Writing anonymously for Chemistry World, a chemistry student relates the harm done to them by an academic bully – and how speaking up about it is rebuilding their confidence and desire to be the kind of mentor they never had.

And here we are! Literally every spine point is paying less in real terms than it was back in 2008. Spine point 5 (now replaced by the real living wage) is down by about 3.4%. By spine point 10, we're down over 10%. By spine point 23, over 20%, ultimately reaching a 22.1% reduction. 3/3

With a national ballot live regarding a number of pressing issues in UK HE, including the seemingly ever-worsening pay situation in the sector, we thought we might throw together some graphs on where we are. Headline result: it isn't great! 1/3

Honored to share my opinion piece in @chemistryworld.com @rsc.org on the inspiring impact of Lindau Nobel Laureates Meetings for young scientists 🌍🧪 Grateful to @emmapewsey.bsky.social for her kind support! 🙏 #LINO25 #NobelPrize www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/beyo...

Have you signed up to watch our webinar yet? This Friday, we'll welcome a handful of experts to join us at 3pm BST for an exciting and spontaneous webinar. If chemistry is your thing, you will not want to miss this!

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi are this year's winners of the Nobel prize in chemistry for their work on MOFs – just a few grams of these materials can have the same surface area as a football pitch. Julia Robinson with the details.

Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi! For more reaction, follow our live blog.

It's the most exciting day of the year - the announcement of the Nobel prize in chemistry. Stay up to date on all the latest news with the @chemistryworld.com live blog www.chemistryworld.com/news/the-202...

I know there's a lot happening today, but this is sneaking in under the radar. This proposed new rule would absolutely crush foreign PhD students, potentially making it impossible for them to enroll with any certainty of their ability to finish www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

Last chance to apply! Closing date is the 28th!

Thinking of applying for our Small Grant Scheme? You can now look at the report from some of the winners from last year's scheme! prideinstem.org/small-grant-...

Just in time for the weekend!

Corrosion remains a huge problem worldwide. Now, a team has employed an unusual agent to prevent rust - a carbene-based primer for iron surfaces. www.chemistryworld.com/news/carbene...

University chemistry departments & course closures in the UK is leading to the emergence of ‘cold spots’ - areas where the subject cannot be studied within a reasonable travel time - says @rsc.org. Students from lower SE backgrounds could be affected the most: www.chemistryworld.com/news/chemist...

UK chemistry industry professionals Please fill in this short survey to help CAMS help us all by modernizing what graduates are taught with respect to data handling. Which can be as simple as organizing yourself and naming files sensibly! #chemsky forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Inspiring discussion today at #LINO25 with Ben Feringa and Jean-Pierre Sauvage about how molecular machines will drive innovation across many different fields. But what is a molecular machine? Take 2 polls to help inform Iupac's upcoming definition: www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/take...

Michael Faraday initially characterised the liquid we now know as benzene as smelling of oil gas and almonds. Sense perception in chemistry can be integral to the scientific process, but in philosophy, senses are essentially treated as untrustworthy. #ChemSky #ScienceSky

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...

Now I've had a chance to read Andrea Sella's article in @chemistryworld.com on why he returned his Royal Society Faraday Medal. I recommend that you read it too. It's inspiring, though inevitably also disturbing, in these troubled times. www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/why-...

'US science is suffering a destruction from within.' Andrea Sella explains why he returned the Royal Society’s Michael Faraday prize over their inaction regarding Elon Musk’s membership. #ChemSky #SciSky #ScienceSky

Are you an @rsc.org member based in Nigeria? Complete a short survey to help the RSC find out what job-hunting looks like in your country. It takes 8-10 minutes to complete and will be used to help guide our international community of chemists. www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CareersRSC/

UK chemicals industry has learned some lessons from the past & now sees relatively few serious incidents. But when incidents are rare, investment in safety is an easy target for budget cuts, whose impact may not be seen for years, but could be catastrophic. www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/safe...

Life goal achieved: appear on the cover of a magazine

Commercial period products are made from common materials like cotton and semi-synthetic fibres. But harmful chemicals are sometimes added to the mix. While these additives might enhance convenience or comfort, they also raise important health concerns.

Alice Motion was 'struck by the innovative approaches of two teams led by women, who are exploring gynaecological health in ways that also increase public awareness, connection and involvement.'

A few countries have laws that allow menstruating employees to take time off to manage their symptoms. While there are potential pitfalls to be wary of, overall I think that menstrual leave should be more widely adopted ⬇️

Many medical conditions affect women disproportionately or exclusively. In our new collection, we look at the gender gap in health and drugs, how treatments for menopause are slowly changing, what we’re finding out about period products and more.

Symbolism in chemistry goes back to the alchemists and still holds an important role in today's chemical practices. www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/symb...

