Chemistry: Chemistry for sustainable futures

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Event details

Tuesday 13 May 2025
5 to 6.15pm (BST)
Online
Free

Description

Are you curious about how chemistry is shaping a sustainable world? 

This interactive taster session explores the role of chemistry in tackling global challenges, from renewable energy and biodegradable plastics to clean water technologies. Through engaging discussions led by Dr Marco Conte, you will discover how chemistry powers future innovation for a greener future, find out what's is like studying chemistry at university, and get a feel for how chemistry contributes to sustainability and environmental solutions.

There will also be an opportunity to speak with a current chemistry student, learning about their experiences whilst studying at the University of Sheffield.


Schedule

Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.

  • 5pm: Welcome and introductions to the University
  • 5.20pm: Mini lecture
  • 5.50pm: Being a chemistry student: question and answer session with student ambassadors
  • 6.10pm: Closing remarks

Book your place

Contact us

For informal enquiries email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk

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Results and Clearing 2025

The University of Sheffield has some places for additional high achieving students available through Clearing this year.