All Diversity articles
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NewsUK science and technology committee reports that cosmetics regulation is a ‘confusing mess’
‘Consumers shouldn’t pay the price for regulation that has failed to keep pace,’ says committee chair
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CareersHighlighting the ‘missing elements’ in chemistry curricula
How staff and students from a trio of universities in London, UK are working together to produce resources that showcase minoritised chemists
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CareersHow to diversify a chemistry department and curriculum
Tips to help a wider range of students feel like they belong in chemistry
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NewsNeurodiverse students use different strategies to reason through chemistry problems
Greater understanding of the challenges these learners face could lead to new strategies to help them in areas where they are weaker
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OpinionAvtar Singh Matharu: ‘Being a visible role model is really important’
The green chemist on being authentic, having good mentors and being proud of your culture
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OpinionChemistry contains multitudes
There’s room (and need) for all the various subspecies of chemical scientists
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NewsThe genius narrative isn’t inspiring – science biographies for children may send a demotivating message
Analysis of over 400 children’s books finds ideas around early interest in science and innate ability could turn young readers away from science
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CareersHow a university opened its doors to neurodivergent employees
From all-around support to tailored recruitment, a University of Nottingham initiative offers a blueprint for improving neuro-inclusion in the technical workforce
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CareersMaking lab equipment more accessible for chemists with physical disabilities
‘Chemical laboratories are often designed around a very narrow idea of standard talent,’ says one academic striving to make such spaces more inclusive
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OpinionHow learning languages helps me become a better scientist
Lessons from a multicultural scientific journey
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NewsSocioeconomic background still holding back students in chemistry, RSC report finds
Access is only the first step to making the chemical sciences inclusive
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NewsNational scientific organisations consistently underrepresent women within their membership
Change is happening slowly but institutional processes continue to stymie the progression of women
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OpinionAs a first-generation student, I didn’t have a clue what I was doing
And that brought challenges and unexpected opportunites
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NewsRoyal Society asks for help as it unveils interactive UK map charting memorialisation of women in science
Locations, landmarks and monuments dotted throughout the UK highlight the contributions of women
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FeatureThe toxic chemistry behind skin bleaching products
The global skin-lightening market is worth over $10 billion and growing, but the unregulated products driving it contain dangerous chemicals linked to serious health risks. Zahra Khan speaks to the scientists and advocates trying to fix the problem
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OpinionAlexandra 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
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CareersStatements alone don’t make labs inclusive for disabled chemists
Leaders need to provide proactive support to disabled employees making adjustment requests
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NewsRoyal Society of Chemistry calls for labs to become more inclusive for disabled chemists
Innovative thinking could address many of the problems that makes labs inaccessible
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OpinionHow the Royal Society of Chemistry is reshaping recognition in the chemical sciences
Changes over the past five years have enabled a wider variety of team and individual excellence to be celebrated
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OpinionWhy an inclusive culture is the best way to unlock chemistry’s potential
Reasonable adjustments enable diverse teams that can grow, innovate and tackle global problems