PhD students face a daunting problem: once their studentship ends, not only do they no longer have an income, but they may feel pressure to continue working for free. As @emmapewsey.bsky.social writes, 'top-down support is needed to stop exploitative PhD practices.' #AcademicSky #ChemSky #ScienceSky

The 2016 Nobel prize in chemistry was awarded 'for the design and synthesis of molecular machines'. Ironically, we do not know exactly what constitutes a molecular machine. With the ultimate goal of unifying definitions and standardising terminology, Iupac needs your help! #ChemSky #ScienceSky

I've a new article in @chemistryworld.com :) We've all seen ancient scientific software! But why? Because it works... Software can improve what we do & make science more inclusive. When it doesn't, there's a problem. Read more at the link! www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/the-...

Scientific Apprenticeship Conference for those interested in doing research apprenticeships in UK www.icr.ac.uk/study-and-ca...

Calling all science communicators - join Chemistry World for an eight-week internship this summer! You'll work with the news team to source, investigate and write up-to-the-moment news and features on trends, developments and discoveries in the chemical sciences. Apply today!

Today is the last day to fill in the @rsc.org survey for UK #undergraduates in the chemical sciences! How can your background affect your career retention & progression? Tell us: survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90795993/... #ChemSky #Socioeconomic #Inclusion #AcademicSky #RSCSocioeconomicInclusion

📢Calling all UK undergraduates in the chemical sciences #Time4Chem #RealTimeChem 🧪Help shape the future of inclusion & diversity by sharing your experiences #RSCSocioeconomicInclusion #ChemSky 📅 @rsc.org survey closes 10 March 👉Act Now - Take the survey survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90795993/...

Want to start a career in science journalism? Take a look at our internship opportunity - we're a friendly and supportive team, and many of our former interns are now freelancers who I still work with regularly!

'You can’t force someone to have an idea, and you can’t force someone to be entrepreneurial. But if they have that and they have a technology, then they need a support network.' - Jon-Paul Griffiths, chief technology officer and founder of Oxeco www.chemistryworld.com/culture/jon-...

Thanks to the @tcddublin.bsky.social media team for this! It looks like my book is starting to appear in the wild this week - I really hope everyone enjoys the story of onscreen chemistry. Rem there is a 30% discount on @rsc.org till end Feb #ChemSky #Booksky #chembook www.tcd.ie/news_events/...

📢 UK Chemical Sciences Undergraduates – The @rsc.org need your voice How does your socioeconomic background affect your career retention & progression? Open to: ⭐️All nationalities & backgrounds ⭐️Distance learners, apprentices & work-based learners survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90795993/...

WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT SEQUENCER'S SCIENCE STORYTELLER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM We are launching a mentorship program for new science writers. Get published @sequencermag.bsky.social! Learn about science writing at the funniest, coolest popsci magazine around! www.sequencermag.com/scicomm-ment...

I have run out of patience with the apparent silence of most US science institutions (and not just US) in the face of Trump & Musk's rampage. There are of so many facets of that, but in this column for @chemistryworld.com I talk about the assaults on inclusion. www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/scie...

Hi friends, we are hiring for a non-lab-based undergraduate summer intern! Paid position, for students who can be based in UK. Please share with those who may find it relevant! #AZProud #chemjobs #ukchemjobs #chemsky 🧪 www.linkedin.com/posts/nessac...

As applications for chemistry degrees have been declining in recent years, the next round of curriculum reform raises important questions for the whole chemistry community. Just what is an acceptable grade boundary for this age/stage? www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/why-...

Sometimes I think the people who run train stations have never tried to travel by train

Andrea Sella has 'heard Italian chemists refer to ‘Il Vogel’,' a marker of how 'the volumes having become part of a shared experience for chemists globally.' www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/voge...

I've taken a closer look at UKRI's new training grant terms and conditions and there's some good additional support now on offer, particularly for disabled researchers and those who need to take a break from their PhD. But the value of that is eroded if stipends stay too low to cover living costs

With UKRI's announcement that it's increasing PhD stipends by 8%, I've updated my chart of stipends v minimum/living wage since 1999. From next October, PhD students will take home around £100 a year more than someone working 37.5 hours a week on the living wage.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences so far! Reminder that this form will be closing on Monday 3rd February at 5pm GMT. This form is for anyone who is asexual, aromantic and/or agender in STEM ⬇️

'To say that the Marvel Cinematic Universe and science in the real world are similar is correct, but to say that they are different is also correct.' - Rupo Mapanga www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/supe...

Here it is! My article for @aeon.co is now out and it is about what I currently work on in my Marie Curie project #CReaCaL. Hope you like it! aeon.co/essays/the-n...