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Advanced mass spectrometry technique breaks free from specialist hardware

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:39:00 GMT

��ý Chemists and spin-out company Verdel Instruments have successfully demonstrated two-dimensional mass spectrometry (2DMS) on a benchtop instrument, making this powerful technique practical and affordable for everyday laboratory use.

Congratulations to the class of 2026!

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:13:00 GMT

On Monday 20 July, the Department of Chemistry congratulated its 2026 cohort of graduating students! The cohort of BSc, MChem, MSc and PhD students enjoyed a departmental celebration with friends, family and staff members, before the graduation ceremony in which their degrees were conferred.

Celebrating Metal of Life Symposium Success

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:24:03 GMT

On occasion of Prof Peter Sadler’s 80th birthday a three-day symposium, "Metals of Life: Transforming Health, Energy, and Environment" was held at ��ý from 5th-7th July 2026.

Successes in NSS 2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:06:00 GMT

The National Student Survey (NSS) 2026 results are in, and we are pleased that the Department of Chemistry has achieved an average positive score of 88.2%, representing an increase of more than five points on its 2025 result.

Celebrating our brilliant glassblower, Steve Williams

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:41:10 GMT

Hear from our resident glassblower, Steve Williams, whose craft has quietly shaped world-leading research over the last 30 years.

Scientists uncover 'mix and match' mechanism for creating new cancer-fighting drugs

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:49:00 GMT

A team of ��ý researchers collaborated with Monash University to solve a puzzle that's stumped drug developers for decades…

��ý Chemistry ranked 9th in UK and top in the Midlands in Complete University Guide 2027

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:28:00 GMT

��ý Chemistry has been named the top university in the Midlands and ranked 9th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027, rising five places from last year.

Congratulations to Dr Emily Brogden, Dr Ben Tragheim and Dr Joshua Tully, SEM Faculty Prize Winners 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:17:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that ��ý Chemistry graduates, Dr Emily Brogden and Ben Tragheim, and WEIG Research Fellow, Dr Joshua Tully, have received Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine faculty prizes for research excellence.

��ý and the Royal Institution join forces to expand public engagement in science

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:09:10 GMT

��ý Chemistry's Dr Alex Baker instrumental in forging a partnership between the University and the Royal Institution.

Express your interest in a Royal Society URF with ��ý Chemistry

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:48:43 GMT

��ý Chemistry is seeking to support talented candidates for the Royal Society University Fellowship Scheme 2027.