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School of Chemistry

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We're changing the way the world and society works through our teaching and research. Sustainability is at the centre of what we do, from tackling untreatable diseases to creating renewable energy sources.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate students are learning about the latest discoveries in chemistry as soon as they happen. We create an exceptional environment for both teaching and research, through the latest facilities and by nurturing a strong community environment.

Our school

Explore everything we do, from taught courses and research, to news, events and policies.
Taught courses
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Taught courses

Discover our wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses
Postgraduate research
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Postgraduate research

Contribute to the field of research in chemistry by completing one of our PhDs or research degrees
Our research
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Our research

Learn more about our research and its impact in the field of chemistry
Business services
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Business services

Learn about our enterprise activities. They include consultancy, our work with industrial partners, our spin-out companies and facility hire
News, events and seminars
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News, events and seminars

Find out what's going on at the school
School of Chemistry research groups
  • State-of-the-art laboratories

    Teaching laboratories refurbished as part of a £12m investment

  • Silver Athena SWAN award

    We nurture a supportive and welcoming chemistry community

  • 1st
    in the Russell Group for satisfaction with course and teaching

    Guardian University Guide 2022

We are proud of the many outstanding achievements of our staff and students - these highlight the excellent quality of our teaching and research.
Professor Jonathan Essex
Head of School
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Equality, diversity and inclusion

We're committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Our internal committee works to embed these values across the school, aligning our policies with the University's overarching EDI strategy.
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Visit us

Visit us at the University's Highfield Campus
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Contact

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Student office

Building 59, Room1201, University of Southampton, Southampton. SO17 1BJ
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We're open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, UK time

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The Student Hub can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by online chat, email or telephone.
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