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Don’t hesitate to innovate, RSC Chief Executive tells Wales

33 min 35 sec ago
Wales can and must do more to win competitive research funding to enable it to further innovate, the Royal Society of Chemistry Chief Executive said today.

Britain half a century behind the United States when it comes to women in science, says RSC President-Elect

33 min 35 sec ago
Great Britain is half a century behind the United States when it comes to comparing opportunities for women in science, the Royal Society of Chemistry’s President-Elect said today.

Ofqual review highlights role learned societies should play in exam regulation, says RSC chief

33 min 35 sec ago
Ofqual’s review of A-level chemistry standards shows the Royal Society of Chemistry must play a greater role in exam regulation, according to the learned society’s Chief Executive.

Royal Society of Chemistry continues to press EPSRC to ensure competitive British science community

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 15:45
Today’s protest by scientists outside Parliament highlights some significant concerns about the direction the EPSRC is, and has been, taking.

Paraffin Young landmark plaque unveiled by great-great-grandson

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 11:45
The great-great-grandson of James “Paraffin” Young unveiled the RSC landmark blue plaque in his ancestor’s honour at the Bennie Museum, Bathgate today.

A-levels not equipping students with appropriate mathematical skills

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
Evidence provides clear role for professional bodies in science A-level design

RSC teams up with Asia Information Services to sell eBooks in China and Hong Kong

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
The Royal Society of Chemistry has joined forces with Asia Information Services (AIS) to sell RSC eBooks in China and Hong Kong.

RSC Chief Executive responds to inaccurate Research Fortnight article

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
Dr Robert Parker responded to a "worryingly inaccurate" article in Research Fortnight on the RSC's position on Open Access

Where are the women Royal Society fellows? asks RSC’s President-Elect

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
The lack of women in science is highlighted today with men making up 42 of the 44 Royal Society Fellows, said the RSC's incoming President.

Adopting the wrong Open Access model would destroy scientific communications, RSC chief tells Cambridge MP

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
Throwing away one of Britain’s few GDP-positive industries by adopting an unsustainable Open Access model would "destroy the fabric of scientific communications".

RSC Chief Executive Dr Robert Parker on Open Access

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
Dr Robert Parker's letter to the Guardian in response to the newspaper's editorial on Open Access.

Chemistry will play a central role to the future of UK nuclear

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
Chemistry remains central to the clean-up and continuation of nuclear R&D, a panel of experts including the government’s chief scientific adviser heard today.

Fix the under-representation of women in science, says RSC’s first female President

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
The UK economy cannot afford the wastage in talent that comes when women in STEM careers leave their profession prematurely, according to a new report.

Sherlock and Dr Watson back the RSC’s Visual Elements campaign

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:45
The RSC secured the backing of a real life Sherlock and Dr Watson today in its bid to persuade the makers of the hit BBC show to update their periodic table.

Professor who cut through Scott myths lectures at the Chemistry Centre

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 05:45
American atmospheric chemist Professor Susan Solomon lectured at the Chemistry Centre on the doomed Scott expedition, the day after the centenary commemoration.

British triathlon world champion launches 2012 Global Experiment

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 01:45
Two-time World Triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee launches the RSC's 2012 Global Experiment calling for children around the world to test the effects of sports drinks on athletic performance.

EPSRC funding a sign of economic importance of science

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 01:45
The EPSRC's shaping capability announcement is as good a sign as we could have hoped for in tough times for the continued importance of science to the economy, said the President of the RSC.

Dementia research funding must translate into better therapies for patients, says RSC chief

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 01:45
Dr Robert Parker today welcomed the announcement that dementia research funding is set to rise to £66m by 2015.

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Visual Elements

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 01:45
Sherlock Holmes’s forensic detective skills were called into question today as it was revealed this modern sleuth is relying on ancient equipment to solve his latest cases.

Big Pharma gets a big lift with GSK investment

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 01:45
GlaxoSmithKline’s announcement it is investing £500m in UK manufacturing gives ‘Big Pharma’ a huge boost, said the Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry.