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Professor Robert Mokaya to become RSC president after winning election
Prof Mokaya will take the role in 2026, succeeding Dr Annette Doherty upon completion of her two-year term.
10 June 2024

The UK needs a national Chemicals Agency - join the RSC's call for politicians to end regulatory chaos
A new RSC report launched today lays out the case for change and urges the next UK government to establish a dedicated agency.
05 June 2024

Navigating the evolving landscape of event planning: challenges and solutions
A meeting of events professionals to discuss pertinent challenges and ideas for both internal and external events.
02 June 2024

MyRSC has now been closed
Following the closure of MyRSC in 2024, there are now many different ways in which you can continue to engage with the RSC and our wider community.
30 May 2024

Immigration rhetoric presents an existential risk to the future of UK research
Following the Migration Advisory Committee’s "Rapid Review of the Graduate Route", we urge the government to refrain from making changes to the Gradua
21 May 2024

Leading academic author to give away new digital version of textbook as a ‘gift to the chemistry community’
Readers can now download a free copy of Peter Atkins’ Concepts in Physical º£½ÇÉçÇø as part of a special collaboration with the Royal Society of Chem
17 May 2024

AstraZeneca Macclesfield awarded prestigious National Chemical Landmark blue plaque
Recognition of a contribution of almost sixty years to science and medicine.
15 May 2024

Defossilising chemicals: What is needed and what is being done?
Replacing fossil fuelstocks with cleaner alternatives is a complex and long-term challenge requiring requiring scientific, economic and policy coordin
10 May 2024

King Charles confirms patronage of º£½ÇÉçÇø
Marking the anniversary of his coronation, the Royal household has communicated that His Majesty King Charles III has confirmed his patronage
09 May 2024

2024 General Election: Our priorities for the next UK government
R&D, education and sustainability are top of our agenda as we today issue our call to the UK's political parties ahead of this year's election.
08 May 2024

Big or small - what is the right size wedding venue for you?
Large or small venues, or even the possibility of a micro wedding - all have their pros and cons – but what is the right size wedding venue for you?
02 May 2024

Voting open in RSC elections as members get chance to select new President
Members have until 23 May to submit their ballots and decide who will fill 11 posts across the RSC.
29 April 2024