours the vital role of technical staff in the chemical sciences community
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January 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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🗓️ 17 March 2026 - Announcing the Catalysis Science & Technology symposium 2026!

This one-day event showcases the latest research across all areas of catalysis science. Connect with us in London (and present your own research): rsc.li/cst-symposium-2026 @catalysisscitech.rsc.org #ChemSky
Promotional image for the Royal Society of Chemistry Catalysis Science & Technology symposium, featuring abstract, colorful geometric shapes and a background of network lines. Event details include the date, March 17, 2026, in London, UK, and the poster abstract deadline of February 10, 2026. A "Submit now" button is displayed.
January 9, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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Connect with the RSC editorial team at MOFES 2026!

14 January at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your research for greater impact and visibility.
We look forward to meeting you!

#RSCIndia #MOFES2026 #ChemSky
Connect with the RSC editorial team at MOFES 2026! 14 January at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your research for greater impact and visibility. We look forward to meeting you!
January 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Early career researchers or PhD students, could £500 develop your career?

Our Researcher Development and Travel Grant can help you organise a scientific meeting and more.

Apply by 26 January: https://rsc.li/3YuQ59w #ChemSky
Two researchers working on a laptop in a laboratory setting, with text promoting the Royal Society of Chemistry's Researcher Development and Travel Grant.
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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A real-world “artificial tree” reactor powered by sunlight to make syngas. A modular array of perovskite-BiVO₄ artificial leaves was tested on a 0.35 m² solar reactor in real conditions, revealing key insights for scalable CO₂ + water conversion to syngas: https://rsc.li/4505vWU #ChemSky #openaccess
Illustration from the Royal Society of Chemistry showing a colourful stacked diagram of various materials like TiO, BiVO, glass, perovskite, and others involved in solar-driven chemical processing, beside a photo of a large solar panel apparatus outdoors, demonstrating the application of these materials in solar energy technology.
January 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Undergraduates: are you curious about a research career? Try out the skills involved in a scientific workplace with a placement over the summer – and earn a salary while doing it.

Applications for our Undergraduate Research Bursary are open now: rsc.li/undergraduate-bursaries #ChemSky
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January 8, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Time to switch gears and plan a trip – discover how educational trips can refresh your teaching and inspire your learners, plus top tips for avoiding bumps in the road 👉
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#iteachchem
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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If you were a chemistry teacher, what would a typical day look like? How do you start teacher training? And what does a scholarship include?  Curious? Join our next webinar. Teaching might be for you – & we can help you get started ➡️ rsc.li/scholarships 

#EduSky #iTeachChem #EduSkyPrimary
Teacher training scholarships webinar: A day in the life of a chemistry teacher 16 January 2026, 5pm (UK time)
January 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Working in the field of vibrational spectroscopy?

Submit your poster abstract by 26 January for a chance to discuss your work with peers and leading experts at our Faraday Discussion on Vibrations at interfaces. ➡️ Submit today: rsc.li/vibrations-fd2026 #FD_Vibrations #ChemSky
Promotional graphic for the Royal Society of Chemistry's Faraday Discussions on "Vibrations at interfaces" scheduled for 8-10 April 2026 in Manchester, UK. Includes a visual of a colourful wave pattern, with details on the poster abstract deadline on 26 January 2026, and a "Submit now" button.
January 6, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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#ChemSky if you're considering which science conferences to attend this year, take a look at the Faraday Discussion series. Organised by @rsc.org, Faraday Discussions are unique scientific meetings where most of the meeting is devoted to discussion and debate. www.rsc.org/our-events/a...
A list of 2026 Faraday Discussions: 8–10 April – Vibrations at Interfaces 13–15 April – Molecular and ion flows through angstrom-scale channels 20–22 April – Bridging the gap from surface science to heterogeneous catalysis 1–3 July – Emerging materials for optoelectronics applications 13–15 July – Solid electrolyte interphases in next-generation batteries 14–16 September – Molecular excited states theory and experiment 14–16 September – Sustainable chemistry of e-fuels and e-chemicals 2–4 November – Bridging electrochemical devices across Earth and space applications
January 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Sunlight meets biology.
A photo/biocatalytic system uses visible light to drive L-alanine formation from ammonia and pyruvate — a fresh approach to sustainable chemical production.
🔗 Read the study: https://rsc.li/4skTVj9
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Image displays a graphical representation from the Royal Society of Chemistry showing a series of interconnected gears symbolizing a chemical process. The left gear, colored in purple, features a molecular structure labeled TEOx transferring to a central orange gear with another molecular structure labeled TEOA. This leads to a right blue gear depicting a tree-like structure representing transformation from NAD+ to NADH, connected to molecular diagrams of NAD+ and NADH.
January 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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✨ Happy New Year! 🥂

