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The Essential Chemical Industry - online

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:06:00 BST

CIEC's Promoting Science group have recently compiled a comprehensive online reference library of the world's principal industrial chemicals.

New Instrumentation for Chemistry Teaching Laboratory

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:12:00 BST

As part of a continuing programme of investment in our teaching laboratories, the Department of Chemistry has committed a further £60k to purchase new laboratory instrumentation and equipment this summer.

Senior lecturer in Chemistry awarded VC's Teaching Award

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:52:00 BST

Dr Martin Cockett has been awarded a Vice Chancellor's Teaching Award.

York Chemist's paper selected for RSC Publishing pack

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:46:00 BST

Dr Duncan Macquarrie has had a paper selected to be featured in the RSC Publishing Pack and Chemistry World, the RSC online news section

York Chemist wins Liquid Crystal Society medal

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:52:00 BST

Dr Isabel Saez has been awarded the Cyril Hilsum Medal of the British Liquid Crystal Society.

York researcher wins silver for chemistry display in Parliament

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:12:00 GMT

A University of York PhD student has won a Silver award at a competition in the House of Commons for the excellence of his chemistry research.

Atmospheric chemists study cloud and aerosol processes over the Arctic Ocean

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:12:00 GMT

A team of six York Atmospheric Chemists, along with scientists from Leeds, BAS and Manchester, are taking part in an Arctic ship cruise and simultaneous aircraft flights near Svalbard and along the ice edge of Greenland to better understand cloud and aerosol processes in the Arctic.

Chemists with bright futures ‘set’ for Parliament

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:44:00 GMT

Two scientists from the University of York have been invited to Parliament next week to present their research to MPs and a panel of experts, who will judge their presentations for SET for Britain, a competition promoting early-stage researchers.

Funding for STEM WP Initiative

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:45:00 GMT

An innovative Reach Out Chemistry York network will be established to target year 9 pupils

Research shows how 'Mallard' dye fills need for speed

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:13:00 GMT

Chemists at the University of York have developed a new medical tool which could help surgeons carrying out complex procedures in the operating theatre.

York Green Chemists win Rushlight Award

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:42:00 GMT

Professor James Clark's Starbon Technology team have won a Rushlight award for the potential use of starbons in water purification.

EPSRC funding of £1 million for new research equipment

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:55:00 GMT

Our spectroscopy facilities will be upgraded and extended through EPSRC funding

York chemist in world skydiving contest

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:26:00 GMT

Edward Monteith studying for an MSc in Green Chemistry and Industrial Sustainable Technology took part in the World Skydiving Championships.

York chemist on academic delegation to India and Sri Lanka

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:54:00 GMT

Dr Angelika Sebald is part of a delegation from the University of York and Hull York Medical School visiting India and Sri Lanka to promote new health-focused and academic links with the two countries.

Chemists awarded a 2.3 million € research grant

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:12:00 GMT

Professors Gideon Davies and Paul Walton have been awarded a 2.3 million € research grant from the European Research Agency-Industrial Biotechnology initiative.