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Find out about all the exciting activities and meetings the RSC Organic Division are invovled in. The Organic Division stimulates and supports many local, national and international meetings, symposia and conferences on topics of interest to organic chemists.  
Have you ever wondered what the benefits of applying to become a Chartered Chemist are? Or what the process is? Here, some RSC members share their experiences of working towards this designation.
What are the chemical discoveries that are essential to our modern way of life? Which breakthroughs will create new markets and change our lives tomorrow? Help us to make the case for investing in the chemical sciences. Here, you’ll find case studies of chemical discoveries that have turned into global success stories and new innovations...
I happened to notice a colleague's unique CV on re.vu and imported mine from LinkedIn as http://re.vu/robertslinn and think the presentation and format is, as they say, 'awesome'. The only problem is not being able to show UK degrees. Another useful resource and 1 sheet summary is Scientists' Database (ScientistsdB) where I have...
Senior staff and experts from across the organisation use this blog to talk about what's happening to the Royal Society of Chemistry's web presence. We recognise that there are changes that could make our online offering more discoverable, easier to use and quicker to navigate. While carrying out this work we hope to explain the...
For everything you ever need to know about synthetic organic chemistry practical advice and tips, I attach this link Demystifying Synthetic Organic Laboratory Techniques http://chem.chem.rochester.edu/~nvd/index.html#
From industry to academia to become..............a 'mature' student. Are centre partings still cool?
Five of the RSC's summer interns tell all about working in Cambridge for the RSC. Find out what a summer placement in Publishing entails and what you can expect if you're thinking about working for the RSC.
Following the highs and lows of a new PhD student making her way in the world of organic chemistry...
Overwhelmed by the available chemistry resources? Looking for new chemistry teaching ideas? Elementary Articles is the place for chemistry, education, and everything else. Elementary Articles is the official blog for the RSC's Learn Chemistry  - your home for chemistry education resources and activities. ...
Is science sometimes in danger of getting tunnel vision? Recently published ebook author, Ian Miller, looks at other possible theories arising from data that we think we understand. Can looking problems in a different light give scientists a different perspective?
A-level student and ChemNet member, Jessica Wynn, writes about her experiences in the lead up to studying chemistry at university.
These monthly newsletters aim to keep all member networks updated with news describing how to get involved, as well as information of relevant events, services and new initiatives from the RSC Networks Team. If you require further information about any of the items in the newsletter, or have any comments or ideas for content please contact the...
A chance to find out about the activities hosted by the different RSC Networks. From the 35 Local Sections and 75 Interest Groups to RSC Reps and International Sections, this blog should give you a taster of the 500 events organised each year by the various RSC Networks for both RSC members and the public.If you've recently held an RSC event and would like...
Ever wondered what it is like to be a young volunteer within the RSC? Several members of the Younger Members’ Forum (an unofficial group that meets twice yearly to discuss matters of interest to younger members and allow the RSC insight into our views) will post our diverse experiences here.
In 2009, the RSC signed a cooperation agreement with the State Administration for Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA), a division of the Chinese Government. As part of a wider governmental initiative to enhance the global impact of Chinese science and China’s higher education institutions, the RSC and SAFEA provide funding for a Visiting...
Escaping the day job – a year as a school teacher fellow
The musings of a chemist working in a forensics lab
Ever wanted to know what the staff at the RSC get up to? In this blog, members of our graduate schemes describe some of the interesting (or unusual!) activities and projects they are working on... For more details on graduate opportunities click here
Find out the latest news about the RSC's world classic portfolios of journals
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Since 2010, 9 researchers have visited 9 universities in China. Have a look at our map to see the locations. This year another 5 researchers will visit China. They are: Annie Bligh Carl Redshaw David Andrews      Falko Drifjhout Scott J. Dalgarno       We look... more...
Posted by Laura Smart on RSC Visiting Researcher Programme China May 15, 2012 12:52 PM GMT
On the 30 March, and to a packed lecture theatre in the Department of Chemistry at Imperial College London, Dr Chris Braddock welcomed the audience to Young Chemists 2012 (YC12).  This was the 10th annual meeting in the series that features lectures from young organic chemists who has been appointed to an academic position within the last five... more...
Posted by Anne Horan on RSC Organic Division Blog May 15, 2012 10:51 AM GMT
Nearly three months have elapsed since my last blog entry and time seems to have gone by really fast! Life in the Synthetic Organic team is as busy as ever. With the databases ( MOS and CCR ) now moved completely within our team, we abstract from so many different organic chemistry publications each month, with so many high-impact advances in the... more...
Posted by Elisa Meschini on RSC: Graduate Scheme Blog May 15, 2012 8:34 AM GMT
As Regional Coordinator for Scotland, I’m often out and about at various events, promoting the various educational activities that the RSC offers. However, last month I visited Bang LIVE! - the BBC Bang Goes the Theory roadshow - which reminded me of my former job at the BBC.   Before joining the RSC I worked as a researcher in the... more...
Posted by Linsey Robertson on Elementary Articles May 14, 2012 3:52 PM GMT
Is there anything wrong with the answer to the question below? Some of the best conversations I have had during my fellowship year have been based around this and other simple equations.  I will hold my hands up and say as an A-level teacher I would mark this correct and probably write similar on the board.  But we have neglected the... more...
Posted by Catherine Smith on Fellowship Down May 14, 2012 10:12 AM GMT
The RSC has just hosted a visit by Jim Paice, MP for South East Cambridgeshire and Minister of State for Agriculture and Food. He has met with our colleagues in the Science Team to discuss the importance of agricultural science and how the UK can be a leader in soil science. When he came to speak to the Education Team, we gave him a whistle stop tour of... more...
Posted by Alexandra Kersting on Elementary Articles May 11, 2012 3:39 PM GMT
Just wanted to draw you attention to the fact that various important elections are underway at the moment within the RSC. I am aware of two younger members who are running for the Organic and Dalton Divisions; Alexandra Ferguson and Claire Rees. Whilst I believe you should research all of the candidates and make an informed decision... more...
Posted by David Foley on The Free Radical May 10, 2012 7:11 PM GMT
Welcome to the third instalment of the 9 week series highlighting the schools and public events that were organised by our Local Section committees during the International Year of Chemistry!  This week we take a look at some of the work the Scottish Local Sections have been doing during 2011. more...
Posted by Sarah Hobbs on RSC Networks May 10, 2012 11:12 AM GMT
We've just launched brand new Faces of Chemistry videos in collaboration with Queen Mary, University of London sponsored by ESPRIT. The videos investigate the role of two chemists, Dr Anna Spehar-Deleze and Dr Salzitsa Anastasova-Ivanova, who work in the material science laboratory at QMUL. They develop and use biosensors to help... more...
Posted by Ruth Neale on Elementary Articles May 9, 2012 4:05 PM GMT
There are three predominant interpretations of quantum mechanics: in the Copenhagen Interpretation the event (say, the path of a particle following diffraction) is determined probabilistically by the act of observation, the Multiverse interpretation has all probabilities eventuate somewhere, while the Pilot Wave has the event decided... more...
Posted by Ian Miller on Alternative interpretations May 8, 2012 11:01 PM GMT
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It's worth mentioning there are loads of plant science teaching and learning resources on the Science and Plants fo...
Great work, RSC team - those are some really nice videos
Hi Ian, thanks for the question. If I were you I would definitely have a chat with either Sarah Harrison or Kim Smith at...
Hi Trevor I have just read your post and it interests me greatly. I have worked in the analytical chemistry field in th...
There's some great stuff on here. I especially like the practical on the synthesis of the cis and trans isomers of cop...