Chemistry World

Under the ‘retrenchment proposition’, the university would combine three entities – the school of polymer science and polymer engineering; the chemical, biomolecular, and corrosion engineering department; and the chemistry department – into one department.

The 79 AD Mount Vesuvius eruption that destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii also turned the brain of one Herculaneum man to glass - the first known example of high-temperature vitrification of animal tissues. Ada McVean reports.

What role does luck play in social mobility? The majority of educationally mobile young people (e.g. those who became the first in their families to go to university), had good luck experiences, as Prof Louise Archer explains. Learn more about social mobility in the chemical sciences, and what we can do to support advancements in our free webinar - Empowering voices: Advancing social mobility in the chemical sciences. Available for free here: https://lnkd.in/d8S84gKY

Sara Shinton's career has seen her take on an array of different roles, from giving careers advice to running workshops and beyond. We take a look at how her insight has shaped the way support is offered in the chemical sciences.

BP axed around 5% of its workforce in January, and Chevron are following suit in similar fashion, with the aim of reducing costs – as part of a strategy to reduce annual spending by up to $3 billion.

Ski wax containing PFAS is just one product that France has banned starting 2026. While this is welcome news to many, some are arguing that the legislation – which must still be reviewed before it comes into force – doesn't go far enough.

Ian Chapman looks forward to building on his experience as chief executive of the UK Atomic Energy Authority to enable the wider UK research and innovation sector as the next leader of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Observations made from the backyard of Steven Hill, an ‘amateur’ astronomer from Colorado and confirmed by a research team suggest that Jupiter’s clouds are more likely to be ammonium hydrosulfide in a smoggy mixture rather than ammonia ice.

‘This study is a stark reminder of just how prevalent toxic chemicals are in the environment and the damaging impact they can have on wildlife,’ said Beccy Speight, chief executive of the RSPB.

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.