As we wrap up 2025, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed, collaborated, and engaged with us this year.

Wishing you a successful and fulfilling 2026. See you in the new year! 🎉 #ChemSky
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December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Every contribution you make to our work has a direct impact. For example, RSC members like Ioanna can guide future generations of chemists because your support makes our mentor programme possible.

Donations are powerful. What will your impact be? https://rsc.li/49SXp5K #ChemSky
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December 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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We're particularly pleased to see that this year's New Year #Honours celebrate the contributions of a number of chemical scientists. Our round-up contains a lovely reaction quote from Claire Gallery-Strong, as well as congratulations from our CEO Helen Pain MBE CChem FRSC. Read more: rsc.li/4sgR8ar
Four smiling women, all in leadership positions with the Royal Society of Chemistry. RSC president Annette Doherty, left, RSC CEO Helen Pain, centre, RSC past president Gill Reid, rear right, former RSC honorary treasurer Claire Gallery-Strong, front right
December 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Looking for something inspiring to kick off your 2026? 🎉 #RSCPoster registration is OPEN!

Join one of the largest online poster events, uniting researchers from every career stage & every corner of the scientific community.

We can’t wait to see what you’ll share ➡️ https://rsc.li/3XGGvzS

#ChemSky
Promotional image for a 24-hour online conference on LinkedIn hosted by American Elements and Royal Society of Chemistry, scheduled from March 3, 2026, at 12:00 GMT to March 4, 2026, at 12:00 GMT. Features an orange and black background with abstract geometric designs and the text 'Save the date.'
December 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Need someone to talk to? While the CCF office will be closed over Christmas, our wellbeing & listening service remains open 24/7, you can reach out in confidence.

Call 0800 084 3451 (UK Freephone) or +44 1223 853549 (Intl), or use our live chat: https://rsc.li/48BViCe #ChemFund #RSCCommFund
December 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Season’s Greetings from the Royal Society of Chemistry!

From all of us at the Royal Society of Chemistry, have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎄✨

#MerryChristmas #SeasonGreetings #HappyNewYear
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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In episode one of our new podcast series, our CEO Dr Helen Pain speaks with academic leaders from India’s top institutions, sharing perspectives from tackling institutional challenges to empowering the next generation of chemists.
#ChemicalSciences #ResearchInIndia
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Episode 1: breaking barriers in chemical sciences education
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December 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Thomas Graham House in Cambridge will close at 2:00 PM on Wednesday 24th December for Christmas and New Year.

We’ll reopen on Monday 5th January. Our team will be back a little earlier, returning to work on Friday 2nd January.

Wishing you a wonderful festive season!
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🌐 The future of batteries is global.

New research unpacks who leads future EV battery innovation and why it matters for competitiveness, policy, and climate goals. Insightful patent analysis + strategy focus.

🔗 https://rsc.li/44wft1Z

#PoweringPossibilities #ChemSky #openaccess
Infographic by the Royal Society of Chemistry about geostrategic leadership in future electric vehicle battery technologies. The graphic presents patent and policy perspectives, showing the percentage of patents held by China, Europe, South Korea, and the United States on a world map. It also compares high-energy lithium-based battery technologies versus low-cost non-lithium-based ones.
December 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM