🔔 Now open: EPMS EDI Hub+ Inclusion Advocates The EPSRC EDI Hub+ is recruiting Inclusion Advocates across EPMS, with relevance for the chemical sciences & RSC community #ChemSky A flexible, voluntary role for those passionate about EDI ⏰ Deadline: 6 Feb 2026, 4pm edihubplus.ac.uk/be-the-chang...

🔔 Now open: EPMS EDI Hub+ Inclusion Advocates The EPSRC EDI Hub+ is recruiting Inclusion Advocates across EPMS, with relevance for the chemical sciences & RSC community #ChemSky A flexible, voluntary role for those passionate about EDI ⏰ Deadline: 6 Feb 2026, 4pm edihubplus.ac.uk/be-the-chang...

Inclusion isn’t an add-on; it is core to scientific excellence @rsc.org #InclusiveLabsRSC Explore case studies + principles for disability-inclusive labs → www.rsc.org/policy-and-c... #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionAtWork #InclusiveResearch

Behind every barrier is a scientist whose ideas matter. Disabled chemists share their experiences, and how we can build labs where all talent thrives #InclusiveLabsRSC Read the @rsc.org Disability-Inclusive Laboratories report: www.rsc.org/policy-and-c... #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM

Inclusion isn’t an add-on; it is core to scientific excellence @rsc.org #InclusiveLabsRSC Explore case studies + principles for disability-inclusive labs → www.rsc.org/policy-and-c... #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionAtWork #InclusiveResearch

Behind every barrier is a scientist whose ideas matter. Disabled chemists share their experiences, and how we can build labs where all talent thrives #InclusiveLabsRSC Read the @rsc.org Disability-Inclusive Laboratories report: www.rsc.org/policy-and-c... #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM

Are you a UK or Ireland based chemistry undergraduate, postgraduate or recent graduate from a Black or minority ethnic background? Apply by 5 February 2026 to our 2026–2027 Broadening Horizons cohort to explore career opportunities in the chemical sciences: rsc.li/broadening-horizons #ChemSky

Disabled scientists shouldn’t have to self-advocate just to do their jobs @rsc.org Accessible labs = innovation #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM Adjustable fume hoods to assistive tech, solutions are here NOW we need action #InclusiveLabsRSC How can we drive meaningful change? www.rsc.org/news/disabil...

SEN/ASN support needs are rising across the UK, bringing new challenges for teachers @rsc-eic.bsky.social speaks to researchers who share evidence-based ways to help all learners access chemistry Practical tips, strategies & resources to make your lessons more inclusive edu.rsc.org/feature/be-a...

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities we celebrate the innovation & perspectives disabled scientists bring #DisabledInSTEM #ChemSky Lab accessibility starts with leadership, explore actionable steps & real-world case studies to build #InclusiveLabsRSC www.rsc.org/policy-and-c...

Did you catch Panorama’s “The Truth About Forever Chemicals” on BBC One last night? If you were concerned by what you saw, join our campaign to protect health and the environment. Write to your MP. writetoyourmp.rsc.org/page/182783/... Missed it? Watch on iPlayer. #ForeverChemicals #Action

Only 73% of disabled chemists feel they belong in our community compared to 81% of non-disabled peers. #DiasbledInSTEM We must do better #ChemSky Explore @rsc.org recommendations for an inclusive future #InclusiveLabsRSC Our report is available here: rsc.li/4ijV3yN

Only 73% of disabled chemists feel they belong in our community compared to 81% of non-disabled peers. #DiasbledInSTEM We must do better #ChemSky Explore @rsc.org recommendations for an inclusive future #InclusiveLabsRSC Our report is available here: rsc.li/4ijV3yN

Chemistry should work for everyone. However too many chemists still face avoidable physical & cultural barriers every day The @rsc.org NEW report shares lived experiences & solutions for accessible labs #ChemSky Let’s build science for everyone #InclusiveLabsRSC Read the report rsc.li/4ijV3yN

Chemistry should work for everyone. However too many chemists still face avoidable physical & cultural barriers every day The @rsc.org NEW report shares lived experiences & solutions for accessible labs #ChemSky Let’s build science for everyone #InclusiveLabsRSC Read the report rsc.li/4ijV3yN

We are proud to unveil Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences, a new report exposing the barriers faced by disabled chemists & outlining why accessible labs are vital for the future of science. Read the report, its 15 recommendations and more: https://rsc.li/48iKLua #ChemSky

🔬 Chemistry in higher education builds skills, knowledge & innovation the UK needs, but the sector is under strain #ChemSky The @rsc.org is calling for action on funding, access & student support to secure the future of chemistry 👉 bit.ly/4gtZoyw

🔬 Chemistry in higher education builds skills, knowledge & innovation the UK needs, but the sector is under strain #ChemSky The @rsc.org is calling for action on funding, access & student support to secure the future of chemistry 👉 bit.ly/4gtZoyw

Great to see support for drug testing at all festivals in today's papers. Every drug death is potentially preventable. Let's make that a reality. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

🔬Chemistry in Crisis: Are We Creating Cold Spots in UK Science?🧪 Where students can’t study locally, hitting disadvantaged communities hardest. Yet chemistry jobs are growing fast. We must act now to protect access, skills, & the future of UK science #ChemSky www.chemistryworld.com/news/chemist...

🚨The @rsc.org are hiring🚨 Passionate about chemistry & education? Join us as an Education Coordinator (NI/ROI focus) to lead local initiatives, support teachers & shape policy #ChemSky 💼 Contract: Permanent 📍 Home-based with travel 📅 Deadline 28 July 🔗 rsc.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoyalS...

🚨The @rsc.org are hiring🚨 Passionate about chemistry & education? Join us as an Education Coordinator (NI/ROI focus) to lead local initiatives, support teachers & shape policy #ChemSky 💼 Contract: Permanent 📍 Home-based with travel 📅 Deadline 28 July 🔗 rsc.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoyalS...

Calling all Chemists across the Commonwealth of Nations. The 6th Commonwealth Chemistry Posters event will take place on 1-2 Oct '25 #6CCP Engage with top chemists, expand your network & find potential collaborations #GlobalGoals #SDGs #ChemSky Abstract & registration open soon shorturl.at/VleFz

Calling all Chemists across the Commonwealth of Nations. The 6th Commonwealth Chemistry Posters event will take place on 1-2 Oct '25 #6CCP Engage with top chemists, expand your network & find potential collaborations #GlobalGoals #SDGs #ChemSky Abstract & registration open soon shorturl.at/VleFz

Compared to other developed nations, the UK is 3rd bottom for social mobility, & at its worst in over 50 years Understanding why individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are underrepresented in the chemical sciences is more important than ever #ChemSky www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/nurt...

23% of first-generation students said they felt like impostors, compared to just 2% of non-first-generation students @drschniff.bsky.social They were less likely to be invited to summer lab placements & less likely to report having family support #ChemSky www.chemistryworld.com/news/first-g...

🚨PhD students & recent graduates 🚨 Passionate about science & policy? Spend 3 months at UK Parliament with the @rsc.org Westminster Fellowship at POST 💼 £8k bursary 📅 Apply by 13 July 🔗 post.parliament.uk/royal-societ... #SciencePolicy #PhDLife #RSCFellowship #POSTUK #ChemSky

🚨PhD students & recent graduates 🚨 Passionate about science & policy? Spend 3 months at UK Parliament with the @rsc.org Westminster Fellowship at POST 💼 £8k bursary 📅 Apply by 13 July 🔗 post.parliament.uk/royal-societ... #SciencePolicy #PhDLife #RSCFellowship #POSTUK #ChemSky

23% of first-generation students said they felt like impostors, compared to just 2% of non-first-generation students @drschniff.bsky.social They were less likely to be invited to summer lab placements & less likely to report having family support #ChemSky www.chemistryworld.com/news/first-g...

Compared to other developed nations, the UK is 3rd bottom for social mobility, & at its worst in over 50 years Understanding why individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are underrepresented in the chemical sciences is more important than ever #ChemSky www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/nurt...

The Scottish Govt has released new guidance on behaviour in schools. Teachers say they want funding and resources, not words. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2524512...

