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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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Do you want to learn about the value of good data management?

Join our guest speakers for the 3rd ChemSpider webinar where they will share their thoughts about data management, which tools to use, what standards to follow & how to get everyone involved. 

Register: https://rsc.li/4omff5y #ChemSky
Join us for a ChemSpider webinar on Data management - 18 November, 3pm GMT
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Give your post-16 students the excitement of an unmissable challenge.
Sign up for the Chemistry Olympiad by 14 January ➡️ https://rsc.li/43d6Bhc

#ChemSky #EduSky
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November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Want to grow your skills? Top 5 areas on our mentoring platform: ✅ Professional development ✅ Career options ✅ Guidance & support ✅ Personal skills ✅ Work-life balance. Learn more: rsc.li/mentoring #ChemSky
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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Celebrating #ChemistryWeek in Parliament! Our experts showed how chemistry powers better healthcare, clean energy, and food security. Thanks to Steve Yemm MP, Garibaldi College students, and Lab Tots for an inspiring day. More highlights soon! #ChemSky
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Discover how fight back against fraudulent research & paper mills?

Join speakers Jack Wilkinson & Reese Richardson – experts who have made it their mission to empower the world to fight back against the fakery of paper mills: https://rsc.li/47ysXuD #ChemSky @chemistryworld.com
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November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Do you want to learn about the life of Walter Kohn, Nobel prize-winning chemist and physicist? Join us for our webinar focused around a newly published biography that delves into Kohn’s extraordinary journey – author Sir David Clary will join us live.

Register: https://rsc.li/3LwkwbX #ChemSky
Join us for our Chemistry World webinar delving into the extraordinary life of Walter Kohn. Register now.
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Electrochemical urea synthesis using CO₂ and nitrate offers a low-emission alternative to one of the most carbon-intensive industrial processes.
This highly cited EES review summarises research that could enable a circular & scalable future for fertiliser production ▶️ https://rsc.li/3Lq5u7G #ChemSky
Energy & Environmental Science - electrochemical urea production using carbon dioxide and nitrate: read now.
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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You asked, we listened! Our new Partner Scientist membership is here for those working across science sectors. 🌐 Join interest groups, access free journals, earn awards & get funding to grow your career. Learn more: rsc.li/partner-scientist #ChemSky
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November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Announcing the Chemical biology symposium 2026 – exploring cutting-edge topics that showcase the broad scope and impact in the field.

On 11 May, join leading researchers in London to network, engage and share your research: rsc.li/cbs2026
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November 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Established & early-career scientists, postgraduate students & industrial researchers, our @faradaydiscussions.rsc.org #FD_ElectrochemDevices is an ideal forum to share what you’re working on.

Submit an oral abstract: rsc.li/electrochemical-fd2026 #ChemSky
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November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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In collaboration with the LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT, our experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums.

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Exeter to help UK school pupils learn about LGBT+ scientists
University of Exeter experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums across the UK. Th...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Nominations are open for our 2026 Prizes!
This is your chance to help us honour individuals and teams driving progress and making a difference across the chemical sciences. Submit your nomination by 17:00 GMT on 14 January. Find out more: https://rsc.li/48byd87 #ChemSky #RSCPrizes
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November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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📢 Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar.

Join our @chemistryworld.com webinar to hear from two speakers from Oxford Instruments who will demonstrate the X-Pulse 90, a new benchtop NMR that doesn’t compromise on performance. Register now: https://rsc.li/4qAudWQ
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Get an insightful overview of developments in your field. Our recent reviews collection covers key topics including electrocatalysis, photo(electro)catalysis & catalyst stability for energy & environmental applications.

Start reading 👉 https://rsc.li/49DNEYJ

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EES Catalysis is showcasing key reviews. Read our collection.
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Share your research on molecular excited states!

With early-career and established scientists in attendance, our Faraday Discussion #FD_ExcitedStates is an ideal forum to share what you’re working on.

Submit an oral abstract: rsc.li/excitedstates-fd2026

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Submit your oral abstract for our 'Molecular excited states theory and experiment' Faraday Discussion. Deadline is 15 December 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Do you want to learn about the life of Walter Kohn, Nobel prize-winning chemist & physicist?

Join us along with author Sir David Clary for a Chemistry World webinar focused around a newly published biography that delves into Kohn’s extraordinary journey.

Register: https://rsc.li/3LwkwbX #ChemSky
Join us for a Chemistry World webinar talking about the life of Walter Kohn. Register now.
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Ready for a UK-wide competition that puts your students’ problem-solving to the test?

Registration for the UK #ChemistryOlympiad 2026 closes 14 January. Don’t let your students miss out on the excitement.

Sign up your school (it’s free) ➡️ https://rsc.li/43d6Bhc #EduSky #ChemSky
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Surface first: sulfur lithiation in Li–S batteries

Week 4 of Powering Possibilities from @energyadvances.rsc.org shows lithiation preferences on the surface of α-sulfur cathodes through quantum-chemical modelling.

🔗 Read full article https://rsc.li/49Hp8pJ

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November 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Benzene turns 200! 🎉

We’re celebrating with a special research collection on carbon-based systems, aromaticity, and molecular innovation.
📢 Want to contribute?🔗 https://rsc.li/4oqDm2X

#Faraday #CallForPapers #RoyalSocietyofChemistry #ChemSky
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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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🧪 #TripleScience for all? The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Laura Daly weighs in on the challenges ahead in Schools Week. “Access shaped by postcode” is a risk unless teacher shortages & timetabling barriers are addressed. Read more: https://rsc.li/3Jpxurv #STEM #EducationPolicy #ChemSky #EduSky
Triple science pledge needs more specialist teachers - Phillipson
The education secretary has said more specialist science teachers will be needed if government is to make triple science available to all GCSE pupils
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November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Just under two weeks to go until we reveal this year’s Education Prize winners!
On 18 November, we’ll celebrate outstanding contributions to chemistry education – will you join us? Keep your eyes peeled & share their stories on the day using #EducationPrizes https://rsc.li/47ql8sj #ChemSky
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November 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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We understand you could be feeling underprepared or overwhelmed – RSC members and their partners can get the information they need on 11 November. Join the Chemists’ Community Fund, with Better with Money for a free webinar: https://rsc.li/4qmHlib #ChemSky #RSCCommFund
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November 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Do you want to learn about advancements in the design of cancer treatments?

Join our expert guests Shaun R Stauffer & Hugo Matos Viana who will demonstrate their solution for PROTAC drug discovery: the QuicTPD™ ‘direct-to-biology’ platform.

Register: https://rsc.li/43ul7B5 | @chemistryworld.com
Join us for a Chemistry World webinar on 18 November.
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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How can chemistry, people & policy drive real change? Join us next Tuesday for ‘Chemical science, people & policy working together to make a difference’. Explore how collaboration helps science deliver benefits for society & the environment - register https://rsc.li/4qKg7Cs #ChemSky #ChemistryWeek
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November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Do you want to know how you can fight back against fraudulent research & paper mills? Join speakers Jack Wilkinson & Reese Richardson – experts who have made it their mission to empower the world to fight back against the fakery of paper mills: https://rsc.li/47ysXuD #ChemSky @chemistryworld.com
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November 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM