David Barr
@davidbarr-rsc.bsky.social
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Head of Governance at the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK
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#IOM3Policy | We’ve joined the Institution of Chemical Engineers (#IChemE) and the Royal Society of Chemistry
@rsc.org to publish a joint report that identifies critical jobs and skills gaps stalling the UK’s ability to deliver a successful circular economy.

Read the report 👉 iom3.info/3WhAhpd
First page of the report titled 'Jobs and skills for a circular economy: a cross-sector perspective from the chemical and materials science and engineering communities' on an IOM3-branded colourful background. Also includes logos of IOM3, Institution of Chemical Engineers, and Royal Society of Chemistry.
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True story..
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Threats to chemistry are of significant knock-on effects for skills, innovation and regional growth and risks for the Industrial Strategy. See more in our data pack here: www.rsc.org/policy-and-c...
Watch this space 👀 — we’ll be sharing more on chemistry and #HigherEducation next week. [2/2]
Chemistry higher education data and messaging pack
Key information and data on chemistry provision in higher education
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Chemistry students want to make the world better. Let’s help them do that: cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
Greening Chemistry: Don’t let resistance to change stop students from changing the world
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“They have so many wonderful interest groups. And they’re so broad in what they look at.” Louis Adriaenssens, MRSC

Meet others in your field. Build your profile. Be part of a community as passionate about your science as you are. Apply for membership: https://rsc.li/3UuwR1E #ChemSky
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“I realise now that I should have applied for membership four years ago since RSC provides so many kinds of support to its members.” Yuxing Huang, MRSC

…support that includes a 15% discount on article processing charges & free access to the journals of your choice: https://rsc.li/3UuwR1E #ChemSky
Person using a laptop displaying the Royal Society of Chemistry website with information about membership benefits including publishing support and journal access.
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President's reception underway #rsc
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Power outage at @rsc.org Burlington House being remedied by big generator kindly supplied by UK Power Networks
Big lorry with generator on back outside Royal Society of Chemistry's Burlington House offices
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First base issue. If UK government wants to spend its £86m investment in science effectively, UK will need the next generation of chemists. Less UK chemistry degrees will mean less available talent and impact success
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In the face of mounting financial pressures in higher education and industry, the UK government is being urged to take action to protect the chemical sciences. #ChemSky #ScienceSky
Industry and academic leaders urge UK government to recognise chemistry’s strategic importance
Amid uncertainty in higher education, experts highlight subject's vital contributions
www.chemistryworld.com
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Fully support the move to scrap funding for master's apprenticeships (oxymoronic?!). Emphasis must be on investing in young people as they embark on their working lives and less on graduates getting MBAs on the cheap

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Royal Society of Chemistry is 45 years old today.

Formed on 15 May 1980 by amalgamation of The Royal Institute of Chemistry and The Chemical Society. The RSC can traces its history back to the first meeting of The
Chemical Society of London held on 30 March 1841

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chemistryworld.com
Although the University of Reading has decided not to close its chemistry department, it is still ending recruitment for MSc and MChem programmes and only supporting research aligned with allied health professions, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy.
www.chemistryworld.com/news/changes... #chemsky
Changes at Reading leave chemistry students worried about their future
Students at every stage of their degrees feel left in the dark by course closures and changes in research focus
www.chemistryworld.com
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‘To harness its full potential, the government must boost R&D investment, support international collaborations, attract top talent, and ensure our workforce has the right skills’ @roysocchem.bsky.social's head of policy and evidence Tanya Sheridan said.
www.chemistryworld.com/news/uk-gove...
UK government must prioritise science education in upcoming spending review, says RSC
Royal Society of Chemistry also calls for investment in sustainable chemicals sector
www.chemistryworld.com