✨A brilliant (and busy!) #SocialMobilityDay2025 last Thursday 🎓🌍 Kicked off with a talk @manchester.ac.uk Chemistry Postgrad Symposium on our @rsc.org work in socioeconomic inclusion. Then over to Broadening Horizons taster event before heading 🏠 #ShiftMindsets #SocialMobilityDay #ChemSky

🚀 Inspiring day at Education Academy Scotland STEM Leaders Showcase #ChemSky Young people led the way with powerful talks & posters, supported by @rsc.org From research & teamwork to confidence & critical thinking — the future of STEM is bright, inclusive & already making a difference 🌍✨

This #VolunteersWeek, I am proud to support @childrensreporter.bsky.social A vital system protecting vulnerable kids' rights in Scotland. Being a Panel Member & Chair is a huge responsibility & one of the most meaningful things I have done. Your time could change a life 💙 lnkd.in/eyGnTUHb

Feeling emotional🥹 I've taught my last lesson with a school I've been working with for the past 5 years - teaching #PrimaryScience in year 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 I've seen the children go from tiny tots to big school leavers and their curiosity and scientific investigation develop 😍

Two of the UK's biggest clubs start the 1st UK Home Office-licensed onsite harm reduction drug testing service | Drumsheds in London and The Warehouse Project in Manchester start regular year-round onsite testing for safety | Delivered by The Loop | BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

📣♾📣 2 deaths last weekend in London were from pills confirmed as #nitazenes & similar to pills tested by The Loop. They looked like oxys BUT it is not known what they were bought as. Take care whatever pills you take. Carry #naloxone, check in on friends & test if you can.

TikTokTipsters profiteering on the high stakes gambling nature of GCSE exams is where we are now in 2025. Read my comments in The Observer.

This animation shows how temperatures have changed over the last 100 years for each February-April period. On each map, red shading indicates warmer than average conditions, and blue shading shows the opposite. Note the trend. Data from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 (www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...).

New for @heraldscotland.bsky.social The Scottish Govt spends £130m a year on 'anti-poverty' funding for schools. It's supposed to close the attainment gap. It hasn't. So maybe it's time to try just giving the money to people living in poverty? www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2513...

Here's a database from UCLA on Non-NIH funding opportunities ranging from grad students to faculty from a wide range of biological and medical disciplines: biofund.healthsciences.ucla.edu/crt-funding/...

My brilliant colleague @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social is leading a series on child poverty for @heraldscotland.bsky.social and you should definitely check it out.

Scotland's exams have been affected by significant controversy in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024 - plus many, many years before this range. Will this year go off without a hitch? www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2511...

🌍 The @rsc.org Inclusion & Diversity Fund is open! Get up to £5K to power inclusive projects in the chemical sciences — from research & education to events & outreach #InclusionMatters Let’s build a future where everyone belongs #ChemSky #RealTimeChem Apply by 5 May: www.rsc.org/prizes-fundi...

If you are feeling worried about bill rises this spring, the Chemists’ Community Fund is here for you. For RSC members, this includes helping with one-off costs for things like increased energy and water bills and more buff.ly/cVCxeT3 #ChemSky

We want everyone in the chemical sciences community to feel welcome, supported and valued, so we're sad to see some people seize on yesterday's supreme court ruling with anti-trans messages. Today, we're highlighting our resources on allyship for trans colleagues and friends ➡ rsc.li/4j6lojs

EXCLUSIVE from @heraldscotland.bsky.social Scotland's only exam board says it will not recall or replace compromised exam marking materials www.heraldscotland.com/news/2509554...

🎬Just featured in a documentary with @cofgcollege.bsky.social students celebrating @glasgowcitycouncil.bsky.social 850th birthday We dive into COP26, climate action & Glasgow's sustainability journey🌍 @lfsscotland.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social @glasgowscience.bsky.social youtu.be/Skl3uhmlZII

🎬Just featured in a documentary with @cofgcollege.bsky.social students celebrating @glasgowcitycouncil.bsky.social 850th birthday We dive into COP26, climate action & Glasgow's sustainability journey🌍 @lfsscotland.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social @glasgowscience.bsky.social youtu.be/Skl3uhmlZII