Chemical sciences workforce growth could outstrip rest of UK over next 10 years

The UK chemical sciences workforce could grow by 6.5% over the next decade, outstripping the wider labour market by 30%, according to a new report from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). But with universities struggling with costs and closing chemistry departments, there is concern over the supply of chemical scientists with the right skills to enable this growth. The report makes several recommendations including updating learning materials at schools and universities to make them more relevant, and better training for teachers and workers.