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MPs learn about chemistry at Southampton
1 May 2013
Young chemists from the University of Southampton have showcased their research at Parliament to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of SET (Science, Engineering, Technology) for Britain
Excellent teaching staff recognised as ETAs 2013 approach
1 May 2013
The following lecturers from Chemsitry have been nominated by students in the categories for Outstanding Lecturer and Contribution to Academic Support
Southampton shares in major international grant for computational chemistry
21 March 2013
University of Southampton computational chemists Jonathan Essex and Chris Skylaris are part of an international consortium that aims to further research into the development of new ways to run larger and more accurate simulations of large bio molecules and other materials.
New advice to safeguard researchers working with nanomaterials
19 March 2013
Dr David Kinnison, Chemistry Safety Advisor at the University of Southampton is one of the authors of the UK’s first health and safety guidance for working with nanomaterials at universities and other research and development centres. It will assist researchers working in this new area of science to observe best practice and manage risks.
Creativitity wins first year chemist an insight into industry
13 March 2013
A first year Chemistry student has beaten undergraduates from around the country to win a top prize from global chemistry company AkzoNobel.
Southampton glassblowers make a baby
19 February 2013
University of Southampton scientific glassblower Lee Mulholland has been commissioned to make a hollow glass baby to demonstrate experiments.
Lee’s predecessor, the late Mike Caplin MBE, made the first model 30 years ago but it shattered in transit during a flight to Berlin. The so-called Bobbitt baby had been used by Professor David Phillips of Imperial College in his lectures to illustrate the treatment of neo-natal jaundice with blue light.
Southampton academic receives prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award
8 February 2013
Professor Jonathan Essex, Head of Computational Systems Chemistry and Chairman of the Institute for Complex Systems Simulation (ICSS) at the University of Southampton, has received the Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award.
New advice to safeguard researchers working with nanomaterials
1 February 2013
Dr David Kinnison, Chemistry Safety Advisor at the University of Southampton is one of the authors of the UK’s first health and safety guidance for working with nanomaterials at universities and other research and development centres. It will assist researchers working in this new area of science to observe best practice and manage risks
Southampton shares in major international grant for computational chemistry
29 January 2013
University of Southampton computational chemists Jonathan Essex and Chris Skylaris are part of an international consortium that aims to further research into the development of new ways to run larger and more accurate simulations of large bio molecules and other materials.
Mastering complex analytical techniques
25 January 2013
A new taught master’s degree will enable graduates to develop the vital specialist knowledge and hands-on practical skills for a successful career in analytical chemistry.