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Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry Library, University of Cambridge. Posting about library news, resources and services, wellbeing - and occasionally chemistry. Find out more about us at https://www-library.ch.cam.ac.uk
🚨New book alert🚨 We're very excited to add Labwork to Leadership by @jenheemstra.bsky.social (published by @harvardpress.bsky.social) to our collection! We hope it will be useful and of interest to our PIs and others planning their career in STEMM. #labworktoleadership #chemsky #chematcam
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This week's #mentalhealthmonday focuses on Mind CPSL, the local branch of the Mind charity, and the online counselling service Qwell. To find out more, use the QR codes below or visit the Mind CPSL website: www.cpslmind.org.uk #academicwellbeing #wellchem #chematcam
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨New books alert!🚨Introductory Grantology and Nucleation of Particles from the Gas Phase (both CUP @universitypress.cambridge.org) have just arrived at the Chemistry Library! Find out how you can recommend a resourrce on our website: library.ch.cam.ac.uk/recommend-bo... #chemsky #chematcam
November 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Happy Academic Writing Month! For our first #mentalhealthmonday post of November we're highlighting The Wellbeing Thesis, an online resource supporting postgraduate research students. Visit thewellbeingthesis.org.uk or scan the QR code below to find out more. #AcWriMo #academicwellbeing #chematcam
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Upcoming CUL training sessions might be of interest to Chemistry PGs and PDRAs - scan the QR codes below or visit www.training.cam.ac.uk/cul/event-ti... to see all available sessions, find out more and book your spot! #researchskills #chemsky #chematcam
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This week for #mentalhealthmonday we're highlighting Shout, a service providing free and confidential support via text 24/7 for anyone who needs to reach out. Text 'Shout' to 85258 to start a conversation, or find out more on their website: giveusashout.org #academicwellbeing #chematcam
October 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We're looking ahead to this year's Academic Writing Month and encouraging users to start thinking about their goals for November with a display detailing events, resources, and tips for getting the most out of #AcWriMo25! #AcWriMo #chematcam
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Every Monday in Michaelmas term we'll be sharing a University service or charity our users can turn to for support. In the spotlight this week: the university's Postgraduate Wellbeing Service: www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk/postgraduate... #chematcam #academicwellbeing #mentalhealthmonday
October 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Cambridge University Libraries run training sessions on a broad range ot topics throughout Michaelmas Term. Book your spot on upcoming sessions using the qr codes below, or view the full timetable here: training.cam.ac.uk/cul/event-ti... #chematcam #academicskills #researchskills
October 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
We're asking library users to share their tips for getting the most out of Michaelmas term. Visit the whiteboard in the central library space to pass on your wisdom! #chematcam #michaelmas
October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Every Monday in Michaelmas term we'll be sharing a University service or charity our users can turn to for support. First up: UoC's Student Support, which helps undergraduates overcome a broad range of challenges: www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk/ #chematcam #academicwellbeing #mentalhealthmonday
October 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. If you've just started at Cambridge - or if it's been a while - make sure you know where to get help if you need it during your time here. Student Support is a good place to start: www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk #WMHD25 #academicwellbeing #chematcam
October 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We've spruced up our Wellbeing Area with some new comfy chairs, just in time for the new academic year! We're looking forward to seeing what our users think of them. #academicwellbeing #chematcam
September 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🚨New book alert!🚨A First Look at Coding in Chemistry: Solving Problems Using MATLAB has just arrived at the Chemistry Library! @rscbooks.rsc.org @rsc.org #chemsky #chematcam
September 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Another triumph of jigsawing ingenuity at the Chemistry Library! #academicwellbeing #chematcam
August 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Looking for something to do in Cambridge this weekend? Pop along to the free Making Nature event at the Fitzwilliam Museum! Visit www.museums.cam.ac.uk/events/fitz-... or view the image (and alt text) below for more info. #nationalwellnessmonth #academicwellbeing
August 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Summer can be busy for postgraduate students, whether they are conducting research or writing up a thesis. The Wellbeing Thesis offers resources and tips on how to overcome challenges of PGR life. Visit thewellbeingthisis.org.uk to find out more. #nationalwellnessmonth #academicwellbeing #chematcam
August 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Take a break! This summer the Grand Arcade, in partnership with @cam.ac.uk @cambridgefestival.bsky.social @scottpolar.bsky.social and others, is hosting the Grand Discoveries exhibition in celebration of Cambridge's scientific heritage. Details below/in alt text. #nationalwellnessmonth #chematcam
August 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It's #NationalWellnessMonth! Throughout August we'll be sharing some great services and resources, as well as tips for how our users can be kind to themselves and take those all-important breaks - something we encourage all year round in our Wellbeing Area! #academicwellbeing #chematcam
August 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Lovely to find a new artwork by one of our library users to display on our #ChemLibArt gallery shelf! Do take some time out in our Wellbeing Area - you could create our next mini masterpiece! #chematcam #academicwellbeing
July 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🚨New book alert!🚨Women in the History of Quantum Physics has just arrived at the Chemistry Library! Includes chapters on University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk graduates Elizabeth Monroe Boggs (1939) and Sonja Ashauer (1948). #chematcam #chemsky
July 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🚨New books alert!🚨 We have new additions to the 'Research & Study Skills' and 'Inspiration' sections of our Wellbeing book collection, including the latest from @rsc.org's series of Professional Development Guides! Titles in alt text. #chematcam #chemsky
July 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🚨New books alert!🚨Two new books have arrived at the Chemistry Library this week. Titles in alt text.

A reminder that we welcome recommendations for new resources - visit library.ch.cam.ac.uk/recommend-bo... to find out more.

#chematcam #chemsky
June 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Feedback 2024-2025: You Said, We Did.

We've received feedback from lots of different sources and in lots of different ways this year, but whichever way you choose to tell us about your library experience, we're listening. See our responses to suggestions for improvement below! #chematcam #chemsky
June 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
And just like that, Easter Term is over! The Chemistry Library will be open throughout the summer, but we hope all our users take some time to relax and enjoy the sunshine! 🌞 #chematcam #chemsky
June 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM