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Thames Valley RSC
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The Thames Valley local section of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Our section covers Oxford, Reading and the surrounding towns and villages. Our committee organises events for our local members including lectures, tours, dinners and networking mixers.
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For those in the Reading area, we’re having our summer social tomorrow (16th July) @ ZeroDegrees (RG1 2LR). Drop in, have a pint and enjoy some sun and good conversation. We’d love to see you there! 👋🏼🌞
Join us next month for our next social, where science meets art!
Book your tickets www.rsc.org/events/detai...
August 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
For those in the Reading area, we’re having our summer social tomorrow (16th July) @ ZeroDegrees (RG1 2LR). Drop in, have a pint and enjoy some sun and good conversation. We’d love to see you there! 👋🏼🌞
July 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
☀️ Reading Summer Social 🍻
It’s time for a catch up!
Join us at ZeroDegrees, Reading (RG1 2LR) on July 16th from 18:30 onwards, to chat with likeminded people from across Thames Valley.
No need to register, just pop in and ask for Gareth or Lauren.
See you there 🍹🌿😎
June 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Don’t miss our virtual visit to Diamond Light Source! DLS, the world-leading synchrotron, is x10,000 more powerful than a standard microscope 🔬
Join to hear about the facility, discoveries made there and virtually walkaround the synchrotron.
When: 21st Jan 7pm-9pm
Visit: www.rsc.org/events/detai...
Diamond Light Source - Virtual Visit
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January 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It’s here, December 24th, we're sad to see our #ChemistryAdvent end, but here is our 2nd winning poster from students at St Helen and St Katharine
Come take a deep, delicious dive into the chemistry of cinnamon rolls 😋 🥮 🥐
Happy Holidays from the Thames Valley Local Section 🎊 see you all in 2025 🎇
December 24, 2024 at 10:16 AM
It's December 23rd, the penultimate day of our #ChemistryAdvent and to celebrate we have a tasty morsel. Ever wondered why your turkey (and cookies) taste so good? Read about the chemical reaction that happens when we heat a Christmas turkey 😋 🦃🔥
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC
December 23, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Today’s student-created #ChemistryAdvent is brought to us by the molecules of our favourite festive scents. On December 22nd come and learn about pinenes and candy canes 🎄⚗️🍬 #Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC
December 22, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Today is December 21st and it’s time for a little festive treat! Our #ChemistryAdvent is revealing why esters and ethanol are so important when it comes to the sweet science of the Chemistry Pudding 🍰😋🔬
#Chemsky #Eduaky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC
December 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM
December 20th is, school is over and for us, it’s all about the sprouts! 😷🥬 our student created #ChemistryAdvent breaks down the chemistry of the brussel sprout and why you might hate them 🔬🥬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC
December 20, 2024 at 12:15 PM
It’s December 19th, everyone is on countdown and today’s #ChemistryAdvent is a shining light ✨ today we’re learning all about the science of 🎄💡Christmas lights 💡🎄
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC
December 19, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Today’s #ChemistryAdvent is all about those telltale festive scents! 👃🏻 it’s day 18 so come a learn all about the science behind the smells of Christmas 🎄🍷🤥
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC
December 18, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Today’s #ChemistryAdvent is a little more green 🌱 today’s students are sharing the impact of wrapping paper and some more sustainable alternatives 🎁🔬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC
December 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM
December 16th is starting with a bang 💥 with today’s #ChemistryAdvent we’re learning all about the science of 🎆fireworks🎆
December 16, 2024 at 12:29 PM
On day 15 of the festive period we are celebrating everything ✨sparkly✨ with our student #ChemistryAdvent all about the science of tinsel ✨🔬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC
December 15, 2024 at 10:25 AM
It’s December 14th and today’s #ChemistryAdvent is another tasty slice of science - learn all about the science of Christmas pudding 🧁🎄
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC #Chemistry
December 14, 2024 at 12:20 PM
December 13th, it’s Friday and we have a festiveseratonin boost for you! Celebrate our #ChemistryAdvent and learn all about the science of giving 🎁🧬🎁
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC #Chemistry
December 13, 2024 at 2:35 PM
We are officially half way through our student-created #ChemistryAdvent and for December 12th, it’s all about those festive polymers! 🎄🧬 Make sure to wear yours as you read about the chemistry of the Christmas jumper 🎅🏼🔬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #chemistry #RSC
December 12, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Day 11 of our fantastic student-created #ChemistryAdvent and todays topic couldn’t be sweeter 🍫 join us today to learn all about the science behind those tempting tree decorations - the chemistry of chocolate 🎄🍫🔬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC #Chemistry
December 11, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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Discover the science behind your Christmas feast with @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social 🎄🔬! Learn exciting facts about your festive meal in today's #adventcalendar. @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky
December 10, 2024 at 2:59 PM
It’s December 10th, the holidays are getting closer - what better time to learn more about the energy inside your Festive Feast with our #ChemistryAdvent !
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC
December 10, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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In today's #adventcalendar, discover the chemistry behind the humble Christmas tree with Thames Valley RSC ! Make your festive season scientific🎄🔬 @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky
December 9, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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Discover the chemistry of gold, frankincense and myrrh in today's #AdventCalendar challenge with Thames Valley RSC 🔬🕯️🎄 @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky
December 8, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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Uncover the chemistry hidden within a Christmas candle in today's #AdventCalendar challenge with Thames Valley RSC 🔬🕯️🎄 @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky
December 8, 2024 at 1:57 PM
It’s day 9 of our #ChemistryAdvent and today we’re learning even more of the chemistry behind our Christmas trees 🎄 and the decorations we love so much 😍
#ChemSky #EduSky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC
December 9, 2024 at 10:15 AM
It’s day 8 of our student-led #ChemistryAdvent and today we have some classic symbols of December - it’s all about the chemistry of Au, terpenes and polysaccharide gums🏅🥢🔥🔬⚗️ #Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC
December 8, 2024 at 10:50 AM