The chemistry of mentorship
Making connections from the small scientific community of Costa Rica to a global network of peers
The summer I became a science journalist
Mason Wakley on being a science writer intern at the Royal Society of Chemistry
Abigail Mortimer’s career in glassblowing
Since starting as a trainee 17 years ago, her collaborative creations have underpinned teaching and research at the University of York’s chemistry department
AI research tools benefit individual scientists but may slow scientific progress
There may be a conflict between personal and collective gain in the sciences
To PhD or not to PhD? That is the question
Undergraduate student Umaymah Ahmad finds out what it’s like to go into academic research
Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science by big initiatives’
The nanogeoscientist on the importance of people to good science, the recent turnaround on diversity, equity and inclusion and why she will never be a professional artist
How to make academic service activities count
Five tips for tackling commitments effectively
Highlights
Choosing the perfect path to an industrial R&D career
Options abound whether or not you have a PhD
Starting a chemistry PhD as a mature student
The benefits and challenges of returning to academia after a period away
Comic book chemistry
The scientists using visual storytelling to communicate their work – and how you can do it too
The startups that grew out of the Pfizer redundancies
18 months on, three former Pfizer employees explain how they’ve seized opportunities to fill gaps in the market
Careers in science policy
The Stem professionals thriving in careers at the intersection of science and society
How to make academic service activities count
Five tips for tackling commitments effectively
How to organise a conference
Five tips for successful event planning
How to excel at public speaking
A five-step approach to present effectively
How to thrive at conferences
Five tips for making the most of meet-ups
How to make an effective LinkedIn profile
Tips for making your online presence more attractive to employers
How to have fewer, more effective meetings
Five strategies that can help individuals and institutions manage meetings better
Embodying polymer chemistry with a purpose by upcycling plastics and trapping PFAS
For Frank Leibfarth, focussing on reactivity and selectivity helps him bridge the gap between fundamental and applied research
Rethinking hydrogen peroxide production
Hydro-Oxy and Addible both aim to transform how industry produces and uses a ubiquitous oxidant.
Abigail Mortimer’s career in glassblowing
Since starting as a trainee 17 years ago, her collaborative creations have underpinned teaching and research at the University of York’s chemistry department
Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science by big initiatives’
The nanogeoscientist on the importance of people to good science, the recent turnaround on diversity, equity and inclusion and why she will never be a professional artist
Building the future of separation science
Jennifer Kingston was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Technical Excellence Prize, which honours the vital role of technical staff in the chemical sciences community
Shedding light on how photoactive crystals respond in real time
Lauren Hatcher discusses her work developing techniques for time-resolved crystallography
Establishing your independent research career
Writing grant proposals is an important skills to develop – and there is plenty of support you can seek
How to use an individual development plan to advance your career
Four steps to assess your current position and set your goals
Re-establishing my scientist identity in industry
How to embrace a career transition outside of academia
How taking part in extracurricular activities during your PhD can help you build your CV
Opportunities to take part in teaching, event organisation and outreach all develop valuable skills
The importance of applying for funding early in your career
Should I stay or should I go?
LGBTQ+ in Stem: Using data to foster inclusion – Part 2
LGBTQ+ in Stem: Using data to foster inclusion – Part 1
The untapped power of emotional intelligence for PhDs
Empowering voices: Advancing social mobility in the chemical sciences
Cultural changes need to stop PhD students working for free
Top-down support is needed to stop exploitative PhD practices
Bridging the gap after submitting a PhD thesis
Finding ways to fund students as they search for jobs and complete lab work for publications
The pension cost of doing a PhD
Exploring the wider impacts of a PhD on your finances
The chemistry of mentorship
Making connections from the small scientific community of Costa Rica to a global network of peers
Is it cold in here?
Labs in Delhi, Aberdeen and Arizona will have different ideas of ‘room temperature’
AI research tools benefit individual scientists but may slow scientific progress
There may be a conflict between personal and collective gain in the sciences
One year on, Trump’s second term has upended US science
In times of strife, should you hold a work Christmas party?
Learning computational chemistry in a new role
Photo of coiling net-caster spider silk wins Royal Society competition
Raj Shah: ‘A good laugh in the lab is often as important as a good reagent’
Statements alone don’t make labs inclusive for disabled chemists