The University of Sheffield
Department of Chemistry

Departmental News

 The Department of Chemistry is an vibrant department within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sheffield. Below are a selection of recent events in the department.

  1. Interview Sir Hans Kornberg

     Sir Hans Kornberg, alumnus of the department, was recently the guest speaker at the 1953/1963 class reunion. The Alumni office interviewed him.

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    Ward and Hunter paper on cover of 'Chemical Science'

    A recent paper in 'Chemical Science' from a collaboration between Profs. Mike Ward and Chris Hunter was rated as a 'Hot Article' by the journal and invited to feature on the cover of issue 7 of 2013. 

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  3. RSC / Salters schools day

    The RSC / Salters schools day was held on 12 Juni 2013. 

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  4. Fourth Year Poster Session 2013

    The 4th Year Poster Session 2013 was held on Wednesday 15 May 2013.

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  5. Jenny Burnham

    Senate Award for Learning and Teaching

    Dr. Jenny Burnham, University Teacher in our department, has received one of the 2012-2013 Senate Awards for Excellence in Learning & Teaching.

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  6. Major grants for Profs. Steve Armes and Chris Hunter

    Major grants for Chris Hunter and Steve Armes

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    Royal Society of Chemistry's Tilden Medal for Prof. Steve Armes

    Prof. Steve Armes is one of three recipients of a Royal Society of Chemistry Tilden Medal for 2013. These are awarded annually to mid-career (under 55) researchers who have made major advances in chemistry.

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  8. Ray Charlesworth Scholarships

    Chemistry Department students presented with Ray Charlesworth Scholarships.

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  9. Green Impact Awards

    At the Green Impact Award Ceremony that took place on 12 April, the Department was successful in two categories: Best Energy Saving Idea 2012-13 and Best in the Faculty of Science for Green Impact.

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  10. Tony Ryan

    Project Sunshine

    'Project Sunshine' book by Steve McKevitt and Prof. Tony Ryan

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  11. Three promotions for chemistry staff for 2013

    Three promotions for chemistry staff for 2013

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    Chemistry @ Work Event Great Success!

     Chemistry is Fun! See here for an impression of a recent event organized by the Department in collaboration with the RSC.

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  13. John the porter receives award

    John the Porter receives award

    John McCormick, Chemistry Porter, has received an award for his outstanding dedication to the University.

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  14. Julia Weinstein

    Julia Weinstein's research featured on the cover of Inorganic Chemistry

    Research by the Weinstein Group was recently featured on the front cover of "Inorganic Chemistry"

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